Name of Primary Caretaker
Spouse/Co-Applicant
Address
City
State and Zip Code
E-Mail Address
Daytime Phone
Evening Phone
Best Time & Place To Call
Age of Primary Caretaker
Married
Single
Other
State Issued In
State Issued In
Occupation
How Long?
Employer's Name
Address
City
Phone
Why would you like to provide a foster home for a German Shepherd Dog?
Yes
No
If you have fostered previously, please tell us about your experience.
Please indicate all of the following that you are comfortable and capable of dealing with
Please indicate all equipment you currently own
Own Home
Rent/Lease Home
Rent/Lease Apt or Condo
Other
Please include area code
Please include area code
Marital Status
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION - PRIMARY APPLICANT
Driver's License # of Applicant
Driver's License # of Co-Applicant
State and Zip Code
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION - PRIMARY APPLICANT
Occupation
How Long?
Employer's Name
Address
City
State and Zip Code
Phone
Occupation
How Long?
Employer's Name
Address
City
Phone
State and Zip Code
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION - CO-APPLICANT
INFORMATION TO MATCH YOU WITH THE RIGHT FOSTER DOG
Do you have any health problems that may affect your fostering ability (i.e. can't lift heavy weights, can't walk far, etc.)
How far are you able to drive to pick up a foster/meet with transports or meet with a prospective permanent home?
If you go out of town during the time you have a foster GSD, what provisions do you have for it's care?
Please relate any experience you have with problem dogs (i.e. digging, barking, aggression, dominance, etc.)
Do you now own, or have you, in the past, owned a GSD?
Yes
No
Have you ever fostered a pet before?
Will you be able to take your foster GSD to the veterinarian when needed?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Do you understand that foster care may last days, weeks, or months?
Active Dogs
Grooming
Crate Training
Giving Medications
Shy Dogs
Bathing
House Training
Stand-Offish Dogs
Nail Clipping
Obedience Training
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From the following list of traits, please list the 5 most appealing characteristics of a GSD to you, in order of most important (1) to least important (5)
Active
Independent
Protective
Playful
Shy
Aggressive
Calm
Dominant
Loving
Submissive
Intelligent
Friendly
Good with kids
Good with other dogs
Good with cats
Other (list and rank it)
Bowls
Toys
Collars
Brushes/Combs
Leashes
Nail Clippers
Training Collars Specify type(s)
Do your own a crate?
Yes
No
If NO, are you willing to purchase one?
Yes
No
Crate Type (Metal or Plastic)
Height
Width
Length
How Many
INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR HOME
Which of the following best describes your current residence? (Check One)
Is your yard fenced?
Yes
No
Type of Fencing
Type of Gates
Fence Height
Is fence solid and secure?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Can children open gates?
What type of improvements are needed to make the yard secure? How long is this likely to take?
If you have a dog run, is it secure?
Yes
No
Not Applicable
No
FOSTER PREFERENCES
How soon will you be ready to foster a dog?
Immediately or Specify When
Please indicate ALL that you are willing to foster.
Males
Females
Adults
Puppies ( 8 weeks + )
Mother w/puppies
Pregnant Females
Injured/Sick GSDs
Very Young Puppies
Abused/Neglected GSDs
Please state any age preferences for the GSDs you will foster.
Would you foster a dog with special medical needs such as daily medication or physical therapy?
Yes
No
Would you foster a GSD in need of some obedience training?
Would you foster a GSD in need of socializing?
Would you foster a GSD with behavior problems?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Are there characteristics/problems (behavior, medical or otherwise) you would rather not tackle?
How many GSDs can you foster at one time?
What type of foster care would you prefer?
Regular/Long Term
Emergency
Short Term
Safe Haven
Whatever is Needed
Note: A "safe haven" keeps a GSD when it is in need of immediate removal from its situation and is awaiting assignment to a rescue or longer term foster home.
Are you willing to foster a GSD indefinitely?
No
Yes
Maybe
How did you find out about our foster program? (Please be as specific as possible).
Any other comments you'd like to add for consideration of your application to foster a dog?
No
Yes
We reserve the right to inspect all homes and yards prior to approving any foster situation, or following any foster placement. Is this okay?
NBSR reserves the right to deny foster to any party for any reason that NBSR deems as suspicious, or contrary to the beliefs and practices of NBSR.
CONTACT INFORMATION
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