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North East All Retriever Rescue

Tell us how to get in touch with you:

 

Last Name  
First Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Home Telephone
Work Telephone
Cell Telephone
Email Address
Occupation
Your age?
Partner's Name
Partner's Occupation
Partner's age?
Are you applying for the foster-to-adopt program?
How did you hear about NEARR?

Please tell us about your residence.

Do you own or rent your current residence?
If renting, have you received permission from landlord to have a dog?
Landlord's Name?  
Landlord's Phone Number?
Please describe your home
Describe how many stairs your home has
What size is your yard?
Do you have a fenced-in yard?
If you do have a fenced-in yard, what type of fence is it and how high is it?

Tell us about your children.

Are there children in the home?
If so, how many children are in the house?
What are their ages?

Tell us about your pets (if applicable).

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.
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.
Are there cats in the home?
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.

Tell us about your lifestyle.

Why do you want to foster?
Briefly describe your lifestyle. Are you an active family? Are you couch potatoes? How would a dog fit into your lifestyle?
Do you travel often? If so, what do you plan to do with the dog while you are away?
On average, how long will the dog be left alone each day?
Where will the dog be kept when you are not home? For example, outsisde in the yard, outside in a pen, in crate, inside free, or inside in an enclosed area.

You and your foster dog.

Are there any breeds of retrievers and or mixes that you do not feel comfortable fostering? If so, please explain.
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?
Some foster dogs may have health issues. What do you feel comfortable with?
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?
Do you plan to train your foster dog? How experienced are you with training? Are you familiar with pack order and the alpha dog?
How often and how will you exercise your foster dog?
Will you walk your foster dog off-leash? If so, please explain.
Are there any habits that you will not tolerate from your foster dog? (For example, barking, chewing, etc.)
Do you feel comfortable fostering a dog that may not be housebroken?
How do you plan on disciplining each dog? (For example, a smack on the nose, positive reinforcement, a firm voice, or a combination.)
Would you describe yourself as a pushover or a firm disciplinarian?
Foster parents are responsible for the cost of food, toys, and accessories. Can you afford this?
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?
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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