Foster Application

Fosters Must reside in our service area

* Indicates required field

Name *

First

Last

Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone Number *

Email *

Occupation *

Primary Employer *

How long have you worked for this employer? *

How many hours do you spend at work per week? *

How many hours will the dog be alone per day? Please explain. *

What is your timeline for fostering, if approved? *

Dog Information

What type of dog you prefer to foster? (ie puppy, adult, mother dog with puppies) *

Gender *

Age *

Size *

Temperament *

Do you have special needs or preferences with regard to the foster dog? (ie good with cats, children, etc) If so, please explain *

Do you prefer to be a long term foster (until adopted) or do you prefer to be a short term foster (up to a week)? *

Home and Family Information

Number of Adults & Children in the home and their ages *

Please list any step-children, grandchildren, or other children who visit your home on a regular basis, along with their ages. *

If you do not have children, do you plan to have children some day? If yes, explain how this will affect the dog's place in the household: *

Do all the family members want to foster a dog? *

Do you own or rent your home? *

If you rent, provide your landlord's name, address and phone number: (Renters must provide landlord statement indicating that a German Shepherd or German Shepherd mix may live on the premises.)

Landlord's Name *

First

Last

Landlord's Phone Number *

How long have you lived at this address? *

Name of Home Owners Insurance Company *

Does your Homeowners Association/Subdivision allow German Shepherds and/or German Shepherd mixes? *

Yes No

Do you have a fenced yard (please indicate type & height)? *

List any current pets, including their species, age, gender, and if they are spayed/neutered. *

List any former pets you've had in the last 10 years and what became of them. *

Have you ever adopted a pet from another rescue group or animal shelter? If so, what became of this animal? *

Have you ever been investigated for animal cruelty? *

Yes No

If yes, please list the city, county and state in which the investigation took place, as well as the details of the event, and the disposition of the investigation. (no finding, prosecution, guilty plea, etc.) *

Veterinary Reference

Please let your vet clinic know that German Shepherd Rescue will be calling them & that you give permission for your vet to share information with us about your current and previous pets. We will be checking verification of current vaccinations and monthly heart worm preventative purchases. Please do not apply if we can not verify the vet history of current and past pets.

Veterinarian or Vet Clinic Name *

Veterinarian Phone Number *

When did you use this vet, and with which pets? *

Personal References - Only one family member living outside the household is allowed. Please list people who can be easily reached.

Reference #1

Name *

Phone Number *

Relationship *

Reference #2

Name *

Phone Number *

Relationship *

Reference #3

Name *

Phone Number *

Relationship *

Interest in Fostering a Dog

Why do you want to foster a dog? *

Please explain in detail your idea of the dog that would best fit into your home and lifestyle. *

What kind of dog behaviors would you consider unacceptable/intolerable and therefore consider returning the dog before they are adopted? *

Is there anyone in your home who might be adversely affected by a dog (allergies, phobias, etc.)? If yes, please explain. *

Care and Training

Who will be primarily responsible for the care of the foster dog? *

Where will the foster dog be kept during the day? *

Where will the foster dog be kept at night? *

Are you familiar with the use of a crate to train and/or confine the foster dog in your absence? *

Do you own a crate (kennel, dog carrier)? *

Will the foster dog have run of the house? *

Will the foster dog be tied outside and/or confined to the yard? *

Are you willing to administer monthly heart worm prevention (provided by our group) to your foster dog? *

Describe any previous dog training experience. *

How will you discipline your foster dog? *

How will you exercise your foster dog, and what activities will you share? *

What will you do with your foster dog when you go on vacation? *

In what type of vehicle will you transport your dog(s)? If using a truck, where will the dog(s) ride? *

We require that all dogs be spayed or neutered prior to adoption, or that a spay-neuter deposit be paid, and proof of operation submitted by the adopter. Do you have any questions about this policy? *

If you become unable to care for your foster dog for any reason, who will accept responsibility for its care? *

How You Found Us

How did you hear about German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas? If you remember the name of the group, website, or person who referred you, please let us know who it was. *

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