Dog Foster Application

Thank you for considering fostering through I Heart Dogs Rescue! Please complete the following adoption application in it's entirety. Please note that any falsification of information will cause your application to be rejected. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Before beginning, please note the following requirements:

Prior to taking your foster dog home, we must see a driver’s license or a state-issued ID with your current address showing you are at least 21 years old.
The owner of your home must consent to the adoption of the animal. If you rent, we will need to see a copy of the pet policy in your lease. This can be attached to your application or you can show a copy prior to adoption.
Please note that we only send dogs home with people living within a 50 mile radius of our shelter located in Warren, MI.
All members of the household, including children, must meet and approve of your foster pick.
If you presently have a dog(s), we invite you to bring them with you as all dogs must participate in a meet and greet at the Haven.
We will require contact information for your veterinarian if you have or have had other pets in the last 5 years. We may contact your vet to ensure that your pets are/were kept up-to-date on their vaccinations. This is for the safety of your own pet as well as the foster dog you are welcoming you’re your home. If your vet requires your approval to release that information to us, please call them ahead of time to expedite the process.
Your signature on the application is required. You can use your mouse to sign on the line at the very end of the application. If you are filling the application out on your smartphone or tablet, you should be able to sign using your finger or a stylus.

Once we receive your foster application, you can expect to...

• Receive a confirmation email
You should receive a confirmation message to the email address listed on your application. So long as you have received this email, you can be confident that we have received your application!

• Speak with our Foster Coordinator
If we think we have a dog that would fit in your home, our Foster Coordinator will be in touch to ask additional questions and discuss the animal or animals that may be a match for you. All approved applications will move to the next step.

• Meet the Dogs
Meet one or more of our fabulous dogs to identify a match for your family!

• Vet Check
We will contact your veterinarian to ensure that your pets have been vaccinated against any communicable diseases to decrease the risk of any illness developing in your personal pet or the foster dog we are sending to your home.

• Home Visit
When one of our trained volunteers conducts a home check in your home, our goal is to ensure that the environment is safe and secure. We will identify areas that pose a risk with the dog escaping, hazardous materials within the dogs reach, and provide tips to the entire household on the role/s everyone can play in setting the dog up for success. Once the home check has been successfully completed, we will set up a time for you to pick up your foster pet! We will also provide any supplies you may need (crate, food, dishes, toys, leashes, etc) when bringing home your foster pet!

• Timeframe for the application process
Our commitment is to do our very best to complete the entire process within one week; however, we ask for your patience in accommodating unforeseen circumstances that may surface during the process which may prevent us from achieving this goal. You should hear from us regarding your application within 48 hours of submitting it, but it may take up to a week.
There is no need to check on the status of your application prior to that.

Is there a specific dog you are interested in fostering??
Applicant's First Name *
Applicant's Last Name *
Street Address *
City *
State *
Apartment Number (if applicable)
Zip Code *
Preferred Phone Number * Please use the following format 248-555-1212
Is this a landline or a cell phone? *
Can you receive text messages? *
Alternate Phone Number
What is your preferred method of contact? *
Email Address * Please enter correctly as this is the main way we will contact you
Date of Birth *
Drivers License Number
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? *
Please explain *
Have you ever fostered for us or another organization before? *
For what organization?
Please select your current residence type. *
If you answered "other" above, please explain here: *
Do you own or rent your home? *
Explain: *
Does your landlord and lease allow dogs? (be prepared to present copy of lease) *
What is your landlords name and phone number? *
Does your home/yard have... (select all that apply) *	a privacy fence a stationary tie-out a chain link fence an invisible fence an outdoor run a dog house a swimming pool none of the above
Is your yard fully enclosed? *
Please list names and ages of any ADULTS (18 and over) who live in your home with you *
Please list names and ages of any CHILDREN (under 18) who live in your home with you *
Does anyone in your household have allergies to dogs? *
Describe the activity level of your home *
Is anyone in your home unsure of dogs? *
How would you describe your level of housekeeping? *
Are you familiar with heartworm disease? *
Are you familiar with heartworm prevention? *
Do you currently have any pets? *
Please list current pets' names, species, breed, and age. *
Are your current pets spayed/neutered? *
Why not? *
Are your current pets up-to-date on their annual vaccinations? *
Why not? *
Are your current dogs on heartworm preventative medication? *
Veterinarian's Name
Veterinarian's Phone Number
Have you owned any other pets in the last 5 years? *
Please list name, species, breed, and age. *
What happened to them? *
How many hours per day would your foster dog be home alone? *
Where will the dog be left when home alone? *	Loose in the house In the yard Crated in the house In the garage In a room in the house Other
Please explain
What are your feelings about crating? *
Where will the dog sleep at night? *
Do you have a preference in sex of foster? *
What size dog are you willing to foster (select all that apply)?	Extra Small (under 15 lbs) Small (under 25 lbs) Medium (under 50 lbs) Large (over 50 lbs) Extra Large (100+ lbs)
What energy level would you prefer from your foster dog? (check all that apply) *
Are you willing and able to foster a bully breed/pit bull? *
I am willing and able to foster... (check all that apply) *	Bottle babies Pregnant dog Mom dog and litter Puppies without mom Senior dogs Bonded pairs Dogs with medical issues Dog with behavioral issues Fearful dogs that need socializing Blind dogs Deaf dogs Hospice dogs
What are you NOT willing/able to tolerate in a foster dog? (select all that apply)
How long can you keep you foster for? *
Will you be able to transport your foster to and from vet appointments, meets, adoption events, etc. in or around Warren, MI? *
Do you agree not to use aversive training tools (i.e. shock collar, prong collar, choke chain) on your foster dog? *
Please attach proof of home ownership or a copy of the pet clause in your lease. Feel free to black out any financial information if you'd like. This must be in .jpeg or png. format. If you cannot attach here, please be prepared to show a copy before you take home your foster.
Do you consent to signing electronically? *
I have read the foregoing and certify that the answers I have given are complete, true, and not misleading in any way. By signing this application, I am authorizing I Heart Dogs to contact landlords, associates, and veterinarians. I also understand that I Heart Dogs cannot guarantee the health and temperament of the dog. *
How did you find out about I Heart Dogs? *
Where? *