Boxer and Buddies Foster Application

Thank you for your interest in fostering with Boxers and Buddies!

By opening your home to a foster dog, you are directly helping save lives. Boxers and Buddies is a 100% volunteer-run rescue, and foster homes are the heart of everything we do. The more foster homes we have, the more dogs we are able to rescue from shelters and owner surrenders in need.

Important Requirements for Your Home

To help protect the health and safety of both your personal pets and our foster dogs, all personal dogs living in the foster home must be current on their required vaccinations and be spayed or neutered when age appropriate.

All personal dogs must be up to date on:

DAPP
Bordetella
Rabies

All personal dogs over 9 months of age must also be spayed or neutered.

There are no exceptions to these requirements unless your veterinarian provides written documentation stating that a vaccination or spay/neuter procedure is medically contraindicated.

These requirements help us maintain a safe and healthy environment for every dog in our program and help prevent the spread of illness and accidental breeding. We appreciate your understanding and your commitment to responsible pet care.

Fostering isn’t always easy. Many of the dogs we rescue come from shelters and may not be crate trained, potty trained, or accustomed to life in a home. Puppies will have accidents, adult dogs may need time to decompress, and patience is essential. That said, fostering is also incredibly rewarding. You are giving a dog safety, structure, and love during a critical transition in their life.

We currently have a need for both regular foster homes and respite foster homes:

Regular fosters care for a dog until they are adopted.
Respite fosters provide short-term care (typically 1–7 days) when another foster needs temporary support. Respite fostering requires less long-term commitment and is a great way to help if your availability is limited.

Once this application is submitted, a member of our foster team will reach out within 48 hours to review your application, answer any questions, and discuss next steps.

Not quite ready to foster yet? We completely understand! Please wait to submit your application until you are ready to welcome a foster dog. This helps us keep our list of available foster homes accurate and ensures we can quickly place dogs when they need a safe home.

Thank you for being willing to help us save lives, one dog at a time. 🐾

I am 21 years of age or older. *
I live within a reasonable driving distance of Reno / Carson City and understand that fostering may require transportation to events, veterinary appointments, and meet & greets. I agree to bring my foster dog to at least one adoption event per month once approved to do so. *
If I do not own my home, I agree to provide written approval from my landlord or homeowner allowing dogs. No need to answer if you own your home.
I understand that foster dogs are family companions and MUST sleep inside the house at night and be left inside the house/crate when I am not home. *
I understand that fostering with Boxers and Buddies means committing to care for a dog until they are adopted, except in true emergencies. Typical foster stays range from 14–30 days, but may be longer depending on the dog. I understand that frequent foster changes can increase stress for dogs and delay adoption. We are in need of respite foster care, which is short term fostering that ranges from overnight up to 2 weeks. *
I understand that Boxers and Buddies rescues dogs from shelters and owner surrenders, and that many dogs may: have accidents in the home, experience diarrhea or digestive upset, need time, routine, and patience to adjust. I understand that these challenges are normal and part of the fostering process. *
I confirm that all dogs in my home over 9 months of age are spayed/neutered and current on age-appropriate vaccinations. Exceptions may be considered for documented medical reasons. Leave blank if you currently have no dogs in your home.
I have read and understand the foster expectations above and acknowledge that fostering is a temporary commitment with the goal of helping a dog find a forever home. *
Are you available to foster now? * If you are not available now, please apply when you are available.
I'm interested in the following *	fostering respite fostering (temporary and/or emergency) either fostering or respite fostering
How did you hear about Boxers and Buddies? *	Friend Facebook Instagram Other
Why are you interested in becoming a fosterer? *
First Name *
Last Name *
Current age of primary foster (must be over 21) *
Street Address *
City *
State *
Apartment Number (if applicable)
Zip Code *
Home Phone Number Please use the following format 248-555-1212
Cell Phone Number *
Email Address * Next steps will be sent to the email address you provide, so please make sure it is entered correctly and be sure to check your inbox for further instructions.
Name of your current occupation(s), employer(s) and number of years in position(s).
Adults in household (names and ages) *
Children in household (names and ages) *
Is anyone in your household allergic to animals? *
Please select your current residence type. *
Do you own or rent your home? *
If you rent, does your landlord and lease allow pets?
If applicable, provide contact information for your landlord. Name and Phone number.
How long have you lived at this address?
Do you have a completely fenced-in yard? If so, what kind of fence?
Please describe fence height and/or other important details.
If you do not have a fenced yard, describe in detail how will you let the animal out?
Do you have a pool, balcony, patio or deck? Select all that apply.
Is there a fence around the pool?
List all animals (name, breed, age) currently in your care. * It is important for us to know this information so that we can properly place dogs in your care.
All dogs in my care are spayed/neutered AND up-to-date with vaccinations. * Resident Dog Requirements: All dogs residing in the foster home must be spayed/neutered (over 9 months) and current on age appropriate vaccinations. This requirement supports our mission to end dog overpopulation and helps protect resident and foster dogs from preventable disease.
What size dog are you interested in fostering (check all that apply)?
What age or ages are you interested in fostering?
Do you have a gender preference?
How will you exercise your new dog? Puppies under 20 weeks old are housebound until the end of their vaccination series. *
Where will the foster dog spend time alone? Select all that apply.
On average, how many hours per day will the foster dog be left alone?
Where will the foster dog be when you're home? Select all that apply. *
Describe your method of housetraining a dog: *
How will you handle it if your foster dog pees in the house? *
Have you ever had to rehome a personal dog? What were the circumstances? *
Are you able to bring your foster dog to training/socialization classes if requested? The cost would be covered by the rescue. Classes are either in Reno or Carson. *
Will you allow Boxers and Buddies to complete a home check? We need to make sure the space if safe for a foster dog. *
Foster dogs typically have vet appointments - spay/neuter and vaccinations. Are you able to get the foster to these appointments? *
The best way for our foster dogs to get seen is through events. Are you able to drop your foster dog off to 1-2 events per month? *
Are you comfortable dealing with behavior issues (excluding aggression)?
If you want to answer other above or add additional information, do so here:
Further Comments/Additional Information - Please add anything you feel will help us find the right foster match for your home.
* Electronic Signature * Your electronic signature below serves as acknowledgement that this is a sincere inquiry, and that all information provided is true, correct and complete. I understand that this information will be included with my adoption contract and if any of the above information is found to be false, even after adoption, the dog may be reclaimed at no expense to Boxers and Buddies. I also understand that incomplete applications WILL NOT be processed. On the Internet an Electronic Signature carries the same legal weight as if you were signing your name to a printed document. To complete this form, please provide your electronic signature below by typing your name in the box, then submit the form.