IGRF Rescue Foster Application

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Home Phone

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Best Time and Day to call?*

Occupation*

Spouse or Partner Occupation*

Please tell us why you want to foster a rescue Italian Greyhound?*

Have you ever owned this breed before?*

yesnoOther

If yes, is the dog still residing with you? If not, please explain. List n/a if never owned before*

If you have not had this breed before, Please explain how you learned about Italian Greyhounds

Do you currently own, or have you owned pets in the past 10 years?*

yesnoOther

If yes, what are/were their names and what breed/species are they? If no, list n/a*

Please provide ages, and current health status for each. If deceased, what year did they pass away and what was the cause? Please list n/a in box if none in the past*

Are all dogs/cats currently residing in your home and/or owned by you spayed or neutered (are they "fixed")?*

yesnon/a

If you answered no to the above question, what are the future plans to get the pet spayed/neutered? List n/a if you answered yes above*

Are all the dogs/cats you currently own vaccinated?*

yesnoothern/a

Do you use a heartworm preventative?*

yesnoI don't know what this isn/a

If yes, what kind?

Please list your veterinarian's name and phone number for current and past pets. If the pet's records are not under your name, please list the name the records are under as well. Put n/a if no past pets*

May we have your permission to contact your veterinarian, past or present, as a reference?*

yesnon/a

Have you ever given an animal away or surrendered one to a shelter?*

yesnoOther

If 'yes' or 'other' above, please explain the circumstances

Have you ever applied to any other Rescue groups? If yes, please provide a name and contact information.*

Was your application approved?*

yesnon/a

If no, please explain

Have you ever bred a pet?*

yesnoOther

Do you currently breed any animals? If yes, what and how often?*

Which of the following best describes your current living situation?*

If you are renting, does your landlord have any restrictions, size, breed, etc? If you own home, list n/a.*

Name and number of landlord or management company

Do you have a private yard?*

yesnoOther

If yes, is the yard fenced?*

yesnon/a

If yes, what is the type and height of the fence? If no fence, list n/a*

Can the gate be opened from the outside?*

yesnon/a

Would you consider locking the gate?*

yesnon/a

Do you have a dog door?*

yesno

If yes, do your pets have access to the yard when no one is home?*

yesnon/a

If you do not have a fenced yard, are you willing to take the dog out on a leash as often as every several hours to relieve itself?*

yesnon/aOther

How and when will your foster IG get exercise?*

Do you have stairs, balconies, or tall decks. If yes, please explain.*

Do you have a pool? *

yesno

If yes, is it completely and adequately fenced so that pets cannot get to it without supervision?*

yesnon/aOther

Do you use a lawn service or use chemicals on your yard?*

yesno

If yes, what routine do you have in place to ensure pets do not escape yard during/after service or gain access to treated areas until it is safe?

Would you ever consider moving to a location that does not allow pets?*

yesnoOther

Do you frequently have visitors?*

yesnoOther

Children visitors?*

yesnoOther

Who will be the primary care taker of your foster IG?*

Do you travel often?*

yesnoOther

About how many hours a day will the foster IG be left alone (without a human)*

Please list all adults in the household, and the hours they are typically home*

Please list children residing in the household, as well as their ages and interestes. List n/a if none*

Will the children be expected to care for the dog, and if so, in what capacity? List n/a if no children.*

Does anyone in the home have pet related allergies? If so, please explain.*

Would you describe the activity level in your home as*

lowmediumhighOther

Where will your foster IG stay when no one is home?*

Where will your foster IG stay at night?*

Are you aware there is a period of adjustment for each rescue to it's new surroundings which may include potty accidents, chewing and digging, or other 'undesirable' behaviors?*

yesno

If the foster IG makes a mistake, please describe what sort of correction you will make*

Have you ever crate trained a dog before?*

yesnoI don't know what this is

If no, would you object to the discriminate use of a crate or lidded wire pen as advised by your IGRF Rep? If you do object, please explain*

Are you willing to purchase a crate or lidded pen, if you do not have one?*

yesnon/aOther

Are you planning on paper training?*

yesnoI do not know what this is

How do you feel about animals on the furniture?*

What brand/type of dog food are you planning to feed your foster IG?*

I plan to feed*

once a daytwice a dayfree feed-food available all the timeOther

Do you have a preference regarding the age and/or gender of your foster dog? If so, please explain*

Would you consider something other than your stated preference*

yesnoOther

Would you consider a special needs foser dog*

yesnoOther

Would you consider an older foster dog*

yesnoOther

Do you agree to contact IGRF and return this IG if you ever find you cannot continue to foster him/her*

yesnoOther

Please provide the name and phone number of 2 people that do not live with you and are not related to you, to serve as references*

May we contact your references and conduct a home visit in your home to verify the information you have provided*

yesnoOther

Do you have any additional comments that will assist us in our consideration of placing a foster dog with you?

Please Read the below Terms and Conditions and select a box-*

I agree to the below Terms and ConditionsI DO NOT agree to the below Terms and Conditions

It is vital to keep your foster Italian Greyhound ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES outdoors if not in a fenced area. Italian Greyhounds are sighthounds and will chase small moving objects regardless of danger, including rabbits, birds, and squirrels. NEVER ‘trust’ your Italian Greyhound won’t run away!

You must agree to keep your foster Italian Greyhound as a pet in your home as a part of your family. This breed should not be kept outdoors or left outside unattended for any extended period of time.

You must agree to have your foster rescue dog wear an identification tag at all times. IGCA Rescue will provide all rescue dogs with an identification tag free of charge.

You must agree to take your foster Italian Greyhound for required vetting as instructed by the Vetting Coordinator.

You must contact the IGCA Rescue Representative and provide notification of any change in contact information from that listed on this application.

You must notify the IGCA Rescue Representative if you cannot continue to foster the rescued Italian Greyhound.

I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THE ABOVE, AND IF I QUALIFY AND RECEIVE AN ITALIAN GREYHOUND TO FOSTER FROM IGCA RESCUE, I AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH.

I understand that IGCA Rescue reserves the right to repossess the foster rescue dog should any portion of this contract be breached by the foster(s) or if it is determined the rescue dog is abused or neglected in any way.

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IGRF FOSTER APPLICATION