NOTE: Please provide as much information as you are comfortable sharing with us. Please note that any information you provide to us will be used strictly for ARPO fostering purposes and will not be shared with anyone else. Thank you!
Thank you for your interest in fostering with ARPO! This form is just for the initial sign-up. ARPO's Foster Parent Agreement Form must still be printed out and signed. That file can be downloaded and printed from ARPO's Foster page.
First Name*
Last Name*
Address*
City*
State/Province*
Zip/Postal Code* -
County
Email*
Home Phone
Cell Phone*
Alt Email
What is your full middle name?*
What is your occupation?*
Are you over the age of 18?* Choose one: Yes No
Please indicate the full name and occupation of all adults, age 18 and older, who live in the home. Include the full legal first, middle, and last name.*
Do all of the adults in the home know of your intention to foster cats or dogs?* Choose one: Yes No
Number of children living in the home and/or who frequently visit. Choose one: 1 2 3 4+
List the ages of children living in the home and/or frequently visiting.*
Does anyone in your household have allergies to pets or has anyone had them in the past?* Choose one: Yes No
Have you adopted from ARPO in the past?* Choose one: Yes No
If you have adopted from ARPO in the past, what was the pets name?
What type of animal are you looking to foster? Choose all that apply: Puppy Dog Kitten Cat
Why are you interested in fostering?*
Please describe any experience you have with fostering or caring for shelter or rescue animals prior to adoption.*
If you have fostered for another animal shelter or rescue, please provide name of organization and their phone number. *
Do you currently have any pets?* Choose one: Yes No
If so, please provide the type, name, age, and sex of each pet:
Are all of your animals spayed/neutered AND up to date on core vaccines (rabies and distemper)?* Choose one: Yes No
If your pet is NOT altered or up to date on core vaccines, please explain why.*
How many dogs or cats have you owned in the last five years?*
What happened to those pets? Be specific. Please include name, species, breed, age, if they were indoor/outdoor, etc...*
Please list the veterinarian or vet clinic name and phone number who is/was treating your pets for wellness/routine care and vaccines.*
May we contact your veterinarian for a reference?* Choose one: Yes No
Have you ever given up a pet?* Choose one: Yes No
If yes, why and what did you do with the pet (e.g. surrendered it to a shelter or rescue, gave to someone)?
Describe any experience you have with pet training or obedience.*
What would be unacceptable pet behavior that might cause you to stop fostering them?*
How will you handle typical behaviors such as chewing, crying, digging, housebreaking, scratching furniture, etc.?*
For cats only: Are there any circumstances that you would declaw your pet cat? Choose all that apply: Yes No N/A - Applying for a dog
If yes, what reason(s) would you declaw your pet cat?
In what type of home do you live in?* Choose one: Apartment Condo Duplex House Mobile Home
How long have you lived at your current address? If less than one year, list your previous address.*
Is your yard fenced in?* Choose one: No Yard Unfenced Yard Yard Partially Fenced Yard Completely Fenced
Type and height of fence*
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 rent, does your lease allow pets?*
If you rent, are there any restrictions (such as weight, breed, number of pets, cats must be declawed, etc)? Your landlord will be contacted for details. Choose one: Yes No
Are you prepared for the damage that a dog/puppy/cat/kitten can do (e.g. soiling, nipping, muddy paws, scratching, chewing, shedding, etc.)?* Choose one: Yes No
Where do you intend to keep your foster pets? Indoors only - what room(s) of your home?*
Approximately how many hours in an average day will your foster pet(s) be alone?* Choose one: Less than 3 3-5 5-8 More than 8
Where will the foster pet(s) spend the day when you are home?*
Where will the foster pet(s) spend then day when you are away (at work, running errands)?*
Where will the foster pet(s) sleep?*
Describe how you intend to provide exercise for your foster pet(s). *
How did you find out about ARPO?
If Other: