Interested in Fostering? Foster ApplicationWe reserve the right to refuse any applicant for any reason.*Home check is ALWAYS required Animal(s) you're interested in fostering: * Name * First Name Last Name Phone * (###) ### #### Email * Address * Address 1 Address 2 City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country Driver's License Number: * Employer: * How long at current job: * Please tell us a little about yourself and your lifestyle. * REFERENCES Personal Reference (Non-Family) #1: * First Name Last Name Phone * (###) ### #### Relationship: * Years known: * Personal Reference (Non-Family) #2: * First Name Last Name Phone * (###) ### #### Relationship: * Years known: * HOUSING Do you live in a(n): * House Townhouse Apartment/ Condo Other Your home is: * Owned, by you or your spouse/life partner Owned, by someone else within the house Rented directly from the owner or through a management company Rented as a part of a group of roommates Other If "other", please explain: If renting, is your name on the lease? Yes No If renting, do you have your landlord's permission to have a dog? Yes No Landlord's name and phone: Who shares your household? * Please include their name, relation to you, and age. Spouse/ Life Partner Roommate(s) Boyfriend/Girlfriend Other Are there children in the home? * Yes No If yes, how many and how old? At what age do you feel children are responsible enough to care for a pet without assistance? (i.e. walk, feed, train): Are all the members of your household in agreement with fostering a dog? * Yes No I haven't told them Is someone home during the day? * Yes No Who's home during the day? * How many hours will your foster be alone each day? * Where will your foster spend most of his/her day when you are home? * Indoors Garage Yard Enclosed patio Indoor/Outdoor Doggy Door Crated Catio Other Where will your Foster stay when he/she is home alone? * Indoor/outdoor (doggy door) Inside - run of the house Inside - crate Inside - specific room Outside - yard Outside - garage Outside - enclosed patio Other What outside areas would be available to your foster? * Front yard Back yard Enclosed patio Dog house Garage Other What level of guest "traffic" do you have at your home? * Low - Occasional visitor, once per week Medium - Few people per week High - Host large gatherings regularly Do you have a yard at this time? * Yes No Do you have a doggy door? * Yes No Is your yard shared with neighbors? * Yes No Is your yard fenced? * Yes No What kind of fence? Fence height at highest and lowest points: Have you recently inspected your fences? Are they in good condition with no holes or lose points? If your foster will have free access to a fenced yard, where is it located? * Front yard Back yard Side yard Which of the following is used to secure your gate? Latch keyed lock Padlock We do not lock our gate If your gate does not have a lock, are you willing to install one? Yes No Who has access to your yard? Gardner Housekeeper Pool Person Delivery/Postal Worker Utility Neighbor Other If yes, where will your foster be kept while they are working? Do you trust your workers not to let the dog get out? EXPERIENCE How would you describe your dog-owning experience? * I have had dogs of my own as an adult I grew up with dogs or have worked with them but have not had my own as an adult I have never had one or have limited experience with dogs Other Do you currently have pets? * Yes No If yes, please list Ithe breed, gender, age, and spay/neuter status for each: * How do you feel your current pets will adjust to a new dog in the house? * Please provide the name and number of the veterinarian you use. * Have you had experience with behavioral issues with your previous or current pets? * Have you had experience with medical issues with your previous or current pets? * How will you exercise your foster dog? How often? * What method do you intend to use to housetrain your dog? * Rub nose in offending spot Crate training Take out every couple of hours Consult a professional Other Which of the following reasons might force you to give up your dog? (Check all that apply): * Excessive barking/ neighbor complaints Reactive on leash Destructive chewing Biting/Aggression Digging Divorce/Separation Allergies Shedding/Dirty Not trainable Poor watchdog Moving/Relocating House-training problems Financial problems Growling/Nipping at guests Excessive vet bills/Chronic illness Having a baby Nips or bites children New spouse/ partner doesn't like dogs Pets aren't getting along None of these Other Have you ever euthanized an animal for behavior? * Have you fostered before? * What type of animal? * Dog Cat Other Are you able to work through behavioral challenges that may arise? * This might include, leash manners, anxiety, fearfulness, etc Yes No How much time will you devote to training your foster dog? * A little, the basics - sit, down, stay, come Some, at least until I'm satisfied with the results indefinitely, training is an ongoing process I'm not sure Describe your experience with training (method), medical or behavioral challenges. * Who will be responsible for walking your foster dog? * Are you able to foster a dog with medical or other special needs? * Yes No Are you able to foster a hospice dog? * Yes No How soon can you start fostering? * Right away 1-2 weeks 2-4 weeks More than 4 weeks Other questions or concerns: How did you hear about us? * Instagram Tik Tok Youtube Online Adoption Site: Adopt a Pet, Pet Finder, etc. Facebook Friend/Family Handover Rover Adopter Friend or Family sent you our way? Let us know who so we can send a thank you! List at least one of your social media profiles (if they are not public, please add @handoverrover as a friend). * Thank you!
