Canine Foster Application - The Dogwood Animal Rescue Project

Thank you for your interest in fostering dogs for Dogwood Animal Rescue. We are located in Sonoma County, California and can only accept foster volunteers within our area.

If you are interested in fostering cats, please visit our Feline Foster Application.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Home Phone
Cell Phone*
Email*
We use FACEBOOK for communication, what is your FACEBOOK name?*
Date of Birth*
You must be 18 years of age or older in order to foster.
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How did you learn about the Dogwood?
Are you able to continue fostering after shelter in place is lifted?*
- Yes
- No
IMPORTANT! For the safety of your own pets and your potential Dogwood fosters, please list all the pets currently in your home. Include type of animal, age, sex, if they're fixed, and the date(s) and type(s) of vaccination(s):*
Who is your primary veterinarian?*
Veterinarian's Phone Number:*
Where do your pets stay when you are at home?*
Dogwood recommends crate training for their foster dogs, do you have experience with crate training?*
- Yes
- No
Where do you pets stay when you are NOT home?*
Where do your pets sleep at night?*
I live in:*
- A house
- An apartment
- A granny unit
- Other
Do you rent or own?*
- Rent
- Own
If you rent, do you have permission in writing from the owner/manager to foster animals?**
- Yes
- No
Will you allow us to visit you at your home?*
- Yes
- No
Please list everyone living in the house that will have contact with the foster animal(s). Include names, ages and relationship to applicant:*
Who will be the primary foster caretaker and contact person?*
Is everyone in your household in agreement to have a foster dog?*
- Yes
- No
Will your children be supervised while with the foster animal(s)?*
- Yes
- No
- Have no children
How would you describe the activity level in your home on a scale of 1 to 5? (1=very quiet and 5=very active)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Can you keep the foster animal(s) separate from your own pets when required?*
- Yes
- No
Please list any past or present rescue groups you work with and describe your experience in detail:*
Please list one personal reference below. Include their name, address, phone number, and relationship:*
Please list one business reference below. Include their name, address, phone number, and relationship:*
The following are the fostering opportunities that may be available. Check any of the ones you might be interested in.*
- Orphaned puppies: not weaned, requiring bottle feeding
- Dogs: mom and puppies - mom cares for puppies until they are adopted till at least 8 weeks
- Puppies: weaned and eating on their own
- Under-socialized dogs
- Under-socialized puppies
- Medical special needs
- Senior care for animals with life-limiting conditions ~Frosty Program
When would you be available to start fostering?*
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By checking these boxes and signing below, I agree to the following:*
- Foster providers do not assume ownership or guardianship of the animals(s), but act as volunteers for the Dogwood Animal Rescue Project (Dogwood) in providing home care for a defined period of time.
- To Follow the guidelines of Dogwood Foster Program and your Dogwood Mentor.
- Not to take in additional animals from other organizations while fostering for Dogwood.
- To provide medical care at my own expense for any of my owned pets that may develop medical issues which may be related to my foster animal(s).
- To bring my foster animal(s) in for medical exams and follow medical protocol as prescribed by Dogwood.
- To not assign foster care of my foster animal(s), including but not limited to “pet-sitting,” to any other individual unless approved by Dogwood.
- That all medical care of my foster animal(s) will be provided by the Dogwood approved veterinarian. If my foster animal(s) becomes ill or is injured, I will contact my Dogwood mentor.
- In the case of an after-hours emergency, I will call from the Dogwood emergency list provided to me. receive directions.
- To return all supplies when I relinquish my foster animal(s).
- To keep puppies under the age of 4 months IN THE HOUSE and fenced yard at all times and to keep a foster dog on-leash unless it is safely in the house. To keep under-aged kittens IN THE HOUSE at all times.
- That by assuming foster care of an animal(s) I will indemnify, hold harmless, release and defend Dogwood Animal Rescue Project from and against any and all actions, claims, damages, disabilities or expenses that may be asserted by any person or entity, in connection with and caused by or resulting from my negligent care and oversight of the animal(s) I am fostering during the time they are in foster care with me, including but not limited to full attorney and witness fees related to any action.
- To relinquish my foster animal(s) to the Dogwood Animal Rescue Project when it is determined that the animal(s) is ready for adoption. If I have expressed an interest in adopting my foster animal(s) the Dogwood will do their utmost to offer me the first option for the adoption. It is expressly understood that this option is not a guarantee of adoption.
- In the event of death, to inform Dogwood and return the animal(s) to Dogwood Animal Rescue Project.
- That if I do not follow all the above, I will no longer be a participant in the Foster Program and my foster animal(s) will be relinquished to Dogwood Animal Rescue Project. I understand that this agreement may also be terminated by me relinquishing said animal(s) to the Dogwood representative. In all cases, the animal(s) shall never be released to anyone but a duly authorized and identified Dogwood Animal Rescue Project representative.
Signature*
Use your finger (if you have a touch screen) to draw your signature, or type it in the box below.
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