Foster Application

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Applicant 1 (primary applicant)

Name:

Age:

Applicant 2 (spouse/partner)

Name:

Age:

HOME INFORMATION

Main Phone No.:

Second Phone No.:

E-mail address:

When is the best time to contact you (morning/afternoon/evenings/weekends)?:

Full Street Address:

City:

Province:

Postal Code:

Do you live in a detached house, semi-detached house, townhouse, condominium, apartment, basement apartment, other, etc.?

Do you rent or own your home?

If you rent, do you have your landlord’s permission to foster a dog?

Name and Phone No. of Landlord (if applicable):

How many children, if any, live in your home? Please list all below including ages, if applicable.

How much of your home will your foster dog have access to (e.g., full house, main floor, no bedrooms, no basement, etc.)?

How long have you lived at your current address?

How would you describe your neighbourhood? Urban (city), suburban, rural?

Aside from your immediate family, are there any other adults or children living in your home (e.g., roommates, in-laws, tenants, etc.) that will be interacting with your foster dog on a regular or semi-regular basis?

Do you smoke inside your home? Please be aware we only place our dogs in smoke free homes. This is something we look for during our home visit, so please answer honestly.

Does your home have a fully enclosed, fenced yard? If so, please describe fencing: wood, chain link, etc.

What is the approximate yard size?

If your yard is not 100% fenced on all sides, how do you intend to keep your foster dog secure in your yard?

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Applicant 1 (primary applicant)

Job Title:

No. of Years with Company:

Applicant 2 (spouse/partner/parent (if under 25)

Job Title:

No. of Years with Company:

LIFESTYLE INFORMATION

Is someone home during the day?

Typical working hours alone on a given day?

If you plan to be out more than 8 hours, will there be someone who can come home and let your foster dog out?

Where will the dog be kept during the day (e.g., run of the house, crate, gated into a room, etc.)?

Where will the dog be kept during the night (e.g., in a dog bed in your bedroom, crate, gated into a room, run of the house etc.)?

What activities do you hope / plan to do with your foster dog?

Do you have time to dedicate to exercising your foster each day (e.g. leashed walking, mental stimulation such as tricks/games for reward)?

Do you have a quiet space in your home for your foster dog to decompress?

FOSTER DOG INFORMATION

Please note that while the majority of our dogs come into foster care already spayed or neutered, some dogs may require surgery after coming into foster care. If your existing pets are not comfortable with, for example, a dog that is not yet neutered, please let us know this prior to fostering so that we can ensure that any dog entering your home is already fixed.

What age of foster dogs do you think you would prefer to foster at this time (e.g. Puppies, Adult, Senior, All Ages)?

Which dog gender do you prefer (e.g. Male, Female, Both)?

Dog size preference (e.g. tiny, small, medium, large, extra large, or a variety)?

What is the largest size of dog you are comfortable fostering (give example of breed or number of lbs)?

What energy level do you prefer (e.g. Minimal (low key, quiet, does need/enjoy long walks), Moderate (can be active, but calm when needed, enjoys walks, playing with toys), Active (chasing a ball, long walks/jogs, playing in the yard), Happy with All Levels)?

Dog hair type preference (e.g. Short hair (e.g., pug, chihuahua, lab), Long hair (e.g., golden retriever, border collie), Hypo-allergenic (e.g., bichon, shih tzu, poodle), No Preference)?

Please note that if you have allergies to dogs, we cannot guarantee the breed of the dog without CKC or AKC paperwork. We make a guess on a dog’s breed based on their appearance and the recommendation of our shelter partners and vets. If you require a hypoallergenic dog due to allergies, please let us know.

EXISTING PET INFORMATION

Have you owned a dog before? YesNo
Where is that dog now?

How do you think your current pets will react to a foster dog, if applicable?

If you have any existing pets, do you have the ability to keep a foster separated, if needed?

Please list all current pets in your home, their breeds and ages below:

Are your current pets spayed and/or neutered?

Please note that we cannot allow a home with dogs and/or cats that are not neutered or spayed (unless for medical reasons) to foster or adopt through Save Me Dog Rescue.

Are your current pets up-to-date on their vaccinations? YesNo

Are your current pets on heartworm preventative? YesNo

Are your current pets on Flea/tick preventative? YesNo

OTHER INFORMATION

How did you hear about Save Me Dog Rescue?

Have you applied to foster a dog or at through any other organization in the past year?
YesNo
If so, which organization?

What led to your decision to start fostering?

Are you hoping to foster with the intention of adopting in the future?

We rely on our fosters to do some admin work for their foster. Are you able to help out with the administrative side of fostering ( writing bios, taking pictures, reply to emails regarding your foster, reviewing applications and screening adopters)?

We rely on our fosters to be able to do some travelling (e.g. pick up their foster dog from transport locations, may be required to attend at approved veterinary locations for medical visits, pick up supplies they may need), would you be able to do this or have someone you can rely on for this?

Is there anything else that you would like us to know?

REFERENCES

Veterinarian
(for current pets or pets within last 5 years)

Clinic Name:

Telephone No.:

Patient Names on File:

Please provide your vet clinic with permission to release your information to us before submitting your foster application.

Personal References
(family, friends, co-workers who are familiar with your current pets, if applicable)

Name:

Relationship to you:

Phone No.:

E-mail address:

Name:

Relationship to you:

Phone No.:

E-mail address:

Name:

Relationship to you:

Phone No.:

E-mail address:

By signing this document:

I/we understand that Save Me Dog Rescue (“Save Me”) will be responsible for any medical or other approved expenses associated with the foster dog in my care. If injuries or medical treatment is required as a result of negligence on the part of the foster home, the foster home will be held responsible for covering the costs of treatment.

I/we understand that by signing this form I/we agree to release and covenant to hold harmless Save Me and its members from any claims, damages, costs, or actions incurred as a result of the foster care or actions of the foster dog.

I/we will notify Save Me immediately should the foster dog become lost, stolen, and ill or die.

I/we agree to contact the Save Me representative assigned to me at least once per week to update her on the condition and well-being of the foster dog.

Save Me strongly discourages and will not tolerate training or behavior modification through physical violence of any sort. We will not condone nor tolerate hitting, “spanking”, “pinning” or any other form of physical punishment, including any type of “dominance down” training techniques as seen on shows such as The Dog Whisperer. Save Me will not condone the use of prong collars, shock collars or the use of invisible fencing (and associated shock collars).

All foster dogs must wear a Save Me I.D. tag, which will be provided to you. Please keep a collar with I.D. on your foster dog at all times, even when indoors.

The foster home agrees to provide high quality food for the foster dog at his or her own expense. Treats, toys, beds, sweaters/jackets, etc. are also the responsibilities of the foster home unless otherwise specified.

Save Me reserves the right to remove the dog from your premises at any time, without justification or notification. If Save Me judges the foster dog to be in danger, this signed document releases Save Me to remove the dog from said premises without warning.

The foster home understands that Save Me cannot predict the behavior of any dog in any situation. Save Me will provide any relevant information on the dog’s history and temperament that is known; this information may or may not be a reliable indicator of how the dog will behave in a new environment, including your home.

I/we certify that the information provided on this form is true and correct. In signing this document I am granting permission for a Save Me representative to contact all stated references and veterinarian(s).

I am/we are physically able to care for this foster dog. I/we understand that proper food, water and shelter is necessary, and I am/we are able to meet these requirements. Home visits are mandatory prior to fostering and may be made on a random basis after a dog is placed in your home to foster. If upon inspection Save Me finds information contained in this application to be false, Save Me retains the right to turn down your application or remove the animal from your premises. Save Me reserves the right to refuse a foster application due to our primary interest being the well-being of the dog. Save Me requires a hard copy of your signature, certifying the above information. Your signature also indemnifies Save Me and representatives thereof from any and all liabilities that may occur due to fostering any rescues.

I have read and understand the above information. Upon approval, I understand Save Me will require a hard copy of my signature, certifying the above information