Foster Application
Please fill in all areas. If the application is not complete, we can not consider you as a volunteer for Rat Terrier ResQ.

All applicants are subject to a home visit.

We reserve the right to refuse or reject an application for whatever reason we deem fit. By submitting this application for consideration, you are stating that all the given information is true and accurate.

Please remember that it can take time to process your application. We will let you know that we have received it, but we will then need time to work on your application to foster needy Rat Terriers.

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Re-enter First and Last Name *
This foster application (Part 2) is continued from our Volunteer Application. Please make sure you've filled out both parts.
Section: Your Home Environment *
Please list the names and ages of all persons living in the house.
Are there children who frequently visit (grandchildren, stepchildren, etc.)? *
If you have children living at home or have frequent visitors that are children, are you willing to teach them the proper way to handle and treat a dog? *
Type of Home *
If other, please explain
Do you: *
If other, please explain
If you rent, please provide us with contact information for your landlord.
Name, address, phone number
Is your yard completely fenced? *
If your yard is fenced, please tell us the type of fence and the height.
e.g. mesh wire fencing, 5 ft high
If your yard is not fenced, or you do not have a yard, how will a foster dog get exercise and go to the bathroom?
Is there someone home during the day? *
If not, how many hours per week will the foster dog be without human companionship?
Where will the foster dog spend the day? *
If other, please explain
Where will the foster dog spend the night? *
If other, please explain
Do you travel frequently? *
If so, what will you do with the foster dog when you are gone?
Section: Your Pets and Fostering *
Are you financially able to feed a foster dog?
Are you financially able to provide flea/tick preventative and Heartworm preventative for a foster dog? *
Have you ever had a dog? *
Have you ever had a rescued animal? *
Name, phone number/email address of the rescue
Tell us where you got your rescued animal
What training have you given your pets? *
If you have never had pets, please write 'none.'
How does/do your dog/s react to other dogs? *
is friendly, is submissive, growls, etc. If you do not have dogs, please write 'none.'
Please list all other pets you’ve had in the last 5 years (names, type/breed of animal, reason the animal is no longer with you) *
If you have never had pets, please write 'none.'
Are your current dogs receiving monthly Heartworm prevention? *
Heartgard, Iverhart, etc.
Are your current dogs receiving monthly flea/tick prevention? *
Frontline Plus, etc.
What circumstances would cause you to cease fostering? *
Do you have a veterinarian you have used in the past, and plan to use with this foster? *
Please furnish the following information about your veterinarian. (If none, write 'none.') *
Name of Clinic/Vet
Street Address *
(If none, write 'none.')
City *
(If none, write 'none.')
State *
(If none, write 'none.')
Zip Code *
(If none, write 'none.')
Phone *
(If none, write 'none.')
Office Hours *
(If none, write 'none.')
Under which name are the Vet records on your pets? *
(If none, write 'none.')
Section: Fostering Specifics *
Is everyone in the house in agreement about fostering dogs?
Who will be the primary caregive and trainer of the foster dog? *
In what type of training to you expect to participate with your foster Rat Terrier? *
Is anyone in the house allergic to animals? *
If so, please explain
Do you have a crate available to use with your foster dog? *
Are you familiar with crate training? *
Do you have any dog training experience? *
If yes, please explain
How would you handle behavior problems with your foster dog? *
Are you aware that your foster dog could chew, dig, bark, jump, or display other undesirable behaviors while in your care? *
What would you do if your foster dog started a fight with, or bit, your dog? *
What would you do if your foster dog bit you or a member of your family? *
Would you be willing to foster dogs with special needs? (seniors, puppies, disabled, behavior problems, etc.) *
Are you willing to work with your foster dog on housebreaking, leash training & basic commands (sit, off, stay, etc.)? *
How many foster dogs would you be able to take at a time? *
Are you willing to drive a short distance on a transport to get your foster dog to his/her new home (no more than 150 miles)? *
Do you understand that all placements must be done through Rat Terrier ResQ's applications process? *
Do you agree to return your foster dog to Rat Terrier ResQ if you are requested to do so? *
Have you ever fostered for a rescue organization? *
Please list all groups you have worked with, and a contact number or address (email address or physical mailing address) for the group(s)
If there is anything additional you would like us to know about you, please tell us here.
Do you agree to sign a foster contract, and to abide by all conditions outlined within the contract? *
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