Foster Application (shortened) – English Springer Rescue America

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Contact Information

Name*

First Last

Spouse or domestic partner (if applicable)

First Last

Mailing Address*

(NOTE: please add your street address if different from mailing address.)

City*

State*

Zip Code*

Preferred Phone Number*

Alternate Phone

Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Spouse/Partner's Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Prior applications or experience

Have you applied to ESRA in the past or recently to foster or adopt?*

Yes
No

Did you complete the screening and approval process?*

Yes
No

When? Who was your point of contact?*

Did you end up fostering or adopting in the past?*

Have you ever fostered any dogs before through any other rescue organization?*

Yes
No

Please tell us more, including the name of that organization and their contact person, AND what name you used to apply.

All content below is also found on our adoption application.

If you have completed this information recently, you may skip down to submit your form. If it's been a few years since you've adopted, it is helpful for us to have updated information.

Family & Home

Names and Ages of all household members*

Name	Age

Are there any children that visit your home or yard?

Yes
No

Please describe ages and frequency/type of visits.

Do you have a fenced yard?

Yes
No

Animal residents, current and past

Do you currently have any dogs in the home?*

Yes
No

Tell us about your currently owned dogs. (Age, gender, breed, & spay/neuter status.)

Do you own ANY other animals? In addition to cats, also include birds, reptiles, rodents, rabbits. Describe species and ages and where in the household these animals live.*

Training and Behavior

Are you aware of the various issues (i.e. competitiveness, resource guarding for food, toys, resting spots, water, caretakers) that can lead to conflict and/or aggressive behaviors in multi-dog homes?

I am aware and have experience with these issues.
I am aware, but have not encountered these issues before.
I am not familiar with these issues, and need further information.

Are you familiar with portable dog crates and their uses?

Yes
I've never used one and need further information if a dog needs one.

Do you currently utilize a crate with your dog(s)?

Yes
No

How long is the dog in the crate? How often? Where is the crate located?

Will you be crating the dog you foster?

If yes, when and how long will the dog be crated? Where will the crate be located?

Lifestyle

Number of hours per day that your foster Springer will be left alone AND where specifically will the dog stay?

Where will your foster Springer sleep at night?

How much time do you have for exercising your foster Springer AND how will you exercise him/her?

What age range of foster Springers would fit in best for you?

What kind of activity level can you handle?

Could you care for a Special Needs Springer (one with mobility limits, vision limits, or medication needs)?*

Name & phone number of your veterinarian or clinic. Please call your vet's office and specify to them that it is OK to release information to us about your past and present pets' health care.

NOTE: IF YOU HAVE RECENTLY HAD A VET CHECK DONE WITH AN ADOPTION APPLICATION, YOU MAY SKIP THIS.

Any further questions or comments?

This application is subject to further screening and approval to foster.

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Email

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Shortened Foster Home Application

Please note: This application is for someone who has been previously screened and approved to adopt or foster. Fill this in according to the instructions you have been given by your coordinator.

If you have NOT been told by your coordinator to fill in this form, you might be on the wrong form! Instead, please complete our usual foster application or adoption application.