Application to Become a FosterParent

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About You:

Your Name
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Email Address
Alternate Email
Home Phone
Work Phone
Cell Phone
Best time to call	a.m. p.m.

Your Home Environment:

Please list all adults in the house:
Please list names & ages of ANY children who either live with you or visit on a regular basis (include grandchildren & other relatives):
Please list all pets living in the household (names, ages, spay/neuter status, species & breed)
How do your dog(s) react to other dogs? (friendly, submissive, growls, etc.)
Type of home
If other, please explain
If you rent, can you furnish a notarized letter from your landlord, granting you permision to keep this Dog?	yes no N/A
Is your yard fenced?	yes no
Type of fence	Height

Veterinarian:

Do you have a veterinarian you have used in the past, and plan to use with your foster(s)?	yes no
Please furnish the following:
Name
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone
Office Hours

About Fostering:

Are you home during the day?	yes no
If not, how many hours per day/week will the foster Dog be left alone?
Where will the foster Dog stay while you are gone?
If other, please explain
Where will your foster Dog stay at night?
Are you familiar with crate training?	yes no
Do you have a crate available to use with your foster Dog?	yes no
Do you have any 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?	yes no
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.)	yes no
Are you willing to work with your foster Dog on housebreaking, leash training & basic commands? (sit, off, stay, etc.)	yes no
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 it's new home? (no more than 150 miles)	yes no

Some Rat Terrier ResQ Rules:

Do you understand that all placements must be done through Rat Terrier ResQ' applications process?	yes no
Do you agree to return your foster Dog to Rat Terrier ResQ if you are requested to do so?	yes no
Have you ever fostered for a rescue organization?	yes no
Please list all groups you have worked with, and a contact number or address (email is ok) for the group(s):
If there is anything 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?	yes no

References:

Please provide the name, Address and Phone Number of 3 people, not related to you, who can recommend you as a good adoptive family for a rescued Dog.

Please remember that it can take time to process your application. We will let you know that we have received it, but will then need a couple of weeks to do what we need to do to get you approved to foster Dogs.

Thank you!

Rat Terrier Rescue adoption ResQ