Foster Application

You can simply copy and paste this questionnaire into an email and type in the answers after each question. Please do not send as an attached file. Please answer ALL questions. This is important for helping us get to know you and your household so that you may be matched with a compatible pet. Thank you for taking time to answer each question. SBRofSC@aol.com.

Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone (hm/wk/cell):

Best time to call:

Email (hm/wk):

Your age or age range(1-18/18-29/30-49/50-65/65+):

Any preferences in type of pet you would foster?

Type of dwelling (house/farm/mobile hm/etc.):

Do you yourself own the home?

How long have you lived there?

Names of all members of household, ages, and relationship to you:

Do you have children or grandchildren who visit you?Please list:

Anyone in home with allergies to animals?

Does anyone in the household smoke?

Do you have a securely fenced yard?

Do you have a swimming pool or other water on your property?

How often do you travel?

Where will pet stay when you travel? (If needed, we can arrange for other foster care.)

How will pet travel in a car (front seat/carrier/etc.)?

Please list all pets (dog, cat, mouse, etc.) you have or have had in the past. For each pet, please answer the questions below. You are welcome to use essay form to tell us about your pet if you prefer but please include answers to all questions.
Name of pet:
Type of animal:
Breed:
Male/female:
Height (measure from shoulder to floor):
Weight:
How did you acquire this pet?
Was pet spayed or neutered?
If not, why?
Did this pet have any special health or temperament issues?
If so, how did you deal with these?
What dates did you have the pet?
What happened to the pet?
If the pet is deceased, to what age did pet live?

If you still have the pet, how old is it?

What type and brand of pet food do you feed your pets?

What led you to choose this brand of pet food?

How often do you usually feed your pet? Or do you leave food out at all times?

Name of veterinarian, animal hospital, and phone number:

Are records there under your current name?

Where will dog spend days?

How long will it be alone?

Where will it spend nights?

Have you ever taken a dog for training or competition in obedience or dog sports? Please explain.

What activities do you enjoy with your own pets (walks, snuggling on couch, playing fetch, car trips, etc.)?

Is it important that the pet is 100% housebroken?

Have you ever volunteered or fostered for any other pet rescue organizations?

Names of organizations:

Have you ever had a home visit done?

Are you willing to provide a complete tour of your home and property?

References:

Please list below names, addresses and phone numbers of two local references. These references cannot be family members or roommates. Suggested references are friend, neighbors, supervisor at work, colleague. Dog trainers, groomers, or other animal professionals are especially helpful. We may call these references as part of the adoption process.

Required information is name, address, phone, relation to you.

Do you certify that the above information is true?

Do you give permission for an Small Breed Rescue representative to contact your veterinarian and other references?

Are you willing to share photos of your home and family and have a home visit from a rescue volunteer?