Golden Rescue

Foster Application Form

We appreciate your interest in our foster care program. Golden Rescue^TM is always looking for loving, caring people to foster our dogs and to assess them while they are waiting for their new forever homes. As some of our Goldens come to us with little or no history and often no training, a foster family cannot have children under 8 years of age. It is the foster family's responsibility to take the dog to one of the veterinarians involved with our program for any required veterinary appointments and to follow up with any treatment or recommendations. Golden Rescue assumes the financial responsibility for these visits.

A foster family needs to assess the dog(s) temperament, any behavioural problems and personality traits. It is helpful if you have had experience training a dog. You will need to see what the dog is like in different situations, i.e. with children, other pets, approached while eating, toys, etc.

A foster is often required to house, feed, train and care for a dog anywhere from a week to several months until a permanent home is found. Grooming may be required and arrangements can be made for a volunteer to assist. The foster may also be asked to care for a special needs dog that requires ongoing medical treatment.

Preliminary Agreements

BEFORE completing this application, please check the box to the left of the following statements to indicate that you have read and agree with each one:
In the best interest of all concerned, we feel it is prudent not to place foster dogs in a home with small children under 8 years of age.
I understand that some of the dogs come with little or no history and that although Golden Rescue screens all intakes to the best of their abilities, behavioural issues still may appear.
A securely fenced yard or invisible fencing is required. Tying a dog out to a post or clothesline and/or promising to always accompany the dog are not acceptable substitutes.
The dog must not be left alone longer than 8 hours at any given time.
Foster dogs are to remain in the care of the approved foster home at all times. In the event that a circumstance comes up where temporary care outside of the foster home is needed, Golden Rescue must be contacted to make other arrangements for the care of that foster dog.
A home visit is required where all family members are to be present before a foster dog can be placed in your care.
As a foster parent for Golden Rescue, I commit to fostering at least 3 dogs before I adopt.
I acknowledge that the information contained in this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation of facts may result in the removal of the fostered dog from my home by the Canadian Golden Retriever Adoption Service Inc.

Personal Information

First Name:(required)
Last Name:(required)
Street Address:Street name and number...(required)
City:(required)
Province:(required)
Postal Code:(required)
Home Phone:(required)
Work Phone:
Fax:
Other Contact Numbers:
E-Mail:(valid e-mail required)

Family and Household Information

Number of Adults in the Home:(required)
Occupation(s):(required)
Age(s) of House Occupants:(required)
Is anyone in the house allergic to dogs?(required)
Is everyone in the house in agreement to fostering a dog?(required)
How many hours is an adult home during the day?(required)
Do you have a fully fenced yard?(required)
Is the area gated?(required)
What style of house do you live in?(required)
Please describe the size of the outside area the dog will have access to including a description of type and height of fencing:(required)

Dog Care: Part 1

Where would the dog be kept during the day?(required)
Where would the dog be kept during the night?(required)
How many hours per day would the dog usually be left alone?(required)
Do you have a crate?
Yes No
If so, what kind of crate?
What size is your crate?
Who will be responsible for training and care?(required)

Dog Care: Part 2

What would be a reasonable amount of time per day that you could excercise a dog?(required)
What adjustments might you need to make to your present lifestyle in order to accommodate a foster dog?(required)
Please describe your experience with dogs with respect to raising, housetraining, etc.(required)
What experience have you had specifically with Golden Retrievers?
Have you been involved in dog-related activities?If so, please let us know which activities and organization you are/were involved with or obedience classes you've participated in, or any puppy training.
Describe your attitude towards training a dog and modifying unwanted behaviours...(required)

Current Pets

Do you currently have dogs?(required)
If so, please provide breed, gender, spaying/ neutering and vaccination information...Please fill in this information for all of your dogs...
Do you currently have any pets besides dogs?(required)
If so, please let us know what kind of pets:
If you have had a pet die unexpectedly, please give us details:

Fostering and Training Questions

How long (days, weeks, etc.) might you be willing to keep a dog in foster care?(required)
Would you foster a pair of Goldens?(required)
Would you foster a Golden with special needs?(required)
Would you be willing to accommodate a dog with behavioural issues?(required)
If an educational seminar were held, would you be willing to attend?(required)
Would you be willing to have us visit you? Please note all family members would need to be present.
Yes No
If a rescue meeting were held, would you be willing to meet with other volunteers and go over the needs of a rescue dog and the expectations of care?
Yes No
Where did you hear about Golden Rescue?
Would you be interested in becoming a volunteer with the Canadian Golden Retriever Adoption Service?

References

(If you currently own or have owned a pet during the past five years, one reference must be a veterinarian. Other references may include co-workers, neighbours, friends, and relatives).
Reference 1
Name:(required)
Address:Please provide an address for your first reference. If this reference is a VET, please discuss this with them ahead of time, and ask them to put a note on your file authorizing them to speak with Golden Rescue as a reference for you.(required)
Phone:(required)
Fax:
E-mail:
Relationship:(required)
Reference 2
Name:(required)
Address:Please provide an address for your second reference. If this reference is a VET, please discuss this with them ahead of time, and ask them to put a note on your file authorizing them to speak with Golden Rescue as a reference for you.(required)
Phone:(required)
Fax:
E-mail:

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