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Foster Application

Foster Application

If you are a human and are seeing this field, please leave it blank.

Fields marked with an * are required

Today's Date *

Full Name *

Email Address *

Which dog are you interested in? *

About the Dog You Want to Foster

If you are not applying for a specific dog, or if the dog you applying for is no longer available, please tell us your preference in terms of age range, sex and weight of the dog you want.

Age Range: *

Puppy (4 months to 10 months)

Young (11 months to 3 years old)

Adult (4 to 8 years old)

Senior (9 to 15 years old)

Male or Female: *

Male

Female

Size: *

Small (10 to 28 lbs)

Medium (30 to 45 lbs)

Large (50 to 90 lbs)

Please answer these few questions so that we can better evaluate if the dog you want is a good fit for you.

What are you looking for in a dog? *

What do you most like about dogs? *

What do you like least about having a dog? *

Who are you adopting the dog for? *

Who will be the primary caregiver of the dog? *

How soon were you looking to foster? *

About You

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Telephone Number (Primary) *

Telephone Number (Work) *

If you are currently unemployed, check here

Occupation *

Employer *

Work Address *

Work Email Address *

Relationship Status *

Single
Married
Significant Other

Age *

About Your Home

Type of residence *

How long have you lived here? *

If apt./condo, what floor?

Do you have window guards/screens? *

Yes
No

Rent or Own? *

Rent
Own

Please indicate your previous address and length of time living there. *

Please list all those living with you (name, relation, age, occupation) *

Please list any companion animals currently living in this household. (Species, name, breed, age, spayed/neutered?) *

Does anyone in the household suffer from animal allergies? *

Yes
No

Do you have a backyard or terrace? *

Yes
No

If yes, is it enclosed? *

Yes
No

If a fenced yard, how high is the fence, how large an area, and what type of fencing is used?

If you have no fence, how will your dog relieve/exercise himself?

Have you ever had a dog? (Please provide a brief history. If deceased, state dog’s name, date and nature of death) *

Have you ever taken a pet to a shelter? Please explain: *

What is your household activity level? *

How many hours are you gone a day? *

Do you travel often? *

Yes
No

Who will care for your pet when you travel? Please provide full names, phone numbers and email addresses: *

Do all adults work full time? *

Yes
No

How many hours a day will your new dog be alone? *

Where will your new dog be kept when he is alone? *

Where will your new dog be kept during the night? *

What sort of training do you plan on providing? *

If we could help with training, would you be interested? *

Yes
No

Who will walk your new dog, and how often? *

Who else will be spending time with your new dog? *

Is a home visit OK? *

Yes
No

Can you financially afford the medical care, training, and other expenses associated with having a dog? *

Yes
No

Other than your spouse or housemate, who will assume responsibility for your dog’s care in the event of death or if you become ill or disabled?

Name and relationship *

Home, Work and Cell Phone Numbers: *

Address, City, State and Zip Code: *

The following information is required to verify that you are allowed to have a dog in your current residence:

If you rent, are you allowed to have one or more than one pet? *

Yes
No
N/A (I am a homeowner)

Does your rental agreement specify a size restriction? *

Yes
No
N/A (I am a homeowner)

Landlord's Name (if not applicable, type "n/a") *

Landlord's Address and Phone Number (if not applicable, type "n/a") *

References

Reference 1 - Name, Contact Info (someone not related to you) *

Reference 2 - Name, Contact Info (someone not related to you) *

Do you have a local veterinarian? *

Yes
No

Vet's Name, Address and Phone Number: *

Vet records are under the name of: *

How did you find out about Stray from the Heart? *

Please provide any other information that may be helpful to us when reviewing your application:

By checking this box, I certify that the above information is true and accurate. I understand that completion of this application in no way guarantees my ability to foster or adopt a dog. I further understand that this application is only the first step in the adoption process and that, should I wish to further this process, an in-home screening will follow. I also understand and agree that the information I have provided on this application will be part of the adoption contract should the adoption be finalized and will be used by Stray from the Heart in the event of a breach of contract. *

Yes *

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