Dog Foster Application

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By fostering a CLAS Rescue dog, you are providing a loving, temporary residence for a vulnerable dog that is going through a big life transition. As an alternative to kennel life, the stability and comfort of your home allows a rescue dog the opportunity to adapt and start enjoying life’s little luxuries. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to see how your foster dog will behave in a domestic environment so that we can confidently find them a permanent home most suited to their needs.

What’s involved?

Looking after a dog in your home until their permanent loving home is found
Caring for their basic, medical and behavioural needs
Taking the dog to and from vet appointments
Taking the dog to and from viewing appointments

What are we looking for?

Experience in handling and caring for dogs
Living in close proximity to the centre with suitable transport or transport options to attend appointments
A private and fully secure garden (5' high fencing minimum for many medium to large breed dogs)
Willingness to learn and follow Crosskennan's policies and procedures

Benefits to you

Knowing you are helping a dog in need
Develop new skills
Join a great team of like minded people

Title

Full Name

Address

Mobile / Text Number

Email

Landline Phone Number

I am looking to foster...

Small dog

Medium Dog

Large Dog

Any Dog

What has made you consider fostering for us? What are you hoping to get out of the experience?

Dwelling Type

Bungalow

House

Flat

Other

Ownership Status

Owned

Tenant

Living with parents

Other

Do you have permission from the home owner or Housing association if the property is rented?

Yes

No

Do you have a garden/yard?

Yes Private

Yes Shared

No

Please describe your garden, include the height of all the fences/gates?

Have you any changes happening in the next 6 months e.g. Baby, house move, holiday?

Who lives at your property and do you have any regular visitors? What are their ages and how they are around dogs?

Do you have any long term health issues, dog allergies or special needs for the people living in your household?

Please describe any other pets you have (dog/cat/bird etc.). Have these pets lived with another dog before?

Where would you mainly walk your foster dog? Do you come across any busy roads?

On average how long and how often do you expect to leave your foster dog and where in the house would you want to leave them?

What experience do you have of keeping/caring for dogs?

Would you be happy fostering a dog with behavioural needs e.g. help with housetraining, pulling, food possession?

Would you be happy fostering a dog with medical needs e.g. recovering from an injury or operation?

What areas of the house would your foster dog have access too and where would you want him/her to sleep ideally?

Your foster dog may require to be transported to the vets or to our centre for visits. Do you have access to a vehicle and how would you safely transport a dog in it?

Please give details about your daily routine.

A change in routine/home for a dog is a scary and confusing time, so most dogs can take time to settle into their new foster home which may include whining, toileting, chewing and general anxious behaviour. Are you willing to be patient and put in the time to allow your dog to adjust?

Is there anything you would like to ask us, or feel extra you would like to tell us about fostering.

By submitting this application you are agreeing to the following;

You are happy for us to contact you in the future. Crosskennan will never sell your details to any third party.
You are happy for Crosskennan to conduct a home visit.
You are happy for Crosskennan to ask for references if required

I can confirm the information provided is correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand failure to provide information can result in an application being declined. I give Crosskennan permission to fully investigate the information provided. I understand that Crosskennan reserve the right to decline any application.

All applications will be assessed within 7 days of application. Due to a high number of applications, we may not be able to respond to everyone who is unsuccessful. If you would like to follow up with the progress of your application please email rehoming@crosskennanlane.org.uk - if you have any difficulty submitting this application please contact the aforementioned email address.

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