Foster A Dog

Please review The Foster FAQs and Foster Opportunities pages before completing the application.

Upon successful completion of your application, you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive an email, please ensure that you completed all required fields.

FOSTER FAQs

FOSTER OPPORTUNITIES

Dog Foster Application

"*" indicates required fields

Date (click on calendar icon)*

Dog's Name*

Foster Requirements:
(1) Be at least 21 years of age; (2) Have the knowledge and consent of all adults living in the household; (3) Have approval from owner of residence (written in lease); (4) Have a valid ID with current address; (5) Be approved as a suitable foster home by Almost Home Foundation; (6) Live in the Greater Chicagoland area; and (7) Bring your foster dog to weekly adoption shows on Saturdays between 11 AM and 2 PM. A handler will be provided if you cannot stay during the show.

Name*

First Last

Name

First Last

Age*

If you are 70 years of age or older, we require a family member to co-sign

Driver's License Number or State ID*

Please complete your full home address, including street number and name or your application will not be processed*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Home Phone

Work Phone

Cell Phone*

Email*

Employment Status?*

Full-time

Part-time

Retired

Not employed

How long have been employed at your present job?*

Name of Employer

Residence Information (residency requirements will be verified)*

Do you Own?

Do you Rent?

Type of Home?*

Apartment

Condo

Townhouse

Single Family

How long have you lived at your present address?*

Any plans to move in the near future?*

Yes

Do you have a fenced yard?*

Yes

Fence Height

If renting, does your lease allow dogs?*

Yes

Is a deposit required?*

Yes

Is there a weight limit?*

Yes

Is your landload aware you intend to adopt an animal and have they given permission?*

Yes

Landlord's Name*

Landlord's Telephone Number*

Name and address of Housing Complex*

Will you provide a copy of your lease pet section?*

Yes

List all household members

Name*

Relationship to you*

Age*

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Relationship to you

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Age

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Age

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Age

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Name

Relationship to you

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Age

Is this dog intended for your immediate family?*

Yes

Person primarily responsible for your new dog?*

Any history of allergies in your family?*

Yes

If so, what?

What is your family's current lifestyle?*

Very Active

Active

Moderate

Often home

Number of hours you work per day

Number of hours your dog will be left alone per day

Pet History (for pets you currently own, or have owned in the past five years)

Pet Name

Type/Breed

Sex

Male

Female

Age

Kept where?

Indoor

Outdoor

Spayed/Neutered

Yes

Still Own?

Yes

If no, what happened to the pet?

Pet Name

Type/Breed

Sex

Male

Female

Age

Kept where?

Indoor

Outdoor

Spayed/Neutered

Yes

Still Own?

Yes

If no, what happened to the pet?

Pet Name

Type/Breed

Sex

Male

Female

Age

Kept where?

Indoor

Outdoor

Spayed/Neutered

Yes

Still Own?

Yes

If no, what happened to the pet?

Pet Name

Type/Breed

Sex

Male

Female

Age

Kept where?

Indoor

Outdoor

Spayed/Neutered

Yes

Still Own?

Yes

If no, what happened to the pet?

What vaccines has your current pet had in the last year?

Have you ever given away or relinquished a pet to a shelter?*

Yes

If yes, what were the circumstances?

Have any of your pets ever been (check all that apply)?

Lost

Hit by a Car

Put to Sleep

Given Away

If yes, what were the circumstances?

New Pet Information

Size of dog you're willing to foster (check all that apply)*

Small

Medium

Large

Why do you want to foster a dog? (please check all that apply)*

Companion

Companion for another animal

Gift

To breed

For a child

To teach resposibility

Protection

Watch Dog

How many times a day will you take your pet outdoors?

Will you take your pet to obdience class?*

Yes

Where will the dog be kept when you are at home?*

Inside

Outside

Garage

Where will the dog be kept when you are not at home?

Do you plan on using a cage?*

Yes

If so, when, why and for how long?

Are you aware of the general pet care costs (food, vaccines, medical care, boarding, grooming & incidentials?*

Yes

Do you travel often for work or vacation?*

Yes

How often?

Weekly

Monthly

Yearly

Who will care for your pet in your absence?*

What kind of ID will be kept on the pet?*

How much time are you prepared to allow the dog to adjust to your home?*

What will you do in the event of:

Barking problems*

Aggressive behavior*

Chewing/Digging*

House breaking problems*

How would you introduce your dog to animals in your home?*

What will you do if the introductions does not go well*

In case of emergency, who will care for the pet?*

What veternarian (or hospital) have you used or are going to use?

Name*

City*

Phone*

Name

City

Phone

Are you aware of the licensing regulations and fees in your village?

Yes

Do you know the leash laws of your area?

Yes

Are you aware of the grooming costs for the breed that you are considering?

Yes

Phone

Please list 3 references along with telephone numbers and relationship (friend, neighbor, relative)

Name*

Relationship*

Phone*

Name*

Relationship*

Phone*

Name*

Relationship*

Phone*

How did you hear about Almost Home Foundation?

Is there anything else you would like to share with us for consideration when reviewing your application?
You may want to include additional information regarding your prior pet experience, what sparked your interest to foster at this time, and/or other information that will be helpful to our volunteers in their review process.

Do you have any questions or concerns?

l, the undersigned certify that the information provided in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation of facts will result in my losing the privilege of adopting an animal from Almost Home Foundation. I realize that Almost Home Foundation has the right to deny my request to adopt an animal either because the individual animal is not suitable to my circumstances or on a more general basis. I understand that this application becomes the property of Almost Home Foundation, and all information given herein is for Almost Home Foundation’s use alone. I along with those persons accompanying me, assume risk of injury which may be incurred as a result of my viewing any animal under the care of Almost Home Foundation.

Authorization to Contact*

Yes

No
By checking “YES”, you are allowing Almost Home Foundation to contact: 1. Your veterinarian for current and past medical records on any and all pets in your household. 2. Your landlord or leasing agency in regard to pet policies if applicable. 3. Your provided references regarding the care of animals. Please be aware that by checking “No” your application will not be considered by Almost Home Foundation as per our adoption and foster policies.

Signature (please type in your full name)*

Date*
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