Foster Application

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Thank you for your interest in fostering for Coco's Heart Dog Rescue! Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue could not help animals without the support of fosters. Fostering can be a very rewarding experience! It is not always the easiest, but Coco's Heart has a great network of mentors and fellow fosters to help. If you’re interested in helping us fulfill our mission, please fill out this application. Please check your junk/spam folder if you do not see a response from us.

Name of Applicant Applying *

Name of Applicant Applying

Please provide middle name. Required for background check.

First Name

Last Name

Birthdate of Applicant Applying *

Birthdate of Applicant Applying

Must be 18+ years old. We will not respond to applications for anyone under 18 years old.

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Co-Applicant Names and Birthdate *

Please provide full names and date of births for anyone in the home over 18+ years old. If none, please say N/A. Required for background check.

Email Address *

Please check daily for communication follow ups.

Confirm Email Address *

We respond to EVERY application within 1-3 business days. If you submit an application, you will receive a response from us.

Full Address of Applicant *

Full Address of Applicant

Address 1

Address 2

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State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone *

Phone

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Type of home you live in. *

Apartment/condo

Townhome

House

Do you have a fenced yard? *

If yes, please provide more details (wood, underground, chainlink, etc).

Do you rent or own your home? *

Rent

Own

If you rent or are a roommate or child of the home owner, please provide the landlord or owner’s name and phone number or e-mail address. *

We also need to know if there are any restrictions, such as size or breed of dog, etc.

Please list the ages of the people in the home. *

Please provide the birthdates for all members of the household for anyone over the age of 18 years old.

Are you able to commit to utilizing our approved veterinary clinics located in either New Richmond WI, Hudson WI, Chetek WI, Rice Lake WI IGH MN, or Maple Grove MN? *

We strive in our relationship with our high quality veterinary clinics and require all foster dogs to be seen at one of these locations for all veterinary care. Emergency visits by exception from director of rescue.

Yes

Veterinary Reference (Please call your vet and give permission for Coco's Heart to access your records) *

Please provide the clinic name and phone number of the clinic(s) of any pets you have owned in the past 10 years. Also provide the name the records are under:

List the pets currently in your home. *

Please include: name, species/breed, age, sex, spay/neuter status, and how long you have had them.

Do all of your pets live inside your home? *

If no, please explain.

Are you pets up to date with Annual exams and vaccinated for Rabies, Distemper and Parvo? *

If no, please explain. Bordetella is not required, but is strongly recommended.

Are all your pets spayed or neutered? *

If no, please explain.

Is anyone living in the home allergic to dogs? *

If yes, please explain how you will handle this.

Are all people in the home in favor of fostering a dog? *

Yes

When would you be available to welcome your first foster dog? *

Do you currently foster for another rescue organization and/or have you fostered for another rescue organization in the past? *

If yes, please list the name and state of the rescue.

Why do you want to be a foster for CHDR? *

Do you have any preferences such as size or breed of dog that you would like to foster? *

How do your pets react to other dogs? *

Have you ever given away, sold or surrendered your dog? *

If yes, please explain.

Has a pet ever disappeared, been killed or injured, or mistreated while in your care? *

If yes, please explain.

Explain where the foster dog will be kept while you are away from the house or on a trip. *

How long will the foster dog be left home alone during the day? *

How will your foster dog be exercised and how often? *

Are you willing to work with your foster dog on any medical or behavioral issues it may have? *

Yes

Do you acknowledge there can be disagreements and will you strive to ease the transition and provide care and guidance as needed? *

There can be fear and anxiety during the transition time (which can be anywhere from days, to weeks, to months) until the dog is comfortable in your home.

Yes

Do you acknowledge that your foster dog may have quirks that need to be worked through and are you willing to work with your foster dog through these quirks with help and resources? *

Yes

Are you willing to crate/kennel train? *

Training can be provided.

Yes

Would you consider attending our adoption events/showcases/etc spread within Twin Cities/Western WI? *

Events are great exposure and we hope to see our fosters attend when they are available!

How long will you be able to provide a foster home for a dog? *

Dogs can find their new homes in as little as a week to several months or more. We also need Temp Fosters which involves two days up to two weeks.

Do you acknowledge that every dog welcomed to rescue may go through a transition or adjustment period and are you willing to work with your foster dog as they settle into your home? *

Yes

How did you hear about CHDR? *

Are you currently or have you ever been a foster/adopter/volunteer for Coco's Heart?: *

Yes

Are you hoping to adopt a dog from our foster process? *

We welcome "foster fails"! However all applicants are held to our standard adoption processes regardless of being an approved foster family.

Would you like to receive a monthly newsletter from Coco’s Heart which includes upcoming events, adoptable dogs, and tips on dog safety and wellness? *

The newsletter is sent via e-mail.

Yes

Personal References *

Please provide name, number, email for two personal references (someone that knows you and provide insight on your character, how you treat your own pets, etc.) These references CANNOT live in your home with you.