ACDR Foster Application

ACDR Foster Application

Share your household details, experience, and preferences, and confirm you can meet ACDR’s foster responsibilities and expectations.
Applicant & Household Information
Name

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

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Facebook Name (used to add you to the private ACDR Foster group)
Co-applicant Name

First NameLast Name
Co-applicant Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Co-applicant Email
example@example.com
Co-applicant Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Co-applicant Facebook Name (used to add you to the private ACDR Foster group)
Street Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Household Type

Other
Other than the Applicant & Co-applicant. Are there any other adults in the household? Please tell us about them.
Home & Property
Type of home
Is the home owned or rented?
Landlord or property permission and contact information, if applicable
Number of levels or floors in the home
Which levels will the foster dog have access to?
Are there interior stairs?
Can the stairs be blocked with gates?
Will the foster dog be allowed to use the stairs?
Where will the foster dog sleep?
Which rooms or areas are accessible to the foster dog?
Which rooms or areas are off-limits to the foster dog?
Is there a garage?
Is there a deck, porch or patio?
Is there a fenced yard?
Type of fencing
Approximate height of the fencing
Details about railings, gaps, and safety barriers where relevant
Do gates latch securely?
Can the dog access the yard unsupervised?
Is there a pool?
Is there a hot tub?
Is there a pond, lake or river?
Is there any other water feature on or immediately accessible from the property?
Are these areas fenced or secured, and would the foster dog have access?
Are there dog doors?
Where do the dog doors lead?
Nearby hazards such as busy roads, unfenced areas, livestock, wildlife, or other safety concerns
Anything else about the home or property ACDR should know
How will the foster dog be supervised and safely contained?
Children & Resident Pets
Children in the Home
Resident Pets
Are your pets up-to-date on their vaccines?
Previous Pet Ownership History
Types of pets owned

Other
Tell us about them.
Have you ever surrendered, rehomed, or relinquished a pet?
If yes, explain the reason
Have you ever lost a pet (for example, due to death or going missing)?
If yes, provide brief details
Experience With Dachshunds & Special Cases
Have you lived with or cared for a Dachshund before?
What is your experience level with dogs in general?
Which special care cases have you cared for before?
Have you previously fostered dogs?
If yes, please list the rescues/shelters, describe your fostering experience and the types of dogs you cared for.
What training or behavior methods have you used with dogs?

Other
What types of medication support have you provided to dogs?
How comfortable are you caring for dogs that need extra patience or specialized support?

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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9

10

1 is Not comfortable, 10 is Very comfortable
Please describe your experience with senior, medical, behavioral, shy/fearful, or end-of-life care dogs.
Is there any special case, medical need, or behavior challenge you would prefer not to take on?
Lifestyle, Schedule & Availability
Do you work outside the home?
Work-from-home?
Typical hours the foster dog would be alone on a day
How often do you travel?
Can you provide routine walks and activity?
Can you adjust your schedule for foster needs?
Can you attend vet appointments when needed?
Can you transport the dog when needed?
Preferred Foster Profile
Preferred dog age range
Preferred sex
Preferred size
Preferred energy level
Preferred temperament traits
Willingness to foster special-needs dogs
If yes, please explain specific needs of dog you feel you could care for, ie: IVDD, Diabetic, Cushions, etc.
Care Capacity & Safety Management
Can you separate a foster dog from resident pets when needed?
Do you have a safe setup to contain a foster dog?
Which safe containment methods can you use?

Other
Which leash, harness, and crate practices can you follow consistently?

Other
Can you provide basic grooming care as needed?
Can you administer medications as directed?
Which care responsibilities can you follow reliably?

Other
Do you have reliable transport for vet visits and foster-related trips?
Can you attend veterinary appointments when needed?
Please describe how you will coordinate care routines, decompression, training, socialization, and updates with ACDR.
References
Personal Reference #1 Name

First NameLast Name
Personal Reference #1 Relationship
Personal Reference #1 Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Personal Reference #1 Email
example@example.com
How Long Have You Known Personal Reference #1?
Personal Reference #2 Name

First NameLast Name
Personal Reference #2 Relationship
Personal Reference #2 Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Personal Reference #2 Email
example@example.com
How Long Have You Known Personal Reference #2?
Veterinarian Reference Clinic
Veterinary Reference Phone Number or Email
If you do not have a Veterinary reference, please explain
Foster Responsibilities & ACDR Expectations
Follow Instructions from Director of Intake & Foster Care
Veterinary Care Requirements
Food and Diet Requirements
Immediate Reporting Obligations
Emergency and Non-Routine Veterinary Care
Placement, Transfer, and Rehoming Restrictions
Adoption Communications and Promises
Containment and Safety Practices
Updates, Photos, and Information Requests
Meet-and-Greets and Appointments
Fit With My Household and Placement Changes
End-of-Life, Medical, and Behavioural Situations
Confidentiality and Public Posting
Return of the Foster Dog
Foster Agreement and Code of Conduct
Please sign me up as a Volunteer also, as I would like to;
Additional Comments or Clarifications
Final Declaration & Consent
Consent to a home visit
Consent to Criminal Records Check
Agreement to Foster Agreement and Code of Conduct
Electronic signature
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Adult Household Members
Child Household Members
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ACDR Foster Application

Applicant & Household Information

Home & Property

Children & Resident Pets

Previous Pet Ownership History

Experience With Dachshunds & Special Cases

Lifestyle, Schedule & Availability

Preferred Foster Profile

Care Capacity & Safety Management

References

Foster Responsibilities & ACDR Expectations

Final Declaration & Consent