Foster Parent Application and Information

Thank you for contacting us in relation to fostering. Cara was founded in 2011 by Lorraine McEvoy, Lorna Dunne and Karla Mitchell. Since 2011 we have grown massively, mainly to meet demand. Our main purpose has always been to give priority to 'sick , injured, vulnerable, elderly and very young' dogs. For the majority of time we only have basic information on the dogs entering our care. This is where the foster home plays a huge part. We need you to get to know the dog well enough to know the type of home that will best suit them. It's your job to help the dog become comfortable and used to being part of a family home. Sometimes dogs carry emotional scars, these can take longer to heal. When you collect your foster dog we will also give you their adoption pack, this will be used once they are ready to be rehomed. We will also give you a supply of food, cara collar and name tag, slip lead. Basic foster duties include vet visits for vaccinations, microchip and spay/neuter if over 6 months old. We have a number of vet practices around Ireland we work with. We ask that you gather as much video and photos as you can, these help us put together their rehoming profile. Once we place the dog/pup in your home for fostering, they can only be rehomed directly through and by us, however we welcome and encourage fosters input and opinion on the dogs new home. A home check will be done with your permission prior to fostering in the same manner we home check their forever homes. All foster homes must have a fully secured garden area which is simply to ensure their safety. We look forward receiving your application. Kind Regards, the Cara Rescue Dogs team.

YOUR INFORMATION
Full name: *
Address: *
Phone number: *
Email address: *
Occupation: *
Spouse / Partners name: *
Are you over the age of 18? *
THE PEOPLE IN YOUR HOME
How many adults live in your home? *
How many children live in your home? What ages are they? *
Are the children in your home used to dogs? *
What is the relationship between you and the people in your home? (Family, friends, housemates, etc). *
Are the other members of your household in agreement of you fostering a dog? *
Does anyone in your home suffer from allergic reactions or asthma? (If yes, please elaborate). *
Who will be the main person responsible for the dogs needs? *
RESIDENCE BACKGROUND
Do you live in a house, apartment or other? (If other, please give details) *
Please describe the area in which you live (Housing estate, town, city, county, etc): *
How long have you lived at your current address? *
Do you plan to move house in the near future? (If yes, please give details) *
Are you are a home owner, renting or living in a relative or friend's house? *
If renting / living in someone else's house, what name is the lease under / who is the home owner? *
May we contact your landlord or the home owner to verify permission for having a dog? *
If yes, what is your landlord or home owner's phone number? *
Do you agree to a have a home check done? *
ABOUT YOUR BACK GARDEN
Do you have a fenced / walled in back garden? *
Is your back garden fully secure? *
Could a dog escape from your back garden? *
What type of boundary / fencing at the back? (Wall, wooden fencing, chicken wire, etc) *
How high is the gate and fencing / boundary at the back? *
What is the approximate size of your back garden? *
Has a dog ever escaped from your back garden? *
Do you lock/secure your gates? If so with what? *
ABOUT YOUR FRONT GARDEN
Will the dog ever be in your front garden? *
Is your front garden accessible from your back garden or are they separated? *
Do you have a fenced / walled in front garden? *
Could a dog escape from your front garden? *
What type of fencing / boundary at the front? *
How high is the gate and fence / boundary at the front? *
What is the approximate size of your front garden? *
Do you lock/secure your gates? If so with what? *
ABOUT YOUR POTENTIAL FOSTER DOGS
I am interested in fostering a dog that fits the following profile: *
Genders of dogs you are able foster: *
Ages of dogs you are able to foster: *
Sizes of dogs you are able to foster: *
YOUR CURRENT AND PREVIOUS PETS * YOUR CURRENT AND PREVIOUS PETS
Have you ever been in contact with or been home checked by another rescue? If so, please give details: *
Have you had a dog in recent years? If so please give details: *
Do you have any pets? If so what are they? *
What gender are they? *
What age are they? *
Are they dog friendly? *
Are they neutered? *
Are they vaccinated? *
Are your pets up-to-date on worm treatments and flea treatments? *
Have you ever bred or sold a dog(s)? If so, please give details: *
Have you ever had to give a dog away or surrender to the pound? If so, please give details: *
Have you ever been convicted of abuse or neglect of an animal? *
YOU, AS A CARA RESCUE FOSTER PARENT
Tell us a little about your lifestyle so that we may help pair you up with the right dog. Do you jog, have a lot of social activities at your house, couch potatoes, etc? *
Where would your foster dog spend most of it's time? *
Where would your foster dog sleep at night? *
How many hours would your foster dog spend home alone each day?
When you are out of the house, where would your foster dog stay? *
What areas of your home would your foster dog be allowed access to? *
If you go away, where will your foster dog stay? *
What kind of exercise will you be able to give your foster dog? *
Under what circumstances would you let your foster dog off lead? *
How would you handle destructive behavior? *
FOSTER PARENT DUTIES
Would you be able to bring your foster dog to it's vet visits in Vetcare (portlaoise / carlow / rathcoole / athy)? *
Please attach any other relevant information you may have:
Please sign - 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. I am also aware that Cara Rescue Dogs cannot guarantee the health and temperament of the animal whilst you are fostering: *