Foster Form

BEFORE APPLYING PLEASE READ

In order to qualify, you must agree and be able to follow a strict schedule and protocol/training methods. Please read through the required qualifications below through page 1 to be sure you are able to commit to the requirements before applying.

Thank you for your willingness and time!

Time / Schedule Committment

Weekend Fosters are required to participate twice a month in Friday training sessions at the PAALS facility (unless otherwise noted) at 221 N. Grampian Hills Road, Columbia.
These sessions are currently scheduled sometime between 4:00pm - 6:00 PM, but are subject to change.
Sessions are scheduled one month in advance. (Please check your correspondence should anything change.
At the end of each Friday evening training session, Weekend Fosters will take the PAALS puppy home for the weekend.
On the Fridays when no Weekend Foster training class is held, Weekend Fosters will pick up their puppy from the PAALS at 221 N. Grampian Hills Road (unless otherwise noted.)
Weekend Fosters are required to fill out reports on the puppy regarding the weekend's activities, behavior and training.
Weekend Fosters must pick up their puppy on Fridays no later than 6:00pm.
Weekend Fosters are required to return the puppy to the PAALS facility at 221 N. Grampian Hills Road (unless otherwise noted) on Monday am. (As early as 7:00am)
Must allow PAALS to perform a home visit to assure your home is safe for a PAALS pup. Note: If you already own a dog, we will bring a PAALS dog to the home visit to test compatibility.

Are you able to comply with all the above arrangements/schedule?

YesNo

Weekend Fosters are required to attend a monthly public outing (arranged in advance) with PAALS dogs and trainers. Are you willing to commit to this?

YesNo

Are you willing to follow all PAALS rules and recommendations?

YesNo

Do you feel you will be able to emotionally handle the separation when the puppy is returned to PAALS for formal training?

YesNo

Are you and your family willing to commit to having a puppy the full weekend (or several evenings) of foster training?

YesNo

NOT QUALIFIED

Unfortunately you are not qualified at this time to be accepted as a PAALS foster volunteer. Please fill out a CONTACT FORM and we can discuss further options.

Page 2: Basic Information

We're so happy to have willing volunteers like you!

This form has questions that will help us assure that our puppies are safe, and that fosters and their families are fully prepared for this fun and rewarding experience.

FOSTER VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

First Name

Last Name

Email

What name do you prefer we use for correspondence and certificates?

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Postal Code

Mobile Phone

Work Phone

Best method/time to contact you

Occupation

Age

Why do you want to become a FOSTER and raise a PAALS puppy?

Training/Professional Dog Care

Have you ever had a primary responsibility for pup sitting a puppy?

YesNo

Have you ever personally obedience trained a dog?

YesNo

Where was the training?

Classroom / course outside the homeAt home

Facility Name

Page 4: FAMILY / HOUSEHOLD

Are all family members in agreement & excited about assisting in raising a PAALS puppy?

YesNo

Is the family willing to commit to having a puppy the full weekend (or several evenings) of foster training?

YesNo

Are all family members in agreement & excited about assisting in raising a PAALS puppy?

YesNo

Do you have a preference of gender?

MaleFemaleNo preference

Please explain your preference

HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS

List all names and relationships of other family members who will be involved in raising a puppy.

Full Name	Relationship	Disability (if applicable)	Age

Page 6: REFERENCES

Please provide 1 dog related reference (Veterinarian, Obedience Instructor, breeder)

Dog related Reference

First Name

Last Name

Address Line 1

City

State

Postal Code

Mobile Phone

Work Phone

Email

PERSONAL REFERENCE

Please provide a personal reference such as a current PAALS weekend foster or volunteer, member of a mutual organization you volunteer, etc.)

Personal Reference

First Name

Last Name

Address Line 1

City

State

Postal Code

Mobile Phone

Work Phone

Email

Page 7: CERTIFICATION

By checking the box below, I understand that PAALS will visit my home as part of the safety approval process.

I certify and agree to the above statement

By checking the box below, I certify I understand the time and love required to be a weekend foster or pupsitter, and I am able to fulfill the requirements stated at the beginning of this application.

I certify and agree to the above statement

I have answered all questions in this application honestly and to the best of my ability.

I certify and agree to the above statement

By typing in my name, I am requesting that PAALS please accept my application as a PAALS Weekend/Foster person/family.

How did you hear about our program?

We are so grateful to our volunteers. We could not do this without you!

This is the end of your application. We will contact you soon!

PAALS Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of this organization to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age or disability.

Additional Information May Be Requested

PAALS reserves the right to request additional information on anyone else in the household during the application and review process.

Foster Form

In order to qualify, you must agree and be able to follow a strict schedule and protocol/training methods. Please read through the required qualifications below through page 1 to be sure you are able to commit to the requirements before applying.

Page 2: Basic Information

We're so happy to have willing volunteers like you!

This form has questions that will help us assure that our puppies are safe, and that fosters and their families are fully prepared for this fun and rewarding experience.

Page 3: HOME / DAILY LIFE

Page 4: FAMILY / HOUSEHOLD

Page 6: REFERENCES

Page 7: CERTIFICATION

We are so grateful to our volunteers. We could not do this without you!

This is the end of your application. We will contact you soon!