German Shepherd Rescue and Adoptions

Foster Home Application

 

APPLICANT INFORMATION

* Required Fields
*First Name  
*Last Name  
Co-Applicant (full name of spouse or other  
*Address  

 

*City              *State                        *Zip Code  

*Home Phone:       Work         Cell    
*E-mail address
*Today's Date (mm/dd/yy)

*Are you over 18 years of age?

 Yes   No  

*Why do you want to volunteer with the German Shepherd Rescue?
*In your opinion, what is the most important aspect of volunteering?
*How did you hear about German Shepherd Rescue and Adoptions?

 

DOG INFORMATION
* Have you ever owned dogs before? Yes No
If yes, what happened to them?
*Have you ever owned a German Shepherd before? Yes No
If no, have you done any research on German Shepherd's? Yes No
*What traits of the German Shepherd especially appeal to you?
* From your perspective, what are the pros and cons of owning a dog?
* Are there any circumstances under which you would give up a dog?  Please explain.
*Have you ever given away, sold or surrendered a dog before and why?
 
*Have you ever been charged with animal or child abuse? Yes  No    If Yes, When:

 

HOME ENVIRONMENT
*Type of residence:   House   Condo    Townhome   Apartment  Mobile Home  Other     
*Do you:   Own       Rent     Other
*How long have you lived at you current  address?
*Are you planning to move in the near future? Yes   No
If yes, where?
* Explain the pet policy where you live. (ie any covenants, restrictions, pet deposits, etc)
* Do you have a fenced-in yard? Yes No
If yes - note the approximate size of the fenced area, and height and type of fencing material (ie wooden, privacy, chain link, etc.).
* Approximately how many hours of the day will the dog be alone?
Where will the dog be kept when you are not at home?
* Where will the dog be kept during the day? 
* Where will the dog sleep at night?
* What type of exercise do you plan to give this dog?
* Who will have primary responsibility for the care of this dog?
*Number of adults in household?
*Number of children in household?
Please list ages of children.
*Do you have any cats? Yes    No
 

FOSTER DOG PREFERENCES
* What dog gender would you prefer? Male Female Either 
* What size dog would you prefer?
What age dog would you prefer?
*What expectations do you have for this dog?
*Are there any special circumstances or requirements you may have that you would like us to know about?  Please Explain.

Please list all animals currently living in your household

Name   Type   Age  

Sex:  Male  Female         Spayed/Neutered Yes  No

Time Owned      Kept: Inside  Outside

 
Name   Type   Age  

Sex:  Male  Female         Spayed/Neutered Yes  No

Time Owned      Kept: Inside  Outside

 
Name   Type   Age  

Sex:  Male  Female         Spayed/Neutered Yes  No

Time Owned      Kept: Inside  Outside

 
Name   Type   Age  

Sex:  Male  Female         Spayed/Neutered Yes  No

Time Owned      Kept: Inside  Outside

 

 

VET INFORMATION
* Do you have a veterinarian for your current pets or one you have used before? Yes No
Please provide your Vet's name, address and telephone number(s).
*Are your pets current on all vaccinations, rabies shots, heartworm and fecal tests? Yes  No
*Are your pets current on heartworm preventative? Yes  No
*Date of last vet visit?
*Is your vet "rescue friendly"? Yes No Not sure
Are you willing to discuss "rescue help" with your vet? Yes  No Need more information
Note: We will contact your veterinarian to verify that all current pets are up-to-date on vaccinations.  Unless there is a good reason, we will not allow persons with unvaccinated or unaltered animals to foster.

 

* Have you and your family discussed the pros and cons of fostering a dog? Yes No
* Do you and your family understand that fostering a dog requires a lot of energy if the dog is to be properly cared for? Yes No
*Are you willing and able to bring the foster dog to vet appointments, adoption events or other events that GSRA participates in? Yes No
*Are you willing to use a crate (supplied by us if necessary) as a housebreaking and transitional aid? Yes No

 

Is there any other information that you wish to call to our attention? (If so, please enter that information below.)

Application submitted by
Volunteer (if not submitted by applicant)