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FOSTER APPLICATION
Applicants Name:   Applicants Age:  
Street Address: 
City: State:  
Zip Code:  
Daytime Telephone #  
Evening Telephone #  
Best Time To Contact You  
May we contact you at work?  
E-mail Home:     E-mail Work:  
How many people are in your family?  
Will there be children living in the home with the Golden? 
If so, how many? 
Ages & Gender?  
How many pets/what types? If dogs what breed/gender/ages? 
Is there anyone in the home who is allergic to dogs?  
Do you live in a (check one): House Townhouse Apartment Duplex Mobile Home Condo
Do you:   Own   Rent
Do you have the landlord's permission to have a dog over 50 pounds?:   Yes   No
Do you have a fenced yard:   Yes   No
Fence type and height:  
Will someone be home during the day during the times you foster, If so, who? 
Where will the golden stay during the day? 
Where will the golden stay during the evening? 
Are you aware that a Golden Retriever: 
is a large dog that may jump up and knock down someone?   Yes   No
is active and shed year-around?   Yes   No

Briefly describe why you want to foster:

Give a rough idea of your schedule in terms of best times to foster and times that you could not foster at all (if certain days of the week are better than others/certain monts/are you away fro any particular period during the year, etc):

Please read the following very carefully and initial each item you are willing to do as a foster person/family for a GRAPE Golden.

 I will take the foster Golden to the veterinarian when necessary. If there is a non-emergency problem that I think might need medical attention, I will immediately call the GRAPE person on intake duty and report it. The intake person will get authorization to take the dog in for medical treatment. 

 If there is an emergency, I will call Prospect Park Animal Clinic at (610)461-7887, which is the vet hospital for GRAPE Goldens, and let them know I am taking the dog to them for emergency treatment immediately. I will call the GRAPE intake person at the first opportunity to explain the situation and get authorization. I understand that the foster Golden's safety comes first in an emergency situation. 

I will give any prescribed medications to the foster dog, following the dosage directions carefully and keeping a record to pass along to an adopting family.

I will keep the foster Golden on the food it was on when GRAPE took it in. If I have dogs, I will be careful that the dogs do not "trade" food, to ensure that the foster dog does not get an upset stomach from a sudden change in food. 

I will feed the foster Golden an amount based on the information I receive from GRAPE when the dog comes into my home (and make water available at all times). I will make sure that treats are kept to a minimum, in carefully measured amounts, unless the foster Golden is underweight and GRAPE directs that it be fed freely. 

I will keep the foster Golden under my supervision at all times while it is in my care. If I can't be with dog every moment, I will make sure it is safe in a kennel or crate or some restricted area while I am out of the house, for the safety of the foster Golden as well as any family pets.  

If any damage to my property occurs because of the foster Golden, I will not hold GRAPE liable. I will immediately report any destructive behavior of a foster Golden to the person on intake duty.  

I will report any aggressive behavior of a foster Golden toward humans or other animals immediately to the person on intake duty.

If a foster Golden and my pets are exhibiting aggressive or violent behavior toward one another, and I am concerned that things are not working out well, I will report it immediately to the person on intake duty.

I will keep the foster Golden on a leash at all times when it is outside unless I have a securely fenced yard. I will not leave the foster Golden in a fenced yard unattended.

I will keep a daily log of the foster Golden's behavior and habits, to be passed along to the adopting family. I understand that a very important part of the fostering process is to evaluate the dog's potential for adoption and to give as much information as possible to the adopting family.

I will attempt in every way to socialize the foster Golden into my household and into my community during the time it is with me.

I will exercise the foster Golden as much as possible, depending on the age and physical condition of the dog. If it is overweight, exercise will be particularly crucial. Exercise includes walking (particularly to test how the foster Golden is on a leash) and playing (tennis ball toss, etc.)

I will work with the foster Golden to get a feel for its grasp of basic obedience commands-sit, come, stay, lie down. If the dog needs some work, I will work with it for short periods every day, building its understanding.

I will not incur any expenses/debts on behalf of GRAPE without express permission from the person on intake duty. Failure to obtain permission may result in rejection of claim for reimbursement.

VERY IMPORTANT: I will relax and enjoy the foster experience and make the stay as much fun as possible for the foster Golden and for everyone in the household.

I understand the information listed above and have completed the questions on this form. I would like to offer my home to foster a GRAPE Golden.
 Signature Date

Thank you for your interest in Golden Retriever Adoption, Placement & Education and for your commitment to helping Goldens in need. We will contact you shortly regarding fostering duty.

You may return this application to the volunteer you obtained it from, or if you want to mail your application, please send it to:

GRAPE
PO Box 124
Springfield, PA 19064 19078


E-mail us at: grape_rescue@yahoo.com.





GRAPE • PO Box 124 • Springfield, PA 19064 • E-Mail: grape_rescue@yahoo.com