Foster application What date are you ready to bring a foster dog home?* (please check your calendar for conflicts with traveling, moving, work constraints,etc) Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY Dog's nameIf there's a specific dog you are offering to foster (you saw in the email blast, on facebook, on the website, etc) please put their name here to get PRIORITY CONSIDERATIONIf the specific dog you were hoping to foster becomes unavailable, would you consider fostering a different dog to help our rescue efforts?*YesNoIs the reason you would prefer not to foster a different dog because you're hoping to "get a feel" for this dog to see if she/he is right for adoption?*YesNoIt sounds like you're interested in A TRIAL ADOPTION. If you're hoping to foster a dog short term to see if it's the right match for your home you should fill out an ADOPTION APPLICATION and we can place the dog with you for a week trial run.About youWhat are your preferred pronouns?*She/HerThey/ThemHe/HimFull Name*Email* Primary Phone*What kind of phone is this?CellHome (landline)Office/WorkSecondary PhoneOptionalHow many adults live in your home?*OccupationYour age range*Under 1818-2526-5050-65Over 65Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City ZIP / Postal Code About your homeWhat is your relationship to the other adults?How many children live in your home?*What are their ages?Do you own or rent?*OwnRentIF RENT, PLEASE HAVE YOUR LANDLORD’S PERMISSION TO FOSTER A DOG.Do you live in a house or apartment?*HouseApartmentYour yardDo you have a yard?*Yes, I have a yardNo, I do not have a yardIs the yard totally enclosed?YesNoPLEASE CHECK THE ENTIRE PERIMITER FOR HOLES AND CRACKS AND ANY OTHER WAYS A DOG COULD SQUEEZETHROUGH.Does anyone else have access to your yard? (Gardener, maid, neighbor, etc)*YesNoWill you ask them to use caution in order to prevent the dog from escaping?YesNoYour current petsDo you have any other pets?*YesNoPlease list their name, breed, age and if they live indoors or outdoorsAre your pets up to date on their vaccinations?YesNoIf you already have a dog, are they spayed or neutered?YesNoIf you already have a dog, how does it react to new dogs that have entered your home?NOTE: If you have never introduced a new dog into your home before, please introduce the dogs in a neutral area such as the sidewalk or a location other than your home or yard.Have you owned any pets that you no longer have?YesNoPlease list if they lived indoors or outdoors and what happened to them*What's your dog handling experience?* I have never handled a dog I have had some dog experience (dog growing up, babysit friend’s dogs, etc) I have raised a dog on my own I have had experience with all sorts of dogs I have had experience with dogs of difficult temperaments. Your foster dogWould you consider fostering a senior dog long-term (hospice-care)?*YesNoSenior dogs deserve to live their last days in a comfortable home and we need fosters who are happy to provide a comfortable, calm environment. We pay for all medications and vet visits. Hospice Fosters are expected to keep the dogs the rest of its life, be responsible for transporting to potentially regular vet visits, giving medication as needed, etc.Why are you interested in fostering a dog?Take as much room as you need.Do you have a preference for the type of dog you'd like to foster?You can specify breed, size, sex, or even a specific name from our dogs in needHow many hours will the dog be left alone on a typical weekday?*Please enter a number from 0 to 24.How many hours will the dog be left alone on a typical weekend?*Please enter a number from 0 to 24.Where will the dog be kept when you are home?*Where will the dog be kept when you are out?*Where will the dog sleep at night? (please be specific - eg. garage, kitchen, etc)*Are you willing to basic train?*YesNoNot all dogs are house trained. Are you willing to housetrain?*YesNoAre you willing to give medication as needed?*YesNoSuch as antibiotics, ear drops, eye drops, etc.Are you willing and able to take your foster dog to the veterinarian if required? (no cost to you)YesNoNot all foster dogs are pre-bathed, or pre-groomed. Are you willing to take your foster dog to bathe or take your foster dog to the groomer? (no cost to you)YesNoFoster Agreement If I choose to adopt my foster dog, and am approved to do so, I understand that adoption fee is $325 for adult dogs over 1 year, $375 for 6-12 months old puppies, and $425 for puppies under 6 months. The adoption fee is non-refundable. Foster Status* I understand that unless I clearly express in writing to the Foster Department that I am interested in adopting my foster dog, my foster dog can he adopted by another party at ANY time during my fostering period. I understand that by informing the Foster Department of my intentions, does not GUARANTEE my approval to do so. If my intention is to foster to adopt, I understand that I should proceed to fill out an ADOPTION application (foster to adopt not valid for puppies under 3 mos). Are you able to drop off and pick up your foster dog at an adoption fair every weekend? SATURDAYS - TAILWAGGERS (HOLLYWOOD) 1PM-4PM SUNDAYS - PETSMART (BEVERLY CENTER) 2PM-5PM If your foster dog exceeds your expectations and adjusts perfectly into your life and home, is it likely that you would consider adopting it (subject to approval by DWB)?YesNoFosters who want to adopt their foster dog must still complete an adoption application and interview. Fostering does not guarantee adoption approval.I acknowledge that fosters are not permitted to adopt their FIRST foster dog with Dogs Without Borders.*YesNoFosters who want to adopt their foster dog must still complete an adoption application and interview. Fostering does not guarantee adoption approval.Join our mailing lists! Would you like to join our "Dogs in need of Fosters" update list? Join DWB "Doggy News" Our "Dogs in need of Foster" list lets you know which new, and existing rescue dogs are looking for a foster homeHow did you hear about us?NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
