Describe the type of dog you are interested in fostering, including how many, size, age, gender, etc. *

Applicant Information

Which dog are you interested in adopting? Please list a maximum of five dogs in order of preference. *

First name *

Last name *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

Province *

Postal code *

Country *

Phone *

Email address *

Have you ever owned a dog before? If so, what happened to that dog?

Have you ever fostered a dog before? If so, for which rescue group?

Please explain why you are interested in fostering at this time.

Who will have primary responsibility for the dog?

Are all members of your household aware of your plans to foster a dog?

Do you own any cats?

Do you own any other dogs? If so, please describe their breed, size, gender, age, temperament and friendliness with other dogs.

Please describe your experience with dogs.

How long a period of time are you able to foster?

Number of people in your home. Please list ages of everyone living in your home.

If there are children and/or seniors, are they used to dogs.

Describe the type of accommodation you live in: (house, condo/apt, townhouse, other)

How long have you lived at your current address?

Are you planning to move within the next few months?

Do you own your own home?

If renting, do you have landlord approval? Please provide landlord's name and phone number.

Do you have a fenced yard? If not, how will toiletry need be handled?

Are there stairs inside and/or outside?

How would you describe your activity level? (e.g. couch potatoes, daily walks, daily runs/hikes, weekend athletes, very active).

How would you describe the pace of your home: Quiet / Moderately Busy / Busy / Hectic ?

Care of Foster Dog

Please describe the physical activities you will engage in with the dog.

How many hours per day will the dog be alone?

Where will the dog be when you go out? Please be specific (e.g. crate, yard, run of the house, garage, etc.)

Where will the dog sleep? Please be specific (e.g. in living room, in garage in bedroom, in dog house, etc.)

Under what circumstances do you consider it acceptable to crate a dog?

Under what circumstances is it acceptable to leave a dog outside?

When do you consider it acceptable to physically punish or hit a dog?

Are you able and willing to foster a dog that needs to be housetrained? If so, how would you go about housetraining the dog?

How much exercise and socialization will the the dog receive?

Please describe a typical day in the dog's life during the week and on weekends.

General Questions

Describe your "perfect" dog: breeds, size, age, sex, temperament, etc. (perhaps one you have owned or seen)

For what reason would you return a foster dog?

Are you interested in fostering only, or do you intend to apply to adopt your foster dog if he or she fits well into your home?

Please answer the following questions only if it is your intention to eventually adopt a dog you are fostering:

Who will look after your dog when you go on holidays?

What type of dog food would you feed your new dog?

Are you financially able to afford normal and expected veterinary care costs?

Are you financially able to afford unexcited and expensive vet care in the event your dog gets ill or injured? If not, what will you do if your dog requires expensive surgery or medical treatment?

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