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Dogs for Better Lives has occasional need to foster puppies, adult dogs in various stages of assistance dog training, and older retired or career changed dogs. Which foster opportunities are you interested in? Please check all that apply.
Some foster opportunities may be as short as a weekend or up to a month. How long would you like to foster a dog? Please check all that apply.
Tell us about your residence, yard, and neighborhood:
Are you permitted to have a dog in your home?
Do you have a fenced yard? A fenced yard is not a requirement.
Tell us about the people that live in your home including yourself in this list: i.e. name, relationship, age.
Tell us about the pets in your home: If there are no other pets, please write N/A. i.e. name, species, age, spayed/neutered status.
Do any of the dogs currently living in your home display behaviors like alert/alarm barking, protecting space, food or objects or behaving aggressively or fearfully towards other dogs?
If yes, please describe. If no, please write N/A.
If yes, please share:
Please tell us a little bit about your daily schedule and how you plan to make adjustments (if any) to accommodate the needs of a dog while fostering in your home:
Why would you like to become a foster for Dogs for Better Lives (DBL)?
Tell us about any dog training experience you may have and share if you have a specific training philosophy: (Prior dog training experience is not required).
Tell us about any previous volunteer experiences you have. Please share information about specific volunteer activities or roles and any feedback about those experiences you want us to know. Please also feel free to let us know about any skills or talents you would be interested in sharing with DBL. For example: Photoshop, grant or technical writing, graphic design, etc.
How did you hear about Dogs for Better Lives? Please check all that apply.
How do you prefer to stay informed about DBL important news and updates? Please select your preferred method(s) of contact.
Would you like to receive our newsletter?
Typing your name below indicates you have given permission for the minor applicant to fill out this application and are willing to actively participate as a puppy raiser.
If you are over the age of 18, please write N/A
I understand that if accepted as a volunteer foster for DBL, I agree to the following statements:
Dogs for Better Lives owns the dog I am fostering, and I agree to return the dog to DBL upon request.
I understand that foster dogs do not have access to public places.
I understand that I am responsible for keeping the DBL dog safe and healthy while it is in my care.
I agree to follow DBL rules and guidelines established for this purpose.
Typing my name below indicates I agree with the above statements and that I have truthfully answered all questions contained herein.
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