• Foster Application

    Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond

  •  Thinking About Fostering? Or Adopting?

    Let’s Make Sure You Pick the Right Form!


    We know our dogs are adorable — so adorable that sometimes people who want to adopt accidentally fill out the foster application. It happens all the time! But fostering and adopting are two very different paths, and each has its own application.

    Here’s the fun, simple way to think about it:

    Fostering = Temporary Teammate
    Fostering means you’re opening your home to a dog who’s still in “mystery mode.”
    These pups often come straight from shelters, and all we know at first is what we see during a quick evaluation — things like:

    Dog‑friendly
    People‑friendly
    Safe to handle

    But we don’t know yet:

    House‑trained?
    Crate‑trained?
    Kid‑friendly?
    Chews shoes or prefers toys?
    Your job as a foster is to help us discover who they are.


    Foster‑to‑Adopt (FTA) = A Special Kind of Foster
    We DO have a Foster‑to‑Adopt program — and it has its own application.

    FTA means:

    You’re willing to foster a dog with unknown history
    You understand there’s no guarantee about training level or behavior
    You’re ready to help them settle in and learn the ropes
    You’re open to adopting them if it’s a great match
    It’s perfect for families who are flexible, patient, and excited to help a dog blossom.


    Adopting = Forever Family
    If you’re looking for your new best friend and want to choose a dog that fits your lifestyle, please complete the Adoption Application, not the foster form.


     Quick Guide
    Want to adopt? → Adoption Application
    Want to foster? → Foster Application
    Want to foster and maybe adopt a shelter dog with unknown history? → Foster‑to‑Adopt Application

  • Foster Application

    Important updates about your Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond foster application will be coming from the email address LRGRfoster@gmail.com. To avoid missing our communication, please add our address as a safe sender in your contacts and also regularly check your spam/junk folders.”  

  • Personal Information

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  • Is it your intention to adopt a lab through our foster program? If yes, your adoption approval date will be the date of foster approval*

  • Household Information

  • Do You Own or Rent*

  • If You Rent..

  • Have you received permission from your landlord to have a dog?
  • Is there a weight limit on dogs in your rental property?
  • Is your yard fenced?*
  • Are there any gaps or low areas in the fence?

  • List all of the residents of your household other than yourself and Co applicant.

  • Is there anyone in the household uses devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, scooters...

  • Children, Family and Home

  • Do your children understand not to hug, climb on, or grab dogs?
  • Where will the dog stay when you are not home?

  • Pet Care Experience

  • We require all fosters to follow a decompression period to help the dog adjust safely. Are you willing to limit introductions, keep routines calm, and follow our guidelines?”*
  • Are you comfortable fostering a dog who may need help with house‑training, crate training, leash manners, or settling into a home enviroment?*
  • Rows
  • Please list the tools you use or plan to use when training your foster dog.*

  • Have you ever house-trained a dog before? *
  • Have you ever crate-trained a dog?*
  • Are you comfortable with a dog who may not be crate‑trained?*
  • Have you ever obedience trained a dog before?*
  • I am willing to foster the following*

  • Are you willing to follow our training guidelines for positive reinforcement only. No prong, No stimulation collars)*

  • Your Pets

  • Please list all pets that you have owned in the past five (5) years:
  • Have you ever had a pet die at an early age due to an accident?
  • Have you ever given a pet away or turned a pet over to a shelter or rescue group? (This includes animals adopted from and then returned to a shelter or rescue group.) Or pets given to a family member.*

  • Veterinarian Reference: Please provide the contact information for the Vet clinic(s) that can verify the vaccination and spay/neuter status of all dogs and cats you currently or have owned within the last 5 years.

  • Are the dogs in your home on Heartworm Prevention?
  • Are the pets in your home up to date on vaccines?
  • Are you able to transport the dog to vet appointments?*

  • References

  • Please provide the names and phone numbers and emails of two references. (Neighbors, friends, family, etc.)

    One reference must not be a family member or live with you.

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