Foster Application

Name*
Coapplicant's Name*
Email Address*
Telephone Number*
Street Address*
City and State*
Zip Code*
Do you agree to a home visit by a Dog4U, Inc. Representative*
Do you have a fenced yard?*
Your Current Veterinary Clinic: Name of Clinic and Phone Number*
Where are your pets listed/seen by a veterinarian? Name & Phone Number
Emergency Vet Clinic Near You: Please list the NAME of the Clinic and the PHONE Number - NOTE: (It is vital to have the name and number of an emergency veterinary clinic in your area on hand in case an emergency should arise. Most vets will not see their client’s emergencies, and must go to a separate Emergency Clinic. We recommend you keep this information on your refrigerator or in/near your phone.):*
Previous Veterinarian's information if you have used another veterinary clinic in the past
All Pets Listed Under Your Account (past and present) at Your Vet Clinic : Include Name of Pet, Breed, and Sex*
How did you acquire the pets you currently have?*
What kind of pets do you currently have?*
- Dog/s
- Cat/s
- Bird/s
- Small and furry
- Farm Animals
Do you have children that live in your home or that visit often?*
If you answered "yes" to the question above, what are their ages?*
Is anyone in your household allergic to pets? If so, to what kind of animals are they allergic to?*
Will you stay committed to your foster pet until placement or transport by Dog4U, Inc. ?*
How Many People Live in your Household?*
With any animal living in a new situation, please remember that the pet needs time to adapt to you, your home, your rules, etc. Are you prepared for an extended adjustment period for you and a foster pet?*
Do you plan to leave town while fostering a pet? If so, how do you plan to care for your current foster pet(s) while you’re away?*
If for some reason you are no longer able to care for your foster pet, do you agree to contact Dog4U, Inc. immediately and return the pet to us only within one week?*
Number of hours you plan to spend with foster pet(s) daily?*
Number of hours foster pet(s) will be alone?*
Are you interested in fostering a*
Are you interested in a specific animal? If so, Which one?
Please Describe your fencing (Check all that apply)*
- Electric Fence/Wireless/Underground Fence
- Electric Fence in Addition to Physical Fence
- Privacy Fence
- Chain Link Fence
- 4 feet High
- 5 Feet High
- 6 Feet High
- My Entire Yard is Fenced (Front and Back)
- Only My Back Yard is Fenced
- Only My Front Yard is Fenced
- My Yard is Not Fenced
Do you agree to follow-up home visit by Dog4U, inc. after you start fostering?*
Are you willing to foster pregnant or nursing animals?*
Are you willing to foster senior, sick, or special needs pets?*
Are you willing to potty train foster pets?*
Will you alert Dog4U, Inc. immediately if you find you have taken on too much and give us time to fix the issue?*
How many pets are you willing to foster concurrently?: ________ (Note: A maximum of 4 Dog4U, Inc. animals will be allowed per household unless you are fostering a litter*
• My ideal foster pet would be between ______ and ________ years old.*
My ideal foster pet would weigh between _______ and _______ lbs*
Please tell us why you want to foster for Dog4U, inc.:*
Have you ever fostered for an animal rescue, shelter or organization before?*
Were you able to foster the animal until he/she was adopted or transported? If not, please explain*
Have you ever volunteered in other forms for an animal rescue or shelter organization?*
If you answered "Yes" Please Complete the Follow: 1. ) Organization Name 2.) Are You Still With the Organization 3. ) Length of Time You Were/Have Been With the Organization 4.) Contact Info for the Organization*
Are you currently fostering an animal?*
I have found homes for animals on my own*
If you answered "yes" how did you go about finding a home for the animal/s?*
Right now, I have a pet/s in need of a home*
Do you plan to foster for another group or privately rescue pets while fostering for Dog4U, Inc.?*
If you answered "yes" please specify
Are you willing to transport your foster pet to veterinary appointments and to the emergency clinics when necessary?*
If your foster pet ever becomes sick or hurt, how will you deal with it? Are you willing to contact Dog4U, Inc. Immediately and follow given instructions including taking the pet to a veterinary hospital?*
Are you willing to provide food for you foster pet?*
If you answered "yes" above, what food do you plan to feed your foster pet?
Are there any behavior or medical issues that you are unwilling to work with a foster pet on?*
Have you ever trained a dog before? If so, what kind of training did you use?*
Do you Own or Rent your home?*
If you Rent please list your Landlord's Name and Phone Number. If you Own your home please put "N/A"*
Are there any BREED restrictions where you live? If so, please list the breeds that are banned from your neighborhood or county.*
Are there any SIZE restrictions where you live? If so, please provide the weight limits.*
Are there any specific breeds banned by your insurance company? If yes, please list the breeds.*
Foster Contract: I filled out this application honestly and to the best of my ability. I understand that an exclusion of information and/or refusal to answer all questions on this application can result in my being denied as a foster. I understand that Dog4U, Inc. may void and repossess the animal if omissions or falsehoods are discovered after I commence fostering. I/We agree to abide by the Dog4U, Inc. Rescue foster program policies. I/We promise to both abide by all animal welfare regulations and provide any animals I/We foster with adequate shelter, food, water, exercise, attention, and love. I/We acknowledge that any foster pet in my/our care may be removed from my/our home whenever deemed appropriate or necessary by Dog4U, Inc. I/We understand that should I/we want to adopt a Dog4U, Inc. foster animal, it will be at the sole discretion of the rescue’s leadership. I/We recognize that while my/our opinion(s) will be greatly considered when it comes to who may adopt my/our foster pet, the final decision lays with Dog4U, Inc. Once my/our foster pet gets adopted, I/we agree to support the adopters through the initial adjustment period, and to answer questions as needed to ensure the smoothest transition possible for the animal. I/We acknowledge there is no specific promise or guarantee of any rescued pet’s health and/or temperament. I/We agree to release and hold harmless Dog4U, Inc. and any and all of its employees, members, representatives, successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims and demands in equity or law which arise or may hereafter arise from the services I/we provide to Dog4U, Inc.. I/We understand and acknowledge that this release discharges Dog4U, Inc. from any liability or claim that I/we may have against Dog4U, Inc. including, but not limited to, bodily injury, personal injury, death, or property damage that may result from the services I/we provide to Dog4U, Inc.. I/We expressly assume any and all risks associated with fostering a pet for Dog4U, Inc. Animal Rescue. I/We hereby certify that I/we am/are in good standing with all rescue groups and veterinarians. Additionally, I/we promise to uphold a professional relationship with every contact I/we make through Dog4U, Inc. and never conduct myself/ourselves in any way that could reflect poorly on Dog4U, Inc. or any of its volunteers or affiliates. Finally, I/we certify that I/we am/are at least 18 years of age and legal U.S. citizen(s). If filling out the application electronically, your name below substitutes for a signature.*
Please Type your Name in the Box Above. This will serve as your electronic signature and indicates that you agree that all information provided in the form above is correct to the best of your knowledge.
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