FOSTER APPLICATION | Paws It Forward

Potential Pet Parent Name *

First

Last

Age *

Occupation *

Email *

Phone *

Address *

Address Line 1

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Housing Type *

Other *

Do you rent or own? *

Do you have permission from your landlord to foster a dog? *

Upload written permission from your landlord *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Permission from your landlord is required to join our program as a foster parent.

Do you have a fenced and secured yard? *

What is your plan for bathroom breaks? *

Other then yourself - Are there any other adults living in your home? *

Other Adults

Name *

First

Last

Occupation *

Relation to you *

Other Occupants 3

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Name *

First

Last

Occupation *

Relation to you *

Other Occupant 4

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Name *

First

Last

Occupation *

Relation to you *

Do you have anyone under 19 years of age living in your home? *

People under 19 years old living in the home

Name *

Age *

Experience with animals *

Child #2

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Name *

Age *

Experience with animals *

Child #3

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Name *

Age *

Experience with animals *

Child # 4

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Name *

Age *

Experience with animals *

Does anyone in your home have allergies to pets? *

Do you currently have a dog? *

Resident Dogs

Dogs Name *

Breed *

Sex *

Are they neutered? *

Are they spayed? *

Are their vaccinations up to date? *

Do they have any illness, condition, injuries, special needs, or allergies? *

Describe their medical needs *

Dog #2

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Dogs Name *

Breed *

Sex *

Are they neutered? *

Are they spayed? *

Are their vaccinations up to date? *

Do they have any illness, condition, injuries, special needs, or allergies? *

Describe their medical needs *

Dog #3

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Dogs Name *

Breed *

Sex *

Are they neutered? *

Are they spayed? *

Are their vaccinations up to date? *

Do they have any illness, condition, injuries, special needs, or allergies? *

Describe their medical needs *

Do you currently have a cat? *

Resident Cats

Cats Name *

Age *

Are they primarily indoors or outdoors? *

Describe their experience with dogs *

Cat #2

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Cats Name *

Age *

Are they primarily indoors or outdoors? *

Describe their experience with dogs *

Cat #3

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Cats Name *

Age *

Are they primarily indoors or outdoors? *

Describe their experience with dogs *

Do you have any other pets that may come in contact with a dog? *

Other Pets

Include name, kind of pet and their experience with dogs

Are you looking to adopt a dog? *

Yes
No
Undecided

Do you want your foster dog to primarily live indoors or outdoors? *

Where a dog lives is where the dog sleeps, stays and you leave them there most of the time. This is where you keep their bed, kennel, toys, food, water. This does not include bathroom breaks or spending time outside.

How busy is your family's schedule? *

Very Busy
Busy
Not Busy

On average, how long will the dog be left alone? *

E.g. 5-6 hours / 5 days a week

In the next 3 months are you planning any of the following? *

Holiday/Vacation
Change in schedule
Someone leaving or joining the home
Moving
No Changes

How many hours of exercise can you give your dog on weekdays and weekends? *

What would you enjoy doing with your foster dog? *

On-leash walking
Off-leash walking
Off-leash parks
Jogging
Cycling
Socializing
Agility
Chilling at home
Hiking

If you have to go to work, or out to the store, where would you prefer your foster dog to stay? *

Loose in the house
Crated inside
Garage
Fenced kennel/run
Fenced yard
Loose outside
Other

Describe you usual routine *

Have you ever fostered an animal before? *

Kind of Animal *

What organization or group did you foster for? *

Do you still foster for them? *

Why are you interested in joining the foster program with Paws It Forward? *

How would you rate your dog handling experience?

Selected Value: 0

0 - None | 5 - Somewhat | 10 - Very Experienced

What kind of training methods are you familiar with? *

I am comfortable working with the following: *

Separation anxiety
Excitability
Mild reactivity
Obedience
House training
Fearfulness
Reaction to other dogs
Barking
Vocalization
Reaction to children
Reaction to cats
Resource guarding
Leash manners
I need more information to decide
I am not willing to work on any problems

Check ALL that apply *

I can foster LARGE dogs
I can foster SMALL/MEDIUM dogs (>50lbs)
I can foster puppies (>1yr)
I can foster adults
I can foster pregnant dogs
I can foster moms who have a litter of puppies
I can foster dogs that use a wheel chair
I can foster dogs who require medical care
I can foster bottle fed puppies

Do you understand that dogs need time to decompress after changing their environment? *

Is there anything else you would like to add? *

Additional Information

Please note:

All foster parents must attend a mandatory foster home information meeting. Meetings are scheduled periodically or about every 2-3 months and you will be invited to attend the meeting when one is scheduled to take place.

Disclaimer and Signature

No cruelty to animals *

I have never been convicted of cruelty to animals.

19 years or older *

I am 19 years old or older.

Consent to storing info *

I consent to having Paws It Forward Dog Rescue store my submitted information.

Foster Home Meeting *

I understand that I must attend a foster home information meeting prior to fostering.

Answered all questions honestly *

I confirm that have answered all questions accurately and have not misrepresented myself in any way.

Foster Home Application

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Other Adults

People under 19 years old living in the home

Resident Dogs

Resident Cats

Other Pets

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