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Foster Application

I am interested in fostering a
When are you available to begin fostering?
Today's Date
Tell us about you!
Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Daytime Phone
Evening Phone
Email
Best time and place to contact you
Please list the names of people who live at your house with you.
Adults

Children
Ages
       
 
Type of residence
Does your residence have a fenced yard? Yes No 
How tall is your fence?
Do you own or rent? Own Rent 
If you rent, do you have landlord approval to have pets? Yes No 
Do you have access to reliable transportation? Yes No 
Are you able to reply to email/phone calls in a timely manner? Yes No 
Are you able to provide Hopalong with photos/videos of your foster animal? Yes No 
Have you discussed fostering a cat/dog with the other members of your household?
 Yes No 
Have you ever fostered with other rescue group?
 Yes No 
If yes, who?
Who will be primarily responsible for the care of the foster cat/dog?
What is your ultimate goal in fostering with Hopalong?
 
Please list the type and number of other pets that live at your house
Dogs
Cats
Birds
Small mammals
Other
If you have other pets, do these pets get along with other animals? Yes No 
If you have other cats/dogs, are they spayed/neutered? Yes No 
   
Where will the foster cat/ dog be kept during the day?
Where will the foster cat/ dog sleep at night?
How many hours a day will your foster animal need to be alone?
List any experience you have training an animal:
Are there any personality/behavior types that you would not consider fostering?
Are you willing to work on training your animals to make them more adoptable? Yes No 
Are you aware that most of our dogs come from the shelter and are not necessarily potty trained? Yes No 
   
What are your preferences regarding
Age
Size
Breed
Male
Female
Are you aware that foster dogs are not allowed to visit dog parks or be off leash in public areas?

Yes No 
Are you aware that young puppies are not allowed to go outside on walks and must be kept in the house and your own yard?

Yes No 
Are you aware that foster cats are to be kept indoors with easy access to a litter box?

Yes No 
Are you willing to make trips to our office in Oakland for supplies, veterinarians in the East Bay and at least two East Bay adoption events per month?

Yes No 
Are you aware that foster animals have been exposed to contagious illnesses during their time at the shelter, some of which can be transmitted to your own pets?

Yes No 
Are you aware that Hopalong will not reimburse you for toys, food, medical care, etc. should you choose to purchase these for your foster pet on your own?

Yes No 
Do you understand that foster animals are owned by Hopalong Animal Rescue and that all decisions regarding the animal's adoption, veterinary care, and training needs must be directed by Hopalong?

Yes No 
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