Furry Friends Rescue
Dedicated to the Rescue, Sanctuary and Adoption of Companion Animals

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Dog Foster Online Application

Please Read Before Submitting Your Dog FOSTER Application

Bold text means required field. Please complete the entire application so it will help us review for a match.

The person filling out this application must be an adult (21 yrs+) and the primary owner or renter of your home.
Foster homes must be reasonably close to Fremont or Saratoga to attend showcases regularly.
Dates and times of dog adoption showcases may be found in the Showcase Locations page.
All family members must be present at the adoption showcase and/or the home visit in order to meet and confirm ready to foster.
Renters must provide a "Written Letter of Approval" from the landlord allowing the pet.
See our How to Adopt and FAQ page for information on criteria for adoptions—so you understand our processes.

This form is for those that wish to become a dog foster home.

Information About You

Do you live in a

Which floor?

Do you rent or own?

If you are renting, we require a written and signed approval from your landlord/property manager that you are allowed to have this dog live in your home.

If you own your home - provide name(s) on deed:

We WILL ask for proof of home ownership documentation.

If renting - Landlord Name:

If renting - Landlord Phone:

If renting - Landlord email:

RENTAL: Have you been approved for this dog and confirmed weight/size, breed type and pet deposit/rent?

If no, please "stop" and talk to your landlord first for approval before proceeding with this application.

If yes, can you provide us with Written Landlord/Rental approval prior to proceeding?

Any special rental conditions?

Would you agree to a home visit to ensure that it is secure and safe for the pet? We may set up in person or virtual home visit via video or photo.

Basic Information

How did you hear about Furry Friends Rescue?

When are you ready to foster?

(If not within 2 weeks, please submit your application when you are ready).

Why do you want to foster a dog?

How many years of experience do you have as a dog guardian?

What type or breed of dog are you interested in?

Sex?

Age range?

Color?

Hair type?

Activity level?

Type of activity?

Size?

Toy (< 10 lbs)

Small (11-25 lbs)

Medium (26-50 lbs)

Large (51+ lbs)

Where would the dog stay during the day?

Do you have an enclosed fenced yard ATTACHED to your home?

If yes, how tall is the fence?

Do you have a pool?

If YES, is it FENCED or have safety cover?

Will the dog be supervised 100% in yard?

Where will your dog sleep? Which room?

What is your daily schedule?

How long will the dog be left home alone without human supervision?

What will be your normal daily routine?

If gone too long for a dog's bathroom needs, can you go home mid-day to take the dog out?

Who will be primarily responsible for the dog's care?

Do all members of your household want to foster a dog?

If no, please explain.

How many days per week will you walk your dog? For how long/distance?

Who will be responsible for walking the dog?

Your Walk speed: Slow, Moderate or Fast pace?

Do you plan to jog with your dog?

If need, will you take your dog to Doggie Day Care or Socials?

Any special activity?

Have you taken any dog training classes before?

If so, name of school or trainer?

What will you do if your dog develops behavior problems?

Work Company Name:

Work Phone:

Work Website:

Family Information

List names and ages of all people living in the home, including yourself.

Name	Age

Additional family members living in your home:

Has your child lived with a dog in your home before?

Do you have children visiting?

If so, how often?

Ages of children:

If you have pets currently, please list them below.

Type of Animal/Breed Type	Age	Sex	Spayed/ Neutered	Indoor/Outdoor	Size (weight)	Breed

What brand of food do you feed them or plan to feed?

Will you add human grade meat, greens and other foods?

Did you read our Holistic/Quality Food document?

If you have a cat, has your cat lived with a dog in your home before?

Please list all the animals you have had in the past 10 years that are NOT LISTED ABOVE.

Type of Animal	Age	Sex	Spayed/ Neutered	Indoor/Outdoor	What happened?

If no pets in the last 5 years, have you lived with a dog before?

When?

Please Read and Certify the Following

I certify that I am an adult (over 21 years) and primary home owner or renter of my home and that all information on this application is true. I understand that false information will void this application. I have read the "Foster Home Network" page. If approved as a foster home, I will abide by the Furry Friends Rescue Foster Home Agreement.

Yes, I certify that this is true.

Notes/Special Instructions for Furry Friends Rescue:

You have read our Foster Home Network page for information on our criteria, and procedures.

You understand we look for matches based on the animal's activity level, training needs, care, personality and behavior traits/needs for their happiness. We get many applications/inquiries and we are all volunteers so cannot reply to everyone.

If everything looks OK press the Submit button. Important: If you do not get the "Thank You" email within a few minutes, then the application did not work. Likely a required field was missed on your application and you will need to fill that in before Submit will work.

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