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GSDRColorado.com
501(c)3 pending
Foster Home Questionnaire
Thank you for taking
the time to complete our foster home questionnaire. Your
answers will permit us to more effectively match your needs with a dog in
our program. If you would prefer that we send you this
questionnaire via email, please let
us know.
All fields must be
completed.
Your Full Name
Address
City
State
Zip
E-mail
Daytime Phone
Please include area
code.
Evening Phone
Include area code.
How many people in your household?
Adults: Children:
What ages are your children?
If other children visit your home, what ages are
they?
Are you (the applicant) going to be the primary
caretaker of the foster dog? Yes No
If not, please explain who will be and why:
Have you owned a German Shepherd or other large
breed dog
before? Yes No
Please provide a brief description of your
experience and specify what breed(s).
Do you currently own any pets? Yes No
Please list ALL current pets:
Name
Species
Breed
Age
Sex
Spayed/Neutered
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
Have you owned other pets in the last 5 years? YES
NO
What happened to the pets you no longer own? Please be specific.
Do you have any preference in the sex of your foster
dog? Male Female No Preference
Would this be your first time fostering a dog?
Yes No
Would this be your first time fostering a German
Shepherd Dog? Yes No
Please list all previous animals you have fostered.
(Species, breed, age, gender, temperament):
Do you have previous experience working with a dog
rescue organization? Yes No
If yes, with whom? Please list all
affiliations, both past and present. If you are new to rescue,
and have no rescue references available, use two personal references
who are not related to you. Do not use your veterinarian, as
that information is required below.
What age range(s) would you prefer to foster?
Less
Than 6 Months 6
Months - Young Adult Adult
Senior
Any
Age - Doesn't Matter
Which of the following best describes your current
residence? (Check one) Own a home Rent/Lease
a home Rent/Lease a town home (multiple family dwelling
Other
If you have a yard, is it fenced? Yes No
If yes, what material is it made from, how high is it on each side?
Approximately how many hours a day will your foster
dog be left alone?
Less Than 4 Hours 4 - 8 Hours 8 - 12 Hours 12 or More Hours
Please list your current veterinarian or one you
have used in the past.
Vet Name
Vet Address
Vet Phone
Please include area
code.
Length of time used
Would your veterinarian give a RESCUE
discount? Yes No Can Find Out
Is there a low-cost/inexpensive spay/neuter clinic in
your area? Yes No
Are all your pets current on their vaccinations and
heartworm preventative? Yes No
If no, please explain why.
How did you find out about GSD Rescue of Central
Colorado? (Please be as
specific as possible - Vet, Shelter, Friend, Newspaper, Internet,
Other)
Any other comments you'd like to add for consideration
of your application to foster a dog for our organization?
We
reserve the right to inspect all homes and yards prior to approving
any foster arrangement.
Is this okay? No Yes
Would you consider volunteering for our
organization in another capacity? Yes Not At
This Time If yes, which of the following areas interest
you? Personal interviewing of adoption
candidates Fundraising
Home Visits Transporting
Computer
Assistance Telephone calling Representing us at an Adoption Event
Other PLEASE
SPECIFY
DISCLAIMER:
As a part of the approval process and before placing any dog in your home, you will be asked to agree to certain conditions, such as allowing a rescue agent to visit your home prior to (and after) placement of the dog. German Shepherd Rescue of Central Colorado has the right to remove the dog(s) from your home if we feel you are not properly caring for it, or you are unable to foster the dog for any reason. You are and MUST BE responsible for the dog’s actions while on your
property or in your care, and you must keep all dogs under your control/care at ALL times.
Before taking possession of your foster dog, you will be asked to
sign the following:
I, ______________________ (insert your name), certify that all information provided within this document is true, and accurate to the best of my ability. I understand and agree to all provisions/conditions in regards to becoming a German Shepherd Rescue of Central Colorado foster home.
I have accurately completed this questionnaire, have read the above warning and appreciate the risks involved in working with dogs. I understand that German Shepherd Rescue of Central Colorado cannot be responsible for the actions, behavior and/or medical condition of the foster dog(s) which it seeks to rescue and I agree to assume the risks implicit in working with the foster
dog(s).
I fully understand and agree to assume all risks involved in any and all duties that I perform in my volunteer capacity and I agree to hold German Shepherd Rescue of Central Colorado harmless for any injury(s) that I might sustain during the course of my volunteer duties. This waiver does include myself, all of my family members, heirs, and descendants forever from seeking any legal action whatsoever against German Shepherd Rescue of Central Colorado or its representatives.
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