Kansas K-9 ResQ, Inc.

PO Box 1117

Wichita, KS 67201

   

 

 

APPLICATION TO BECOME A FOSTER HOME

 

We are an organization of volunteers offering a second chance to dogs who would otherwise be euthanized.  The special homes providing foster care for the dogs waiting for an appropriate home must be carefully screened to ensure the dogs have the best of care.

 

Fostering a rescued dog is a big responsibility.  You must be able to provide a safe, clean and caring environment for an animal that will require time for healing physically and/or emotionally.  While in your care, the fostered dog must be crate trained, house trained, taught basic commands and obedience so that it will have a promising future as a companion animal in it’s future home.  You must be able to transport the dog to a veterinarian for health care to include spaying or neutering; and be able to show the dog to prospective adoptive homes. 

 

K-9 ResQ foster homes are licensed by the State of Kansas, Animal Health Department.  If approved by K-9 ResQ as a foster home, you will be required to make application for a Foster Care License and pay the $20 application fee.

 

If you are able to provide the above, please read this application, fill in the blanks, sign it, and return it to us. 

 

Name                                                                            Spouse/Roommate                                                    

Address                                                                        City                                State             Zip                 

Home Phone                                                                 Occupation                                     Hours                   

Age:  Over 21?                  Yes                  No                 E-Mail Address                                                          

 

List three references including your veterinarian:

Name                                                     Phone             Relationship

                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                                       

 

Describe the kind of dog you are interested in fostering:

Age                  Sex                    Reason for sex preference                                                                            

Breed / mix                                             Size                                                       Coloring                             

Temperament                                                                  Other preferences                                                    

Why do you want to foster a dog?                                                                                                                   

Why do you like the breed / mix you are interested in?                                                                                      

Have you owned this breed/mix before?     

 

We understand that people who what to foster are also those who love dogs and develop bonds with them.  Will you be able to allow a dog you have fostered to go to new owners when an adoptive home is approved?                                      

 

Foster Home Application, Page 2

 

Provide the following information about your pets, your children and your home:

How many dogs or cats do you presently own?    Dogs                    Cats                                   Please list:

Dog or cat         Breed / mix             Sex      Age      Spayed/neut?    Where obtained?

1.                                                                                                                                                                 

2.                                                                                                                                                                 

3.                                                                                                                                                                 

Are all of the above dogs given monthly heartworm prevention from your veterinarian?                      Yes            No

Have all the above pets been given the recommended annual vaccinations each year?                      Yes           No

 

Have you owned dogs or cats in the past?                 Yes            No                                          If yes, please list:

Dog or cat         Breed / mix             Sex      Age      Spayed/neut?          Describe what happened to pet.

1.                                                                                                                                                                 

2.                                                                                                                                                                 

3.                                                                                                                                                                 

 

Your children:

Do you have children?                        Ages                                               Any behavior problems?                    

Have they had dogs?                          Describe any problems                                                                           

 

Your home:

Number of adults                          Do you own or rent your home?            If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord to have a dog?         Landlord’s name                                                         Phone   

Is your home an        Apartment         Duplex          Townhouse           Single house          Mobile home         Other

Yard size                                       Is the yard fenced?                  Type of fence                             Height         

Any community restrictions on dogs?                                                                                                              

 

How do your current dogs spend their days?  (Circle everything that applies)

Indoors      Your bedroom      Kitchen      Crated      Basement      Garage      Porch      Confined to one room

Fenced yard      Tied outside      Loose unfenced      Dog house      Kennel run      Other                                     

How do your current dogs spend their days?  (Circle everything that applies)

Indoors      Your bedroom      Kitchen      Crated      Basement      Garage      Porch      Confined to one room

Fenced yard      Tied outside      Loose unfenced      Dog house      Kennel run      Other                                     

Please describe how a foster dog will be kept during the day and at night.

Home visit.  You agree to allow us to visit your home by appointment as part of our application process.

Application information.  All of the information I/we provided in this application is true and correct.  If any of the information changes, I/we will advise you promptly.

 

Date:                                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                 Applicant’s Signature

 

                                                                                                                                                                      K-9 ResQ Volunteer                                                                   Spouse / Roommate Signature