Name *

To best address you, please list your pronouns next to your name. (ie. he/him, she/her, they/them)

First Name

Last Name

Telephone Number *

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Address *

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

How did you hear about A Purposeful Rescue? *

Social Media (Instagram or Facebook)

Search Engine (Google)

Friend

APR Adopter or Volunteer

Other

How long are you looking to commit to fostering? *

I can commit to seeing a dog through adoption. (We never know how long a dog will need a foster, some dogs may take longer to adopt than others.)

I can only “dog sit” for other fosters while they travel. (This may vary from a couple of days to a couple of weeks.)

Have you ever fostered a dog before? *

Yes

No

I work: *

At home

In an office

In a dog friendly office and will bring a foster to work

Both at home and in an office

I'm retired

Other

How many hours will the dog be left alone? *

Less than 2 hours

2-3 hours

4-7 hours

8+ hours

Please select the option that best describes your home: *

House

Condo

Apartment

Back House

Duplex

Other

I: *

Rent - on my own

Rent - with roommates

Own

Live with family

If you rent, do you have permission to adopt a dog from your landlord? *

Yes

No

Please select the option that best describes your outdoor space: *

Private, fenced yard

Unfenced yard

Shared, fenced yard

Private patio

Balcony

No outdoor space, my pup will always go for walks

Do you have a pool? *

Yes

No

Do you have a gate? *

Yes

No

Have you proofed your yard for toxic plants? *

If you are not sure, we can provide a list of toxic plants to use as a reference.

Yes

Not sure

No

No outdoor space

APR dogs are typically vetted in the Redondo Beach, Highland Park, and Agoura area. Will you be able to take your foster to vet appointments? *

We do our best to schedule appointments around foster availability, but please note it also depends on the vet's availability and urgency.

Yes

No

APR adoption events are every other Saturday from 11a-1p in the Culver City area. Please check all that apply to your potential attendance: *

Yes, I can attend and stay for the events

Yes, but I can only drop off and pick up my pup

No, I cannot attend or transport my pup

I can make my pup available for a volunteer to bring to the event

Will your foster dog: *

Only be indoors while you're not home

Have access to indoors and outside while you're not home

Only be outdoors while you're not home

Are you able to foster dogs with any of the following special needs? (Please check all that apply). *

Bottle-feeding puppies

Non-contagious medical needs

Contagious medical needs

Seniors

Hospice

Behavioral Issues

Our dogs typically come directly from shelters, so we have limited history and medical information. There is a chance a dog could be hospice as we get to know them. Would you be comfortable with continuing to foster if that is the case? *

Yes

No

Depends - I would need more information

I have experience dealing with the following (check all that apply): *

Please select all the options that apply to your dog experience. If you don't have experience with these things, that's ok.

Potty training

Crate training/crating a dog

Working through/overcoming separation anxiety

Leash pulling/leash reactivity

Resource guarding

I do not have experience with the above

Please select all the age ranges that you are willing to foster (check all that apply): *

Please note, these age ranges are broad and may vary slightly by size and breed of dog.

Puppy 0- 1 year

Young 1 years - 3 years

Adult 4 years - 10 years

Senior 11+ years

What size dogs are you willing to foster (check all that apply): *

**At this time, we are only reviewing possible MEDIUM, LARGE, AND EXTRA LARGE dog Fosters as these are the ones in most needed.

X-Small - Less than 15 lbs

Small - 15-25 lbs

Med - 25-50 lbs

Large - 45-75 lbs

X Large - 75 lbs +

What dog energy levels are you willing to foster (check all that apply): *

Low/Senior - likes to hang on the couch vs. hike Runyon Canyon

Moderate - Enjoys a good brisk walk but also enjoys relaxing around the house

Energetic - Would love to be your running partner

Would you be able to foster a bonded pair if they need to stay together? *

Yes - I can foster a bonded pair

No - I can only foster one dog

I can provide the following for a foster pet? (Please check all that you are willing and able to provide). *

Not being able to provide any of these things does not mean you cannot foster.

Food

Basic Training (potty, crate, etc.)

Daily Exercise

Transportation (to vet appointments, adoption events, etc)

Socializing

Are you comfortable doing basic training? (i.e. sit, come, leash manners) *

Yes

No

Many shelter dogs are not house trained, are you comfortable with house training? *

Yes

No

We prefer to crate train all new fosters to provide structure, security and a comfortable space for the pup to decompress. Will you need to use an APR crate? *

Yes

No - I have my own

Do you currently have any dogs? *

Yes

No

Are all the dogs in your household spayed or neutered? *

Yes

No

What methods will you use for training your foster dog? (Check all that apply). *

Obedience classes/private trainer

Hit dog with the newspaper

Firm verbal commands

Clicker training

Other

None

I agree that I will always ensure any A Purposeful Rescue dog is wearing a collar and A Purposeful Rescue tag and walked on either a martingale collar or slip lead. If any of these items are missing I agree that I will immediately let APR know in order to replace them. *

Yes

I acknowledge that I am committed to the care of a foster placed in my home which may require additional time, training support and work on behalf of myself and those in my home. Should I determine that I can no longer foster after working with APR on any needed resources, I will allow for at least 2 weeks time for APR to secure a new foster family. Please note, there are exceptions for emergencies. *

Yes, I acknowledge that I am committed to fostering and should I need to return my foster dog I will continue to foster for a minimum of 2 weeks to allow APR to find a new foster family.

No, I cannot commit to the above.