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FOSTER HOME APPLICATION

Please complete this application in order to begin the foster process. All applications must be approved prior to placement in a foster home. It is very important that you answer all the questions honestly so that we can place a pet in your home that will be a good match for the pet’s needs and your ability to provide what is necessary during the period of foster care. Your honest answers will help us place a pet that is good for your particular circumstances. Please contact us if you have any questions. This application is quite in-depth, however, do not let this discourage you from completing it and returning it to us! We genuinely care about the welfare of all our animals, therefore, it is standard procedure to do a home visit as part of the application process prior to placing an adoptable animal in a new foster home. We also check references as part of our process. Fostering a rescue animal is sometimes quite different than bringing home a brand new puppy or kitten. Sometimes our rescued animals come from great homes where they have received lots of TLC, but for one reason or another, the family cannot keep them. Sometimes the animal has been a stray for some time before coming into our shelter, or has not been in the best of homes. We do not place aggressive animals in foster care.  When you foster a rescue animal, there will be a period of adjustment for both human and pet. Lots of understanding, patience and quiet time may be in order for family members. We hope to hear from you soon and thank you for your interest in becoming a foster home!

 

    Your Information:

    Your full name (Required):
    Street Address:
    City:
    State:
    Zip Code:

    Phone numbers, including area code:

    Home:
    Work:
    Cell:
    Email (Required):
    Name of animal if applying to foster a specific pet
    Primary breed you are willing to foster
    Secondary breed you are willing to foster

    Please feel free to expand the answers to any of these questions.

    Pet History:

    Have you owned pets in the past?
    YesNo
    Where are these animals now? Please, elaborate.

    Household:

    Please list the names and ages of all family/household members:
    Do you often have other people visiting your home?
    YesNo
    Grandchildren?
    YesNo
    Other Children?
    YesNo
    Is everyone in the residence agreeable to fostering a rescue animal?
    YesNo
    Are you willing to teach young children the proper care and treatment of this animal?
    YesNo
    Are you willing to always monitor young children with this animal? Even a rescue animal that has proven reliable around young children?
    YesNo

    Are you willing to

    Welcome this pet into your family as a permanent family member?
    YesNo
    Immediately return any foster animal upon demand to Ahimsa Rescue Foundation?
    YesNo
    Immediately report any health, medical, or other problems to Ahimsa Rescue Foundation?
    YesNo
    Return the animal ONLY to Ahimsa Rescue Foundation or their designated representative if you decide that he/she cannot remain in your home for any reason?
    YesNo
    Maintain any and all treatment protocol designated by Ahimsa Rescue Foundation and/or presiding veterinarian for Ahimsa Rescue Foundation with provided instructions and/or supplies and/or medications?
    YesNo
    Do everything in your power, with the help of Ahimsa Rescue Foundation, to ensure that the animal is kept healthy, happy, and safe?
    YesNo

    Have you given careful consideration to and are you willing to provide

    The financial obligations of responsible fostering, to include bedding, food and toys for this pet?
    YesNo
    The special needs, time, and patience involved with a new foster animal in the home?
    YesNo
    Who will care for the foster animal and where will he/she be kept?
    Why do you want to foster a rescue animal?
    Do you currently own any other pets? Please list the name, species, breed, and age of each

    Type of residence

    Type of residence; house, condo, apartment, mobile home,

    Do you own or rent?
    If renting, is your landlord agreeable to you having a foster animal?
    YesNo
    If renting, a signed statement from your landlord must be received prior to fostering.
    Landlord, if applicable, name, address, email and phone number:
    Do you have a yard?
    YesNo
    Is it fenced?
    YesNo
    Partially or fully fenced? Please, explain
    Type of fence:
    Fence Height:
    How will you exercise the animal?
    How many hours a day will the animal be left at home alone?
    Where will the animal sleep?
    Who will take care of the animal while you work?
    If necessary, are you willing to take the animal only to a veterinarian designated by Ahimsa Rescue Foundation?
    YesNo
    What do you intend to feed the animal?

    REFERENCES:

    Veterinarian: Please, give the name, address, and phone number of your veterinarian.
    Date of the last visit to your vet:
    Individual's name on the account used as your reference:

    Do you provide your pet with heartworm preventive?
    YesNo
    Groomer: Please, give the name, address, and phone number of your groomer.
    Personal: Please, give personal references with names, addresses, phone numbers, and email address
    of individuals that are NOT related to you or living in your home.

    Personal Reference 1

    Name:
    Address:
    Email Address:
    Home Phone Numbers:
    Work:
    Cell:

    Personal Reference 2

    Name:
    Address:
    Email Address:
    Home Phone Numbers:
    Work:
    Cell:

    Personal Reference 3

    Name:
    Address:
    Email Address:
    Home Phone Numbers:
    Work:
    Cell:

    NOTE: Complete information, including email addresses,
    helps facilitate your application in a timely manner.

    EMPLOYMENT:

    Your place of employment:
    Your occupation:
    Your work address:
    Your work phone number:
    Spouse/significant other place of employment:
    Spouse/significant other occupation:
    Spouse/significant other work address:
    Spouse/significant other work phone:

    COMMENTS:

    Do you have any further comments you would care to make?

    SUBMISSION:

    Are you prepared to take responsibility for the pet for its lifetime of 15 to 20 years?
    YesNo

    The information provided in this application is true to the best of my knowledge as of the date on this application. By typing your name below, you signify that you have filed this application, and understand all that is contained within. Before the a foster animal is placed in your home by Ahimsa Rescue Foundation, you will be required to sign a Foster Agreement.
    Electronic Signature (Required):

    Thank you for considering a rescued companion!

    (click the "Submit" button to submit your application)

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