Foster Application
Thank you for considering fostering a dog with us! By fostering you are helping reduce the number of dogs that are euthanized in shelter and thereby helping reduce the overpopulation of homeless pets!

Please complete this foster application to the best of your ability. The questions asked in this application will help us match you with a dog that best suits your lifestyle and preferences. If you have any issues or questions, please contact foster@barkrescueca.org

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Email *
First & Last Name (of Primary Care Giver of the dog) *
How did you hear about us? *
The primary caregiver of the dog (YOU) must be at least 18 years old to foster with us. Is (Are) the Primary Caregiver(s) over 18 years old? *
Select all the communication methods that you prefer: *
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If you are OK (or prefer) with us texting your phone or giving you a call, please put your phone number below. Otherwise, put N/A *
What is your intent in filling out this application? *
When can you start fostering? *
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Do you have a fenced private backyard? *
What is your work situation like? *
What do your work hours look like? *
Do you have a preference in the gender of the foster dog? *
Please select all of the age ranges you are open to fostering: *
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Are you open to fostering a dog with special needs (i.e. blind, missing limbs, needing regular medicines, etc) *
Please select all the size(s) of dog breeds you'd like to foster *
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Most shelter/rescued dogs are of mixed breeds, but is there any specific breed(s) that you'd like to foster and why? *
What breed(s) do you have experience taking care of? *
How far (in minutes/hours) would you be willing to drive to take the foster dog to vet appointments and adoption events? *
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One of our partner shelters is in Modesto, CA. If we find a dog that fits your needs & home environment there, would you need transport assistance to pick up the dog? *
What city & state does the primary care giver of the dog live in? *
Do you have any of the following in your house? Select all the applies *
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If you have a dog in the house, what is his/her breed, gender and age? *
If you have kids in the house, how many & how old are they? *
How many adults (18+ years old) live with you? *
If you have pets that are not cat or dog, what pet is it? *
Have you owned a dog as its Primary Caregiver? *
Have you fostered a dog before? *
If you have fostered before & have another pet in addition to the foster dog, what dog testing experience do you have? *
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Please note any planned vacations (so we can find a temporary foster during your vacations) *
If you rent, have you checked your rental pet policy and/or received approval from your landlord to have a pet in your rental? *
If you rent, what dog breeds are NOT allowed? If you own, put N/A *
Have all the adults in your house agreed to you fostering a dog? If you have not gotten their agreement, please get their agreement first before proceeding. *
Please provide us with a few available dates and times within the next week for a 30 to 45-minute zoom call. Make sure you will be located at a place that would enable the virtual home check! *
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