What date are you ready to bring a foster dog home?*

(please check your calendar for conflicts with traveling, moving, work constraints,etc)

Dog's name

If 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 CONSIDERATION

If the specific dog you were hoping to foster becomes unavailable, would you consider fostering a different dog to help our rescue efforts?*

Yes
No

Is 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?*

Yes
No

It 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 you

What are your preferred pronouns?*

She/Her
They/Them
He/Him

Full Name*

Email*

Primary Phone*

What kind of phone is this?

Secondary Phone

Optional

How many adults live in your home?*

Occupation

Your age range*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

About your home

What is your relationship to the other adults?

How many children live in your home?*

What are their ages?

Do you own or rent?*

Own
Rent

IF RENT, PLEASE HAVE YOUR LANDLORD’S PERMISSION TO FOSTER A DOG.

Do you live in a house or apartment?*

House
Apartment

Your yard

Do you have a yard?*

Yes, I have a yard
No, I do not have a yard

Is the yard totally enclosed?

Yes
No

PLEASE 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)*

Yes
No

Will you ask them to use caution in order to prevent the dog from escaping?

Yes
No

Your current pets

Do you have any other pets?*

Yes
No

Please list their name, breed, age and if they live indoors or outdoors

Are your pets up to date on their vaccinations?

Yes
No

If you already have a dog, are they spayed or neutered?

Yes
No

If 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?

Yes
No

Please 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 dog

Would you consider fostering a senior dog long-term (hospice-care)?*

Yes
No

Senior 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 need

How 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?*

Yes
No

Not all dogs are house trained. Are you willing to housetrain?*

Yes
No

Are you willing to give medication as needed?*

Yes
No

Such 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)

Yes
No

Not 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)

Yes
No

Foster Agreement

If I choose to adopt my foster dog, and am approved to do so, I understand that the adoption fee is $400 for adult dogs 1 year-10 years, $325 for senior dogs over 10 years, $450 for puppies 6-months to 1 year, and $500 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 - Various locations (approximately 12-3pm)

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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)?

Yes
No

Fosters who want to adopt their foster dog must still complete an adoption application and interview. Fostering does not guarantee adoption approval.

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