MSRH Foster Form

Foster Application / Agreement
We believe that fostering is the most important role at MSRH, because it directly determines how many dogs we can save. Since MSRH has no facility to house our dogs, all dogs live in private foster homes prior to adoption. Quite simply, the more foster parents we have the more times we can say 'yes' to a dog in need. By fostering you are giving dogs that might not otherwise get a second chance at life the experience of knowling love and compassion prior to finding their forever home and family.

Your home, time and love will forever change a rescue's life.

Filling out this form: Please click on the triangle for each section and fill out the relevant information.

Privacy Policy: MSRH does not share the information you provided and only uses it to help determine the suitability of a prospective volunteer's skills with MSRH's needs.

If you plan to Foster to Adopt, you must complete the Adoption Application at the same time that this applicaiton is completed.

You must also complete the Volunteer / Foster Waiver and Release of Liability at the time this application is completed or you cannot foster for MSRH.

Tell Us About You
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Age*

SelfFamily Members
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Cell Phone*
Home phone
E-mail*
How did you hear about MSRH and why are you interested in fostering?

Your Home and Family
Type of Housing*
Do you*
If you rent your home, please provide the name and contact inforamtion of your landlord. If a pet deposit is required, we will need a copy of the receipt prior to fostering.
Landlord's Name

First NameLast Name
Phone
Do you have a fenced yard? If so, what kind?*
Do you have a Doogy Door?*
Do you have a pool?*
If yes, is the pool fenced?
Number of people in the house?*
How many adults in your home?*
How many children live with you?*
If you have children, what are their names and ages?
Tell us briefly about the children in your home and their experience with dogs
Describe the level of activitiy in your home e.g., calm or grand central station*

Pet History
Have you ever owned a Miniature Schnauzer?*
Do you have a dog now?*
If yes, what kind, age, sex and how many?
Do you have cats now?*
If yes, what kind, age, sex and how many?
Are your pets spayed or neutered?*
If not, please explain why.
If you do not have any pets, have you had any in the past 5 years?*
If yes, what kind, age and sex?

Rescue Handling and Care
MSRH needs to know how you plan to care for the dog while in your home.
Where will the dog be kept during time in the house with you?*
Will you be able to crate train the foster dog?*
Where will the dog sleep?*
How much time alone will the rescue spend on average each day?*
Where will the dog be kept during time alone?*
Will you be able to drop the foster off at our monthly Meet & Greet? [3rd Saturday of each month]*
Will you be able to leash train?*
Will you be able to provide basic obedience training (sit, stay, not to run outside, etc.)?*
Do you have any restrictions on the kind of dog you are willing to foster (age, gender, etc.)?*
If yes, please describe
Are you interested in fostering a dog with special needs?*
Are you willing to allow one of our representatives to visit your home to meet you, your family and any pets?*

Veterinarian or Reference
MSRH wants to ensure that any prospective foster parent always provides good care for their own pets.
Do you already have a veterinarian?*
If yes, may we contact for a reference?
If no, why not?
Please provide your vet's name, address and phone number.*

Foster Agreement and Submit
Purpose of Fostering / General Responsibilities
- The purpose of fostering is to allow a rescued dog to live in a home environment while awaiting adoption, thus permitting the Foster Family to evaluate the animal prior to permanent placement and to work with the dog while in their care. A home environment is a lot less stressful than a boarding facility and a lot less expensive for MSRH. The additional exposure the dog gets from being treated as one of the family often speeds the healing process and helps ensure that an appropriate adoption family is selected.
- MSRH places high value on our Foster Families and we consider them to be an essential element in the welfare and placement of our rescues. We want the experience to be enjoyable and free of misunderstanding for all concerned.
- The person agreeing to foster for MSRH will abide by the rules as set forth below and will make no decisions or actions regarding the animal’s veterinary care (including euthanasia) or placement without prior approval. In addition, Foster agrees to provide humane care and maintenance in accordance with all current state, county and municipal laws and ordinances while the rescue resides with the Foster Family
I agree to these general responsibilities*

Yes
Fostering Terms and Conditions
- I will provide the rescue(s) with a fully fenced yard or other humane means of exercise.
- The rescue(s) will not be constantly kenneled or left outdoors unattended.
- The rescue(s) will be treated as a household pet and member of the family and never be used for breeding or as an attack dog or exclusively as a guard dog.
- I will provide the rescue(s) with adequate food, water, shelter, affection, socialization, exercise, and medical care as I would my own dogs.
- In the event of necessity, I will suggest any basic training or treatment necessary to the wellbeing of the rescue(s) to help increase its chance of being adopted.
- The rescue(s) will permanently reside at my residence until adopted (with reasonable exceptions, example-vacation).
- If for some reason I cannot continue to foster rescue(s), I will immediately notify the Foster Coordinator or call (361-765-1700). Rescue(s) shall not be sold, abandoned, relinquished to a pound, shelter, or other rescue group other than MSRH, transferred, or given to any individual, or to any retail or wholesale establishment for the purpose of sale or resale to the public, nor to any research institution where medical experimentation or other practices take place.
- I understand that MSRH and its representatives have very limited information regarding the temperament and habits of each and every rescue that comes in. To ensure proper placement, I will forward a current photo, initial update, and vet visit record (when necessary) to the Foster Coordinator.
- I agree to take all reasonable precautions through the use of crates, leashes, pet/baby gates, supervision, and common sense to ensure that rescue(s) do not run loose, become a nuisance, destroy property, injure or be injured by another animal or person.
- I understand that the rescue(s) remain the property of MSRH and can be removed from my foster care at any time and without prior notice.
- I understand that, for MSRH to build and continue to maintain a good relationship with potential adopters, I will need to be courteous, helpful, honest and to fully cooperate with accommodating the adoption process.
- I will provide a fair assessment of the rescue(s) interaction with the potential adopters and their impression of the likely success of such a placement. In addition, I also understand that I have the authority to decline an adoption for any reason deemed necessary. In the event of a decline, I will contact the Adoption Coordinator and the Foster Coordinator immediately to explain.
- In the event of a medical emergency, I understand that I do not have the authority to contact an emergency veterinary clinic directly. I will immediately contact Karen Coleman or Linda Love prior to making any veterinary care decisions.
- I understand that appearance is very important and agree to groom, bathe, and keep the rescue(s) presentable at all times. If needed, I can contact Lisa Devaney to set up a grooming appointment.
- I agree to immediately submit copies of all medical records to Lisa Devaney (e.g., shots, suture removal, heartworm treatment, etc.).
- To aid in the adoption process, I will submit in a timely manner a photo and short biography of the foster dog to the Webmaster for inclusion on the MSRH website.
- In the event that I wish to permanently adopt the rescue(s), I agree to complete and submit an adoption application and adoption release form. I agree to pay the full adoption fee within ten (10) days of the decision to adopt, unless approved otherwise by Karen Coleman
Pleaser check both*

I agree to comply with the MSRH terms and conditions.
I will also complete the Volunteer/Foster Waiver of Liability form.
Check if you plan to foster to adopt

I agree to also complete the Adoption Application
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Foster Application / Agreement