Foster Application

Date Submitted

Have you fostered dogs in the past?

Yes

First and Last Name *

Provide the street address of your residence. *

City, State and Zip Code *

How long at current address?

Your Email (We will add your email to our mailing list to ensure you receive the most timely info about adoption and special events. You can revoke permission to mail to your email address at any time using the SafeUnsubscribe® link found at the bottom of every email)

Best phone number to reach you.

Please list your age, and then ages of all people in your household.

Occupation of adults in household?

How many pets do you currently own?
Please tell us their age, breed, temperament, and how long you've owned them.

Current pets status

All spayed/neutered

Some spayed/neutered (explain above)

Unaltered

No current pets

Describe dogs you've previously owned.
Please tell us about dogs you've owned in the past, how long you had them, and about their temperaments.

Training. Are you willing to help train dogs? If so, what methods do you use?
Are you willing to crate train a dog and work with our volunteers and trainers to resolve issues?

Familiarity with German Shepherd traits.
Have you ever owned a German Shepherd as an adult? Herding breeds can chase cats and children, and nip heels.
They need at least an hour of exercise each day, and they need strong leadership and training to be good canine citizens.
German Shepherds shed heavily most of the year.
Please describe any ownership history not included above and your familiarity with breed traits.

Are you willing to bring your foster to bi-weekly and special adoption events, and to introduce to prospective adopters?

How many hours a day will your foster be alone, include your work, travel and leisure time.

Where will your foster be kept when you're not home, ie yard, garage, inside home or dog run?

Where will your foster dog sleep?

Please tell us if you have a dog door or you have or plan to install one?

Yes we have one.

No but will install one.

No plans to install dog door.

Describe what type of exercise you'll provide your foster dog.

If you rent

Check if you will provide a letter from your landlord stating you can have a German Shepherd on the property?

Check if you are willing to provide us with your landlord contact information?

Please describe your fencing completely, type of fencing, height at lowest and highest point, and if your gates have locks on them.
Are there any air conditioning units or retaining walls that would allow a dog to climb?

Do you have a pool?

Yes

If yes, is your pool separately fenced?

Yes

Describe the health of people in household, including any allergies.

Veterinary care is coordinated and supplied at SCGSR's guidance and discretion.
Are you willing to report issues regarding your foster's health, and to use SCGSR's approved vet located in San Diego?

Current Veterinarian, include address, telephone and name of pets treated as a reference.

Please provide an alternate contact in case we need to get in touch with you.

Describe what motivates you to want to provide a temporary home for a needy dog.

Thank you! You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application.

Foster Acknowledgment

Volunteer Acknowlegement. SCGSR appreciates your interest in becoming a volunteer for our organization. Most of the dogs we rescue come from shelters as strays, so their complete history is not known. It is possible that the dogs we rescue have been abandoned, neglected, mistreated, or even abused. Although we evaluate dogs prior to accepting them into the rescue, we cannot guarantee the temperament of any dog. Working with rescued dogs comes with risks. By submitting this application, you acknowledge that you understand and accept these risks. I have accurately completed this application and all information provided is correct. I have read the above and understand the risks involved in working with rescued dogs. I understand that Southern California German Shepherd Rescue cannot be held responsible for the actions, behavior and/or medical condition of all of the dogs in its rescue. I agree to assume the risks implicit with working with dogs who may have been abandoned, beaten, or otherwise mistreated or abused or who may suffer from an illness, condition or disease. Thank you for offering to donate your time and energy to help find forever homes for abandoned dogs. On behalf of myself, my heirs and next of kin, I hereby release, waive and discharge Southern California German Shepherd Rescue, its directors, officers, agents and employees, from all liability for all property damage, injury or death, directly or indirectly arising out of or resulting from, or in any way connected with the participation in SCGSR volunteer activities.I understand that volunteering to help does not constitute an adoption application, and that SCGSR may, at its sole discretion, impose a six month restriction on any consideration of adoption.

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