Dog Foster Volunteer Questionnaire
Thank you for your interest in fostering a dog! Fostering saves lives and helps dogs prepare for permanent homes. Please complete this questionnaire honestly so we can make the best possible foster match for you and our dogs.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
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example@example.com
Best way to contact you?
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Phone Call
Text
Email
All options
Household Information
Type of Residence?
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Single Family House
Townhouse/ Duplex
Apartment/ Condo
Other
Do you rent or own?
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Own
Rent - Lease has no dog restrictions
Rent- Lease has dog restrictions
Rent- Unsure of dog policy
Do you have a yard or dedicated dog area?
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Yard - No Fence
Yard - Fence
Dedicated Dog Area in Complex
Dedicated Dog Area within 5 minute walk
How many adults (over 18 years) live in the home?
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How many children (under 18 years) live in the home?
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Is everyone in the home supportive of fostering?
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Yes
No
They have concerns but onboard
Current & Past Pet Information
Do you currently have any pets?
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Yes
No
If Yes; please provide the type of pet(s)/ breed(s), the age(s), spayed/ neutered (if applicable), and temperament towards dogs
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If you have pets: are the fully updated on vaccinations and prevention treatments (i.e. heartworm, flea, tick, ect) as recommended by a medical professional?
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Yes
No
Has a pet ever passed away under your care due to anything other than natural causes?
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Has a pet ever escaped/ run away from your care and you were unable to locate them?
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Yes
No
Foster Experience & Preferences
Do you currently foster or previously fostered for another organization?
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Yes
No
If you have previous foster experience, please explain if you have a preference for the type of dogs. For example, breed, size, age, training level, medical needs
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Has a foster ever been removed from your care because of safety or health concerns? If yes, please explain.
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Potentially, how many hours in a single day will the dog be alone/ crated at one time?
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What room/ location within the residence will the foster dog stay when they are alone?
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Where will the dog be when you are home?
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Roam the house freely
Kept in a specific room
In a crate; except for exercise and meals
Are you able to provide the dog with adequate exercise daily? (At least 30 minutes total) This can be walks or yard time.
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Yes
Some days might be tough but I will try hard
Probably not realistic
Are you willing and able to transport/ attend Vet appointments as needed?
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Yes
I will try my best but will depend on time of day
I will most likely need someone else to handle appointments during the week
No, it is not possible
Training and Management
Some of the dogs will be ESA trained and will need attention to continue learned behavior
How long are you willing and able to commit to foster a single dog?
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2-4 weeks
1-3 months
Until adoption
Flexible
Are you comfortable working with dogs on training for:
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Crate Training
Outside Bathroom Training
Basic Commands (i.e. Sit, lay-down, paw)
I am not comfortable with any training
Please explain how you handle behavior mishaps, such as chewing or destructive behavior, excessive barking, or accidents in the house?
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If you are fostering an ESA (Emotional Support) trained dog, do you agree to following the learned commands to continue to reinforce the training?
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Yes
No
Are you willing to complete behavior assessments and incident reports, if necessary?
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Yes
No
Do you feel comfortable providing medication (i.e. pills or chewable)
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Yes
I can but prefer not
No
Please explain why you want to or enjoy being a foster? Is there anything else we should know to help match you with the correct dogs to foster?
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Please provide two references; include full name, phone number, and email address
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Agreement & Signature
I understand that fostering is a temporary commitment and that the dog remains the property of the rescue. I agree to follow the rescue’s policies and provide a safe, humane environment for the foster dog.
Signature
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