Foster / Volunteer Application

Foster / Volunteer Application - Schnauzer Love Rescue, Inc.

A contract between the owners of the dog, Schnauzer Love Rescue, Inc., known herein as SLR, Inc. and the caretakers of the dog, known herein as foster home or foster family.
The foster family fully understands that they are to act as a foster home for one or more of SLR, Inc.'s dogs while in the foster's care and in their home. The dogl will remain the property of SLR, Inc.. The dog will be surrendered to an officer of SLR, Inc. immediately on request.
The animal will be fed, watered and exercised appropriately. No prong or shock collars are to be used at anytime. The foster home will not be compensated for expenses incurred in the normal daily care of the animal. Expenditures incurred by the foster family other than emergency care and treatment require prior approval by the President or the Vice-President of SLR, Inc. The foster family will be held responsible for unapproved expenditures. Veterinary care will be provided by SLR, Inc. This includes vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative monthly flea/tick preventative, altering and any prescription medications necessary for the dog.
The animal is to be adopted to its permanent home only under the supervision of an officer of SLR, Inc. and only to said pre-approved families. Adoptive families are to be contacted by the foster family as a courtesy to inquire about the animal at 30, 60 and 90 day intervals, however, adoptive families are to be accorded the utmost respect and privacy. All donations & adoption fees connected with the adoption of a dog will be sent directly to the designated SLR, Inc. Treasurer.
Questions or problems are to be directed to officers of SLR, Inc..
If there is a need to remove the dog from the foster home, the animal is to be given directly to a designated SLR, Inc. officer. The foster family accepts responsibility for any and all events that occur in connection with the fostering of a rescue animal.
The foster family agrees to release and indemnify any and all officers and members of SLR, Inc. from any and all claims, known and unknown, now or hereafter, arising in connection with the animal.
SLR, Inc. requires that the foster family have a crate available should its use be necessary. The foster family will evaluate the animal and prepare an evaluation form. This form will be kept with the adoption package as information for the new owners. A list of SLR, Inc's officers and other rescue contacts will be left with the foster family for reference.

Date:

Your Name: (First - Last)

co-applicant : Spouse's Name / Significant Other / Roommate

Your E-Mail:

co-applicant E-Mail

Your Driver's License # (optional)

Co-Applicant Driver's License # (optional)

Home Street Address:

City

State

Zip

Phone Number With Area Code:

Primary Phone

Work Phone

Cell Phone

Your approximate age range:

Your occupation & place of employment:

Co-Applicant Occupation & place of employment

Do you live in a:

Do you Own your home ?

Please furnish the name and phone number of your landlord for verification purposes:

Do you have a yard?

Is it fenced?

Do you have a pool?

Is your pool Fenced?

How tall are your pool and/or yard fences ?

Will your dog be walked daily?

How do you plan to potty and exercise the dog?

Where will your dog spend most of it's time ?

Will there be children living with or regularly visiting the dog?

If yes, please list their ages:

Have you ever sold, given away or surrendered a pet to a shelter or rescue group?

If yes, please elaborate:

Have you ever had to put a pet to sleep (euthanize)?

If yes, please explain:

Do you have any other animals?

Are all your current pets Spayed or Neutered ?

If no,why not?

Please list any and all current pets in your household by breed, age, sex and length of time you have owned them.

When you go on vacation what do you do with your pets?

Where will your Miniature Schnauzer stay if no one is home during the day?

Are you willing to travel to meet and pick up your new dog?

If so, how far?

Are you planning to move in the near future?

Whenever you DO move, what will you do with your dog?

How did you find out about Schnauzer Love Rescue, Inc.?

Why do you want to foster a dog?

Have you fostered a dog with any other rescue groups?

If so, which ones?

Is there a limit to the length of time you can keep the dog until it is adopted?

If so, how long can you keep the dog? Why is their a limit?

How many hours per day will the dog be left alone?

Where will the dog be kept during your absence or for quiet time. ?

Vet References

We check vet references. Please supply current or last used vet information & phone numbers & include all clinics, mobile vets etc you use or used if you have owned a pet within the last 5 years.

Vet Reference #1

Vet Reference #2

Vet Reference #3

Personal References

Please supply two (2) personal references other than vet or a family member:

Reference #1: Name (First,Last)

Street Address:

city

State

zip

phone

Relationship to you:

__________________________________________________________

Reference #2: Name (First,Last)

Street Address:

city

State

zip

phone

Relationship to you:

__________________________________________________________

If there is any additional information you would like to share with us about your family/lifestyle, please do so in this area.

Signature of Applicant:

Signature of Co-Applicant:

By submitting this form you agree to accept the terms and conditions herein.