Foster Program – Critters 4 U Rescue

About Our Foster Program

The Critters 4 U Rescue Foster Program places animals in need of individualized care, treatment, or training into the homes of community members who are able to provide a relaxing and comfortable home for the animal to rest and recuperate outside of the shelter. Foster animals vary, as do foster families. From newborn kittens to senior dogs- many animals need a break from the shelter atmosphere and environment.

Applying to be a foster.

Method One: You may download the application by clicking on the link below and print the application out and you may scan/email it or bring it to the rescue.

Foster Application Download

Method Two: Apply On-Line below.

This questionnaire was designed to help us evaluate potential foster homes. Dog fostering can place a physical and mental strain on a household and we want to make sure that your family is prepared to deal with this. Thank you for filling it out!

You must be at least 21 years old to submit a foster application. Please fill in all information failing to do so slows down the foster application process. Thank you!

Applicant’s name *

First

Last

Spouse’s name

First

Last

Address, include Apartment Number if applicable *

City, State and Zip Code *

Home Phone

Cell Phone *

E-mail Address *

Have you fostered before? *

What type of dog you are interested in fostering? *

Do you have any special needs with the dog you foster?

How long are you willing to foster?

When would you like to start fostering?

Are you able to segregate your foster dog from your other animals?

Veterinarian’s name and phone number

Number of children in your home and ages

Do they live with you full time?

Do any family members have allergies?

What do you consider the location of your home to be?

Suburban
Rural
Urban

Type of home:

House
Apartment
Townhouse
Condominium

If you rent you must provide proof that you are allowed to have dogs

I Own
I Rent

Landlord’s Name and Phone Number

How would you describe the activity level in your home?

Active
Moderate
Quiet

Do you have a fenced in yard?

If yes, what type and height of fence do you have?

If fenced, how many gates do you have? How are the gates secured?

Why do you want to foster a dog?

Most rescue dogs have been abandoned and may have behavioral and/or emotional issues. How are you and your family prepared to deal with these potential issues?

Do you have experience with behavior problems?

Where will your foster dog be kept?

Indoors
Outdoors
Equally indoors & outdoors
Tied/chained outside

How long will your foster dog be left alone during the day?

Where will your foster dog sleep at night?

Are you willing to train your foster dog with basic obedience commands?

It is vital to the foster process that we are able to contact you easily. Are you easy to contact to set up appointments?

Best time to call?

May potential adopters visit your foster dog at your home?

Are you available at reasonable times to meet with potential adopters?

Are you willing to keep the dog bathed (when necessary) and clean?

Will you allow a Critters 4 U Rescue member to come to your home for a home visit?

Will you contact Critters 4 U Rescue immediately if the foster dog becomes lost, injured or sick?

Please list all animals presently owned (other than fish, rodents, and reptiles): Please include type of animal/breed, how long you have owned the animal, age, gender, neutered/spayed, and vaccinations.

Are your animals on flea and heartworm preventative?

Are all of your animals spayed/neutered?

If at any time you can no longer foster the dog, it must be returned to Critters 4 U Rescue. You are responsible for the care of the foster, daily care of the dog and all medical and food. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to, bathing, walking, feeding, monitoring their health and if they need vet care, contacting Critters 4 U Rescue, submitting periodical updates on the dog, setting up meeting times with potential adopters that suit both you and the potential adopter, and providing the dog with love, care, and companionship while they wait for their new home. If you decide that you want to adopt your foster dog, you must go through the formal adoption procedure. By selecting I Accept below, I acknowledge that I have read this questionnaire completely, and comprehend the Foster Home Application fully. I understand that applying does not ensure approval and that untruthful answers or failure to comply with the requirements of this application can result in the immediate forfeiture of any Critters 4 U Rescue dog(s) fostered by me. *

I Accept
I Decline