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      • Crate Training
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        • Leash Training
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Foster Home Application

Second Chance Dog Rescue
foster Home Application

Foster Home Application (Application follows information)
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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.

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Second Chance Dog Rescue of Iowa
641-297-2137 call or text
4803 Lisbon St, Prole, Iowa 50229
Email:  secondchancedogrescueofiowa@gmail.com

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