Foster Application

Fosters are our lifeblood
Thanks for applying!

Thank you for your interest in fostering with Rescue Dogs Rock NYC. Please fill out all fields in the Foster Application below and make sure to review the terms and conditions carefully before signing.

*Please do NOT use a mobile device to submit your application. Once submitted, be sure you see a confirmation that your application has been received.

If you don’t receive a confirmation email, or have any issues with this form please email Rescue Dogs Rock at info@rescuedogsrocknyc.org (mention foster application in the subject line.) Thank you!

To foster with RDR:

All current pets in the home must be altered, up to date on required vaccines and monthly heartworm preventative meds are required for dogs. Your application will be declined if any of these requirements are not met.
You must be at least 25 years old.
You must be willing to take part in a virtual or in-person home visit (or both) with an RDR volunteer.

Each question below must be answered. Use NA for questions that don’t apply.

FOSTERING SAVES LIVES!
Personal Information:
Use NA for questions that don't apply
First Name*
Last Name*
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Cell Phone*
Home Phone*
Email*
Your Employer:*
Your Position:*
Employment of others in the household:*
What is your age?*
Please list all the people currently in your household: (Name, Relationship to You, Age)*
How did you hear about Rescue Dogs Rock NYC's foster program?*
FOSTER BACKGROUND & REFERENCES
Use NA for questions that don't apply.
Which dog are you interested in fostering? (dog’s name, description or his/her 4-digit rescue ID #)*
Are you open to fostering other dogs? (Please list preferences, incl. breed, size, gender, energy level)*
Do you require a hypoallergenic/low-shedding dog and if so, why?*
What type of dogs can you foster? (check all that apply)*
- Puppy
- Adult
- Senior
- Special Needs (medical, blind, deaf, etc.)
What experience do you have with dogs?*
- Dog-sitter/walker
- Fostered
- Own/Owned a dog
- Volunteered
- Other
If Other, please explain:*
If you have previous foster experience, which organizations have you fostered for?*
Why do you want to foster now?*
How long can you foster new dogs?*
Are you looking to adopt a dog? If yes, when?*
If you adopt a dog, how will that affect your ability to foster?*
PERSONAL REFERENCES
Please provide TWO personal references we may contact (Neighbor, friend, co-worker). No immediate family members, please.
Name*
First Last
Phone*
Email*
Relationship To You:*
Name*
First Last
Phone*
Email*
Relationship To You:*
YOUR HOME
Use NA for questions that don't apply

We request this information so we can verify the pet policy for your home, where applicable.
Do you live in a:*
- Single Family Home
- Townhouse
- Apartment
- Mobile Home
Do you rent or own your home?*
- Rent
- Own
If you own your home and it is not listed in your name, please provide the name, relationship, phone number and/or email of the owner.*
If you own a home that is subject to community regulations (e.g. HOA, Condominium, Co-op), please provide board/property management contact details*
If you rent, please provide your landlord’s name, phone number, email address.*
How long have you lived here?*
Do you or members of your household smoke?*
Do you have a yard?*
If yes, what type of fence do you have?*
VETERINARIAN & CURRENT/PAST PETS
[If you don’t currently have pets or this is your first pet, please list the vet you will use.]

Use NA for questions that don’t apply
If you have pets currently and/or pets who died within the past 12 months, please confirm that you have given your vet permission to release information from the pets' records to Rescues.
- I confirm
Vet's Name/Practice Name*
First Last
Phone
Vet's Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
If you use more than one vet, please provide secondary vet’s contact details and reason:*
Please list all pets who CURRENTLY live in your home (Include NAME, BREED, AGE, GENDER, SPAYED/NEUTERED, HOW LONG OWNED, INDOOR OR OUTDOOR, CATS DECLAWED)*
Please list pets you have owned in the past. (Include NAME, TYPE/BREED, AGE, HOW LONG OWNED, WHAT HAPPENED TO PET)*
Please list any pets who have died within the past 12 months.*
Have you ever taken one of your pets to a shelter or given them away? Please explain circumstances.*
YOUR FOSTER DOG
Use NA for questions that don't apply
Are you willing and able to take your foster dog to vet appointments, as needed?*
Are you willing to review the vet records you receive when your foster dog arrives and coordinate with the RDR medical team to make sure the dog receives required treatment for any conditions noted in the vet records? You are also responsible for ensuring the dog is kept up to date on vaccinations while in your care.*
Are you willing/able to provide and/or post to social media up-to-date photos and progress updates of your foster dog to help network him/her for adoption?*
Are you willing to work with a trainer provided by RDR NYC if your foster dog has issues that require professional training?*
Are you willing and able to accompany your foster dog to adoption events to help get them adopted, if applicable?*
How do you plan to exercise your foster dog, and how often?*
How many hours each day will you be out of the home? When do you leave, when do you return?*
What is your plan for the dog for relief walks/socialization for the hours you are away?*
Where will your foster dog be kept when you are not home?*
Where will your foster dog be kept when you are home?*
Where will your foster dog sleep?*
How will you separate your foster dog from your resident pet(s) during the introductory period, for illness or behavioral issues?*
Do you understand that changing a dog's environment may cause the dog to have accidents, especially when the dog first arrives at your home?*
How will you handle housebreaking issues, should the need arise?*
FOSTER AGREEMENT: TERMS & CONDITIONS
PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLY AND CONFIRM YOUR ACCEPTANCE BY PUTTING A CHECK-MARK IN THE BOX NEXT TO EACH CLAUSE.
We (all household members) understand that by submitting this form, we agree to Rescue Dogs Rock NYC’s terms and conditions of fostering, including that we agree to:
Follow the decompression guidelines provided by RDR NYC for every new foster dog to ensure a successful transition into our home and family.*
- Agree
NOT change the name of the dog and to use the dog’s RDR NYC given name in all correspondence, vets appointments, social media posts, updates, etc.*
- Agree
Work with RDR NYC’s representatives to coordinate meet-and-greets with approved adopters and to have the dog attend adoption events, as needed.*
- Agree
Review our foster dog’s vet records when s/he arrives, note required treatment for pre-existing conditions as well as dates for future vaccinations and contact RDR’s medical team to coordinate vet care at the appropriate time.*
- Agree
Watch for any health and behavioral issues that may develop while the dog is in our care and notify the rescue immediately if so. We understand that RDR NYC will inform us of the known health history and disposition of our foster dog, however we realize there are many unknowns with a rescue dog.*
- Agree
Request authorization from RDR NYC prior to taking the dog for vet care, and take the dog only to the specific vet/clinic designated by RDR NYC. We understand that RDR NYC does not pay for, nor reimburse for, veterinary care under any circumstances without prior authorization. If we visit a vet other than one designated by RDR NYC without prior authorization, we understand we will be responsible for payment of all fees incurred.*
- Agree
Assume financial responsibility for vet care required if the dog suffers an injury while in our care.*
- Agree
Administer monthly heartworm and flea/tick preventative medication which will be provided by RDR NYC upon our request.*
- Agree
Honor the understanding that all foster dogs are the property of RDR NYC. If we wish to adopt a foster dog, we understand that we must complete and comply with RDR NYC’s application process, our application will be considered alongside other applications and that the final decision rests solely with RDR NYC and its representatives. If approved for adoption we agree to pay the applicable adoption fee.*
- Agree
Additionally:
Foster agrees to treat our foster dog as a family companion, providing the dog with a safe home, adequate food, water, proper care, exercise, love and attention. Foster also agrees not to violate any laws or ordinances with the dog.*
- Agree
Foster agrees that the dog will be confined inside the home when no one is at home. When the Foster will be away for a prolonged period of time or vacation, Foster agrees to arrange for proper care of the dog (with RDR NYC’s assistance, if needed) and notify RDR NYC in writing via email or otherwise of such arrangements.*
- Agree
Foster agrees to have a clean, secure fenced area for the dog. If Foster uses invisible fencing, the Foster agrees to provide sufficient training to the dog before releasing it inside the system. If no fencing is available, Foster agrees to leash walk dog. Under no circumstances is the dog to be kept routinely on a runner, tie out or be allowed off leash.*
- Agree
If for whatever reason the Foster is unable to keep the dog, the Foster MUST return the dog to RDR NYC. The Foster agrees not to re-home, give away, sell or otherwise dispose of the dog without the express written consent of RDR NYC. Foster acknowledges that all potential adopters must be approved and screened by an RDR NYC representative. Foster agrees NOT to release the dog to any friends or family who have submitted an adoption application before an approval to adopt is issued by RDR NYC.*
- Agree
Foster agrees to allow RDR NYC to conduct home visits, wellness checks and telephone check-ins at its discretion to ensure the welfare and safety of the dog.*
- Agree
RDR NYC makes no representations, guarantees or statements regarding the dog's age, breed, health or temperament. While RDR NYC makes every effort to provide an accurate history and assessment of the dog, we are not able to guarantee the dog’s age, breed, medical status, behavior or disposition.*
- Agree
No explicit or implied representations, guarantees or warranties have or can be made regarding the dog’s temperament, behavior or physical condition or with respect to its genetic composition, defects, or the like. The dog is fostered "AS IS" with any and all defects, observable or unobservable*
- Agree
RDR NYC and its representatives shall not be held responsible or liable, in any way or for any reason, for the actions of the dog when it is not within our immediate care, custody and control. RDR NYC is available to consult, advise and provide assistance to maintain and enhance the health, training and compatibility of the dog.*
- Agree
In the event any of the terms of this Application and Agreement are breached by Foster, RDR NYC has the right to rescind the same and demand the immediate return of the dog at any time. If Foster fails to return the dog, RDR NYC will seek a Court Order for the return of the dog and will seek liquidated damages from the Foster in the amount of $750 plus any court costs and attorney’s fees. Payment of such damages shall not relieve or excuse Foster from returning the dog to RDR NYC or any further liability.*
- Agree
This Application and Agreement is a legal contract and shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon Foster and RDR NYC, and their respective successors or beneficiaries. Both parties have fully read and understood all of the terms hereof, which sets forth all promises, conditions, and understandings, oral or written.*
- Agree
RDRNYC does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.*
- Read and Acknowledged
By signing this Application and Agreement electronically, the Foster accepts and acknowledges all the terms and conditions set forth herein, for his/her heirs, his/her personal representatives, and him/herself represent and warrant as follows:

The Foster fully understands the risks that dogs pose, has elected voluntarily to foster a dog in his/her home, and knowingly assumes all risks which may be associated with the housing and handling of dogs, including but not limited to serious bodily injury and/or death.

The Foster further understands and promises TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY and not bring suit against RDR NYC, its directors, officers, staff, volunteers, all other agents, representatives or attorneys for any of the referenced parties in connection with any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of actions, or liability of any kind whatsoever arising out of or in connection with this Application and Agreement, and from any all liabilities pertaining to the actions of the dog when in Foster's possession or control, irrespective of whether the Foster is present or not, including but not limited to any claims, actions or causes of action for injury to person or property, or other damages caused by the dog to any person or property.

In testimony whereof, foster signs on this date:
Foster Signature*

By inputing your name above it will serve in place of actual signature.
Date*
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Fosters are our lifeblood

Foster Application

FOSTERING SAVES LIVES!

Personal Information:

FOSTER BACKGROUND & REFERENCES

PERSONAL REFERENCES

YOUR HOME

VETERINARIAN & CURRENT/PAST PETS

YOUR FOSTER DOG

FOSTER AGREEMENT: TERMS & CONDITIONS

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