| Tell us about your current pet. Include type, breed, name, sex, whether spayed/neutered, age, years with family, temperment with dogs and people, where do they spend most of their time, what are they fed. It is important that you answer all of these questions. |
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| List the pets you have had in the past (Pets no longer in your household). Include type, breed, name, male/female, whether spayed/neutered, age. From what date to what date did you have this pet? Why is this pet no longer with you? It is important to answer ALL these questions. |
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| Are there cats in the home? |
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| Tell us about your veterinarian(s). Include name of animal hospital/clinic, town/state, phone number. Is your pet up to date with vaccines,? Whose name is the pet(s) listed under? How often do you take your pet(s) to the vet? It is important to answer ALL these questions. |
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| Are there any breeds of retrievers and or mixes that you do not feel comfortable fostering? If so, please explain. |
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| Do you understand that every new foster dog will need time to adjust to his/her new environment? Each dog will be a different experience and will require much of your time and patience until he/she adjusts. Are you ready to make this committment? Please explain how you feel about this? |
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| Some foster dogs may have health issues. What do you feel comfortable with? |
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| Many dogs are rescued from shelters and may have unknown histories. Temperment tests do not guarantee the behavior of the dog once he/she is in your home. How do you feel about this? |
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| Do you plan to train your foster dog? How experienced are you with training? Are you familiar with pack order and the alpha dog? |
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| How often and how will you exercise your foster dog? |
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| Will you walk your foster dog off-leash? If so, please explain. |
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| Are there any habits that you will not tolerate from your foster dog? (For example, barking, chewing, etc.) |
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| Do you feel comfortable fostering a dog that may not be housebroken? |
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| How do you plan on disciplining each dog? (For example, a smack on the nose, positive reinforcement, a firm voice, or a combination.) |
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| Would you describe yourself as a pushover or a firm disciplinarian? |
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| Foster parents are responsible for the cost of food, toys, and accessories. Can you afford this? |
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| Some foster dogs may not get adopted as quickly as others (it may vary as much as a few weeks to several months.) Are you prepared to foster a dog for the entire time, until he/she gets adopted? |
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| Some dogs may have to go into foster care before veterinary needs are met. Are you will to transporrt the dog to and from a veterinary facility for initial veterinary care, spay/neuter surgery and/or vaccine boosters? |
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