Please review the Foster Handbook prior to starting this quiz; all of the answers to this quiz are in this document. If you don't understand any of the questions/topics, or if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our Foster Coordinators at fostercoordination@sosarl.org
First Name*
Last Name*
Email*
List three traits of a foster home.*
What is the purpose of the private SOS Volunteer Facebook Group?*
What fostering supplies does SOS provide? What supplies are you expected to provide?*
What is H.E.A.R.T.S.?*
How do you select your next foster dog when you are ready to foster?*
How and when do the majority of SOS dogs arrive in New England?*
What does "high flight risk" mean? Who should be treated this way?*
List three things you should bring with you when you are picking up a new foster dog.*
Who should you reach out to with any concerns about your foster dog's health or behavior?*
What email address should you send bios, pics and videos of your foster dog to? How often should you send updates?*
Why are adoption events important?*
What is the role of an SOS Adoption Counselor?*
What does it mean to "keep the world small" and why is this important?*
When should you schedule a private meet and greet with a potential adopter?*
Before you let your dog go to his/her new home, what two things should you make sure have been received by/delivered to SOS?*
Do we hold dogs for adopters?*
If you have kids, cats or other dogs, please explain how you will introduce each of them to your foster dog. If they do not get along, how will you keep them safe/separated? *
What is "kennel cough" and how should this be addressed if your foster dog develops it?*
What does "ABC" stand for and when is it relevant?*
Please review the dogs on our website who need foster homes (all those who DO NOT have "LOCAL" in their name). Please list the names of THREE dogs below (puppies in the same litter count as one) who you would consider as your first foster dog.*
On what date are you ready to take home your first foster dog?*
What is the date and time of our first adoption event after the date you are ready to take home you first foster dog? Are you available to attend?*
What is the email address associated with your Facebook account? We primarily communicate upcoming events, transport needs, volunteer needs, etc via our SOS Volunteer Facebook Group. We also have an SOS Social Facebook Group; this group is for volunteers who wish to share more personal stories/advice. We will send an invitation to both of these group to this email address.*