Name:
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First Name
Last Name
Email:
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Address:
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Address 1
Address 2
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Phone:
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Work phone:
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Best time to contact you:
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Anytime
Occupation:
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Are you willing and able to drive your foster dog to vet and adoption visits in Antigonish?
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The average foster will need to visit the vet only once, for their spay or neuter! Females getting spayed must stay at the vet overnight.
Yes
No
Have you fostered for another rescue organization?
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Yes
No
If so, which one(s):
Describe household members:
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Include ages, and occupation and phone number (if applicable) of all persons in the residence:
Do children regularly visit your household?
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Yes
No
Occasionally, but not regularly
A child(ren) resides in the household
If there are children residing in the household, or children visit regularly, how will you facilitate a good relationship between them and the dog?
Just as the dog should be child-friendly, the children should be dog-friendly as well! What do you consider to be kind, respectful, and appropriate behaviours on behalf of the child towards the dog? What behaviours are not kind, respectful, or appropriate? Please be as detailed as possible.
Is the general atmosphere of your home:
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Please a maximum of two that best describe the general atmosphere of your home:
Loud
Quiet
Busy
Calm
Are any household members allergic to animals?
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Yes
No
If yes, please explain:
What animals are they allergic to? If they are allergic to dogs, please describe their allergy. We can do our best to accommodate dog allergies when placing you with a foster dog.
Is your home rented or owned?
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Rented
Owned
If you rent, please provide your landlord's contact information:
We will be contacting your landlord to verify that dogs are allowed in your rental unit.
How long have you lived at your current address?
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Select your neighbourhood type:
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Rural
Suburban
Urban
Select your home type:
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House
Apartment or Condo
Townhouse
Duplex
Mobile home
Other
Please describe the fenced area of your yard :
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Please include material size, and height! If your yard is not fenced, describe the measures you will take to keep a dog secure while they are outdoors:
Do you or any members of your household smoke any tobacco or marijuana products inside the home?
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Yes
No
Do you or any members of your household store any vaping of marijuana products inside your home?
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Yes
No
If you currently have a dog(s), please describe them:
Please include name(s), breed(s), size(s), gender(s), and pack hierarchy if applicable:
How does your current dog(s) behave around other dogs?
Please select all that apply:
Friendly
Reserved
Outgoing
Unsure
Dominant
Submissive
Playful
Laid-back
Confident
Nervous
Where, what and how are they fed?
Describe monthly and annual health care of your dog(s):
Do you have cats, other pets or livestock?
If so, please describe number and types of animals. Do they live indoors or outdoors? Are they spayed and/or neutered and up to date on vaccinations?
If you've had any dogs in the past, please describe them:
Please include name(s), breed(s), size(s), gender(s), and pack hierarchy if applicable. How long did you have them? What happened to them?
If you currently have pets, how will you introduce the foster dog into your home?
How will you set the foster dog and your current pets for success? Do you have rooms to separate them if needed?
How experienced are you with handling dogs?
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We accept foster families with any level of experience and will match those with less experience with suitable dogs.
I have owned many dogs
I currently own my first dog
I have owned dogs in the past
I grew up with dogs or my family owned them
I have dogsit and/or dog walk
This will be my first time handling and living with a dog
Please select the characteristics of a dog you are willing and able to foster:
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Check all that apply!
Male
Female
Senior (Over 10 years)
Adult (Between 3-10 years)
Adolescent (Between 1-3 years)
Puppy (Under 1 year)
Please select the necessary qualities of a dog you would be willing and able to foster:
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Check all that apply!
Good with children under 6 years
Good with children between 7-13 years
Good with children over 14 years
Good with seniors and/or disabled adults
Good with cats
Good with small dogs
Good with large dogs
What size dog are you willing and able to foster?
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Check all that apply!
Small (Less than 30lbs)
Medium (Between 30-60lbs)
Large (Between 60-80lbs)
Extra Large (Over 80lbs)
All of the above
What energy level of dog are you willing and able to foster?
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Check all that apply!
Low
Medium
High
All of the above
How much exercise can you provide daily to your foster dog?
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Walks, in particular, are necessary and extremely beneficial forms of exercise:
30-45 minutes
1 hour
1.5 hours
2 hours
However much is required
How many dogs are you willing to foster at one time?
Do you have any other limitations in the dog you foster?
If so, please describe:
Are you willing and able to foster a "special needs" dog?
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Check all special needs that apply:
Shy
Overly submissive
Fearful
Overly dominant
Pushy
Pregnant dogs
Litters of puppies
Needing medication
Needing special diets
Bonded pairs
No thank you!
For what length of time are you willing to foster a dog?
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1-2 weeks
1-2 months
2-4 months
4-8 months
Until the dog is adopted
Where will the dog sleep?
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On average, how many hours will the foster be left alone in a day? Where will the dog stay while you are out?
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Can you say a little about why you would like to foster a dog?
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Do you have experience with any of the following training methods?
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This does not impact your suitability to foster, it simply helps us match you with a dog who is a good fit for your experience level.
House training
Crate training
Leash training
None of the above
Do you have experience with any of the following behaviour issues?
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This does not impact your suitability to foster, it simply helps us match you with a dog who is a good fit for your experience level.
Separation anxiety
Leash reactivity
Resource guarding
None of the above
What makes a responsible pet parent?
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What are the basic requirement for care of a foster dog?
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When are you ready to start fostering?
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I'm ready immediately, let's save lives!
In 2 weeks, I need some time to get ready.
In 1 month, something has to be taken care of first.
Over 1 month, my situation isn't currently ideal or I'm unsure.
1st Reference's Name
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First Name
Last Name
1st Reference's Number
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2nd Reference's Name
First Name
Last Name
2nd Reference's Number
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I certify to the best of my knowledge, the information provided in this application is true as of the date of this application. I agree that submission of this form will constitute a legally signed document. by submitting this application, you agree to give Coastal K9 and/or any representative acting its behalf, permission to fully investigate the information provided as well as permission to contact any references given on this application as it relates to dog experience.
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