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TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
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Please, list someone other than yourself.
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Are you at least 18 years of age?
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How did you hear about the shelter or the animal you'd like to foster?
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PetSmart
Petco
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Foster Questions
What is the average length of time you can commit to a foster animal?
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No foster’s schedule is always consistent. If you would like to be a "long term" or "whatever it takes" foster, HSHC will reasonably accommodate trips, visitors and in-shelter exposure breaks. *Please check all that apply.
Short Term (overnight - 2 weeks)
Shelter Break (2 weeks - 1 month)
Long Term (1 month - 3 months)
Whatever It Takes (until adopted)
What animals are you interested in fostering?
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Check all that apply
Cats
Small Dogs (Less Than 35lbs)
Large Dogs (Over 35lbs)
What types of cats are you interested in fostering?
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Check all that apply
Cats with Upper Respiratory Infections
Cats with Behavior Challenges
Cats that are Pregnant/Nursing
Kittens
Adults
Orphaned Kittens Needing to be Bottle Fed
Cats with Medical Challenges
What types of dogs are you interested in fostering?
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Check all that apply
Dogs with Upper Respiratory Infections
Dogs with Behavior Challenges
Dogs that are Pregnant/Nursing
Puppies
Adults
Orphaned Puppies Needing to be Bottle Fed
Dogs with Medical Challenges
Dogs that are Heartworm Positive (a non-contagious illness)
I have the following experience with cats:
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Check all that apply
Litterbox Aversion
Socialization (e.g. cats who are fearful or resistant to touch)
Any Other Behavior Challenges (e.g. affection biting, spraying/marking)
None of the Above
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I have the following experience with dogs:
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Check all that apply
Separation Anxiety
Resource Guarding
Any Other Behavior Challenges (e.g. fearful, reactive to strangers or new situations)
None of the Above
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Is this your first experience with a pet?
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Have you ever fostered an animal before?
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No
Where did you foster and what was your experience?
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Are you able to keep the foster(s) separated from other pets in the home, if neccessary?
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No
Who will be the primary caretaker of the foster animal?
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TELL US ABOUT YOUR HOUSEHOLD
Tell us about your current housing situation
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Own my own home
Own my own condo
Renting an apartment/condo
Renting a house
Living with parents/relatives
Live in a trailer/mobile home
College Fraternity/Sorority Housing
Landlord/Homeowner's Name:
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Landlord/Homeowner's Phone Number:
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Have you discussed fostering with your landlord?
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Does your landlord/homeowner have any breed or weight restrictions?
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Please be advised that HSHC requires a copy of your pet policy.
Is there a pet policy with breed or weight restrictions in your community?
Please be advised that HSHC requires a copy of your pet policy.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY & VISITORS
Please tell us about your current household
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Live Alone
Adults Only
Family with children
Please, list the ages of all persons living in your home including yourself.
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Age
Is any member of your household allergic to animals?
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No
If yes, they are allergic to:
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Cats
Dogs
Both
How often do you have visitors?
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e.g. Babysitters, Nannies, Extended Family, Significant Others, Neighbors, Friends, etc.
Are there children/grandchildren who visit your home REGARDLESS OF FREQUENCY?
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Anyone under the age of 18 is considered a child.
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No
Please, list ages of each child that visits and how often they visit.
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Age
Visit Frequency
The activity level in your home is
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Quiet
Active
Very Active
Matchmaking Questions
Do all members of your household know you are planning on fostering a pet?
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Dealbreakers
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Would any of the following be a dealbreaker for you?
Dog/Cat MUST LIVE with Other Dog(s) in the home
Dog/Cat MUST LIVE with Other Cat(s) in the home
Dog/Cat MUST be good with children living in/visiting the home
Dog MUST be easy to walk/control
Dog/Cat MUST be fully housebroken/litterbox trained
Dog MUST be crate trained
Dog CANNOT create a noise issue with close neighbors
Cat MUST be declawed
Dog/Cat MUST be low shedding
Dog/Cat MUST NOT have any serious behavior/medical issues
None of the above
Other
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When you ARE home, where will your foster pet spend the majority of their time?
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Check all that apply
Fenced Yard
Garage
Basement
Crate within residence
Loose within residence
Outdoor Kennel
Tie-Out In Yard
Other
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When you are NOT home, where will your foster pet spend the majority of their time?
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Check all that apply
Fenced Yard
Garage
Basement
Crate within residence
Loose within residence
Outdoor Kennel
Tie-Out In Yard
Other
Please, explain:
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If you have a fenced in yard, what kind is it? (e.g. Invisible, 4 ft chain link, 6 ft privacy, farm fencing, etc.)
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If you do not have a fence, please put "N/A" in the box below.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR PETS
Do you currently have any pets?
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Current Pets
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Breed/Mix
Sex (M or F)
Age
Spayed/ Neutered? (Yes or No)
Length Owned?
If one of your current pets is not spayed/neutered, please explain why.
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Please put "N/A" if not applicable
If one of your current pets is not current on vaccines, please explain why.
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Please put "N/A" if not applicable
Please, tell us anything else you would like us to know.
