Foster a Dog | Saving Souls Animal Rescue

Could you foster a dog and be a step in the dogs journey to their forever home?

Fostering a dog is extremely rewarding and allows us to assess the dog in a home environment before placing them with their best matched forever home.

We have several dogs in kennels. Not only does that cost the rescue money but it also means the dogs are still not in a loving home. Providing a foster home will allow a dog to adjust to living a home before it is placed in it’s forever home.

Fostering is temporary but we also cannot guarantee how long the dog will be in your care in foster before moving to its forever home. Some of our dogs find their forever homes within a few months, but for some this could be longer based on their specific needs, the dog’s physical health and history.

Fostering can seem like the dog is moved on again and people worry that the dog will feel like they’ve been abandoned again. It can also be hard for Fosterers to say goodbye to their foster dog that they have cared for and loved. But fostering gives a dog a great head start and prepares them for a new life in a permanent home, with the chance of success being far greater.

To be a fosterer ideally you will have:

A secure garden with 6 foot fencing
Whether you have cats will depend on the dog you are looking to foster. Some dogs we have are ok to live with cats.
No children under 12
Whether you have dogs or not and their gender will depend on the dog that is needing to be fostered. Some dogs need the company of other dogs, some don’t get on with other dogs
Time available to settle the dog and assess it

If you would like to register your interest then please email us or fill in our Foster Application Form below.

Before Completing this form ensure that you have read and understood our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Submitting this application is taken as signed agreement.
Fostering a dog is very rewarding but is also a commitment; please ensure you can take of the care of the dog before deciding to submit your application.
Complete all parts of this form and submit it and one of our team will be in touch.

Foster Application Form

Dog's name (if known):

Date *

Title *

First Name *

Surname *

Contact tel no. *

Date of Birth *

Email *

Address *

Property type (e.g. detached; flat; boat, etc.) *

Postcode *

Property Owned/Rented? *

Owned
Rented

Landord/agent contact name and details (if renting)

Do you have a secure garden? *

Are all the gates/entry points secure? *

Type of boundary (e.g. fencing type, wall, etc.) *

Height of boundary at lowest point *

How many adults live in the property? *

How many children live in the property? *

Ages of all children living in the property?

Ages of any children who visit property

Occupations of adults? *

Where will your dog spend most of its day? *

Why do you want to foster a dog? *

How active is your lifestyle? *

What rooms will be off limits to the dog? *

Will the dog be allowed on the furniture? *

How many hours per day will the dog be left alone? *

Where will the dog sleep? (please be specific) *

Ages and breeds of current dog(s)? *

Any other pets? What are they? *

Are your dogs neutered (if not, please state why)?

Are your pets insured?

If no current dog – have you owned one before? If so when, and how long for?

What happened to this dog?

Do the veterinary / grooming / general up keep costs for your dog present any financial problems for you? *

Who is your current vet? (Name + telephone no.)

What will you do if the dog chews items in your home (e.g. carpet, furniture, shoes, etc)? *

Are you willing to house / toilet train the dog? *

Will you attend dog training classes if required? *

Are you prepared to make the commitment to caring for the dog? *

Is there anything else you would like to tell us to support your application?

I understand that by signing below I am declaring that I have read and understood the terms and conditions and privacy notice and agree to the conditions if I proceed. I certify by signing below that I am at least 21 years of age and the information I have given in my Fostering Application Form is true. I recognise that any misrepresentation of facts may result in my losing the privilege of fostering a dog, and I understand that Saving Souls Animal Rescue has the right to deny my application. This completed online form is deemed as a signed agreement. Once we approve your application and confirm it to you, then it is deemed as both parties have fully accepted the terms and conditions under England and Wales Law. *

This is a digital signature and I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions

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