Foster Application | Manitoba Underdogs Rescue

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We’ve designed a user-friendly questionnaire for you. Authenticity is the key to finding your perfect match as you embark on your foster journey with us!

Foster Criteria

Be 18 years of age or older.

Have the knowledge and consent of all adults living in your household.

If you rent, have the consent and proof from your landlord.

Have all dogs in the home up to date on vaccinations and, if over the age of 6 months, spayed/neutered.

Application

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Dog's name (if applicable):

Contact Information

Primary applicant's name: *

First

Last

Primary applicant's email: *

Confirm Email

Secondary applicant's name, if applicable (ie: spouse, partner, etc.):

First

Last

Secondary applicant's email:

Home phone: *

Cell phone: *

Address: *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Household Information

Please indicate your age range: *

18 and under
19 to 21
22 to 30
31 to 45
45 and over

Your employment status: *

Your current occupation: *

Type of residence: *

Do you own or rent? *

Own
Rent
Neither, I live with parents/guardians

If renting, do you have permission to have a dog?

Is your yard fully fenced? *

If no, how will this dog safely potty and exercise?

List of other household members (including names, ages, relationship to applicant): *

Are all household members in favour of fostering? *

Do any household members have allergies or asthma that may be aggravated by the addition of a dog? *

Have you previously owned a dog? *

Do you currently own a dog? *

Are there children or dogs that visit the household often? *

Children
Dogs
None

Have you previously applied to foster a dog from other rescues or shelters? *

If yes, were you approved?

Are you currently applying/looking to foster with another rescue or shelter? *

Have you ever given away a previously owned pet? *

If yes, please explain:

List of other animals in the home (including types, breeds, ages, spayed/neutered/intact, and vaccine status):

List of animals owned within the last 5 years that are no longer with you (including why they are not):

If you have other household dogs, are they on a heartworm preventative? *

Yes
No
I don't have a dog

Foster Information

Why do you want to foster a dog? *

Are you willing and able to transport your foster to and from adoption fairs, veterinary appointments, photoshoots and other events? *

What age(s) of dog are you interested in fostering? *

Baby (0-4 months)
Adolescent (5-11 months)
Adult (1-6 years)
Senior (7 years and over)
Any of the above

What sex do you prefer? *

Female
Male
No preference

Is there a household member home during the day? *

If no, how long will your foster be left alone?

Where will your foster be when you are away from home (grocery shopping, work, etc)? *

Where will your foster spend the majority of time when the family is home? *

Where will your foster sleep? *

Are you willing to housebreak your foster dog? *

Yes
No
Maybe

How important is it that the dog you foster is housebroken on a scale from 1 to 5 stars, with 5 stars being the most important? *

Rate 1 out of 5Rate 2 out of 5Rate 3 out of 5Rate 4 out of 5Rate 5 out of 5

Are you willing to use a kennel/crate if recommended? *

What activity level(s) are you looking to foster? *

Low energy
Moderately active
Fairly lively
High energy

What is your experience with training? *

None
Housebreaking
Basic obedience
Advanced obedience

What types of behavioural training have you had experience with, if any? *

Chewing
Jumping up
Nipping/teething
Socializing with other dogs
Socializing with cats
Socializing with kids
Fearful/anxious dogs
Human reactivity
Other dog reactivity
Cat/small animal reactivity
Resource guarding (over food/toys/people)

What types of the above behaviours would you prefer to not deal with? *

References

Reference #1: *

First

Last

Phone number: *

Reference #2: *

First

Last

Phone number: *

Veterinary Information

By completing this section of our adoption form, you are authorizing the following veterinary clinic to release any and all information regarding current and previous animals in your care.

What veterinary clinic do you currently or have previously used?

Who is your veterinarian at the clinic?

Phone number:

May we contact your veterinarian?

Additional Information

Would you allow Manitoba Underdogs Rescue to come to your residence and perform a home visit? *

While Manitoba Underdogs Rescue does our best to disclose any behavioural or health problems that we are aware of, do you understand that rescued dogs may have a history of behavioural and health problems common to its particular breed or related to its previous/lack of ownership? *

How did you hear about us? *

Family/friend
Search engine (Google, Bing, etc)
Kijiji
Petfinder
Social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc)
Pet store/dog daycare
Veterinary hospital
TV/newspaper
Other

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please take the time to indicate them below:

Submitting Your Application

By submitting this form, you understand and agree that Manitoba Underdogs Rescue Inc. reserves the right to refuse an adoption for any reason, without explanation. You confirm that all information entered in this form is truthful and complete. You agree to any terms stated above. Any incomplete applications received will be considered void.

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