Please complete this online form. Thank you for your interest in fostering Boston Terriers.
****Please note this is not an application to adopt a dog. This is for fostering only.****
Please fill out the entire application answering all questions. This information will be important when we are trying to find the appropriate foster for dogs coming into Boston Terrier Rescue of North Texas. We will not be able to approve any incomplete applications delaying the application process. All foster homes will require a Veterinarian reference check and approval from the property owner if you rent. A home visit must also be completed prior to fostering for Boston Terrier Rescue of North Texas. Because most of the Veterinarians we currently work with are in the DFW, Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Oklahoma City area we prefer foster homes nearby. We will always consider foster homes outside of those areas on a case by case basis if we are able to find a local Veterinarian that is affordable and will work with a rescue.
Please Note: BTRNT's Foster Program policy now addresses Foster Failing. "Foster Fail" means that a person fostering for BTRNT makes the decision to adopt a BTRNT rescue dog for themselves. BTRNT Fosters will not be eligible to "Foster Fail" on their first BTRNT rescue dog. Eligibility to "Foster Fail" will not begin until their second BTRNT rescue dog. Also, BTRNT Fosters will not be eligible to "Foster Fail" on a BTRNT rescue dog that is under the age of one unless they have been an active BTRNT Foster for two or more years. The resources, training, and time to on-board a new BTRNT Foster into the program is substantial. We appreciate our volunteers donated time and efforts to our mission, this has caused our team to thoughtfully evaluate and update our BTRNT Foster Program policy.
First Name*
Last Name*
Address*
City*
State/Province*
Zip/Postal Code* -
County*
Email*
Home Phone*
Work Phone x
Cell Phone
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Best Time to Call:
Emergency contact (someone other than yourself) - list name, phone number and email address. *
Please list 1 personal reference who is not related to you and not living at your residence. List full name, complete address and phone number. *
Current age? Fosters must be 18 years old, due to liability insurance. Minors are welcome and encouraged to assist in the fostering process, guided by the adult foster parent.*
When are you ready to foster?
Occupation/work hours (please answer for each adult in the home)
In what type of home do you live* Choose one: Single Family Duplex Apartment Townhouse Condominium Mobile Home Military Housing
Do you own or rent your home* Choose one: Rent Own
If you rent, please enter your landlord's name and phone number. If you DO NOT rent please enter N/A *
If you rent, have you received the approval of your landlord to have an animal Choose one: Yes No
Is your yard fenced* Choose one: No Yard Unfenced Yard Yard Partially Fenced Yard Completely Fenced
What is the height of the fence
What type of fence* Choose one: Brick - Greater than 5' Brick - Less than 5' Chain Link - Greater than 5' Chain Link - Less than 5' Electric Fence No Fence Other Type - Greater than 5' Other Type - Less than 5' Rod Iron - Greater than 5' Rod Iron - Less than 5' Wire - Greater than 5' Wire - Less than 5' Wood - Greater than 5' Wood - Less than 5'
If you do not have a fenced yard, what arrangements do you plan to make for exercise and toilet duties?
Do you have a swimming pool? Choose one: Yes No
If you have a pool, how will you prevent accidental drowning?
How many adults live in your home & what is the relationship between them (Spouse, parent, in-law, roommate, etc)?
Do you have children at home? If yes, please provide ages and gender.*
Do you have children/grandchildren that visit your home? If yes, please identify the age, gender and how frequently they visit.*
What pets do you currently own? List age, species (dog, cat, bird, etc), breed, sex, lives inside or outside and last vacc date. *
Are all of your pets spayed or neutered? *
If answer above is no, please explain
In addition to the pets identified above, what other pets have you owned in the last 5 years? Why do you no longer have these pets?
Do you have a regular veterinarian? If so, please list name, phone number and complete address for the veterinarian/clinic. *
What ages are you open to fostering?
Do you prefer a male or female dog? Choose one: Male Female No Preference
How many hours per day will the dog spend alone? *
Where will the dog be kept when you are gone during the day (check all that apply)?
If answer to above is Other, please explain.
Where will the dog be kept when you are home during the day (check all that apply)?
If answer to above is Other, please explain
Where will the dog be kept at night (check all that apply)? *
What health issues or disabilities are you willing to work with (select all that apply)?
Other:
What issues are you willing to work with?
Include any additional notes you feel may be important.