Foster Application

FOSTER APPLICATION

Please note: This application is for Foster only. If you wish to adopt, please complete this form

We're looking for foster homes in Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex, Sussex, Kent, Berkshire, Dorset, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset and Essex.

Your application will be reviewed by our team. If successful, we will contact you to make arrangements for a home check and for your and your family to meet the dog you wish to foster.

Please note, that dogs are matched to a fosters in accordance with their needs, so you may not be able to foster the dog you choose.

If you do not hear back from us within a week, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

We promise that your data will be used only to respond to your enquiry. It will not be used for otherwise, without your explicit consent and will never, ever be shared with a third party.

Have you ever adopted or fostered a dog through Helping Hounds before?

YesNo

Please tell us when you fostered or adopted and provide the name of the dog*

Have you ever had a home check performed by Helping Hounds?

YesNo

Your Name*

First NameLast Name

Date of Birth

Date

Now*

DayMonthYear

Age - Years

Email Address*

When is the best time to call you (select all that apply)?*

MorningsAfternoonsEvenings

Contact Phone Number*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty

Post Code

Have you ever owned a rescue dog before?*

YesNo

Have you ever had to return or rehome a rescue dog?*

YesNo

Please provide details including reason*

Do you own any pets?*

YesNo

Pet Name(s)*

Pet Breed(s)*

Pet's disposition and behavior towards dogs?*

Please provide your vet practice name and phone number:*

What type of home do you live in?*

HouseFlatMobile HomeOther

Do you have a garden?*

YesNo

Is your garden securely enclosed*

YesNo

Please describe how your garden is enclosed and tell us how high the enclosure is at the lowest point*

Do you own or rent your home?*

OwnRent

Please provide your landlord's name and contact information here:*

What is your property's pet policy?*

Are there children in the home?*

YesNo

Please provide names and ages of each child:*

What are the working patterns of the household? Please include the days you work and times you leave and return to the house (eg Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm)*

If all adults in the household work full time away from the home, what arrangements will be made for the dog during your absence? *

How many consecutive hours per day is the dog likely to be alone?*

Eample: If you work half day, this is the number of hours in total you will be away for

While you are out, where would the dog be kept?*

Please specify indoors or outdoors and provide details of where specifically

Where would the dog sleep? Please give details for during the day and at night*

How often would the dog be walked?*

Once a dayTwice a dayMore frequently than twice a dayGarden exercise only

Will you crate train your pet?*

YesNo

If you have to go away, what arrangements will you make for your dog? *

Do you plan on taking the dog for training?*

YesNo

How would you deal with behavioral issues such as barking, chewing, destructive behavior, bathroom accidents indoors, unruly leash behaviors in your pet? Please be specific*

Please provide the names, emails and contact numbers for 2 personal references:*

I, {yourName} agree:

To the Helping Hounds foster process and that I will undergo a homecheck, and interview at the discretion of Helping Hounds
That Helping Hounds will check my references including veterinary and personal.

I verify that all of the information I have provided is true and accurate.

Signature of Potential Pet Foster*

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