Date: ____ /____ /_______
Case Number ___________
SPIRIT Canine Rescue
Foster Home Application
Our goal is to create a community where healthy animals are not killed in the shelter, and animals are kept safe, healthy
and loved in their homes! We need your help and would love if you joined our foster group! We will cover all veterinary
and food expenses, but ask that you furnish pet dishes, a bed, toys (if able) and lots of love. Please answer the following
questions as completely as possible – so that we can match you with the best foster pet for your situation. Thank you for
volunteering to save the life of a wonderful pet.
Personal Information
Name: _____________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
City: _________________________________ State: ______________________Zip: ______________
E-mail: ____________________________________________________
Home Phone: _____________________________Cell Phone_________________________________
Are you expecting a child or planning a family? o Yes o No
Does your job require frequent out of town travel? o Yes o No
Are you subject to relocation? o Yes o No
Are you a student? o Yes o No
Are you in the military? o Yes o No
Please describe in detail the perfect pet for you, including age, size, sex, breed and temperament:
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We strongly prefer that you commit to foster a dog until adoption (usually a few months, but may be longer, especially if
a dog is undergoing medical treatment). Applications with a commitment to foster through adoption will receive
preference.
What is the time period for which you will commit to foster?
____ Through adoption (normally a requirement of fostering)
If you cannot commit to foster a dog until adoption, what is the time period for which you can commit to foster?
____ Temporary foster (usually 2 – 4 weeks)
____ Emergency or respite foster (usually 3-7 days)
Are you interested in fostering heartworm positive dogs or learning more about this? o Yes o No
*Note: all foster pets will be current on vaccinations and free of internal and external parasites.
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Family Information
How many family members live in your home including yourself? ___________________________
List the names and ages of the people living in your home:
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Home Information
Do you own or rent? o Own o Rent
If you rent, please provide name and phone number of your landlord.
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How long have you lived at your current address? _________
Please describe your neighborhood:
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Does your home have a yard? o Yes o No
Does fencing completely enclose the yard? o Yes o No
If not, explain how and where you will allow a dog to exercise and relieve itself?
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If your yard is fenced, please describe what kind (type and height):
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Some insurance companies may cancel your homeowner’s insurance if there is a pet on the premises. It is your
responsibility to check with your agent to ensure that fostering a pet will not adversely affect your policy. For breeds
which may be “blacklisted” with insurers (for example pit bull-type dogs, German shepherds, Rottweilers, chows) we
may require your permission to check your insurance company general policies for breed restrictions.
Other Pet Information
Do you have others pets at this time? o Yes o No
If yes, are they spayed or neutered? o Yes o No
If yes, are they currently on heart worm preventative? o Yes o No o N/A
If yes, are they indoors or outdoors? o Indoors o Outdoors
Do your pets get along with (tolerate) other animals? o Yes o No
If no, please explain (We can also work with you on how to introduce new animals into your home):
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Have you ever fostered a pet before? o Yes o No
Please describe where the pet will stay when you are at home:
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Please describe where the pet will stay when you are away:
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Please describe where the pet will sleep at night:
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How many hours per day will the pet be alone? __________
Do you have a crate? o Yes o No
Do you plan to use a crate? Why or why not?
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If yes, how many hours per day will the pet be crated? __________
What kinds of solutions would you be willing to try if housebreaking accidents occurred?
o Crate
o Leave outside
o None
o I would need to return the pet
o Other (specify)
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References
Many veterinarians will not release information to us without your permission. Please let your vet know that someone
will be calling them and that it is OK to release information to us. I called my veterinarian(s) on this date:
_________________ and I spoke with: _________________________ to let them know that someone will be calling and
I have given my permission for them to release information to you.
Please provide us with your current veterinarian information (required):
Name:_______________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________
Address:_____________________________ City: _____________________________State: _______Zip: ____________
Please provide two references not related to you:
Reference # 1: Name: ________________________________ Phone: ____________________________
Reference # 2: Name: ________________________________Phone: _____________________________
By completing this form, you agree that the foster dog will remain the property of SPIRIT Canine Rescue unless an
adoption contract is finalized. Thank you so much for your interest in fostering and saving lives!
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