Thank you for considering becoming a foster parent. Foster parents allow us to save animals by supplying critical care, training and socialization to at-risk shelter pets in a loving home environment. Together we can make a huge difference for animals in our community.
First Name*
Last Name*
Address*
City*
State/Province*
Zip/Postal Code* -
Email*
Home Phone
Cell Phone*
List all of the residents of the household (include ages of children)
Occupation
Place of Employment
Does your, or your spouse/partner's, employer have a workplace volunteer giving program (funds that are provided to a nonprofit that an employee volunteers with)?
We are in the process of determining how best to share useful information with our fosters. Do you use Facebook or other Social Media Platforms? (select all that apply)
Are you willing to vacation foster?*
Are you willing to foster an elderly or special needs pet?*
Are you interested in our foster to adopt program?*
How did you hear about us? If a specific SVPP volunteer referred you, what is their name?
To ensure that the foster animal can thrive in your home, we need to ask some specific questions about your housing situation. Please note that we will follow up with a brief home visit.
In what type of home do you live* Choose one: Single Family Duplex Apartment Townhouse Condominium Mobile Home Military Housing
Length of time at address*
Do you own or rent your home Choose one: Rent Own
If you rent, please enter your landlord's name and phone number
If you rent, have you received the approval of your landlord to have an animal? Choose one: Yes No
If you rent, are there rules/restrictions regarding pets in your residence?
If you are renting we will ask you to email us a copy of your lease with a pet clause showing that your landlord has given approval to add a pet to your residence.
Do you have a valid Drivers' license and car insurance?*
Foster parents will be required to transport animals to/from local vet offices/shelter and/or photo shoots and adoption (meet & greet) events in the San Jose area.
Do you agree to a brief home visit?*
Please list all pets currently residing in your home. Include name, species, breed, gender, age, spayed/neutered?, where kept, length of time you've owned the pet.
ex: Buddy -- dog, chi mix, 5 yrs old, neutered, inside/outside, 5 yrs.
Current Pet #1
Current Pet #2
Current Pet #3
Are all your current pets up-to-date on vaccinations?*
Do you have pet insurance for your current pets?*
Do you have a regular vet for your current pets?*
Where are your current pets kept when you are home/away?*
Time away from home:*
Do you prefer:
Are all the adults in your household aware that you are considering fostering a pet?*
Does anyone in the household have allergies to dogs/dander/hair/saliva?*
If yes, please explain
Where will the animal be kept?*
Is your yard fenced?
What is the height of the fence
What type of fence Choose one: Privacy Chain Link Invisible
Do you have an area in your home which can be used to confine/quarantine a foster pet?*
Who will be the primary caretaker of the foster dog? (i.e. responsible for feeding, training, playing with, walking, etc)*
Do you have previous experience with fostering? Please explain.*
When/how soon can you begin to foster?*
How long can you foster for? (Keep in mind that a foster commitment can range from a few days to many months)*
To the best of your knowledge, has any member of your household ever been convicted of an animal welfare law violation such as neglect, cruelty, abandonment, etc? If yes, explain.*
What size dog do you prefer to foster? (select all that apply)
What activity level are you comfortable with? (select all that apply)
The animal you're interested in fostering must get along with: (select all that apply)
How many hours will the foster animal be alone during the day?*
Where will the foster animal be kept while you're away?*
Are you willing to work on basic obedience training with the foster dog?*
What type of training are you willing to do? What methods will you use?*
Would you be willing to take your foster dog to training classes if necessary?*
What level of grooming responsibility are you willing to accept in association with your foster dog?*
If necessary, what housebreaking techniques will you use to train your foster dog?*
What do you see as normal, typical dog behavioral problems?*
Completing this application is in no way a guarantee that you have been approved for fostering. Silicon Valley Pet Project reserves the right to decline an application without releasing our reasons why. Please also be aware that a brief home visit is a necessary part of our foster home approval process.
I certify that the information entered on this application is true and I have read and understand this disclaimer. Enter your name and today's date:*
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