Foster Home Application
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Please be patient with your foster dog while he/she learns the rules of your home. Remember, this dog may have never been properly trained, may have been treated harshly, may have been in several homes, and may have even spent time in a shelter. The dog may be confused and unsure of what is expected, and frightened by his/her new environment. Behavior that may have been allowed or even rewarded by a previous owner or caretaker may not be approved of in your home. The purpose of the foster home is to provide the rescued dog with structure and stability, and consistent rules which are to be reinforced through positive behavior modification. This will assist your foster dog in making a smooth transition into your home, and eventually into his/her adoptive home. Training while in your temporary care will definitely be necessary. It will take time for your foster dog to settle in, and for the two of you to feel comfortable with one another. Accidents should be expected during this adjustment period. Patience, reasonable periods of confinement, supervised freedom, and training, will help your foster dog's behavior to become trustworthy. However, you should be aware that there may be issues that will never be fully corrected. |
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Start to copy here: How did you find TTR? Personal Information Name: Address, apt #: City, State, Zip: Age: Phone #: (indicate if home/work/cell, and include area code) Best time to reach you: E-mail address: Occupation: Current employer: How long have you worked at your present job? How long do you work each day? Does your job require you to travel? Home Environment Do you live in a house, townhouse, condo, coo-op, or apartment? How long have you lived at this address? Do you own or rent your current residence? If you rent, have you confirmed with your landlord that you can have pets? When does your lease expire? Do you plan to move within the next year? If you own a townhouse, condo or co-op, have you confirmed with the managing agent that you can have pets? Are you willing to provide a copy of your lease or a notarized statement from your landlord or managing agent authorizing pet occupancy? Do you have a yard? If yes, is it fenced? If yes, have you inspected the fencing carefully to ensure that there are no holes where a small dog could escape or dig through? Do you have a doggy door? Do you have a deck or terrace? If yes, can a small dog fit through the railing and fall off? Household Information Names, ages, and relationship of everyone in your household: Do you or any member of your household have any medical condition (including allergies or asthma) that might interfere with fostering a dog? Does everyone in the household want to foster a dog and agree to participate in his/her care? If no, then why? Present / Prior Pets Please list all pets currently in your home (name, male/female, age, breed/species): Are they all spayed/neutered? If no, then why? Are they all current on their vaccinations and heartworm prevention? Where did you get your pets (breeder, shelter, stray): What prior pets have you owned: What happened to these pets? Have you ever had to have a pet euthanized? If yes, why? Have you ever had a pet lost, poisoned, hit by a car, seriously ill or suffer from a chronic condition? Please explain: Have you ever brought a pet to a shelter? If yes, then why? Have you ever participated in obedience or agility classes? Responsible Dog Ownership What will you like most about fostering a dog? What will you like least about fostering a dog? Will you clean up after your foster dog in public places? Will you abide by leash laws? Will you allow the foster dog to run loose? Foster Dog Have you ever fostered before? Why do you want to foster a dog now? Do you have any preferences/requirements for a foster dog? (i.e. breed, age, size, personality, energy level) How long will the dog be left alone each day? Where will the dog stay when you are not home? Where will the dog sleep? Where will the dog eat? Where will the dog relieve him/herself? How will the dog be exercised? Do you have any experience with grooming? (coat care, nail clipping, ear cleaning, teeth cleaning) Do you have a crate, (it should be large enough for the dog to sit, stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably), a baby gate, or other means to confine the dog when you are not at home? Can you isolate a sick/contagious dog from other household pets? What behavioral problems are you willing to work with? How will you encourage acceptable behavior? How will you deal with behavior problems? Can you transport a dog to and from lower Westchester County? When can you start? What is your time frame for service? Please provide any additional information that you would like TTR to consider when reviewing your application. References Please provide two personal references, over the age of 18, who are not living with you. One of these references must not be related. Name: Age: Relationship: Address: City, State: Phone # (indicate if home/work/cell, and include area code) Best time to call: Name: Age: Relationship: Address: City, State: Phone # (indicate if home/work/cell, and include area code) Best time to call: Please provide a veterinary reference if possible. Check which applies: ( ) This is my current veterinarian. ( ) This is the vet that I plan to use in an emergency. Name of practice: Name of doctor: Address: City, State: Phone # (include area code) Please contact all references and give them permission to talk to a TTR representative. I certify that the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that I have not willfully concealed any information that may hinder my ability to properly provide foster care for a dog. I certify that I have never been convicted of animal cruelty, neglect, or abandonment by a court of law or other governmental authority. I understand that submission of this application is not a guarantee of fostering for TTR. I consent for a TTR representative to contact my references, including my veterinarian. Name:Date: End copy here. |
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