Local Fosterer Application Form

Please check you meet the following criteria before completing the form. If you can't confirm all of these we will not be able to accept your application at this time.

I have my own secure back garden with a fence of suitable height for the kind of dog I am hoping to foster, the back garden is separate from the front.

Any children living in the house are very experienced around dogs.

I live within one hours drive of Many Tears and am happy to travel to and fro from the rescue whenever is needed.

I have access to my own transport and am able to take my foster dog to and from Many Tears (Llanelli) for routine vet care, grooming, neutering, and adoption appointments. I am also able to transport the dog to Many Tears or an approved vet in the event of an emergency.

I am an experienced dog owner.

I am either a home owner or am able to provide landlords consent to me fostering.

Application

Your Details

Your Title

First Name

Surname

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

Town

County

Postcode (Please enter your full postcode)

Primary Phone Number

Secondary Phone Number

Why would you like to foster for Many Tears, and what experience do you have with dogs?

Which of the following types of foster placement would you be willing and able to offer? Please select all that apply. Where experience is mentioned, only select the option if you have relevant experience and would also be happy to foster dogs with these needs.

Large dogs - I have experience with larger breeds and would be happy to foster a large dog.

Collies - I have experience with collies or similar working breeds and would be happy to foster a collie.

No resident dogs - I can offer a foster home with no other dogs living in the household.

Medical needs - I have experience providing medical care to dogs and would be happy to foster a dog with ongoing medical needs.

Whelping mums and puppies - I have experience with whelping and/or raising young puppies and would be happy to offer this type of foster placement.

Puppies over 8 weeks socialisation - I would be happy to provide a socialisation foster placement for puppies, helping them experience normal home life, build confidence and prepare for adoption.

Urgent / short-notice fostering - I may be able to foster at short notice when a dog urgently needs a home environment or is struggling to cope in kennels.

None of these

Have you fostered dogs before?

YesNo

Please list the names of the rescues you have fostered for including Many Tears.

Have you adopted a dog in the past from Many Tears?

YesNo

Please give details of any dogs you have adopted from Many Tears.

What type of property do you live in?

HouseBungalowFlatMobile HomeBarge/Boat HouseOther

Please say what kind of property you live in

Do you own or rent your home?

OwnRent

If you can please attach the section of your rental agreement or landlord’s permission showing you are permitted to have dogs in the property and confirmation that you are allowed to foster dogs.

What size is your garden? Please note your garden MUST be secure or you must have a secure area for the dog to go out in.

SmallMediumLargeOver 1 Acre

Is your back garden separate from your front garden?

YesNo

Do you have a communal garden? Does anyone have access to the garden other than you and your family?

YesNo

Please explain who else has access to your garden.

What is the height of your fencing at its lowest point?

Under 3ft3ft4ft5ft6ft and over

Do you have any pools or ponds in your garden?

YesNo

Is the pond/pool covered?

YesNo

Please give details of your pond/pool covering

Do you have a dog kennel/run in your garden?

YesNo

Please give the ages of all the adults (aged 18 and over) who live at the property

Age of Adult

Are there any children (aged under 18) living in the property?

YesNo

Please give the ages of any children (aged under 18) living in the property

Age of child

Do you have children visiting regularly e.g. partners children or grandchildren?

YesNo

Please give the ages of any visiting children and how often they come.

Do any of the adults in the household work?

YesNo

Please give more details about each adult (e.g are they retired, job seeking, student)

- Please give the occupation, the standard working hours and location (at home or not) for each adult (over 18) in the home.

- Use a separate line for each person.

- Please also include details of any unemployed adult members of the household stating whether they are retired/student/job seeking etc.

NB. Many Tears reserves the right to verify this with your employer. Please note we will not be able to proceed with your application if clear working hours/schedules are not given.

Do any of you work from home?

Yes (Many Tears reserves the right to verify this)Yes work partly from home and partly elsewhereNo

Please give further details

When you work from home can the dog be with you when you are working?

Dog/s have access while workingDog/s need to be kept separate while working

What is the longest time in TOTAL in any one day (i.e. within a 24 hr period) would a dog be left?

Up to 1 hourUp to 2 hoursUp to 3 hoursUp to 4 hoursUp to 5 hoursMore than 5 hours

How many times a week would a dog be left for the time selected above?

1 day a week2 days a week3 days a week4 days a week5 days a weekMore than 5 days a week

What breeds have you owned in the past?

Are there any dogs currently living in your home?

YesNo

Please list each dog on a separate line with their name, breed, sex and age.

Does the resident dog(s) regularly socialise with other dogs? For example, in the park or when out on walks.

YesNo

Are any of the dogs currently living in your home reactive with other dogs or have any known behavioural issues.

YesNo

Please give details of why you have answered yes and how you manage any issues

Are there any cats currently living in your home?

YesNo

Please list breed, sex and age.

Are your resident dogs/cats all spayed/neutered?

YesNo

Please explain why

Are your dogs/cats up to date on their innoculations and flea/worming treatment?
We strongly advise that resident dogs are kept up to date with these treatments

YesNo

Please explain why

Do you have any other animals currently living in your home?

YesNo

Please list species, sex and age

If your foster dog can walk on a lead, how many times a day would it be walked and how long would each walk last?

Where will your dog be walked? (you can select more than one)

Road WalksParksFieldsWoodsBeachesOther

Please explain where your foster dogs will be walked

Please explain where your foster dogs will be sleeping at night.

Would you foster female dogs?

YesNo

Would you foster male dogs?

YesNo

What age dogs would you foster?
Please tick all you would consider

PuppiesAdult DogsSenior Dogs

What size dogs would you be willing to foster?
You can tick multiple options

Small Breeds (up to Cocker Spaniel sized)Medium Breeds (up to Labrador sized)Large/Giant Breeds

If you are looking to foster specific breeds/ types of dog please list them below.

Would you consider occasionally fostering cats/kittens?

YesNo

Do you have any holiday or house moving plans within the next 3 months?

YesNo

Please give further details.

Please add any other information you think may be helpful in your application here

Your privacy is very important to us and we always keep your information safe. Please tick below to give us your consent to store your personal details to enable us to contact you regarding your application via email or by phone and to be able to process your application form. As part of the application process, we may need to share your details with another fosterer, volunteer or home checker in order for us to complete the application process.

I have read the above and give my consent for Many Tears to store my personal details