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Email*

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Are you at least 21 years or older? (Underdog will only allow Fosters over 18) Do not complete Application for yourself or anyone else if not over 21.*
Choose one: Yes No

Which pet are you interested in? (if not in the dropdown list, go to next question)
Choose an animal: ACE ADIRA ANNABELLE "Annie" ARCHIE ARLO ASTRO ATHENA Atticus BANX BERETTA BETTY WHITE BIGGIE #3 BLAISE BONNIE #4 BOOMER BOOTS #3 BREWER #2 BROOKLYN BRUCE BUDDY BUSTER #17 BUTTONS #3 CALVIN CANELA CHARLIE #23 CHARLIE #24 CHASE CHURRO #2 COOPER #14 DAISY #23 DAISY #25 DASHER #3 DAVEY DEWEY DIESEL #6 DODGER DODGER #2 DOGMEAT DONNIE DREAMER DUKE DUKE #17 DUNE BUGGY ECHO #2 ELLA ERNIE FLOKI #2 FRANKIE #3 FRANKIE #4 GIB GOOSE #2 HANS HAPPY HAPPY #3 HEAVEN JACK #11 JACK #14 JACK JACK JUNIOR #5 KAI KATANA #2 KAYA KHALEESI KIA KILO#2 KOBE KONG LAUREL LEXI Lil Jon LILLIE #2 Little LULU LUCKY LUNA LYLA LYRIC MACI MAE MACIE MACY #3 MADDIE #3 MAISIE #3 MARCO DARKO MARDI Marky Mark MARSHALL #2 MATER MAYA MAYA #5 MIA #9 MILLIE MISS GIRL MOANA MOANA #2 MOCHI MOLLY #12 MOMMA MONA MOOSE MOSLEY MOZZI NALA #9 NONA OLAF OLLIE OLLIE #2 OREO #8 PALOMO PARIS HILTON PARKER PEANUT BUTTER PB PENNY #11 PENNY #8 PETUNIA PIPPY POPPY POPPY #2 PUDGE RALPH RAVEN #2 RELLO REMI #5 RILEY #12 ROCKO ROLLIE ROOMBA ROSE ROSIE #10 RU RUBBLE SAGE #3 SASHA #6 SCOOBY # 5 SIA SMALLS SMAUG SPOTTA STORM SUEDE TEDDY #7 TEDDY #8 TENNIS THOR #8 TITO 2 TOBY TULIP #2 VENUS WALLY #1 WILLOW #4 ZEPPELIN ZEUS #17

If dog is NOT in our database (i.e. is a County/shelter dog, E-listed dog we are pulling, dog we are taking on for finder who is fostering for us) please provide the name of the dog.

Fostering affects the ENTIRE family and other Family pets. Everyone in the home needs to be on board and agreeable to all of the things you are agreeing to in this application. Have you discussed all of the Foster Info provided prior to this application, and is everyone on board with? (If NO, please STOP here)

What are your primary reasons for wanting to foster? *

Are you interested in male or female? *
Choose one: Male Female Either

Do you have any specific breeds or breed mixes that you are most interested in?

What size of pet are you most interested in?
Choose all that apply: Small Medium Large Xtra Large Any

What age of pet are you most interested in?
Choose all that apply: Puppy/Kitten: Under 1 year Young: 2-4 years Junior: 5-8 years Senior: 8+ years ANY

Would you consider a pair of animals? *
Choose one: Yes No Maybe

Which activity level are you most comfortable with?
Choose all that apply: High Medium Low Any

Would you consider a pet with special needs (i.e.: blindness, hearing problems, epilepsy, diabetes, severe allergies, or cancer)? *
Choose one: Yes No Maybe

Would you feel comfortable with a pet with mild health problems easily treated with medication (i.e. valley fever, mild allergies, mild arthritis, or hypothyroidism)?*
Choose one: Yes No Maybe

Many of the dogs we intake are Medical dogs. They may have issues with vomiting, peeing, pooping, diarrhea, or other bodily issues that will require clean up and addressing. For some, this may involve multiple assessments and 'trial and error' to resolve whatever the cause may be. Are you willing and able to work through these types of issues if needed? (If NO, please STOP here)

Many of the dogs we take from the shelter may come with medical such as Upper Respiratory, Valley Fever/Tick Fever, Distemper, Parvo, Heartworm, Broken bones, benign and cancerous masses, torn ACL's, Eye/Ear infections, diarrhea/parasite infections, Happy Tail, etc. MANY OF THESE ARE UNKNOWN PRIOR TO GETTING THE DOG. Please describe your level of comfort and knowledge with medical, and that you are able to work with these types of conditions. *

MANY MEDICAL ISSUES ARE UNKNOWN PRIOR TO GETTING THE DOG. We've listed many of the most common above, which could be possible. Are you willing to work through these kinds of issues, both known and unknown? (If NO, please STOP here)

Do you know how to give pills to a dog manually (NOT in a pill pocket or other treat)?*
Choose one: Yes No

As foster dogs often come with medical issues, are you willing and able to work with whatever medical, both known and unknown, your foster may come with?*
Choose one: Yes No

Have you owned a pet before? *
Choose one: Yes No

Have you Fostered a dog before?*
Choose one: Yes No

Describe your experience with pets. Check all that apply.
Choose all that apply: Experienced dog owner Somewhat experienced with dogs Novice dog owner Experienced cat owner Somewhat experienced with cats Novice cat owner No experience with pets at all

What type of home do you live in? (Please note, we typically do not take Fosters in apartments/condos, unless the dog is a smaller breed, a senior, or medical dog with little exercise needs.) *
Choose one: House with backyard Townhouse with small backyard Townhouse with outdoor patio Condo Apartment None of the above

Is your yard fenced in? *
Choose one: Yes No Does Not Apply

Do you rent? If YES, please have a written copy of the Landlord permission/Lease available to provide.* Please also answer following question regarding Breed restrictions*
Choose one: Yes No

If Renting, do you have any breed restrictions in your lease? And if so, what breeds are restricted?

We do not allow "backyard" dogs, and all animals (dogs AND cats) are required to live indoors. Will this pet live indoors the majority of the time? *
Choose one: Yes No

Do you have a pool? *
Choose one: Yes No

Are you currently employed?*
Choose one: Yes No

How many hours a day are you out of the house that a dog would be left alone? *

Are there other people in the house that will have responsibility for helping to care for the pet?*
Choose one: Yes No

How many hours per day is another person available to care for the pet?

Fosters are required to have the ability to exercise their foster dog. This includes sufficient walking, running, playing fetch, playdates, or backyard play to ensure proper physical and mental stimulation. Some of these dogs may be MUCH HIGHER energy dogs who will require longer exercise sessions, at more often intervals. Will you have the time, energy, and willingness to meet the needs of your Foster dog, whatever they may be (keeping in mind you may need to bring in a daily dog-walker/runner, RunBuddies, use Doggy Daycare, etc. if you find difficult)? (If NO, please STOP here as this is a requirement)*
Choose one: Yes No

You must be able to walk your foster dog on a leash, and physically capable of controlling them. At times, you may need to pick up your foster dog to get into the car, carry at the vet, etc. Are you physically capable of handling, walking, lifting and carrying the specific dog you are applying for? (If NO, please STOP here as this is required)*
Choose one: Yes No

Many of these dogs have never been kennel trained. As such, some may bark-- excessively. There are times that you may possibly lose sleep, become frustrated, be emotionally drained because of a dog keeping you up for a multitude of reasons. Are you willing to work thru these types of issues until resolved-- this includes the entire household? (If NO, please STOP here)

Many dogs come to Underdog with little to no training and will require housebreaking, basic obedience training, crate training, and often additional behavior modification training which could require more time and effort (with the help of our trainer, as needed). Some dogs will require more of this training than others. Do you have the time, energy, willingness and ability to work on whatever training may be required, and agree to do so as needed? (If NO, please STOP here as this is requirement)*
Choose one: Yes No Maybe

All Underdog fosters are required to CRATE TRAIN their fosters. Are you agreeable to crate training your Foster dog? (If NO, please STOP here as is requirement)*
Choose one: Yes No

Do you currently have a kennel large enough for the dog you are applying for? (If you do not have a kennel, or cannot secure one, please inform the rescue so we can locate one for you)*
Choose one: Yes No I Will/Can Get One

When taking Shelter dogs, there is no way to guarantee whether a dog is good with other dogs, cats, or kids. Fosters need to ensure they have ability to separate/segregate by a Crate-and-Rotate set up if needed. On occasion, this may be for the full duration of the fostering term. Do you have the ability and are willing to segregate, separate, crate-and-rotate to keep everyone safe and secure, if need be? (IF NO, please STOP here as this is a requirement)*
Choose one: Yes No

Fosters are primarily only responsible for Food. We also ask, if possible, they provide accessories such as beds, bowls, collar, etc but the rescue does have donated items we can provide if needed. The Rescue covers all medical/vetting costs. Do you believe that you can afford the cost that comes with Fostering? *
Choose one: Yes No

Your foster will most likely require a visit to one or more of our contracted vets at least once, if not multiple times. Occasionally, that may be a vet located a significant distance from your home. Do you have the ability and agree to drive to whatever vet is needed for a particular visit? (on occasion, with plenty of advance notice another volunteer may be able to assist with partial or all of a transport)*
Choose one: Yes No

Fostering entails conducting Meet & Greets and Home Visits with potential adopters. As we have no way to predict where a potential adopter(s) may live, this may involve drive times longer than just your immediate surrounding area. We accept adoption applications from all over the state, however, 95% of them will be in the metro Phoenix area. Are you willing and able to drive distances of at least 1 hour if/when needed? (If NO, please STOP here as this is requirement)*
Choose one: Yes No

Underdog cannot provide boarding or sitters when/if a Foster must leave town. Fosters will need to ensure they have an in-home petsitter or boarding availability if they cannot take their foster with them. Do you have the ability to find pet-care if you may need to leave town for vacations, family emergencies, job travels, etc. (If NO, please STOP here as this is requirement)*
Choose one: Yes No

Are there any other Pets in the home? If so, please describe that pet's breed, age, and gender. (This refers to any and all pets that reside in the home, both yours and others)*

Are there any children currently residing in the home or any other children who may have interaction with the dog?*
Choose one: Yes No

What are the ages of ANY children living in the home AND/OR those who visit frequently?

You are agreeing to Foster this animal until adopted. While we do everything we can to get dogs adopted quickly, fostering times vary anywhere from a week, a few months, several months, to a year+; Therefore we need to ensure you are aware and agree this is not an issue for you. I AGREE TO FOSTER UNTIL ADOPTED. I UNDERSTAND UNDERDOG CANNOT PREDICT HOW LONG THAT MAY BE. I UNDERSTAND THE RESCUE CANNOT MOVE A DOG IF I CHANGE MY MIND.*
Choose one: Yes No

Fosters agree to have a backup Contingency plan already in place, in the event they can no longer foster for ANY reason. Your contingency plan must be local, and agree to all of the Rescue's same terms and conditions herein. (Your Contingency person should ALSO have a Contingency plan.) What is your backup Contingency Plan and where would the dog go? No generalities such as "a family member", "a friend", etc. We need to know who his person is, where they are, and that you've already discussed this possibility with them. THIS CANNOT BE ANOTHER PERSON CURRENTLY LIVING IN THE SAME HOME WITH YOU! (Please provide SPECIFICS, we need a name, address, phone number of who the dog would be going to, or what boarding facility you'd be using. If not provided, please do not continue, we unfortunately cannot have you foster).*

You have discussed with the person you've listed as your Contingency, and they have agreed to all of the Policies Procedures in our Foster Info as well? (IF NO, DO NOT CONTINUE!! You cannot use as your contingency) *
Choose one: Yes No

I Understand that if for some reason my Contingency Backup plan home is no longer available, no longer willing, or no longer able that I will be responsible for locating suitable backup alternative myself and that the Rescue is unable to find alternative foster for me. (IF NO, PLEASE STOP HERE-- WE CANNOT HAVE YOU FOSTER)*
Choose one: Yes No

Adopters have the option to return the dog during their 2 week "Foster With Intent to Adopt" trial period, if not a good fit. If a potential adopter should return the Foster dog, do you agree to take the dog back and continuing fostering until re-adopted, and further agree not to take on any other dogs during that period, to ensure an open spot in the home for the dog to come back to. (If NO, please STOP here as this is requirement)*
Choose one: Yes No

Email is our primary form of communication. Online capability is a must. Fosters will need to ensure that they have internet access, an active email account that they check regularly for adoption applications, as well as ability to access our Facebook account. Do you have a valid email address and internet access? Do you have a Facebook account (or agree to create one)? If NO, please do not continue.*
Choose one: Yes No

What is your Facebook handle/Name/Avatar, so that we will recognize it when you request to join the private group page? *

On occasion, there are things a foster may need to pay upfront and receive reimbursement from the Rescue. (i.e., there are meds that cannot be filled at the vet's office and need to be filled by a human pharmacy; Pharmacies do not accept credit cards over the phone, so the Rescue is unable to pay for them upfront. Fosters will need to have Zelle, Venmo, or Paypal ability so that we can reimburse, as we do not do checks. Do you have an active Zelle, Venmo, or Paypal account? (If NO, recognizing that we will NOT be able to reimburse when needed)*
Choose one: Yes No I Will/Can Get One

I have read both Underdog's FAQ's and Foster Information & Instructions. I agree to the terms and conditions of both. (If unable to agree, you cannot be eligible to foster with Underdog Rescue of Arizona.)
Choose all that apply: Agree Not Agree

Fostering requires an In-Home visit. What days or times are best to visit? *

THE LEGAL JARGON: 1. I/We, the foster family, understand that Underdog Rescue of Arizona (URAZ) is the owner of the dog we agree to foster and that URAZ has the right to reclaim the dog at any time. 2. Should it be necessary for URAZ to take legal actions to recover the foster dog or otherwise enforce provisions in this agreement, I/We agree to pay all court costs and legal fees. 3. I/We agree that URAZ shall not be responsible for any and all damage costs or expenses, liquidated or otherwise incurred by the foster family resulting from fostering, including but not limited to, damage or injury to persons, property, or other animals (both in the home or owned by others) by the dog, and in this connection, the foster family releases, indemnifies, and holds harmless from any and all liability of any and every nature and cause directly or indirectly relating to this placement. 4. I/We understand that foster dogs may carry diseases and parasites that may be transmissible to humans or other animals. I/We hold URAZ harmless. 5. I/We understand that any dog we foster and/or adopt must reside within my/our home. 6. While every effort is made to provide as much information as possible to the foster family concerning the foster dog, URAZ does not warrant a dog regarding medical status or behavior or disposition. 7. If any provision of this contract is or becomes void or unenforceable by force or operation of law, the other provisions shall remain valid and enforceable. 8. The foster agrees that they will NOT take on any other animals/fosters after their dog has been placed in a home during the two week “Foster With Intent to Adopt” trial period, so that the dog has placement to return to if it is NOT an acceptable adoptive home. 9. I/We agree that I/We have a responsibility to have foster dog microchipped, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered within two weeks of fostering the dog. URAZ will provide recommendations for places to do so. 10. I/we am/are at least 21 years of age. All of the information I/we have given is true and complete. I/we understand that URAZ has the right to refuse my/our application. 11. I/we understand that URAZ remains co-owner for the life of any rescued dog/cat that comes through the URAZ program and that URAZ has the right to reclaim any foster or adopted dog/cat if the Board of Directors feels that doing so is in the dog/cat’s best interest. I/We have read both Underdog's FAQ’s as well as the Foster Information & Instruction in their entirety. By choosing "I Agree", I/we agree to adhere to these documents. I/We are agreeing of my/our own free will and not under duress of any kind. I/We affirm that I/we have never been charged with animal cruelty and am not/are not an animal dealer or broker. *
Choose one: Agree Not Agree