Forgotten Friends is committed to saving as many adoptable puppies and dogs as we can, whether they are injured, Heartworm positive or healthy. Unfortunately, finances dictate what we can and cannot manage at any given time. An even bigger limiting factor is the availability of suitable Foster homes.

If you are reading this then you must at least be a bit curious about fostering a Forgotten Friends dog!!! We would like to give you some information about us and fostering to help you with your decision. Forgotten Friends began saving animals 8 years ago when the need for the rescue of mixes and medium to larger breeds was realized by our Founder, Deborah. At that time, she was volunteering in a local Shelter and through her experiences there, discovered the serious need for a group who would take these dogs.

Our group has grown rapidly and we have saved and placed over 1200 dogs in the past years. Some things never changes though, and those are the huge number of abandoned and unwanted pets and the severe shortage of space.

When you foster for our group, we pay all medical care for our animals as long as a participating Forgotten Friends Veterinarian is used for the animal's care. You supply the food, toys, treats, love and a safe haven for your foster until he or she is adopted.

You can choose to Foster a Special Needs dog who will need time away from adoptions to become available for placement or an animal that you will need to bring to adoptions. Any house training or other time you would like to invest in your foster is great and will help them find new homes much faster.

To be a Forgotten Friends foster you will start by filling out our application. We are in the process of updating our foster application form. Please contact Candy at Jsmith532@austin.rr.com. She will speak with you about your particular desires and goals in fostering one of our animals and discuss any questions you may have at that time. We will then be able to help you select a suitable foster puppy or dog.

Thank you for considering Fostering for us and for being a person who cares about the welfare of displaced animals!!!!!

The application will be used to establish base information for our records whether for volunteering or fostering. In the case of fostering, Forgotten Friends reserves the right to deny any foster if we feel that the home environment does not support the fostering of one of our dogs. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, creed or origin and are only interested in the best overall welfare of said animal.

By submitting this application, you certify that the information is true and understand that false information is grounds for terminating the foster relationship. This relationship can be terminated at any time, by either party after discussion of the situation with a representative of the group and after having given the group sufficient time to place the animal in another acceptable foster home. If for any reason you cannot adhere to the foster agreement, you agree to return foster animals(s) to the care of Mixed Breed Rescue. You authorize the release of all health records on any pets you currently have or have had in the past. You understand that any fostered animals in your care are the property of Mixed Breed Rescue until such time as they are placed in an approved permanent home in accordance with the policies laid out in the adoption contract and the adoption fee has been collected. Except in a situation where the life of the animal is in danger, any medical treatment must be approved and will be performed by an MBR veterinarian. The cost for any unauthorized non-emergency veterinary care will not be the responsibility of MBR. You agree not to hold MBR responsible for any damages caused by foster animals while in your care. You understand that MBR is only responsible for the medical care of the foster dog and that unforeseen circumstances may arise in which your pet becomes ill due to exposure to the foster dog, in which case the medical fees for your own pet are your sole responsibility.

Please fill out the form below or click here to download the foster application form.

Me and My Family

Your full name:

Street Address

City/State/Zip

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Other Phone:

Fax:

Best time to call:

Your email address: (e.g.: you@aol.com)

Number of people living in household:

Please list each person at your residence below and include their relationship to you and AGES of minors:

The Type of Dog(s) We Can Foster

Breed/Mix

Age

Adult Weight

What gender do you prefer?
Male
Female
No Preference

Reason for gender preference?

What is the activity level of the dog you are looking for?

What length fur do you want your dog to have?

Temperament?

Specific dog(s) in our program you are interested in?

Why this dog(s) ?

Why do you want to foster a dog?

Are you willing/able to take a dog with a history of neglect/abuse who needs extra love and attention?
Yes
No
Maybe

If maybe, please specify :

Are you willing/able to accept a dog with behavior problems that require special training?
Yes
No
Maybe

If maybe, please specify :

Are you willing to accept a dog that has a physical handicap (for example, hard of hearing, partial or total blindness, etc.)?
Yes
No
Maybe

If yes or maybe, please specify :

Do you have any special abilities working with dogs (for example house training, aggression)?

Do you have any limitations/ concerns regarding dogs you can foster ?

History of Pet Ownership

Have you ever owned a dog before ?
Yes - in owned and cared for dog(s) as an adult
Yes - had dog(s) during my childhood/grew up with dogs
No - but lived in household with dogs before
No - and never lived in a household with a dog before

Please spcify the dog care responsibilities you had?

What animals currently live in the household? (Please list: Name, type of pet, sex (M or F / Neutered Y or N), age, how long owned, currently vaccinated?)
Pet Name Type of Pet Sex Age How long owned Currently vaccinated? on HW prevention
1

F
M
Neutered:
Yes
No

 Yes
No
Don't know
2 F
M
Neutered:
Yes
No		 Yes
No
Don't know
3 F
M
Neutered:
Yes
No		 Yes
No
Don't know
4 F
M
Neutered:
Yes
No		 Yes
No
Don't know

More pets? Please list additional pet here:

Do your pets get along with other animals? Please specify Y/N? other Dogs? Cats?

ABOUT YOUR HOME

What type of home do you live in?

If other explain:

Do you own or lease?

If leasing, do you have permission to own a pet? (Proof of pet deposit and/or landlord approval will be required)
Yes
No
Don't Know

If leasing, are you aware of any pet restrictions ?
Yes
No
Don't Know

If yes please explain (weight, breed, type):

Landlord Name:

Landlord Phone #:

ABOUT YOUR YARD

Is your yard fenced?
Yes
No
Partial

If yes/partial what type of fence is it? Check all that apply.
Chain Link
Wood Privacy
Farm Fencing or Welded Wire
Barbed Wire
Electric/Invisible Fencing
Wrought iron
Other

If other please describe:

What is the height of your fence?:

What is the size of your fenced yard?

What type of gate?:

Does your gate lock?
Yes
No

Could the dog dig under the fence ?
Yes
No

What types of improvements would be needed to provide a secure yard for your Foster dog?

Are you willing to make the improvements?
Yes
No
Maybe

When and how long would it take to make these repairs ?:

Do you have a swimming pool?
Yes (un-fenced)
Yes (fenced)
No

How deep is the pool? :

If you do not have access to a fenced area, are you willing to take the dog for several walks a day ?
Yes
No

Is your yard shaded?
Yes
Partial
No

Covered porch?
Yes
No

DAILY CARE & RESPONSIBILITY

How will you transport this dog?

How much time do you have to spend with a foster dog during the week?

Weekends ?

Who will have primary responsibility for the care of the dog?
Myself
Spouse or significant other
Children

Approximately how many hours a day will the dog be alone?
3 hours or less
More than 3 hours, but less than 6
More than 6 hours, but less than 12
More than 12, but less than 18
More than 18, but less than 24

Where will the dog be kept during the day? Check all that apply.
Crated
Garage
Inside the House
Porch
Fenced Yard
In a Kennel or Run
Tied Outside
Loose in unfenced area
Day care
Other

If other please explain:

Where will the dog be kept at night? Check all that apply.
Crated
Garage
Inside the House
Porch
Fenced Yard
In a Kennel or Run
Tied Outside
Loose in unfenced area
Other

If other please explain:

Who will care for the dog when you travel or problems occur that make you unavailable?

Are you available to attend at least two adoption events per month?
Yes
Don't know
No

Are you available to help with fund raising ?
Yes
Don't know
No

Behavior and Training:
What of the below would you be willing to do as part of fostering a dog: Check all that apply.
Provide training to resolve behavior problems?
Crate or house train?
Leash train
Agility/Flyball/Frisbee
Basic training
Socialization
Other

What forms of discipline would you use with your Foster dog?

OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Would you consider volunteering in another way?
Transportation of animals
Follow up calls
Home visits/checks
Fundraising
Pet Sitting a Foster
Thank You notes

Thank You notes Comments:

By clicking the SUBMIT button I certify that all of the information provided in this application is true and correct. If any of the information changes, I/We will advise Forgotten Friends / Mixed Breed Rescue promptly. If any of the information is found to have been given falsely, Forgotten Friends / Mixed Breed Rescue has the right to remove the adopted  FOSTERED  dog from the premises without interference.