Foster Home Application

Second Chance Dog Rescue
foster Home Application

Foster Home Application (Application follows information)

In order to be considered for fostering a Second Chance dog you must:
1. Participate in our Foster Home Facebook Page
2. Be at least 21 years of age
3. Live within a 50 mile radius of our facility.
4. Be willing to have our volunteers do a home visit prior to accepting a foster dog. (This is required by Iowa State law)
5. Meet Foster Expectations of:

- You MUST notify Second Chance if there are any changes in the status of either the animal in your care or the foster home environment you have indicated above.

-All medical expenses will be covered bySecond Chance. Authorized Second Chance volunteers must approve any unusual expenses. Basics include: Spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm test, microchip, and prescribed medications. Fosters are required to get Second Chance approval to transport the animal to the emergency clinic prior to transportation.

-Foster dogs are to be kept clean and sanitary for their health and wellbeing. Supplies with which they are housed and/or contained in, such as x-pens, crates, blankets and beds, should also be kept clean and sanitary for the same reason.

-Fosters are expected give the dog safe and adequate housing and care. A foster dog must wear his/her ID Tag at all times , and must be on a leash or in a secure pet carrier when outside of its foster home or its enclosed yard. Dogs should not be left alone, outside unsupervised. During transport, the rescued animal must ride inside the car. The foster coordinator must be notified immediately if the animal in your care is injured or missing.

-Fosters are expected to follow medical and/or behavioral plans set forth by Second Chance. Fosters are expected to report any medical or behavioral concerns with 24 hours following appropriate channels and using the emergency protocols.

-Fosters are expected to exhibit professional conduct, timeliness and communication. Fosters are expected to arrive for appointments on time, as scheduled.

-Legal ownership of all Second Chance dogs remains with Second Chance until such time as proper adoption is completed. All adoptions must be done at Second Chance Dog Rescue. Fosters are expected to comply with the adoption process. If a foster home decides to adopt the animal, the regular adoption fee applies. If a foster finds a suitable adoptive home for their animal, they will contact the foster coordinator.

foster home application

What type of fostering are you most interested in? You can read about the different ways to foster at https://www.secondchancedogrescueofiowa.com/ways-to-foster.html *

Traditional Foster Home Foster to Adopt Foster by the Hour Foster to Rehome Your Own Dog

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Full Legal Name *

First

Last

Cell Phone Number *

Home Phone Number *

Work Phone Number *

Alternate Phone Number *

Date of Birth *

Email *

Address *

Line 1

Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

County *

Employer Name, Employer Phone *

If no, Landlord's Name *

Landlord's Phone Number *

Do you have a fenced in yard: Type of fence: Are there any slats/openings that could allow a small dog to get in/out? *

Name the people in your home including yourself, their birthdate and age, phone numbers and whether or not they support volunteering. *

Name the animals in your home, the species, their ages, whether or not they are spayed/neutered, and whether or not they are current on their vaccinations. *

Where will foster(s) be kept during the day? And at night? *

How will dog be exercised? *

How many hours per day are you usually out of the home? * *

Why do you want to become a volunteer home? *

If you currently have other pets in your home, please provide your Vet Clinic's name, your veterinarian's name and phone number. If you don't have current vet, please list previous vet's name, city and state. *

Will you be able to transport the dog to and from the rescue facility as needed? Yes/no? *

Did you have dog/dogs when you were growing up? Yes/No *

Do you prefer male or female? *

Are you willing to house train a dog in your care? Yes/No *

What age range of dog do you prefer? Puppy/Young/Mid years/Senior *

Do you have a breed preference? *

Do you need a dog that is hypoallergenic? Yes/No? *

Would you be willing to provide a temporary home for a mother dog and puppies *

Do you prefer, small, medium or large dogs? *

Would you consider temp homing a dog with special needs? Yes/no? *

Have you, or anyone in your household ever been convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain. *

Are you willing to communicate with potential adopters regarding the temp home dog in your care? If yes, may we share your contact information with them? *

If your schedule allows, would you be willing to be present at adoption meetings with your temp home dog? *

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