First Name*

Last Name*

Address*

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Postal Code*
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Email*

Home Phone

Work Phone
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Cell Phone*

Best way to reach you (text, phone call, email):*

Age of Applicant*

Occupation*

Is there a specific dog/puppy you are applying to foster, possibly posted to Take Paws Social Media? If so, please provide the animal's name or a brief description of the animal, so we can forward your application to the intake coordinator: *

If you are not selected for this particular dog, do you want Take Paws to evaluate your application for consideration of other dogs currently with the rescue or future rescue intakes?

Take Paws Rescue is based out of New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metro area. We can only accept fosters that are in the general southeast Louisiana area. This is because fosters are required to transport their foster dog's to the rescue's partnership vet in New Orleans area and attend adoption events (expectation is no less than 1 event attended a month) and meet and greets in New Orleans. Please only continue the foster application if this works for you. How many miles from New Orleans are you located? *

What type of housing do you live in? (Apt/Condo, Townhouse, Single Family...):*

Do you own, rent or other living arrangement?*
Choose one: Own Rent Rent to own Live with Parents/Family that own the home

If you rent, please provide landlord's name and phone number:

Do you have the permission of your landlord to have a dog? If yes, up to what size and/or excluded breeds?

How long have you lived at your current address?

Please list the names, ages and relation of all ADULTS in the household:*

Please list the names, ages and relation of all CHILDREN in the household:*

Do ALL members of your household share your interest in fostering (including roommates)?

Is your yard fenced?*
Choose one: Yes No

Type of fence?

What kind of experience have you had/have with dogs? (dog training, vet tech, groomer, agility, happy pet owner, etc)?*

In your past what breeds do you have experience with?

What pets do you currently own? Please identify their species, breed, gender, and age*

Please identify all other veterinarians that you have used within the last five years including name, address and phone number.*

If you currently own a dog, is it spayed/neutered? *
Choose one: Yes No

Are all of the current pets in the home up-to-date on vet recommended vaccinations?*
Choose one: Yes No N/A

Are all the current dogs in the home on Heartworm Preventative?*
Choose one: Yes No N/A

Have you ever fostered an animal before? If so, what was your experience and what organization did you foster for? *

When are you looking to begin fostering?*

How long daily will the dog be left alone (without humans)?*

Where will the dog stay when you are away from the house?*

In the event of an impending tropical storm/hurricane are you prepared to care for and make necessary preparations for your foster/s like you would your personal pet?

Are you familiar with use of a dog crate to train your pet during your absence/at night?*
Choose one: Yes No

Does anyone in your household have allergies?*
Choose one: Yes No

If Yes, to what allergens?

If there are no children living with you, are there children that visit, for example, grandchildren, children you babysit, etc?*
Choose one: Yes No

How often do you travel? Are you planning a vacation in the near future?*

Besides any upcoming trips mentioned above, are there any other obligations in your near future that would prevent you from caring for the foster dog until adopted?*

You will be required to have an in-person home check or facetime home check done prior to application approval. What are the best days of week & times to schedule a home visit?*

Are you willing to cover the cost of caring for a foster dog EXCEPT for medical expenses? *
Choose one: Yes No

If approved to foster, which supplies below would you need the rescue to supply/lend to you for use?
Choose all that apply: Bedding Bowls Collar Crate Food Harness Leash Puppy Pads Puppy Pen Toys N/A I have all needed supplies

If approved to foster, I have availability and transportation to bring my foster dog to adoption events, vet appointments, and meet/greets with adopters while fostering the dog.

Sex:

Age:

Size/s you're okay with:

We cannot guarantee a dog to be housebroken; are you equipped to train with patience?

Upon taking dogs into rescue, not all are adopted quickly- some may stay for weeks/months. Are you committed to caring for your fostered dog until it is adopted?

“I will consider/am okay with…” (check all that apply):

Preferred energy level (check all that apply):

Please tell us any behaviors/characteristics that would make a foster dog NOT a good match for your home:*

Please supply names and telephone numbers for 3 personal references, including your veterinarian.

I certify that all information given is correct, and I understand it will be verified.

I understand that if a crate (or any other item, such as a play pin, leashes, etc.), is borrowed from Take Paws Rescue, it is to be used for the dog(s) I am fostering and is to be returned to the rescue if at any point I stop fostering, take a break between foster dogs, or at the request of Take Paws Rescue. If the crate (or any borrowed item) is broken/damaged for reasons such as, but not limited to, neglect or improper use, I will be responsible for replacing the item with the same or an agreed upon replacement.

I understand that if I commit to fostering a dog, there are usually adjustment periods. If the dog turns out to not be a good, workable fit, I must allow the rescue time to find another suitable foster for the dog before trying to help save another.

I understand my responsibility to my foster to provide them with loving, nourishing environments to help them reach their full potential.

I understand that I will not be allowed to foster a dog until I have read and understand the Foster Guide that will be provided to me upon my approval to foster:

If the dog I foster is on medication I will continue the medication as directed.

I will not let the dog out loose by itself.

If during the time I am fostering the dog, he/she requires medical attention, I will bring it to the vet and contact my foster coordinator.

I understand that in the case that I evacuate my home for a storm or other type of situation, the dog must evacuate with me.

I understand the foster dog is the property of Take Paws Rescue and will not sell, trade or dispose of the dog.

I understand the importance of my own animals being up to date on all standard vaccinations.

I understand that anyone interested in adopting my foster dog (including myself) must go through the standard adoption process for approval and final decision on placement of the dog is made by Take Paws Rescue.

I understand that while Take Paws Rescue takes reasonable care to screen dogs for foster care placement, it makes no guarantee relating to the dog’s health, behavior or actions.

I understand that I receive the foster care dog at my own risk and can reject or return any dogs for which Take Paws Rescue has asked me to provide care.

I indemnify and hold Take Paws Rescue free and harmless from all liability arising out of any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, action, judgement of every kind and description which may occur to or be suffered by me, members of my household, my own animals or any third parties by reason of activities arising out of this agreement.

I release Take Paws Rescue from responsibility for any diseases that may be contracted by my resident animal(s) from the foster dog.

I have reviewed the terms and condition set out herein. By checking this box I indicate that I understand and agree to abide by the same and hereby execute this contract.