Foster Application

Please note: If you are requesting to foster a specific dog we will try to make that possible. However the dog may have already found another foster option with a current foster or prior applicant. We appreciate it when you are able to be flexible with your required preferences of age, size and sex. This enables us to rescue and save more dogs, and if you are here we know that's important to you too!

Contact Information

First Name *

Middle Name *

Last Name *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State/Province *

Zip *

Email *

Phone *

Phone Type *

Phone2

Best time to reach you *

Birth Date *

// (mm/dd/yyyy)

Are you Employed? *

Yes
No
Retired

Name of Employer:

Job Title:

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 wish to receive emails regarding other volunteer positions?

Yes
No

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

Accounting/Finance
Administrative Skills
Event Planning
Fundraising
Graphic Artist
Information Technology (IT)
Marketing
Photographer
Pilot
Plumbing/Electrician
Public Relations
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
Vet Tech
Veterinarian
Writer/Editor

Other

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

If No, please tell us why. *

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 and as you feel comfortable, please describe.

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

Rent
Own

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

Yes
No

Are any members of the household allergic to dogs?.... *

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

Do you have any other specifications regarding your foster dog? *

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?... *

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

Do you have a yard, and if so, is it fenced? Type of fence and height of fence? *

If the yard is not fenced, how will you keep the dog on the property?.... *

where will this animal sleep at night? *

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

Yes
No

If you are unable to provide transportatin would you be willing to coordinate with a volunteer to get the dog to and from the adoption events and spay/neuter and any other events? *

Yes
No

Are you willing to work with the dog on house training and basic house manners? *

Yes
No

For example, many of the shelter 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 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?

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.

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