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Lucky Pup Rescue Foster Family Application 2013

Begin by filling out the Lucky Pup Foster Application

Lucky Pup Rescue Foster Family Application 2013

Estimated time to complete: 25-30 minutes

Dear Potential Foster Family,

Thank you for contacting Lucky Pup Rescue, Inc. about fostering a rescue dog. We are an organization of volunteers offering a second chance to dogs who would otherwise be euthanized. Special homes providing foster care for dogs that are waiting for an appropriate home must be carefully screened to ensure the dogs have the best of care and the best potential for their future. We can only rescue dogs if we have safe places to bring them while we secure permanent homes for them. Without you, rescue work couldn’t happen!

Fostering a rescued dog is a big responsibility. You must be able to provide a safe, clean and caring environment for an animal that will require time for rest, healing, and getting a fresh start in life!

Food, supplies and medical care for fostered dogs will be provided by Lucky Pup Rescue, Inc. A foster family may provide toys or healthy treats if desired.

When dogs are first rescued, they are generally untrained and exuberant, happy to finally be with someone who cares! Sometimes they are not housebroken, and can have some minor behavior problems (such as getting into garbage, stealing food from counters, jumping up, etc.)

Many of these dogs have been strays, abandoned, or have spent their lives penned or chained outside and have never been taught how to behave as part of a family. When they come off of transport, they are scared and confused for the first few days.

Please be patient with our dogs. They will settle in after a few days of quiet rest. Use positive reinforcement only, and never use punishment or crating to discipline your dog.

For more information, please see our Foster FAQ page by clicking here. You can also reach us through our Contact Us page with any questions. For terrific training articles, please visit our Resources page. When in doubt, please ask!

It's not possible for us to predict how long a dog will be in foster care before its permanent home is found. Some dogs are in foster care for as short as a week, and some can be there several months. How quickly we can place a dog depends on many factors such as physical appeal, age, health and training. For many dogs we've found that foster families who provide basic training such as obedience and good manners to their foster dogs make those dogs easier to place, and they tend to get adopted more quickly.

Can I adopt my foster dog? If you are thinking about adopting, please let us know up front that this is a possibility for you, so we understand where you are coming from. If you, as the foster family, decide to adopt your foster dog we ask you to let us know in a timely manner so that we can be respectful to any potential adopters.

We do need to collect our adoption fee (standard fee is 300$ / seniors over 6 are 250$) at that point, as we are strictly non- profit.

We are not able to provide medical care after adoption; it will become your responsibility at that point. Most dogs cost much more than is recouped after collecting the fee. Please read the information about adoption at the end of this contract for more details.

Please remember that these dogs are flight risks and should be on lead or within a secure, fenced in yard at all times when out. Lucky Pup Rescue, Inc. requires that all fostered dogs be leashed at all times when in public or in an un-fenced yard. Furthermore, they must live inside the home and never be chained or tied outside if no human is present. Please notify us immediately if the dog gets lost.

Lucky Pup Rescue, Inc. is responsible for finding permanent homes for our dogs. Do not place the dog with another caregiver, and please check with us before using a doggy day care, boarding facility, vet, trainer, changing the dog’s diet or using any type of medication or remedy.

If you know of a good human family match for your foster dog, please ask them to fill out an adoption application online or they can request one by email. We make every effort to find a good foster match too, but please remember we cannot be held responsible for any damage to person or property caused by the foster dog.

Responsibilities of the Foster Family:
  1. Provide a safe, loving environment for the dog.
  2. Notify Lucky Pup of any concerns regarding health or behavior immediately.
  3. The following serious symptoms require immediate action: Profuse vomiting or diarrhea, blood coming from anywhere, lethargy or lack of eating or playing.
  4. We ask that you participate in helping us find a forever home by updating photos, videos and their biography, and that you attend “meet and greet” events when you can.
  5. We may also ask you to help transport dogs to vet appointments, meetings with potential adopters or other settings. If you cannot do these things, please let us know!
  6. Follow our guidelines and directives regarding care.

    7. Please note that, while we very much value your input on what type of home will suit the dog, all final decisions on adoption approval are made by Lucky Pup Rescue, Inc.

    The minimum age to foster or adopt a dog with us is 23 years old. We have made limited exceptions in the past, if a family is stable with housing and finances.

    Please fill out the Foster Contract below and submit it using the Submit button on the last page of the form.

    Thank you for helping us to save another dog!
    Sincerely,
    The Lucky Pup Rescue Adoption Team


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You must be 23 years old or older, and living in New England, in order to be considered for fostering with Lucky Pup Rescue. Please do not fill out this form if you are under the age of 23 or are not living in New England.

Contact Information



First Name (*)

Please tell us your first name
Last Name (*)

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Co-Applicant Name

Please enter the name of your co-applicant if applicable.
Home Phone (*)

Please enter your phone number in the following format: 207-850-1234
Cell Phone:

Please enter your phone number in the following format: 207-850-1234
Email Address (*)

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Physical Address (*)

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City (*)

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State (*)

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Zip Code (*)

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Work Location

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Work Phone

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When is the best time to contact you?

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Household Information




Please list the names and ages of all humans living in your household, including yourself:

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Please list all pets living within your home, including ages, gender, and breed(s). Please indicate whether they are altered, and whether they are up-to-date with their vaccinations, or if they have any special needs.


Details for Pet 1:



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Breed:

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Is your pet spayed or neutered?

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Is your pet up-to-date on vaccinations?

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Does this pet have any special needs? If so, please explain in the space provided.

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Details for Pet 2:



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Background Information



How long have you lived at your current residence? (*)

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Do you own or rent your home? (*)



Please let us know if you rent or own your home.
If you rent, has your landlord provided written permission for you to have a dog?

Please answer the question regarding whether you have any plans to install a fence.
If you rent, are there any restrictions on dog breed, size, etc.?

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If you rent, please provide your landlord's name and phone number:

Landlord's Name:

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Landlord's Phone Number:

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On average, how many hours per day will your dog(s) be home alone (without humans) on a regular basis? (*)

Please specify the number of hours your dog will be alone per day, on average.
If you do not have children, will your rescue foster dog come into contact with children under 10 on a regular basis?

Please indicate whether your adoptive dog will come into regular contact with children.
Do you have a fenced-in yard? (*)

Please tell us whether or not you have a fenced-in yard.
What type of fence is it (i.e., wood, chain link, invisible)?

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How wide is the fence? (Please describe the area it encloses.)

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How high is the fence?

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Lifestyle Information



Will the dog(s) be kept on a runner, tied outside or stay outside when you are not home? (*)

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Will the dog(s) be walked daily? (*)

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Will the dog(s) be exercised in a fenced yard? (*)

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Will the dog(s) be allowed to run free outside of a fenced yard? (*)

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Who will care for, train and exercise your foster dog? (*)

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How will you exercise your foster dog? (*)

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Where will the rescue dog be kept during the day? (*)

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Where will the rescue dog be kept during the night? (*)

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Where will the dog(s) be kept when no one is home?

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Will the dog(s) be allowed in the house?

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Will the dog(s) be kept out of certain areas in the house?

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Are you familiar with crate training? (Adult dogs should never be left for more than 6 hours in a confined crate, and puppies should never be left for more than 3 hours in a confined crate.)

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Are you willing to use a crate for your rescue dog?

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What will you do with your dog(s) if you need to be away from home overnight? Please contact Lucky Pup Rescue for support with this if you are fostering one of our dogs.

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On a scale of 1-10 (with 1 being the lowest level and 10 being very dedicated), what is your level of commitment to working with any kind of behavior issues that a rescue dog may have?

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Why do you think you would be a good foster for rescue dog(s)?

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Is there a specific dog on our site or a specific age/size/gender you are most interested in fostering? If so, please explain:

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Are you considering adopting, if you find a good match?

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Do you now or have you ever fostered for any other rescue or agency?

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If you answered Yes to the previous question, please elaborate:

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Reference Information



Do you have a veterinarian for current or past pets?

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If you answered Yes to having a veterinarian for current or past pets, please provide further details:

Vet's Name:

Please enter your vet's name
Vet's Phone Number:

Please enter your vet's phone number in the following format: 207-850-1234
Vet Address:

Please enter the address for your current vet.
City

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State

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Zip Code

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Please provide us with two personal references. People listed to provide your personal references must not be a relative, significant other or other household member.

Name

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Phone Number

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Relationship

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Name

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Phone Number

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Relationship

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May we visit your home prior to foster application approval?

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May we visit your home while you are fostering for us?

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