Foster Application

Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond
P.O. Box 1574, Midlothian, VA 23113-1574

Phone: (804) 417-7527

info@labrescue-richmond.com
Foster Application
Personal Information
Applicant's Name*

First NameLast Name
Age:*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

area codePhone Number
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Place of Employment
Job Title
How many hours out of the home on a work day?
Co Applicant's Name

First NameLast Name
Age:
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Place of Employment
Job Title
How many hours out of the home on a work day?
Household Information
Adult residence in the home other than applicants*
Type of Dwelling:*
Do You Own or Rent*

OwnRent
# of steps to enter /exit the home?
Front/Back
If You Rent..
Have you received permission from your landlord to have a dog?

YesNo
Is there a weight limit on dogs in your rental property?

YesNoUnsure
What is the limit?
Is your yard fenced?*

YesNoWe do not have a yard
Describe the type/style and height of fence:
Please include material and height
Are there any gaps or low areas in the fence?

YesNo
List all of the residents of your household other than yourself and Co applicant.
Residents:
Please let us know how the children in the home respond to dogs. ( If Applicable)
Is there anyone in the household uses devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, scooters...

YesNo
General Questions
Please be thorough and use multiple sentences for the following section.
Please explain why you believe fostering will be a positive experience for you and your family.
Please explain the family dynamics in the home and what a typical work day and weekend looks like . *
How many hours will the dog be left alone during the day? (If longer than 5-6 hours, how will you provide a break for the dog?)*
Where will the dog be kept during the day and night?*
How do you feel about crating?*
How do you plan to exercise your foster lab?*
I am willing to foster the following*

PuppiesMom's and LitterSeniorsBonded pairActive/high energyDogs with Medical Issues, Heartworm Positive.Other
Pet Care Experience
Please explain your experience owning or caring for dogs.*
Please explain your comfort level when it comes to basic dog training*
Please list the tools you use or plan to use when training your foster dog.

HarnessProng collarFlat collarE-collar/ stimulation collarTreatsSpray bottleHead HalterClickerOther
Have you ever house-trained a dog before? *

YesNo
Please Explain your house training methods:*
Have you ever crate-trained a dog?*

YesNo
Have you ever obedience trained a dog before?*

YesNo
Did you do so on your own or with a professional trainer?
How would you train a dog to walk on a leash?*
How would you correct a dog that jumps up on people?*
How would you work with a timid/shy dog?*
How would you handle a dog that play bites (mouthy)?*
Please list all pets that you have owned in the past five (5) years:
Pets:
Describe the personality of your current dog (s). And let us know how they get along with other dogs.
Do any of your personal dogs have any resource guarding behaviors? If yes, please explain.
Have you ever had a pet die at an early age due to an accident?

YesNo
Please give details:
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.*

YesNo
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*

YesNo
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.
Veterinarian:
Are the pets in your home up to date on vaccines?

YesNo
Are the dogs in your home on Heartworm Prevention?

YesNo
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.
Name:*
Phone Number:*
Email
example@example.com
Name:*
Phone Number:*
Email
example@example.com
How did you hear about Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond?
If you have additional information to add to this application, please enter it here:
By submitting this electronic application, I acknowledge that all the information on this form is true and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation of fact may result in the removal of the foster dog from my home by Lab Rescue.*

I Agree
By submitting this electronic application, I certify that I have never been convicted of animal cruelty, neglect or abandonment. *

I Agree
Should be Empty:

Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond

Foster Application