Foster Application - Austin Sheltie Rescue

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Cell Phone *

Include area code

Home Phone

Include area code

Work Phone

Include area code

Address *

City *

TX Zipcode *

We do not adopt outside of Texas.

Do you have any other pets? *

Yes
No

If yes, list type, age, sex, and if they are spayed/neutered:

Due to the many health benefits accruing from spaying and neutering, as well as to prevent accidental litters, we require that all resident pets must be neutered/spayed.

If Yes, are the pets vaccinated and on heartworm preventative?

Yes
No

If Yes, do your pets get along with other dogs?

Yes
No

During the last 2 years, have you lost a pet (not through death)? *

If yes, please explain your response.

During the last 2 years, have you had a pet poisoned? *

If yes, please explain your response.

During the last 2 years, have you had an animal killed by a vehicle? *

If yes, please explain your response.

During the last 2 years, have you had an animal die due to disease? *

If yes, what did the animal die of?

Do you have children at home? If yes, how many and what ages?

Where do you live? *

For safety reasons, Austin Sheltie Rescue does not adopt to mobile/trailer home environments

If you rent, do you have the landlord's written permission to keep a dog and proof of pet deposit where required? (copy)

Yes
No

Please email a copy of the landlord’s permission and your pet deposit receipt; we will not do the home visit or adoption without it, nor will we contact landlords to secure these documents.

Do you have a yard? *

The yard must be fenced.

If "other fencing", please describe

If you have a doggy door, does it open only into the fenced yard?

Yes
No

If you live in an apartment/town home, is there a safe place to walk/exercise the dog?

Yes
No

Is someone home during the day? *

Please explain.

What provisions will be made for the sheltie if nobody is home during the day?

Loose inside
In a crate

Our rescued shelties must be kept indoors

Where will the dog sleep? *

Please explain.

Austin Sheltie Rescue will provide all medical care, heartworm and parasite preventative. Are you prepared to assume the responsibilities of feeding, bathing, grooming, and caring for your rescue sheltie, including emotional rehabilitation for a traumatized dog and crating for a dog going through heartworm treatment? *

Yes
No

Will you follow all veterinarian instructions provided and administer all prescription medications and H/W preventative to your foster? *

Yes
No

Are you prepared to keep your foster crated if going through H/W treatment? *

Yes
No

Are you prepared to assume the responsibilities of contacting Austin Sheltie Rescue for any medical emergencies? *

Yes
No

For example, if a dog is going through heartworm treatment and begins throwing up and becomes listless, this may be an emergency

Do you agree that Austin Sheltie Rescue will make all medical and adoption decisions for our program dogs? *

Yes
No

Will you let Austin Sheltie Rescue know if you are planning to take your foster out of town or state for family visits or recreation? *

Yes
No

Though Austin Sheltie Rescue does not accept vicious dogs into our program, we do not know the histories of many of our rescues. Are you prepared to contact Austin Sheltie Rescue immediately if your foster dog bites anyone or injures another pet? *

Yes
No

Will you keep the dog confined in a fenced yard when let outdoors, walk/exercise the dog regularly, and allow the dog indoors? *

Yes
No

Do you understand that shelties are known for being barkers? *

Yes
No

Do you understand that shelties can be shy and aloof with new people? *

Yes
No

Do you understand that only Austin Sheltie Rescue may place your foster sheltie in an adoptive home? *

Yes
No

Foster parents are encouraged to maintain an 'aunt' or 'uncle' relationship with the dog in their care; but it does occasionally happen that the foster parent and dog bond so completely that adoption into this home is best for the dog and family, which we would be happy to work with. Do you understand that if you wish to adopt your foster sheltie, you must complete the adoption papers and pay the $300 adoption fee ($350 for puppies under 1 year; $150 for dogs 10+ years)? *

Yes
No

Are you willing to allow an Austin Sheltie Rescue representative to visit your home by appointment? *

Yes
No

Name and phone of your veterinarian *

I hereby authorize the veterinarian named herein to release information about me or my pet(s) to Austin Sheltie Rescue as necessary to evaluate this application.

How did you hear about Austin Sheltie Rescue? *

Internet Search
Petfinder
Vet, Clinic, Pet Store, or Shelter Referral (provide name below)
Dog/Obedience Club (provide name below)
Breeder (provide name below)
Another Rescue Group (provide name below)
Friend/Neighbor (provide name below)
Other (provide info below)

Additional details from above

I am in full agreement with the Austin Sheltie Rescue Foster Care Responsibilities. By signing and dating below I am attesting to the truthfulness of my answers. *

By providing the date and your full name, you are agreeing. Print this page for your records.