Foster Family Application

The Questions below will help us determine what dogs will be most suited to your home for foster care. Applicants must be in good standing with OWNC to be considered.

First Name *

Last Name *

Name of spouse/partner *

Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Home Phone *

Cell Phone *

Best Time To Call

Email Address *

Children (name and age of each)

Other adults or family members living in your home?

Do you have grandchildren who frequently visit?

Preferences

What experience do you have with Newfoundland dogs? *

What ages are you willing to foster?

Do you prefer a Male Or Female?

Are you willing to foster a dog with special needs?

Are you willing to foster an abused dog who needs extra love and attention?

Are you willing to spend the time needed to help with any training the dog may need?

Foster dogs coming into our program come from all over the state. Are you willing to help with transportation?

Care and Responsibility

OWNC Rescue covers all veterinary care and medications the foster dog may need. We also can provide grooming help to our foster families if needed.

Newfoundland dogs have long, thick coats and shed very heavily. Are you willing to spend the time needed for grooming?

Home Environment

Is everyone in your family agreeable to fostering a Newfoundland dog?

Do you own your home?

If no, is your landlord agreeable to you fostering a Newfoundland dog?

Land Lord Name:

LandLord Phone

Do you have a fenced yard?

Is someone usually home during the day?

How many hours a day will the dog be alone during a normal weekday?

Where will the dog stay when no one is home?

Where will the dog sleep at night?

Where will the dog stay when the family is on vacation or out-of-town?

Pet Ownership And History

Do you currently own one or more cats?

If yes, how many?

Please list the dogs you own at this time:

Breed

Age:

Sex:

Spayed/Neutered?

Breed:

Age:

Sex:

Spay or Neutered ?

Do you have other pets?

If yes, list

What breed clubs or organizations do you belong to?

What if any AKC or other breed club titles have you earned with your dogs?

References And Home Visit

A home visit is conducted and references are checked as part of the adoption process. If possible, please provide a reference that has knowledge of your current pets or pets you have owned in the past. References must be provided when submitting the application.

Name:

Phone Number

Relationship to applicant

Name:

Phone number;

Relationship to applicant

Veterinarian:

Phone number: