Puppy Foster Application | Douglas County Animal Services

Douglas County Animal Services Douglas County, GA 30135
📞 770-942-5961
✉️ animalshelter@douglascountyga.gov | animalcontrol@douglascountyga.gov
Open to the Public: Tuesday – Sunday, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Foster Application: Puppies

🐾 Welcome to our Puppy Foster Program!

Fostering helps our youngest residents grow healthy, social, and adoption-ready—while freeing space in the shelter.

“Saving lives is a community effort. When we open our homes, the shelter becomes more than a building—it becomes a community.”
– The Kitten Lady

We provide food, crates/pads, toys, vaccines/meds, and support. You provide time, transport, and love. 💙

🐶 Thanks for opening your home to our pups—your compassion saves lives!

Applicant's First Name *
Applicant's Last Name *
Street Address *
City *
State *
Apartment Number (if applicable)
Zip Code *
Phone Number * Please use the following format 248-555-1212
Email Address * Please enter correctly as this is the main way we will contact you
Alternate Phone Number
Date of Birth *
Upload a photo of your ID. *
Lifestyle & Experience
Have you fostered before? *
What organization have you fostered for?
Do you have children? *
Select all that are true.	I have Children(Under 5 Years Old) I have Children(Between 5-12 Years Old) I have Teens or Adult Children (13+) Children Occasionally Visit
Do you have dogs? *
Select all that are true	I have dog(s) I have small dog(s) I can separate a foster from the resident dog(s) My dog(s) get along well with other dogs. My dog is selective with other dogs
Do you have cats? *
Select all that are true	I can separate puppies from my resident animals. I have a Crate / Pen / Cage that I will use to contain the puppies The puppies will free roam (Not Recommended) I have a spare room / Bathroom / closet etc.
Preferences
What age of puppies are you interested in Fostering?	Bottle Babies (0-2 Weeks) Weaning (3-5 Weeks) Big Kids Club - Solid Food (6-8 Weeks) Momma w/ Puppies - Easiest (Any Age) Extra Care - Sick / Injured (Any Age)
Are you comfortable with any of the following?	Administering Oral Medication Adding Probiotics to Food Administering Eye Drops or Ointment Giving Dawn Baths No
Does your home have pet restrictions? (Rental, HOA, Insurance)	No Restrictions Not Sure Yes - Weight Restrictions < 45lbs Yes - Breed Restrictions
Would you be comfortable providing a photo of the space where you plan to keep the puppies during their initial two-week quarantine period? This helps us to ensure the safety and well-being of the puppies. Please note that your privacy is extremely important to us. Any photo you provide will be used solely for this purpose and will not be shared or used in any other way without your explicit consent. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
I have read the foregoing and certify that the answers I have given are complete, true and not misleading in any way. I am authorizing you to contact landlords, associations and veterinarians. You are also aware that we cannot guarantee the health and temperament of the animal.
Home Check Schedule Date*: As per the Georgia Department of Agriculture, we are required to perform home checks on our foster homes every six months to ensure compliance with regulations. We understand that coordinating schedules can be challenging, so we offer the option of video walkthroughs. Please provide a date that would be suitable for your first home check. Remember, this is an essential step in the fostering process and helps us guarantee the best environment for our fostered pets.
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