heavenlyheartsrescue.org - Foster a Rescue Dog

We Need Foster Homes!

Heavenly Hearts Rescue is operated by volunteers dedicated to the welfare of dogs often passed over by potential adopters. We do not operate a kennel or shelter. All of the dogs that we have available for adoption are kept in our foster homes until they are adopted. This is why foster families are so very important to our rescue work. We can only help as many dogs as we have room for!

We strive to provide our dogs with a normal family situation in preparation for their adoption. Fostering is just another way of applying compassion and common sense to help prepare the animal for its new permanent home. Fostering is sometimes a challenge, often fun, and ALWAYS rewarding!

Fostering is good for you too! You will enjoy unconditional love. You will encounter amazing personalities. You will feel really needed. And, you will learn a lot about animal health and behavior. When you foster, Heavenly Hearts will pay all of the expenses involved for medical care, routine or otherwise, for your foster dog.

Fostering: It's a life-saving endeavor!

If you would like to get involved, please fill out a foster home application below.
We will contact you shortly after we receive the form to talk more about fostering opportunities.

Thank you!

Name:
Email Address:
Address:
City, State, Zip
Home Phone (with area code):
Cell (with area code):
Personal Reference:
Relationship to Applicant?
Known how long?
Phone Number (with area code):
Do you own your home or do you rent?	Own home Rent
Do you have a fenced yard or kennel run?	Yes, fenced yard. Yes, kennel run. No, neither.
If you have fence or kennel run, describe the containment system, including type, height, size, construction, etc.
If you do not have a fence or kennel run, describe how exercise and other outdoor time will be handled.
How many adults in your household?
How many children and what are their ages?
Are there elderly or infirm persons living in your home?	Yes No
Is anyone in your home afraid of or allergic to dogs?	Yes No
If yes, please describe how you will handle the person's fear or allergies.
Where will the foster dog spend most of the day?
How many hours will the dog be alone each day?
Where will the foster dog sleep?
Do you have a crate available?	No Yes, a small crate Yes, a large crate Yes, large and small crates
What experience do you have with dog training? Have you attended lessons with other pets?
Are you willing to work with the dog to learn and maintain good basic manners?	Yes No
Are you willing to pay for food and necessary supplies while the dog is in your care?	Yes No
Do you have other pets?	Yes No
If yes, please list type of pet, including gender, age, and whether they are spayed/neutered. Also, tell us about their general state of health at this time. Provide complete information for each pet.
If you have had dogs in the past, please tell us what happened to them.
Do you have livestock on your property?	Yes No
If yes, what kind?
Name of current veterinarian:
Veterinarian address:
Veterinarian phone number (with area code):
What type or breed of dog would you prefer to foster?
What type or breed of dog are you unwilling/unable to foster, if any?
Are you willing to foster an older dog?	Yes No
Are you willing to foster a dog with special health needs?	Yes No
Are you willing to foster a dog with behavior issues?	Yes No
Are you willing to foster more than one dog at a time?	No Yes, I can foster two. Yes, I can foster more than two at a time.
Are you willing to foster short-term, e.g. a few days to a few weeks?	Yes No
Are you willing to foster long term, e.g. more than one month?	Yes No
Are you willing to help transport dogs from shelters, pick-up points, surrendering owners, to vet appointments or their new homes?	Yes No Possibly, depends on distance
Why are you interested in fostering generally?
Why are you interested in fostering for Heavenly Hearts? Where did you first learn about us?
FOSTER CONTRACT FOLLOWS - Please read carefully!
I will abide by all rules, policies and guidelines set forth by Heavenly Hearts Rescue and by directives given by Heavenly Hearts Rescue with regard to any Heavenly Hearts dogs that I foster.	I agree I do not agree
I agree that the information I have provided here is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.	I agree I do not agree
I understand that any bodily injury or property damage caused by a Heavenly Hearts dog that I am fostering is my responsibility, and I will not hold Heavenly Hearts rescue or any of its volunteers responsible or liable.	I agree I do not agree
I agree that typing my name on this electronic application is the same as placing my legal signature on the document.	I agree I do not agree
Signature/Type full name: (Be sure you have read and understand all of the terms of this document before typing your name.)
Date of Signature: (mm/dd/yyyy)

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