Volunteer Application

Please remember we are an all Foster/Volunteer based and allow up to 72 hours for correspondence from one of our Foster Coordinators before reaching out. Thank you! We will be in touch soon!

Being that we are a foster home based organization, our biggest need is for those that can foster dogs in their home, as we do not have a rescue facility. As we continue to grow, we want to accomodate to the ever changing needs and demands, so we are able to save more lives. Although our biggest need is to find foster homes, there are many other volunteer opportunities available. Help is needed with our social media, foster,adoption and event coordinating, respite fostering, transports and fundraising. Please be sure to ask about how you can help if interested. All approved volunteers are added to our private Facebook group. This page must be followed by all volunteers! If you have any other ideas or suggestions on how you can help, we would love to hear from you! Thank you for taking the time to fill out our application! You will be hearing from our Foster Coordinator very soon!

Name - First *
Middle Name *
Name - Last *
Address *
City *
State *
ZIP *
Cell Phone *
Email *
Date of Birth *
What County do you live in? *
Is everyone in the household onboard for fostering/volunteering? *
Is your yard fenced in? (answering "No" will NOT affect your application being accepted) *
If you answered YES to the above question please explain how high the fence is and the type of fencing. *
What is your Occupation? *
Please list the full name and date of birth for ALL members in the household: *
Do you Own or Rent? *
How long have you lived at this address? *
If you RENT provide Landlord's full name and phone number. If you OWN, enter "N/A". If you RENT, Landlord's full information MUST be provided or we will be unable to process your application. *
Are there currently other pets in your home? *
If yes, please describe their age, sex, breed and temperament. If no, enter "N/A" *
Are all pets in your home spayed/neutered? If not please explain: *
Please list the NAME and PHONE NUMBER for the Vet Clinic that has records for your current animals. If there is more than one clinic make sure to include ALL info. *
Have you called and authorized access to your current animals records? This MUST be done in order to process your application. *
Have you ever relinquished ownership of an animal? If yes, please explain. *
List ALL the animals you have had in the last 5 years. If you still have them, or the reason if you do not: *
Please describe the activity level of your household: *
Are you familiar with pet responsibility laws in your area? *
Being that these animals may not have been in a home recently, are you willing to work on potty training, basic commands, and help work through behavior issues? *
Which are you able to Foster if any? (Puppies, Adults, Seniors, Special Needs, Large Breed, Small Breed) *
Are you able to commit to AT LEAST 3 months to fostering? Our dogs are usually adopted out much quicker, but this is just in case they are not. *
Please describe your experience in working with animals. *
Do you have reliable transportation for transporting your fosters? *
Are you willing to undergo a background check? *
Do you consent to a home check, with ALL member of the household present? *
Please provide names and phone numbers of TWO references that are NOT a family member. *
Please tell us why would you like to Foster/Volunteer for Biggie Paws? *
Is there anything else you would like us to know about your Household, family members and/or pets? *
How did you hear about us? *
By providing your FULL name here you are hereby signing this document stating that all answers are answered truthfully and to the best of your knowledge. *
Date Signed *

I, understand that I and/or family members and/or friends, or others , fully understand the risk of handling and interacting with a “animal shelter” and/or “rescued” puppy(ies) and/or adult dog(s). I, and the parties listed above DO NOT and CAN NOT hold Biggie Paws Rescue, its volunteers and/or affiliates liable should any injury or injuries occur to parties listed above, my own animal(s) or parties above animal(s), or if any health situation arise while interacting with said animals.