First Name*

Last Name*

Address*

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Postal Code*
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County

Email*

Home Phone

Work Phone
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Cell Phone*

Alt Email

Text/Pager Email

Date of Birth*

How many adults reside in your household (over 18) and relationship?*

How many children are regularly in the home and ages? (under 18)*

Do all members of the household know about the new pet and agree? If not, explain.*

Do any household members have any allergies or health concerns related to pets? If so, explain.*

Is anyone in your household a smoker?*

Please enter the web address of your personal or business website if applicable. If none, please enter "none"*

Please enter your Facebook username below or enter "none"*

Please enter your Twitter username below or enter "none"*

Please enter your Instagram username below or enter "none"*

Do you own or rent your home*
Choose one: Rent Own

Does the Property Owner or Community allow a German Shepherd Dog to live on the property?*

If Applicable, please put Landlord's Name or Community/HOA Name

If Applicable, please put Landlord's phone number or HOA contact number

In what type of home do you live*
Choose one: Single Family Duplex Apartment Townhouse Condominium Mobile Home Military Housing

Is your yard fenced*
Choose one: No Yard No Physical Fence at all Back Yard Fenced (attached to back of house with direct entrance to house) Yard Completely Fenced (fence goes completely around house-direct entrance to house) Kennel area out in yard (no entrance to house)

What type of fence do you have?

What is the height of the fence*

Can a dog dig out under your fence?

I agree to allow BCGSR to visit my home as part of the approval process. I further agree to make any necessary changes before approval is granted. *

Please list the pets you own now. Add the Breed, Name and Age for each one.*

Please list any dogs you own now - Breed, Name, Age*

Are all your dogs and cats spayed or neutered? If no, please explain which ones and why.*

Do you have any cats now? If so, list Names and Ages.*

If you have cats, are they spayed or neutered? If no, explain why.*

Are there any other pets in the home? Please list.*

Are there any pets in your home now that are NOT owned by you? If yes, please explain.*

Do you have any special requirements/circumstances that we should be aware of? (Health conditions, schedules, upcoming vacations, etc.)*

Do you have a time limit on how long you can foster a particular dog or any dog? Answer No or if Yes, how long and reason.*

Do you now have or have you ever owned a German Shepherd Dog before? If yes, how long and please describe.*

How well do you feel you understand the German Shepherd Dog breed?*

Please describe your previous experience with German Shepherd Dogs. *

Are you willing to foster a German Shepherd Dog that has been previously abused?*

Are you willing to foster a German Shepherd Dog with medical needs?*

Are there any times of the year that you cannot foster? Answer No or if Yes, please state when.*

Do you have any age or gender preferences? Please select all that apply.

How much time will the animal spend alone during the day*

Where will the animal be kept when you are not home*

Will you be able to check on the dog during the work day?*

Do you crate train?*

How do you plan to exercise your foster dog? *

Do you have experience with Housebreaking, Crate Training, Obedience Training or Behavioral Issues? If so please list.*

Are you willing and able to bring your foster dog to adoption events?*

Are you currently established with a veterinarian?*

Primary Veterinarian/Practice Name:*

Veterinarian's Address*

Veterinarian's Phone Number:*

How long have you been using this Veterinarian?*

Would your vet consider giving a discount for treatment of a rescued animal owned by a 501(c)(3) Rescue while in foster care? *

Please note that all pets that you currently have in the home must be up to date on their vaccinations and be spayed or neutered to be considered as a foster home. If there is a medical reason why they are not up to date, spayed or neutered, please explain here:*

Please list three personal references (not family members) you have known for at least three years. We will contact them in reference to your relationship with animals.

PLEASE CONTACT ALL YOUR REFERENCES IMMEDIATELY AND LET THEM KNOW WE WILL BE CALLING THEM!

Personal Reference 1: Name*

Personal Reference 1 phone number*

Personal Reference 1 email address*

Personal Reference 2 Name:*

Personal Reference 2 Phone Number*

Personal Reference 2 Email Address*

Personal Reference 3 Name:*

Personal Reference 3 Phone Number:*

Personal Reference 3 Email Address:*

Please list two character references that are not personal friends that have known you for at least five years who would be willing to speak to us.

Please let them know we will be contacting them.

Professional Reference 1 Name:*

Professional Reference 1 Phone Number:*

Professional Reference 1 Email Address:*

Professional Reference 2 Name:*

Professional Reference 2 Phone Number:*

Professional Reference 2 Email Address:*

How did you hear about us?*

Please share with us why you are interested in fostering.*

Are there any comments or questions you would like to add?*

I hereby certify that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge.

I agree to abide by Big Cypress German Shepherd Rescue's Foster Agreement, Rescue Policies as well as all State and Local laws and ordinances. *

Signing this agreement does not guarantee approval into the foster program.

This agreement is between Big Cypress German Shepherd Rescue, (BIG CYPRESS GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE or BCGSR) and the individual(s) listed on this application, hereinafter "Foster,"

This agreement is valid for any future animals in Foster's care on behalf of BIG CYPRESS GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE, whereas the Foster wishes to foster one or multiple dogs for the BIG CYPRESS GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE. This agreement holds binding for any and all future dogs fostered for the BIG CYPRESS GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE, even if there is a hiatus between fostering. Therefore, for good and valuable consideration, the parties to the agreement agree as follows: (Foster to select answer for each line)

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Foster will provide compassionate and loving care for whatever dog is taken into the home for as long as necessary until the dog has been successfully placed in a permanent home. This care includes -- but is not limited to-- adequate food, water, shelter, and medication when required. *

Foster will carefully review the Foster Guidelines provided by BIG CYPRESS GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE and will ask any necessary clarifying questions before taking any dogs into my care.*

Foster will promptly address any matters of concern to Michelle Delaney. *

Foster will be patient and tolerant during the transition period (which can last from a few days to a few months). *

Foster is prepared to work with the dog on basic training, such as housebreaking. *

Foster will keep the dog primarily inside the home; the dog will not be left outside in a yard or elsewhere without restraint and proper adult supervision. *

Foster will notify BIG CYPRESS GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE if any medical treatment becomes necessary during the time caring for the dog and will see that the dog gets necessary medical treatment as soon as he/she needs it. *

Foster will not hesitate to provide necessary emergency care.*

Foster will advise BIG CYPRESS GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE of any medical expenses over and above the standard care BIG CYPRESS GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE provides (all routine vaccinations, spaying or neutering, heart-worm test, worming). *

Foster will not authorize veterinary treatments, procedures, or medications without the direct approval and authorization of Michelle Delaney. *

Foster will make certain to administer monthly heartworm preventative to the dog. If Foster cannot donate the medication, BIG CYPRESS GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE will provide it.*

Foster will make certain that the dog is wearing a collar that securely fits and that a proper identification tag is securely fastened to the collar with a readable name and phone number on the tag. *

I will immediately notify BIG CYPRESS GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE of any problems or difficulties resulting from taking care of the dog. *

I agree to keep the dog leashed outside whenever he/she is not in a securely fenced area.*

Foster will not tie or chain the dog in the yard. *

Foster will never strike or choke the dog in an attempt to discipline. *

Foster will not allow strange or unknown people or animals to approach the dog without being in full control of the dog and the situation. *

Foster understands and accepts that prospective adopters may wish to visit the dog before adopting him/her. *

Fosters are willing to allow people to meet the dog either at his/her home or at a mutually convenient place. *

Foster understands and accepts that the dog s are and shall remain the sole property of BIG CYPRESS GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE. Foster further understands and acknowledges that Foster does not have any right or authority to keep or place the foster dog in other homes or with other individuals. Moving the dog or placing him/her in permanent homes can only be done with the full knowledge and approval of Michelle Delaney. *

Foster understands and accepts that BIG CYPRESS GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE makes no representations or warranties concerning the health, temperament, behavior and/or previous ownership of the dog. *

Foster agrees to indemnify and hold harmless BIG CYPRESS GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE from any direct or consequential damages arising out of this foster care agreement. This includes any and all manner of actions and causes of actions, suits, debts, dues, accounts, bonds, covenants, agreements, judgments, claims, and demands whatsoever arising out of or relating to the adoption, placement, and/or possession of the dog. *

By marking each statement with yes, I pledge that I have read and understand them all and AGREE to all terms in this document. Printing my name below and submitting this application constitutes my signature.*

Please enter date.*