Dog Foster Application

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Thank you for your interest in fostering dogs in need through HSWM! When we send dogs into foster homes it is most commonly because they do not do well in the kennel environment. Stress from the shelter environment may cause unwanted behaviors and personality changes in some dogs. Fostering is a great way to show the public who a dog truly is and how they will act in their home. We do allow fostering for any period of time, whether it be a weekend, a week, or a month, but with kennel stressed dogs, we prefer them to stay in their foster home until they get adopted, which can be a few months. When we send puppies to foster it is normally for 1-2 weeks. Promoting your foster dog is a HUGE part of fostering, as we expect our foster families to try their hardest to find a home for their foster. We do still promote the dog on our end, but you as the foster will get to know the dog better than we do, and you are the best chance at finding the dog a forever home. Social media, public outings, and sending good quality photos to the foster coordinator monthly are key to the foster dog getting adopted. HSWM provides all supplies needed to foster as well as medical care.
After you fill out the application, the foster coordinator will contact you by email.

First Name *

Last Name *

Address *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Are you 18 years or older *

Yes

Who lives in the home with you? *

Spouse/Significant Other

Roommate(s)

Children

Parent(s)

Required

Are there children under 12 years old that live in the home or visit often? *

Yes

Do you rent or own your home? *

Own

Rent

Are there visitors in and out of your home? *

Yes

Do you have an age preference for your foster dog? *

Senior dogs only

Puppies only

Adult dogs only

Any age

Required

What energy level are you comfortable with? *

Any energy level

Low energy

Medium energy

High Energy

Required

Many animals are in need of fostering due to special circumstances. Training and resources will be provided for each case. Which of the following would you feel comfortable fostering? (select all that apply) *

Mom dog with puppies or pregnant dog

Dog recovering from surgery

Dog on medication

Dog reactive dog

Mouthy/leash biting behavior

Jumping/needs work on manners

Fearful, shy, or cautious dogs needing socializing

Not house broken

Required

Are there dogs in your neighborhood that you might encounter on walks? *

Yes

Have you ever fostered dogs before? *

Yes

Where will your foster dog be while you are gone? *

In a crate

Confined to one room with the door closed

Loose in the house

Confined to an area with a gate

Required

How many hours will your foster dog be alone on an average day? *

Do you have any pets? *

Cat(s)

Dog(s)

Caged Pet(s)

Other

No Pets

Required

Are your pets spayed/neutered? (This only applies to cats & dogs) *

Yes

Describe how your current pet(s) behave towards other animals. (i.e. are they playful, do they just co-exist, what is their energy level when playing with others, etc.) *

Are you able to keep your foster dog seperate from your current pet(s) if necessary? *

Yes

Do you have a fenced yard? (not required) *

Yes

Are you able to transport your foster dog to meetings with potential adopters? *

Yes

A critical aspect of foster dogs being adopted is promotion on social media. Are you able to promote your foster dog(s) on your personal social media? *

Yes

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