Red Dirt Boxer Rescue: Foster Application

Apply Via Email Using MS Word

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  Download File and Save to your computer.  2007 Foster Application

2. Complete Your Answers using MS Word.   Indicate choices by replacing ? or check boxes with an X.

3. Save.

4. Click to open an email to us. Red Dirt Boxer Rescue

5. Put your FULL name in the subject line where indicated.

6. Attach Your Completed MS Word Document to your Email.

7. Hit Send.

Below is an overview of what is the application you download will look like.

1. Date: Interested in Foster a certain boxer? : ______

2. Applicant’s Name:

3. Present Address: City: State: Zip:

4. How long at this address? years months

5. Home Phone #: Work Phone #: Cell Phone #:

6. e-mail address:

7. I live in a: ? House ? Duplex ? Apartment ? Condo ? Mobile home ? Other:

8. ? I rent ? I own I have other arrangements:

9. Name of apartment complex or trailer park: Do they allow pets? ?Yes / ?No

10. Name of Manager/Landlord: Contact phone #:

11. Any restrictions on pets? ?Yes / ?No Explain:

12. Do you have a fenced yard? ?Yes / ?No What kind of fence? Height?

13. Are you currently working with any other rescue group? ?Yes / ?No

14. If so please provide name, number, and email address so we may collaborate: ________________________________________________________________________

15. Are you over 18 years of age? ?Yes / ?No

16. Will others be handling or caring for this foster dog? ?Yes / ?No

17. If yes, how many? Adults Children

18. Do any members of your household have allergies? ?Yes / ?No

19. List all of the pets you have now, including roommates’ pets:

20. # Dogs: _______ Breed: Indoors? ?Yes / ?No Altered? ?Yes / ?No

21. # Cats: _______ Breed: Indoors? ?Yes / ?No Altered? ?Yes / ?No

22. Name of pet(s): ___________________________________________________________________________

23. Veterinarian's Name: Location:

24. Phone #: Fax #:

25. Have you ever owned any other animals in the past 10 years? ?Yes / ?No

26. If your last animal was given away please indicate the name and the address of whom the dog(s) belong to now: __________________________________________________________________________________________

27. Have you ever owned/fostered a boxer before? ?Yes / ?No

28. If yes, how long did you own a boxer and what happened to them?

29. Have you adopted any pets from another rescue or animal shelter’s in the past? ?Yes / ?No

30. If yes, which one? ______________________________________________

31. What happened to the pet(s)? 32. Are you interested in fostering a mix? ?Yes / ?No

33. Would you consider fostering a special needs dog( i.e. a dog that requires daily medication)? ?Yes / ?No

34. Would you consider fostering a dog with a disability( i.e. a deaf or lame dog)? ?Yes / ?No

35. Would you consider fostering more than one dog? ?Yes / ?No / ?Maybe

36. Where will the dog spend most of its day? ?Indoors / ?Outdoors

37. If you do not usually use a crate, will you be willing to use one? ?Yes / ?No

38. Is someone home all day or will the dog need to be alone a portion of the day? _________________________

39. What would you do if you saw some of the above listed traits displayed in the pet that you are applying for?

40. What are your work hours? __________________________________________________________________

41. Have you ever Obedience Trained a dog before? ?Yes / ?No

42. What is your definition of disciplining a dog? ___________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

43. What will you do if your foster dog is destructive while alone? _______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

44. Where will your foster stay during the day when you are gone? ?Outside ?Crate ?In a restricted area ?free in the house

45. If kept outdoors, what type of shelter will be provided? _____________________________________________

46. Do you presently own a dog house? ?Yes / ?No

47. Do you tie or chain your pet? ?Yes / ?No

48. If you live in the country, how will your dog/puppy be confined?

49. Do you or any of your neighbors have livestock? ?Yes / ?No

50. Who will be responsible for the socialization, medical care and training of this animal?

51. Where will your foster sleep at night? ?Crate ?Dog Bed ?Family members bed ?Outside ?Porch ?Garage

52. Are you interested in information on housebreaking? ?Yes / ?No

53. Are you interested in your child(ren) joining the Wiggle Kidz Club? ?Yes / ?No

54. Are you interested in information on obedience training? ?Yes / ?No

55. Do you currently have a veterinarian? ?Yes / ?No

56. Veterinarians address: ______

57. Veterinarians Telephone number (include area code): _____________________________________________