ARTBAR Dog Fostering Application

A Reason To Believe Animal Rescue, Inc. (ARTBAR)

Dog Fostering Application
ARTBAR is located in southwestern WV near the star in our logo.

Depending on which dog you foster, fostering time could be anywhere from a week or two up to several months. Foster dogs must be kept indoors except for exercise and bathroom breaks.

Your own dogs must be spayed (if female) or neutered (if male), 4DX tested negative, and up to date on vaccinations in order for you to foster our dogs. We may be able to help with that if you are low income.

Fostering can be emotionally rough. You will likely become attached to your foster pet. You need to be aware of this before you get your first foster and prepare yourself for the eventuality that the foster will be leaving you at some point in time.
As a foster home for ARTBAR, I understand that the only person who authorizes animal intakes is Jessica and I agree not to pick up any dogs without her written consent (either via text or Facebook message).*

I understand and agree
As a foster home for ARTBAR, I understand that I must keep my foster dogs/puppies indoors and for as long as needed until suitable placement is found. ARTBAR does not allow dogs to be fostered outside.*

I understand and agree
Which of our veterinarians are you closest to?*

Lexington KYPikeville KYOther
Do you have a vet near you that is willing to work with rescues? If so please provide vet office name, address, phone, fax, and email address of vet (or at the very least their website):*
You must be at least 21 years old to foster dogs*

I am 21 or olderI am under 21
Do you understand and agree that you cannot keep or give away any animal you foster for ARTBAR?*

Yes, I agreeNo
We accept foster homes in these areas. Where are you located?*

Logan WV 25601Williamson WV 25661Lenore WV 25661Holden WV 25625Mt Gay WV 25637Chapmanville WV 25508Madison WV 25130Danville WV 25053Julian WV 25529Alum Creek WV 25003Tornado WV 25202Nitro WV 25143Cross Lanes WV 25313Dunbar WV 25064South Charleston WV 25303, 25309Charleston WV 25313 25064 25177 25309 25303 25314 25304 25311 25302Elkview WV 25071Lexington KY 40505 40508Other
Do you have a drivers license and reliable vehicle to get dogs to the vet and to meet our transport driver?*

YesNoOther
We are looking to expand the coverage area of our foster network along these interstates (our transport route). Which do you live near? (At this time we cannot accept foster homes in PA.)*

Near Sheabel Vet in Lexington KYI-79 between Charleston & Morgantown WVI-68 east of Morgantown WVI-70 in northern MDI-81 near Hagerstown MDNear Charleston WVMingo County WVLogan County WVKanawha County WVOther
What county do you live in?*

Mingo County WVLenore County WVOther
Applicant's Name*
First & Last Name
Applicant's Name*

First NameLast Name
Co-Applicant's Name

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address (NOT a PO box, must be the physical address of your residence.

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Our foster families must be on Facebook in order to keep in touch with us. Please copy and paste the full link of your Facebook wall into the box. (Hint: from a PC click on your name on Facebook, then copy the URL that shows up in the browser.)*
Example: www.facebook.com/your.name.37
If you are not yet on Facebook, please go to www.facebook.com and register for an account. Then fill in the link to your wall above.
E-mail*
Retype E-mail*
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Phone Type*

CellHomeWork
Names and ages of all permanent residents of your home (adults/children)*
Vet reference (please call your vet and give permission to release information to us)*
Vet name, address & phone number
Current pets in your home (dogs, cats, birds, small & furry)*
Are your current dogs/cats spayed/neutered?*

YesNoOther
Are your current dogs/cats up to date on vaccinations?

YesNoOther
Are your current dogs heartworm negative?

YesNoOther
When did you last have your dog(s) heartworm tested or 4DX tested?
Can you provide vetting paperwork showing proof of the above for your current pets?

YesNoOther
Where are your current pets kept?*
Have you had other animals as pets in the past?*

YesNoOther
If yes then what happened to them?*
Please list your former pets here.*
Is anyone in your home allergic to animals?*

YesNoOther
Have you ever surrendered a personal pet to ARTBAR? If so, describe circumstances
Have you surrendered a stray animal to ARTBAR in the past?*

YesNo
Does anyone in your home fear dogs?*

YesNoOther
I/We live in a*

Single Family HomeDuplex/TwinCondo/TownhomeTrailerApartmentOther
Do you rent or own this property?*

RentOwnOther
If you rent, you must show us a written letter from your landlord or a copy of the section of your lease stating that you are allowed to have dogs and showing any limitations. Or you can provide us with your landlord's contact information below.

If you live in a condo or townhome, you must show us written proof that you are allowed to have a dog there and show any restrictions such as weight, size, or breed.
Landlord Contact Information
Do you have a pool?*

YesNoPlanning to get oneWe have a pond on our propertyOther
Do you have a yard?*

Yard, fenced with a vertical fenceYard, fenced with invisible fencingYard, no fenceNo yard (apartment/condo/townhome)
If fenced, fence height is:

2' high3' high4' high5' high6' high
Do you work outside the home?*

YesNoOne applicant is home/works from home
If you both work outside the home, how many hours per day are you away?
How many hours per day will this dog be alone? Explain*
Have you discussed fostering with all members of your household?*

YesNoYes, adults have discussed. Kids don't know yet.
What activity level do you prefer?

Wild and crazy is coolLeash trained daily jogging partner would be excellentMedium energy, plays a bit then hangs out with youLow energy, walks slowly on leash, a total couch potatoOther
What brand of dog food do you plan to feed?*
How long can you foster each dog for?

Short-term only, one weekTwo to four weeksUntil the dog finds another placement (this could mean months)Other
I understand and agree that whenever I take a dog or dogs in for ARTBAR, that I am agreeing to foster that dog until placed.*

Yes
I understand and agree that I do not legally own any dog I foster for ARTBAR and I cannot adopt or transfer an ARTBAR dog to anyone without ARTBAR's written permission.*

Yes
I understand and agree that if I cannot continue to foster for ARTBAR that I will give ARTBAR two weeks written notice that I need my current foster placed in a different foster home.*

Yes
I understand and agree that all dogs I foster are the property of ARTBAR and I do not have any right to transfer or surrender ARTBAR foster dogs elsewhere.*

Yes
Will you need ARTBAR to supply dog food for your fosters?*

YesNoOther
Do you have any additional comments, questions or concerns about fostering? *
By signing this agreement, the foster family agrees:
1. To foster dogs indoors except for exercise and bathroom breaks.
2. To keep dogs safely contained. If the yard is not fenced, dogs must be leash walked for exercise/bathroom breaks.
3. That dogs cannot be left tethered outside.
  That all foster dogs belong to A Reason To Believe Animal Rescue, Inc. All decisions regarding placement of ARTBAR’s dogs are to be made by Jessica Hill White.
4. That foster dogs that have been surrendered or found as strays cannot be returned to their former owners without the permission and agreement of Jessica Hill White.
5. To transport foster dogs to and from vet as needed (if you have a vehicle, if not alternate arrangements will be made).
6. To feed dogs a reasonable amount for their size (following instructions on the dog food bag)
7. To never give foster dogs rawhide or Greenies as chew toys
8. If a foster dog needs to be moved out of your home in an urgent situation, the foster family must meet Jessica Hill White or another ARTBAR volunteer (designated by Jessica Hill White) at least halfway to transfer the dog elsewhere.
9. Once you are advised the foster dog has placement, you agree to work collaboratively with Jessica Hill White or another ARTBAR volunteer to transfer that dog when required.
10. If you take a foster dog to the vet for us, the vet must be notified that all paperwork must be written up under ARTBAR, Jessica Hill White, PO Box 394, Lenore WV 25676, 304-784-6678
11. You are not authorized to intake dogs for ARTBAR but you can contact Jessica Hill White for consideration should you come across a dog that needs rehoming.
12. I understand that all dogs I foster are the property of ARTBAR and I do not have any right to transfer or surrender ARTBAR foster dogs elsewhere.
Applicant's Signature*
Co-Applicant's Signature
Today's Date*

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