FOSTER APPLICATION FORM 1. Do you feel you meet our foster requirements? yes no 2. Today's Date 3. Name (in full) 4. Email 5. Primary Phone Number (with area code) 6. Alternate Phone Number (with area code) 7. Street Name & Number 5a. City 5b. Province 5c. Postal Code 8. Your Age 9. Your Spouse or Partner's Name & Age (if applicable) 10. Your Employer 11. Spouse/Partner Employer (if applicable) 12. Have you or your partner/spouse ever been convicted of animal cruelty or abandonment? no yes 13. Do you have children living in your home? no yes 14. If you said "yes" to children living in your home, please list their names and ages, one per line 15. If you have children living in your home, have they been exposed to dogs before? no yes 16. If you said yes to children living in your home, have any of these children ever been bitten by a dog? no yes 17. Would you allow your children to take toys/food from your foster dog (if approved)? no yes 18. Do you live in a Detached House Condo or Apartment Country Acreage or Farm Other (mobile home/trailer/RV) 19. Do You ... Own your home Rent Live with parents 20. If you rent, does your lease and/or landlord specifically allow pets? no yes 21. If you rent, please provide your landlord's name and phone number: 22. Do you have roommates, shared living quarters, or live with your parents? no yes 23. If you said 'yes' to roommates/shared living quarters - Please provide details 24. How long have you lived at your current address? 25. Does your home have a yard? no yes 26. If you have a yard, is it fenced? 27. What type of fencing and how high? 28. If you do not have a fenced yard are you prepared to walk the dog on a leash for potty breaks and exercise at least 3 times per day, regardless of weather conditions or time of day? no yes 29. Do you have a pool? no yes 30. If "Yes" is your pool fenced? no yes 31. What is the maximum number of pets allowed in your home by city ordinance? 32. What are your local licencing fees/requirements? 33. Please describe your knowledge, background and experience with dogs in general: 34. Have you ever had a dog hit by a car or lost? no yes 35. If yes, please explain the details: 36. Is someone home during the day? no yes 37. If not, what is the average amount of time the dog will be home alone during the day? 38. Where will the dog stay while you are gone? 39. Do you plan to leave the dog outdoors or tethered at any time? no yes 40. Do you own a dog crate appropriately sized for a French Bulldog? no yes 41. If no, are you willing to buy one? no yes 42. Are you familiar with the health, care and behavioral traits of French Bulldogs? no yes 43. In the space below tell us about any other experience you have with behavioural issues? 44. Are you familiar with the health, care and behavioral traits of French Bulldogs? Please indicate which ones from the following list. Canine allergies Brachycephalic syndrome / Respiratory limitations IVDD/spinal abnormalities None of the Above 45. Please describe your breed experience with French Bulldogs, or any other brachycephalic breeds: 46. What might cause you to give up your foster? Select from the list below. Barking House Breaking Chewing Jumping Aggression Towards Dogs Aggression Towards Other Animals Aggression Towards People Shyness/Fear llness New Baby 47. Would you accept a dog with Special Needs? no yes 48. If "yes", which would you accept? Housebreaking required Fear/shyness Aggression towards dogs/animals Aggression towards people Deafness -Blindness -Physical disability Paralyzed/cart dog Diapers required Hospice care (fatal illness) Specialized veterinary needs Extreme age/senior dog Any/all from this list 49. Do you understand that foster dogs take time to adjust to new surroundings, and that certain behavioral issues may occur during the adjustment period? no yes 50. Do you have experience with the following behavioural issues? Choose from the list below? Anxiety (fear) Anxiety Aggression Food Aggression Dog Aggression Cat or small animal aggression None from this list 51. Do you have previous experience fostering for rescue organizations? no yes 52. If yes, please elaborate: 53. Do you have a preference for age and sex of a foster dog? no yes 54. Why do you want to foster a French Bulldog? 55. Do you have any other pets? no yes 56. If yes to pets, please list their names/ages/breeds/sex/type 57. Your veterinarian's name & phone number: 58. List previously pets (owned or fostered), dates in your care and what happened to each pet: 59. If you have pets, how do you plan to introduce your foster dog to your household? 60. Are you willing to work with FBFC to correct issues and accept direction? no yes 61. Will you be able to take the animal to vet appointments and allow potential adopters to visit the animal? no yes 62. Are you willing to foster a dog until a forever home is found? no yes 63. How did you hear about the French Bulldog Fanciers of Canada and their rescue work? 64. Are you willing to work w us to sort out any temperament/health problems that may be discovered while your potential dog is in foster care? no yes 65. The length of the foster period varies greatly. Some dogs are ready for adoption after only a few days or weeks, others require a very long time. Are you able to foster for as long as it takes? no yes 66. If no, how long are you able to foster for? 67. Please provide three references (no relatives please) Name, address, phone number, relationship 68. Are you interested in joining the French Bulldog Fanciers of Canada? Membership benefits include regular, informative newsletters providing information on Club events and rescue, member boasts, brags and submissions as well as numerous articles relevant to canine health, nutrition, activities as well as approved member web links on our site no yes 69. Any additional comments or things we should know about you? 70. Disclaimer I certify that the information provided on this form is true and correct and that prior to approval for fostering, information will be verified. I certify that I am physically and financially able to care for the routine care of this dog. FBFC will cover medical and other special purchase items for this dog but some payments may have to be paid up front and submitted for reimbursement. I give my veterinary clinic permission to release to FBFC Executive any requested documents on pets they have attended to for me in the previous 3 years and this authorization is current for one year from application to foster I understand that by signing this form, I agree to release and covenant to hold harmless The French Bulldog Fanciers of Canada and its members from any claims, damages, costs, or actions incurred as a result of the care or actions of the animal. I accept full responsibility for the animal(s) actions at all times, and release the FBFC from any liabilities or damages that may be incurred as a result of fostering such animal(s). 71. Signed (type your full name) Dated: Submit My Application
