HFFR FOSTER APPLICATION

A foster parent holds an integral role in the rescue process by being the initial safe and secure environment for a rescued dog. By taking in a rescued dog, you are providing us with space to take another needy dog out of a shelter. During the transition phase of a foster home, rescued dogs require constant emotional support. A foster parent must provide a nurturing atmosphere that includes shelter, exercise, but most importantly love. It takes a special person who can provide all of those for a rescued dog and then give them up when a permanent home is found. Some dogs may also require special attention, such as increasing weight or strength, socialization, trust building, etc.

Home Fur Friends Rescue Inc. will provide all expenses for any necessary medical care. Foster parents can also contribute immensely in placing rescued dogs in appropriately matched homes by observing their fostered dog’s personality traits. This information is vital in placing dogs in the right home. Should foster parents be interested in adopting a fostered dog then they will be asked to fill out an adoption application. Foster parents will be given a “first right to refusal” if they are equally as qualified as the outside interested parties.

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Name of Desired Dog *
First Last Name *
Occupation *
Phone Number *
Email *
Address *
Spouse's/ Partners Name *
Spouse's/ Partners Name Occupation *
Name / Ages of Children Living in the House *
Any other occupants in the home: *
Type of dwelling (house, condo, apartment, other) *
Do you Rent or Own? *
If renting, do you have your landlord's permission to have a dog? (yes/no) *
Landlord's name and phone number *
Do you have a pool? (yes/no) *
Is it fenced? (yes, no, don't have a pool) *
Does your home have stairs? 
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If you have children, please describe their previous experiences with dogs:
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Does anyone in your household have allergies? If yes, please describe
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Do you have any pets now? If so, please list how many pets, type of pets (if dog, list breed), ages, sexes, and if they are neutered/spayed
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Have you ever allowed an animal to breed?
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Is there anyone home during the day? If so, who?
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When will the dog be inside?
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When will the dog be outside?
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About how many hours will the dog be left alone?
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Where will the dog stay when they are home alone? Please be as specific as possible (ex: run of the house, a specific room, in a crate, etc)
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Where will the dog sleep at night? (dog house, garage, in house, bedroom, kitchen, spare room, laundry room, run of the house, please specify exactly)
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What rooms are off limits to the dog?
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What outside areas are available to the dog? (fenced yard, enclosed patio, garage, dog house, unfenced common area, pool , other)
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Do you have a doggy door?
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Type of fencing? (chain link, wood, block wall, etc)
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Height of fence? Highest point and lowest point
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"I have recently inspected my fences and they are in good condition." (yes/no)
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"The fence is intact on all sides and is at least 6 feet from the ground level in all areas." (yes/no)
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"I promise to inspect my fences thoroughly before the home visit and make necessary repairs for the safety and well being of our new pet," (yes/no)
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Are there gates? (yes/no)
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How many gates?
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Is there any type of lock on the gates? (yes/no)
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Type of lock (padlock, key, latch, etc)
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If no locks, would you be willing to install then prior to placement should this application be accepted?
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Who has access to your yard? (gardener, pool man, utility, neighbor, other please explain)
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Preferred level of exercise with dog (couch potato, short walks, vigorous exercise, hike or jog regularly, other please explain)
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When you go on vacation who will care for the dog? (friend, kennel, dog sitter, etc)
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What kind of dog food will you feed the dog? (brand of kibble, canned, other)
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Do you have a regular vet? If so, what is the name of vet?
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How would you rate your level of dog owning experience? (first time owner, beginner, intermediate, advanced, other)
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How do you discipline your dog if they misbehave?
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How would you train this dog? (obedience training, hit with newspaper, firm verbal commands, clicker/ hand signals, other please explain)
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How do you normally walk your dog? (on leash, off leash)
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When on leash, what do you normally use? (collar only, corrective collar, harness, other please explain)
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Are you willing to live with hair on the furniture, stains on your rugs, a warm body on your bed, and an animal that might be destructive at times? (yes/no)
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Please list pets you have owned since you have been an adult and the length of ownership; if they are no longer with you, please provide an explanation: 

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How did you find out about our foster program? 

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Please sign your name in the box to indicate that you agree to the terms stated here:

I understand that a home visit is required prior to placement.

I understand that a home visit does not guarantee placement.

Home Fur Friends Rescue reserves the right to refuse fostering of an animal to any applicant for any reason. 

This questionnaire becomes part of our contract.

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Please list the name of the dog you’re interested in again, and tell us why you’re interested in this dog:

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Reference 1 (Name,  Address, Phone, Relationship)

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Reference 2 (Name,  Address, Phone, Relationship)

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Reference 3 (Name,  Address, Phone, Relationship)

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THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this _____________ (date) of ________ (year) between Home Fur Friends Rescue Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Rescue Service), and __________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as Foster Parent, whether one or more): and, WHEREAS, the Rescue Service does place such dogs in temporary, suitable, foster homes which can provide a normal family situation:

NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed for the dog currently known as ______________ the following:

1) Foster Parent agrees to care for rescued dog for a minimum period of two weeks. During this time Foster Parent will give kind and loving care to rescued dog and provide dog with a stable home environment and agrees foster dog will not travel out of state.

2) Foster Parent understands that Rescue Service has no prior knowledge of the dog’s temperament and will therefore, take all due care to protect himself and others who may come in contact with the dog from bodily harm.

3) Foster Parent will not hold Rescue Service responsible for damage to property or harm to persons caused by any fostered dog that is the property of this Rescue Service.

4) Rescue Service will be responsible for any veterinary care charges incurred for said dog, but only if Rescue Service has authorized such care, except in cases of extreme emergency. Foster Parent must contact Emily Mearns immediately if rescued dog should encounter such medical emergency at 949-683-9000.

5) Foster Parent agrees that any dog fostered by him/her is owned solely by and is the property of Home Fur Friends Rescue Inc., and that the Foster Parent will not remove any dog entrusted to him/her from the primary residence of Foster Parent or dispose of any dog in any manner without prior approval of Rescue Service.

6) Foster Parent has the right to accept or refuse any particular dog.

7) Foster Parent will return the dog to Home Fur Friends Rescue Inc. immediately upon request.

8) Home Fur Friends Rescue Inc. agrees to hold Foster Parent harmless for accident or injury to any rescued dog in his/her care, except in the case of negligence on the part of Foster Parent.

9) Foster Parent agrees to inspection of their property, upon request, by a representative from Rescue Service.

10) Foster Parent will not allow rescue dog to be off leash at any time, even in an enclosed dog park.

11. Foster Parents agree that they WILL NOT at any time take foster dog to any dog park.

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Foster signature - please type your name to agree.

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x Emily Mearns

CEO/Founder Home Fur Friends Rescue Inc. 

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