FOSTER APPLICATION

The Rescue Train is seeking loving and safe foster homes to care for our rescued dogs and cats until we can find their forever homes. If you would like to be considered to foster kindly fill out this application so we can set up a successful match. Please make sure you meet the following criteria before filling out an application:

• MUST LIVE IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA: Unless otherwise discussed in advance, we will only consider Los Angeles area foster homes. If you do not live in the LA area please check with us before filling out an application by e-mailing us @ info@therescuetrain.org.

•MUST BE 21: Applicant must be at least 21 years old/head of household.

• IF RENTING, have the knowledge and consent of your landlord.

•ARE WILLING to sign a foster contract and release of liability form.

• HAVE THE TIME AND PATIENCE to acclimate an animal into your home.

•ARE WILLING to give love, shelter, exercise, safety and care to an animal in need.

PLEASE NOTE: Completion of this application does not guarantee the fostering of a Rescue Train animal.

Foster Dog

Name of dog you are interested in:

If you DO NOT have a specific dog you want to foster please check all areas of interest:

Mother dog and her puppies

Puppies only

Injured dog (nursing or special care may be required)

Dog with treatable sickness (i.e. kennel cough or skin issue.)

Shy or fearful dog that needs socialization

Dog that is great with people but doesn't like all other dogs (* Often the hardest for us to find fosters for and some of the greates animals)

Other: Describe age & temperment range you seek:

Foster Cat

Name of cat you are interested in:

If you DO NOT have a specific cat you want to foster please check all areas of interest:

Mother cat and her kittens

Kittens only

Injured cat (nursing or special care required)

Cat with treatable sickness (i.e. URI or skin issue.)

Shy or fearful cat that needs socialization

Other. Describe age and temperment you seek:

About You and Your Family

Your name (first and last):

Street address/city/zip:

Phone numbers:

Email address:

Occupation:

What is your age range?

What type of home do you live in?

House

Condo

Apartment

Other

Do you own or rent?

own

rent

If renting, do you have your landlord's permission to have a dog or cat?

yes

no

Who shares your household?

Does anyone in your household have allergies to animals?

Yes

No

At what age do you feel a child is responsible enough to care for a dog without supervision? (i.e. walking, feeding etc?)

Will all household members be able to come and meet the dog or cat at a meet & greet?

Yes

No (please explain)

Your Home Environment

Do you have a completely fenced yard?

Yes

No

What kind of fence do you have (i.e. wood, chain link, block wall, wrought iron etc)?

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What is the height at the highest point of your fence?

What is the height at the lowest point of your fence (including gates)?

Do the gates have locks?

Yes

No - (are you willing to install locks prior to a homecheck?)

I don't lock my gate because:

Do you have an electric driveway gate?

No

Yes - if yes, will the dog have access to the driveway when the gate is opening and closing?

Do you have a dog door?

No

Yes - when would the door be accessible?

Do you have a pool?

No

Yes

If yes is your pool fenced?

Yes

No

Do you have a Gardener, Housekeeper, Poolman (etc) ?

No

Yes

If yes, where will the dog or cat be while they are working?

Do you trust the workers not to let your dog out?

No

Yes - (please explain)

Other than your immediate family, who has access to your yard?

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Do you have any poisons (rodents, snail bait, plant food) where the animal will be kept?

Yes

No

Do you have screens on all you windows?

yes

no

Your Past Pet Experience

What is your level of experience with dogs or cats?

If you have checked "Advanced" or "Expert" please explain your dog handling experience, any training classes you have attended (listing the name of the trainer and location of class) and or give the names of dog trainers you have studied under.

If you have children, what is their experience with dogs?

Have you ever had a cat declawed?

Yes

No

List your past pets that you had as an adult - type of pet, length of time in your care, and what happened to them (gave away, died of natural causes, lost, etc.):

Please describe your current pets. Include breed, age, gender, temperment length of time in your care:

Will your current pets adjust to having a new animal in the house?

Yes

No

Not sure (please explain)

Are your current pets spayed or neutered?

Yes

No

Don't know

I don't have any pets at this time

Are your current pets up to date on vaccines?

I don't have any pets at this time

Yes

No (please explaine)

Has your cat been tested for FIV/LUK?

Yes

No

I don't know

Doesn not apply (I want to foster a dog)

Have your current pets ever escaped from your yard?

I don't have pets at this time

No

Yes (please explain)

If you currently have a dog, do you walk your dog on or offleash? Would you walk your foster dog on or offleash? If so where and when?

Have you ever crate trained a dog?

Yes

No

Are you planning on using a crate for your foster dog?

Yes

No

Does not apply (I want to foster a cat)

Have you ever turned a dog or cat into a shelter.

No

Yes - (please explain)

Do you have a veterinarian? If yes, please list name and number:

Does your vet have after hour emergency care or are you familar with an emergency vet care facility in your area?

Have you ever had a pet euthanized?

Living With A Foster Animal

Do you have a time limit on your foster care? *PLEASE NOTE: We ask for a two week minimum. We would have to have a crystal ball to know how long it will take for an animal to get adopted. Some get home quickly others can take months. Please let us know what you are comfortable with.

Would this be a possible foster to adopt?

Yes

No

Maybe (please explain)

Is someone home during the day?

No

Yes (Who?)

How many hours a day will the dog/cat be alone?

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Where will the dog/cat be kept during the day?

Where will the dog/cat sleep at night?

Which rooms, if any, are off limits to the dog/cat?

Where do your current pets sleep and spend most of their time?

What activity level are you looking for in a dog:

How would you train or discipline a dog/cat?

Would you be interested in taking your foster dog to obedience class?

Yes

No

Does not apply

What kind of walking device would you use? (Ex: harness, choke chain, head halter, etc):

Are you willing to provide the recommended food for your potential foster?

Yes

No. I would like The Rescue Train to supply the food

Will your make sure your foster animal is wearing it's Rescue Train identification tag at all times?

Yes

No - please explain your reasons

If problems arise, are you willing to work with your foster animal to the best of your abilities understanding that each rescue train animal comes with a support team of professional trainers and vets.

Yes

No

If there is anything else that you would like to tell us about you or your family that you think is pertinent to your work as a foster?

I understand that a home visit is required and that a home visit does not guarantee foster placement:

I agree

I do not agree

I understand that submitting an application does not mean I am approved to a foster a dog or cat from the Rescue Train. The Rescue Train has the right to refuse foster care to any applicant for any reason. The Rescue Train is not obligated to provide a reason or explanation for refusing an applicant:

I agree

I do not agree

Thank you for your interest in fostering. You'll automatically receive a copy of this application as your confirmation.

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