• TXOESR ON-LINE FOSTERING APPLICATION

    A "Foster Home" is the temporary housing, feeding and care for a rescue dog until an approved adoptive home is identified. Fostering is not an adoption. THIS FOSTER AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made by and between Texas Old English Sheepdog Rescue, Inc., a Texas non-profit Incorporation (the “Rescue”) and the undersigned (whether one or more, the “Foster”). By signing below, the Rescue and the Foster acknowledge and agree that the Foster may foster one or more dogs in the Rescue’s foster program over time, and agree that the terms and conditions in this Agreement apply to each and every foster dog placed with the Foster, and agree to be bound by this Agreement at any time the Foster has a foster dog in his or her care. The Foster agrees to abide by the following terms and conditions:

  • Home Inspection

    The Foster grants permission for a Rescue representative to visit a foster dog at all reasonable times while the Foster is in possession of the foster dog. If the Foster moves, the Foster will notify the Rescue (beforehand) and permit the Rescue to perform a home visit at the new residence and  continued possession of any foster dog will be subject to the Rescue’s approval of such home visit in Person, FaceTime or Skype
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  • Status and Responsibilities as Foster 

    The Foster agrees and acknowledges that  the Foster is not becoming the owner of any foster dog in the Foster’s care,  and is only providing care for such time as the foster dog remains in the custody of the Rescue. The Foster understands it may be required to provide foster care to a foster dog for at least 3 weeks (minimum) and possibly extended and an indefinite period of time.
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  • Adoption Inquiries

    The Foster agrees to promptly respond to adoption inquiries to potential adopters, and provide the Rescue and any potential adopter with up-to-date information about the foster dog. The Foster will not adopt a foster dog to a potential adopter until the potential adopter has been approved to adopt by the Rescue, has been fully vetted and spayed/neutered.
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  • All Medical Questions to be directed to Stephanie Crider (940) 464-3260/(940) 230-0269; or, if she is unavailable, contact Julianne Malone (214) 649-3145. 

    All TXOESR Foster Dogs are to be listed at the Veterinary Clinic under the name of either Stephanie Crider or Julianne Malone as "Owner" of the dog. TXOESR will NOT pay any medical bill if the "Owner" has any other name on the records. The Foster agrees to provide a foster dog and all personal pets with proper veterinary care as recommended by the Rescue. This includes, but is not limited to, a monthly heartworm preventative and flea and tick control medication.

    Fosters’ veterinarians must be approved by a TXOESR Board Member prior to the dog being seen. The Rescue agrees to pay for any veterinary care and medication that a foster dog requires, provided the above-mentioned names are listed on the vet records and if medication or veterinary services is approved by the Rescue prior to treatment.

    The Foster understands that all emergency veterinary care and medication must also be approved by the Rescue before the services or medication is provided. If a life or death emergency happens, contact one of the above-mentioned people immediately and take to an ER.

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  • Food, Shelter and Basic Care

    The Foster agrees to provide the foster dog with adequate food (Natural Balance, Wellness, Canidae, Costco Kirkland Premium Dog Food, Natures Recipe, BilJac, Merrick, Victor, Acana), shelter, exercise and socialization, all costs of which are the responsibility of the Foster. The Foster agrees to treat the foster dog as a family pet at all times and not under any circumstances leave the foster dog chained or tethered or allow the foster dog to live outside for any extended period of time, and will insure the foster dog sleeps indoors each night. The Foster agrees to keep the foster dog in a secure area when not under supervision, to ensure its safety and the safety of the Foster, the Foster’s family, animals and property.
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  • Condition

    The Foster understands that the Rescue provides no guarantee as to the health of any foster dog in the custody of the Rescue, and understands that a foster dog may have significant medical needs, socialization problems and may not be housebroken or separation anxiety. The Foster agrees to exercise due caution when handling a foster dog in the Foster’s care.
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  • Possession

    The Foster agrees to never transfer ownership of any foster dog to any other person, organization or company, except for temporary, short-term possession for the purpose of veterinary care, grooming, etc., without the prior written consent of the Rescue. If for any reason the Foster is unable to continue to house and care for a foster dog, the Foster will notify the Rescue immediately, will immediately return the foster dog to the Rescue and/or cooperate with the Rescue while the Rescue finds accommodations for the foster dog.
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  • Identification and Microchip Information

    The Foster email all Shelter Paperwork (if pulled from a shelter), immediately, to TXOESR upon receipt of dog. The Foster agrees to keep a collar with a tag (provided by the Rescue) on the foster dog at all times, which will have the Rescue’s contact information, microchip tag and rabies tag. The Foster agrees to take the dog, immediately, to a vet to see if there is a microchip. If no microchip found, one should be implanted immediately.  
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  • Communication with TXOESR

    The Foster agrees to keep a collar with a tag (provided by the Rescue) on the foster dog at all times, which will have the Rescue’s contact information, microchip tag and rabies tag. The Foster agrees to take the dog, immediately, to a vet to see if there is a microchip. If no microchip found, one should be implanted immediately.  
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  • Lost or Stolen Dogs

    The Foster agrees to, immediately, notify the Rescue if the foster dog is lost or stolen, and agrees to make every effort to locate the foster dog by notifying local dog shelters and police stations, contacting local veterinary clinics and hospitals and placing advertisements in appropriate locations such as newspapers, neighborhood announcement boards, social media, etc., to the extent reasonably requested by the Rescue. 
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  • Boarding, Dog Parks, Doggie Day Care, Etc.  

    The Foster agrees not to board any foster dog or take any foster dog in its care to a dog park or doggie day care without the prior written consent of the Rescue. The Foster further understands that the Rescue will not be responsible for the costs associated with boarding, dog parks, doggie day care and the like unless the Rescue agrees in writing and in advance.
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  • RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

    The Foster agrees that the Rescue is not liable in any way for any injury or damage caused by a foster dog while in the Foster’s care, custody and control. The Foster voluntarily agrees to release and indemnify the Rescue, its officers, directors, members, agents, volunteers and representatives from any and all actions, claims and liability arising out of, resulting from or related to injuries or damage to persons, animals or property caused by or arising out of any act or occurrence involving a foster dog while in the Foster’s care, custody and control, including, without limitation, dog bites, illness or any other actions of a foster dog. This release of liability and indemnification provision includes, without limitation, injury or damage to persons and children who come in contact with a foster dog while in the Foster’s care, custody and control, the Foster’s pets and other animals and potential adopters and their family members, personal pets and other animals.
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  • Provide TWO personal references:

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  • Please provide the name and phone number of your groomer.

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  • Please provide the name, address, and phone number of your current (or most recent) veterinarian.

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  • Submission of your application does NOT guarantee that you will be approved to Foster one of our rescued OES. All Foster Families must Foster for TXOESR at least 3 times before being considered for Adoption.

    By signing this application, you acknowledge that you have read our Terms and Conditions and Fostering Guidelines, that you understand and agree to the Terms, and will abide by our regulations therein.
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