Fostering Application Test Page – Love of Labs, Indiana

Fostering Application

Open your heart and home to a foster dog.

NOTE: Due to the length of this application, completing on a desktop or laptop is recommended. If you experience problems submitting the application, please email techsupport@lolin.org.

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Company

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Your Information

Applicant Name*

Applicant Occupation*

Applicant Employer*

Applicant Email Address*

Applicant Home Phone*

Applicant Work Phone

Applicant Cell Phone

Street Address*

City*

State*

Zip*

Mailing Address (if different)

Mailing City

Mailing State

Mailing Zip

Is there a co-applicant?*

Yes

Co-Applicant Name*

Relationship to Applicant*

Co-Applicant Occupation*

Co-Applicant Employer*

Co-Applicant Email Address*

Co-Applicant Phone*

Home Details

How long have you lived at your current residence?*

Do you own, rent, or rent to own your home?*

Own

Rent

Rent to Own

Please Note: If you rent or lease your home, we will contact your landlord to confirm that you are allowed to have large dogs and if there are any breed restrictions.

Landlord Name*

Landlord Phone*

Landlord Email*

What type of home is this?*

Apartment

Condo / Townhome

House

Mobile Home

Other

If "Other" please specify.*

Does your home have a completely enclosed fenced yard?*

Yes

Somewhat

What type of fence?*

Electric / In-Ground

Chainlink

Wooden

Wrought Iron

Other

If "Other" please describe.*

Height of Fence*

Does your home have a pool, hot tub, pond, lake, or any other body of water?*

Yes

If "Yes" will the foster dog have access to it?*

Yes

Is it completely enclosed by a fence?*

Yes

Height of fence*

Does your home have an additional kennel, dog house, or dog door?*

Yes

If "Yes" please describe what size, where it is located, and when you plan on using it.*

Family

How many members of the family live in your home full-time or part-time (including you and the co-applicant)?

Adults*

Children*

Sex and ages of children?*

Are there any regular visitors to your home (human or animal) with whom your foster dog must get along (ie: extended family members or pets, cleaning service, lawn care, or child care personnel, etc.)?*

Yes

If "Yes" please describe.*

How will you provide for the exercise needs of your foster(s)?*

Approximately how long will your foster be home alone on an average day?*

Less than 3 hours

3 to 7 hours

7 to 9 hours

9+ hours

If 9+ hours, what arrangements will you make for the elimination needs (potty breaks) and exercise needs of your foster on these days?*

Where will your foster dog be when you are not at home?*

Select all that apply.

Loose Indoors

Loose Outdoors

Crate Indoors

Fenced Yard

Outdoor Kennel

Tied Inside

Other

Current and Previous Pets

Please list ALL current pets and include the following: name, species, breed, age, gender, how long you've owned, spayed/neutered, heartwormn prevention used, and where pet is kept.*

Besides the pets listed above, have you had any other pets in the last 5 years?*

Yes

If yes, please list the name, breed, and gender and explain what happened to each (ie: died from X, gave away because of X).*

Are ALL of these pets (and/or dogs owned in the last 5 years) up to date on shots/vaccines and preventatives (ie: heartworm preventative and flea and tick)?*

Yes

I don't have other pets

If "No" please describe why.*

If crate indoors, what room?*

If other, please describe.*

If you don't adhere to the Guidelines from the American Heartworm Society on Test and Prevention then please do not apply with LOLIN. As part of of our process, proof of Heartworm tests and prevention for all dogs owned in the last 5 years will need to be submitted asap. Failure to do so will cause denial of your application.

Have your current dogs (and/or dogs owned in the last 5 years) been tested annually for heartworms?*

Yes

I have not had a dog in the past 5 years

If no, please describe why.*

Do you have a veterinarian who you currently use or have used in the past?*

Yes

Please list all current and past vets. Include name, address and phone number for each.*

Any additional notes about vetting.

Please call your current and/or prior vet(s) to give them permission to speak with us about you and your pet(s). Please Note: Unless you are a significant distance from any of the vets with whom we currently have working relationships, you may be required to utilize a vet other than your own for your foster dog. We do have working relationships with many vets.

Fostering Information

Have you and/or the co-applicant owned a Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever Mix before?*

Yes

What type of foster are you applying for?*

Regular Foster or Temporary Foster (vacations)

Regular Foster

Temporary Foster

What types of dog are you willing to foster?*

Check all that apply.

Any

Adult

Senior

Puppy

Young

Hospice

Whelp

Are you comfortable with dogs that may have issues? (Examples include: shy/timid, under-socialized, heartworm treatment, pregnant.) Please explain.*

Do you have any specific requirements?*

ie: kid friendly, cat friendly, etc.

Please list all relevant experience with Labs.*

Have you ever crate trained a dog?*

What dog training expeience do you have?*

Do you agree to contact Love of Labs, IN (LOLIN) if for any reason you are having issues or difficulties with your foster dog?*

Yes

Have you ever fostered a dog for an animal organization before?*

Yes

If yes, please provide the organization's name and, if possible, their web address.*

Are you a member of any animal-related or animal-welfare-related organizations, clubs, cyber groups, or Internet bulletin boards?*

Yes

If yes, please list.*

Have you or the co-applicant ever given away a pet?*

Yes

If "Yes" please describe why.*

Under what conditions do you feel it is appropriate to give up a pet?*

Have you or anyone in your home ever been investigated for animal cruelty?*

Yes

If yes, please explain.*

Have you or anyone in your home ever been turned down to adopt or foster an animal from a shelter or rescue?*

Yes

If yes, please explain.*

Personal References

Please list your personal references and telephone number (NO family members, please).

Please list the name, phone number, and email (if possible) for each of the following references.

Veterinary Reference*

Personal Reference 1*

Personal Reference 2*

Personal Reference 3*

Please be sure to let these individuals know we will be contacting them.

All the information I have given above is true and complete. Any dog I may foster will reside in my home as a pet. I will provide it with good clean, fresh food and water, secure shelter, training, affection and medical care.

I understand Love of Labs, IN (LOLIN) or authorized agents are not responsible for the accuracy of information received about the temperament, habits, and physical conditions of dogs placed for fostering. I understand that LOLIN, and any person associated with its adoption efforts, is in no way liable or responsible for any damage, accident or injury resulting from the placement of a dog into my household. I also understand that I will be required to sign a foster contract to place a dog in my home. I am in full agreement with these terms of fostering. By electronically signing, I acknowledge that I have read and understand this paragraph. I understand that LOLIN is a non-profit, 100% volunteer non-profit public charity.

We reserve the right to refuse any application for any reason.

Signature*

Date*

If you experience problems submitting the application, please email techsupport@lolin.org.