Loving Paws of the South Foster Application

Loving Paws of the South Foster Application
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Name of the dog(s) you are interested in

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Do you wish to foster or adopt a dog
Personal Information
Legal Name

First NameLast Name
DOB
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Residental Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Occupation and Name of Employer:
Household Information
Please list every household member including Name, Age and Relationship
Does everyone support bringing a dog into the home?
Does anyone have animal allergies?
Household Enviroment
Do you have children in the home?
Do you rent or own home?
If you rent your home, do you have landlord approval to have a dog in the residence?
Landlord Name

First NameLast Name
Landlord phone number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Please list any HOA, landlord, homeowner’s insurance, or renter’s insurance restrictions that may apply, including breed, weight, fencing, or pet quantity limitations.
How many years have you lived at your current address?
Do you have a fenced yard?
Please list any current animals in your household, including species, breed, age, sex, and temperament.
Please list any previous animals in your household and why they are no longer in your home
Current Vet Name:
Vets Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Questionnaire
Have you ever surrendered or rehomed a pet? If yes, please explain the circumstances.
Are you aware that dogs, especially those coming from high-stress environments or euthanasia lists, require a decompression period before being introduced to new pets, visitors, or unfamiliar environments? Information on providing a proper decompression period is listed on our website
Approximately how many hours per day will the dog be left alone?
What is your plan for daily exercise, enrichment, and mental stimulation for the dog?
Where will the dog spend most of its time: primarily indoors, outdoors, or a combination of both? Please explain.
Where will the dog stay when left alone (crate, free roam, designated room, yard, etc.)?
Most of our dogs are crate trained. Are you willing to continue crate training and crate the dog when needed for safety, decompression, travel, or household management?
Are you willing to provide training, structure, and patience to help your foster pet adjust and work through behavioral or emotional challenges if needed?
Experience
Do you have experience with:

Other
Describe your ideal foster dog
What behaviors would be difficult for your household?
Are you comfortable transporting to vet visits and adoption events? When transporting an animal I must secure within the vehicle by seatbelt harness or an enclosure that is secured within the vehicle
Are you comfortable attending adoption events?
Are you comfortable communicating regularly with the rescue?
Are you comfortable taking photos/videos?
I agree to foster the pet for a period of Weeks. Initial here
I agree to foster the pet I am applying for until the pet has a signed adoption agreement
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I understand that as a foster I am responsible for the pet's food cost, while Loving Paws of the South will pay all other costs incurred for medical or necessary needs of the pet
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Why do you want to foster?
Are you willing to give the foster dog any medication and/or monthly heartworm prevention,etc?
I understand that must adhere to all relevant zoning and animal control codes and ordinances, where local, county, or state local and state ordinances. No more than 8 dogs or cats, or combination of dogs and cats may be housed in any foster home at anytime including the fosters personal animals per PACFA requirments. No more that 5 of those 8 dogs and cats may be dogs
Rescue Policies and Expectations
I understand rescue dogs may have unknown medical or behavioral histories. I understand decompression periods are normal.I understand accidents, chewing, barking, anxiety, and training needs are common. I agree to use humane training methods only. I agree not to physically punish the dog. I agree not to rehome, transfer, or surrender the dog without rescue approval. I agree to notify the rescue immediately of illness, bites, escapes, or emergencies. I understand no dog can be guaranteed completely child-safe, dog-safe, or cat-safe.
Transport delays can occur Dogs may behave differently after transport Decompression is expected Adjustment can take weeks/months Rescue may require secure equipment martingale collar, slip lead, harness, GPS tracker - Are you willing to comply with transport and safety requirements?
References
Personal reference and relationship
Phone Number
Personal reference and relationship
Phone Number
Liability Waiver & Legal Disclosures
Hold Harmless Agreement I agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless Loving Paws of the South Rescue, including its volunteers, fosters, transporters, board members, representatives, and affiliates, from any and all claims, damages, injuries, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from the care, handling, ownership, fostering, transportation, or interaction with a rescue animal.
For foster animals: I understand that veterinary care and reimbursement must be approved in advance by the rescue unless it is a life-threatening emergency. Unauthorized expenses may not be reimbursed.
Bite, Injury, or Incident Reporting I agree to immediately notify the rescue of any bite, attack, injury, escape, illness, or behavioral concern involving the animal.
Return Policy I understand that if I am unable to keep or care for the animal for any reason, the animal must be returned directly to Loving Paws of the South Rescue. I may not rehome, surrender, transfer, sell, or give the animal to another individual, shelter, rescue, or organization without written permission from the rescue.
No Guarantees I understand that Loving Paws of the South Rescue cannot guarantee the animal’s breed, age, size, health status, temperament, behavior, training level, or compatibility with children, other animals, or specific living situations.
Home Visit & Reference Consent I authorize Loving Paws of the South Rescue to conduct reference checks and virtual or in-person home visits before and/or after placement of an animal. In the state of Colorado, this must occur at least once a year
Loving Paws of the South us regulated by the Colorado Department of Agriculture's pet Animal Care Act (PACFA) Program. Contact information: https://ag.colorado.gov/ICS/PACFA (303) 869-9146
Truthfulness Statement I certify that all information provided in this application is truthful and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false, misleading, or omitted information may result in denial of the application, removal of the animal, or termination of foster/adoption approval.
By signing below, I acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions set forth by Loving Paws of the South Rescue: Assumption of Risk I understand that animals are unpredictable and may exhibit behaviors including, but not limited to, jumping, scratching, biting, escaping, property damage, or aggression. I voluntarily assume all risks associated with fostering, adopting, handling, transporting, or interacting with rescue animals.
Intitials
By signing this document, I agree that the above information is true and accurate. I further agree that I have not misrepresented any of the information contained within this application.
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Loving Paws of the South Foster Application

Personal Information

Household Information

Household Enviroment

Questionnaire

Experience

Rescue Policies and Expectations

References

Liability Waiver & Legal Disclosures