Thank you for your interest in applying to be a foster with us. The following application was designed to help us gain an understanding of your household as well as give some insight into what level of involvement you might be comfortable with. It is our goal to make your fostering experience with us as enjoyable as possible while also offering our animals the best placement for their needs. Once we have a chance to review your application, somebody within the group will contact you. We ask that you please be patient while we work through this process. \
Is there a specific dog you saw us post that you are interested in fostering? (Type name or description of animal)
If a specific dog is not available, will you consider fostering a different animal?
Are you are applying to foster a particular dog with the intent to adopt it.
How did you hear about us?
If 'other' to the above question, please explain
Do you own or rent your home? If the house is not in your name, please select rent.
Do you live in a subdivision with a home owners association?
Does your home owners association have any pet restrictions? Please select all that apply.
If you live in a home owners association, please list the name & phone number of the HOA contact.
If you rent, please enter your landlord's or homeowner's name and phone number. If not, type N/A *
If you rent, do you have your landlords approval to bring an animal into your home?
Does your landlord have any pet restrictions? Please select all that apply.
Do you share a yard with other residents?
If you share a yard with other residents, do they have children or pets? Please explain.
Have you ever owned a dog or cat, after the age of 18, that you were financially responsible for, ie vetting?
Have you ever given up a pet? If no, type N/A. If yes, please explain in full detail. Did you consult with a professional trainer prior to giving up the pet and if so, what methods were used. Please provide where you adopted said animal from too.
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Do you currently have other pets in the home?
All current pets breeds, names & ages (important for vet reference)
Otherwise, enter N/A *
Does your cat go outdoors?
Are all of your pets spayed/neutered?
If not, please explain *
Are all of your pets up to date on their vaccinations
If not, please explain *
How many adults are in the home & what are their ages? *
How many children are in the home & what are their ages *
How much time will the animal spend alone during the day *
Where will the animal be kept when you are home *
Where will the animal be kept when you are not home *
Do you have the ability to isolate or quarantine a pet if needed? (Such as a spare room dedicated solely to a foster pet)
What experience do you have in raising or training dogs. What training methods will you use? *
If your animal becomes destructive, what would you do *
Are you comfortable using a crate for your foster? (All foster animals must be crated when alone. We will provide a crate & training if needed)
Are you currently fostering for another group
If yes, which group(s) are you with and do you currently have a foster animal
Which of the following will you be willing/able to do with your foster animal
How involved would you like to be within the group outside of fostering? Please select the areas you can see yourself participating
If you chose 'Other', please explain
Will you be comfortable giving medication to your foster
What type of animal would you be open to fostering? (please select all that apply)
Is your yard fenced
If yes, what type of fence and it's height (ex. chain link, 4ft high)
Do you have a pool
If you have a pool, do you have a fence around it? Otherwise enter N/A. *
Do you have a doggie door?
Do your pets have access to and able to use it when you are not home?
Vet References. Current and/or past vet and clinics (name & address) Enter N/A if you haven't had one.
**PLEASE do not forget to call your vet and give them permission to release your information to us. Failure to do so will cause a delay in processing your application.** *
Your vets phone number (list all numbers if you have used multiple vets) *
Please tell us the name(s) the vet records are under (If different from the applicants name)
It is essential that you call your vet after submitting this form and give them permission to release your information to a Buffalo CARES Animal Rescue volunteer. Failure to do this will delay the processing of your application. Thank you.
Please check your SPAM email folder if you haven't seen any communications from us.
By clicking 'Submit' below, I certify that I have read this questionnaire and that the information I have given is true and accurate. I understand that any falsification in my answers may result in the nullification of this application.
Buffalo C.A.R.E.S. Animal Rescue reserves the right to approve or deny your application.
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