Fostering
Freedom Tails Rescuers Application

This application serves the purpose of gaining information about prospective foster families of our rescue animals. Upon receipt of your application you will receive an email to organize an appointment time for you to come meet our rescue pets. Please allow 2-3 business days for a response to your application. We are a non-discriminatory organization and do not eliminate adopters based on medical conditions, finances, marital status, or living arrangements. 

Application Date:_______________
Applicant’s full legal name ___________________________________________________________
Spouse (or Significant others) full legal  name ___________________________________________________________
Email_____________________________________________________________________
Primary phone number______________________________________________________________
Secondary phone number____________________________________________________________
Home address_____________________________________________________________________
Mailing address (if different)__________________________________________________________
Driver’s license State and Number____________________________________________________
Date of Birth______________________________________________________________________
Vehicle Make and Model_____________________________________________________________
Occupation_______________________________________________________________________
Employers phone number___________________________________________________________ 
Spouse’s Occupation_______________________________________________________________
Spouse’s employers phone number___________________________________________________
Other occupants in the home (please include the ages of all children)________________________
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Please list pets you've owned as an adult (Name, age, gender, species, breed, still own? if not why):_____________________________________________________________________
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Your vet's name and phone:___________________________________________________
Does someone in your home have allergies to dogs?:_______________________________
My home is (owned, rented, apartment/condo, mobile home, assisted living, I live with my parents, I live with roommates) ________________________________________________
I have my landlord's permission to have a pet (If applicable):_______________________
Landlord's name and phone: __________________________________________________
Why do you want to foster?____________________________________________________
Describe your ability to transport?______________________________________________
Your ability to provide for a foster pet is? (Highlight/circle all that apply):
	Food only		food, bed, toys			basics + training	
basics+ vet care		I can fully supply                  experience level :
Does your home include any of the following (Highlight/circle all that apply):
	Unfenced pool /spa		Fenced pool/spa		Children	
		Stairs				Covered pool			Above ground pool
My yard is (circle all that apply):
	Unfenced		Block wall				Electronic fence
Wood fence	 			Chain link fence			Balcony
	Patio
If you have fencing of any kind around your yard, what is the height?_________________
Is that fencing secured : (lock or latch)____________________________________________
Where will your pet sleep: 
my bed		 dog run	 child’s bed		 garage	 outdoors
 			crate	 		 wherever it wants
I train using: 
Clicker	 		 hand signals		 treats		 squirt bottle	
	 static connection devices		 ultrasonic sound correction	
rolled up newspaper or spoon			pinch collar or choke chain						
                                                 obedience class or dog trainer
My experience with dogs is: 
Beginner	     have had a puppy	     only had adult housetrained pets		
have had many pets from babies to adults
             	I have had special needs and hard to handle pets before
My child's experience with dogs is: 
has friends with pets		 they have had large breed pets			
they have had small breed pets		they have had both large and small breed pets

I walk my pet: 
On a leash 		Off a leash 		At the dog park		In a stroller
Using a collar		Using a choke chain		Use a harness           Use a head alter
My ideal pet would:
Never has accidents		 Never shys from children or strangers	 Is active
Is a couch potato	 	Shares everything with everybody		 Is a guard dog
	Able to breed			 Be a good fighter		Walks well on a leash		 
Is quiet			Loves the car		Is a hunter			 Is low maintenance	
 Likes baths and grooming		 Likes to be dressed up	Knows some tricks
I want to foster a pet because: ___________________________________________________
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I will feed my pet: _____________________________________________________________
I will exercise my pet by: _______________________________________________________
I would give up a pet because: 
	It bites			The pet is too shy	It doesn’t get alone with my current pets
It doesn’t like children		It eats things it’s not supposed to	 	It barks
	Too lazy/active	The pet jumps up		Gets sick (treatable condition)
Gets sick (untreatable)		Someone is allergic to the pet		I had a baby
	Had to move		Lost my job		Pet has house training issues
I would never give up my pet:
My pet would be alone:
	0-4 hours daily		4-9 hours daily		9-13 hours daily	
More than 13 hours daily		Varies due to work
My pet would have access to these areas when I am away:
	Entire home inside/outside		Yard only		Garage
Entire house inside only		Fenced area in home			Dog run outside	
Yard with dog house			crate		Yard with pool/spa
How did you hear about Freedom Tails Rescue?

	APPLICATION AGREEMENT
** Please note we abide by all AZ STATE LAWS and will not discriminate against anyone who does the same **
I have read the above carefully and have filled out this application honestly. I understand that an omission and/or failure to answer all questions can result in the application being declined. If an omission or untruth is discovered after an fostering takes place, I understand that Freedom Tails Rescuers  has the right to anull the fostering and reclaim the dog.
	
_______By initialing here I understand that a home visit is required to foster a dog and that all recommendations must be followed to complete the application
_______By initialing here I understand that a home visit does not guarantee fostering.
_______By initialing here I understand that I am required to bring a collar/harness, leash, ID tags, and my legal identification to the fostering.
_______By signing below I understand that this application will become part of my fostering contract. I understand that if any information contained within is discovered to be false or inaccurate; at any point during or post application; my application and contract may become annulled. Lastly I understand that if this should happen I will be required to return the rescued animal to the organization.

Signature of Foster:

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Date:
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(For internal use only)
 Freedom Tails Cordinator

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