Foster Application

Contact Information

You must be 18 years of age or older. By submitting this application you are acknowledging you are at least 18 years of age.

First Name *

Last Name *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State/Province *

Zip *

Email *

Phone *

Why do you wish to foster a dog with Safe Hands? *

Tells us more about your previous fostering experiences. *

I have not Fostered in the past.

I have fostered occasionally for another rescue but not with a regular commitment.

I have fostered regularly for another rescue for a six month commitment or more.

Fostering with Safe Hands is very rewarding and also a lot of fun. To best fulfill our mission we ask for a minimum of six month commitment in return for the time and training we invest in preparing you for your role. Are you willing to make a six month commitment at a minimum? *

Yes

No

The safety of our animals and people are very important to us. To ensure safety, a background check may be conducted for any volunteer. Would you be willing to have a background check completed?. *

Yes

No

If No, please tell us why. *

Have you been convicted of any felonies?.... *

Yes

No

Have you been convicted of any animal cruelty cases?.... *

Yes

No

Do you have any health or physical limitations that would impact your abilities in a foster role? *

Yes

No

If yes, please describe.

Do you rent or own your home?.... *

Rent

Own

If rent, does your landlord allow pets and are they aware you want to foster?

Is everyone in the home agreeable to fostering a dog or puppy?.... *

Yes

No

What is the size or weight limit for a dog in your home?.... *

What size of dog(s) are you willing to foster?.... *

Small (under 15 lbs)

Medium (15-40 lbs)

Large (40+ lbs)

Any Size

What age of dog(s) are you willing to foster?.... *

Puppy

Young Adult

Adult

Senior

Any Age

What sex of dogs(s) are you willing to foster? *

Male

Female

Any Sex

Are you willing to foster a special needs dog or puppy? *

Pregnant or Nursing MOther

Special Medical Needs

Any Special needs

No - not at this time

Please list all the family members that will be living with the dog or cat. Please specify names, ages and relationship. *

Please list all companion animals currently living with you. Please specify name, dog or cat, male or female, altered? age, breed, size, dog friendly?... *

Do you have a yard, and if so, is it fenced?

Yes

No

On average, how many hours will this animal be left alone in your home per day? *

Where will this animal sleep at night? *

Are you willing to foster until this animal has found a home?

Yes

No

Are you willing and able to bring the dog to adoption events twice a month? *

Yes

No

Are you able/willing to bring this animal to and from the spay/neuter appointment and any other medical appointments as needed? *

Yes

No

Many of the dogs have not been house dogs before and need to learn to use stairs,or they may be afraid to go through doorways and often need some general guidance. Are you willing to work with the dog on house training and basic house manners? *

Yes

No

Are you willing to allow prospective adopters with approved adoption applications to come to your home to meet the dog or to bring the dog to a nearby pet store or park for a meeting? *

Yes

No

How did you hear about Safe Hands? *

Through a friend/family member

I adopted through Safe Hands in the past

I've attended a Safe Hands event (Fundraiser, Meet and Greet, Carnival, etc.)

Facebook

Website

Other

Safe Hands is a strong community where we like to get to know our volunteers on a personal level as you deem comfortable. What else would you like us to know about you?

Which Areas of other volunteer positions are you interested in?

Meet and Greet

Adoptions

Intake Prep

Intake

Vetting

Administrative Support

Transportation

Community Events

Do you have any other specific areas of expertise or skills that may be helpful to Safe Hands?

Please note: If you are selected to become a foster, you will be automatically opted into our email communications. We send information crucial to our programs via our email list.