Foster Application

PROCEDURE: Please be sure to provide as much information as possible on your application to help us to determine the best possible foster dog for you and your family.

Our main goal is the successful and permanent placement of each and every dog we rescue into loving forever homes. Part of that successful placement includes a loving foster home for our dogs to stay while we find their forever homes. Please allow us to help you in choosing a dog whose age, size, temperament and activity level match your lifestyle to ensure a positive foster experience for everyone, 2-legged and 4-legged alike!
Contact Info
Are you 25 years of age or older?
What type of dwelling do you live in?
Do you own your own home/Condo/Townhome?
If no, please provide the name and contact number of landlord:
Does your landlord or HOA have any breed, weight or fence restrictions?
Are you able to provide food for your foster dog and transportation to/from the vet when needed?
Do you have a crate available for use?
Please list the name and age of ALL occupants in household (including yourself):
Are any members of your household allergic to animals?
List each of your current pets including breed, age, still living with you? (If not, why?)
Are you present pets up-to-date on their annual vaccines (including heartworm and flea prevention)?
Were your previous pets spayed or neutered?
Please note that BarkVille Rescue does not allow our dogs into homes where any of the current pets are not spayed or neutered
Age of dog you would consider fostering: (check all that apply)
Energy level of dog you would consider fostering: (check all that apply)
Size of dog you would consider fostering: (check all that apply)
If considering a puppy, are you prepared to deal with and have you thought about the following issues: Housetraining, chewing, barking, crying at night, high energy level, nipping, socializing, training (we strongly suggest basic puppy classes for all puppies we adopt out)
Who is your current or most recent veterinarian (if applicable)?
Please call your vet and give permission to release information as many will not give us a reference without your call, and we will not be able to process your application
Will you ensure that in partnership with BarkVille Dog Rescue your foster dog will stay up-to-date with monthly heartworm and flea/tick prevention? (BarkVille Dog Rescue provides the preventatives, but ask our fosters to ensure administration is timely while dogs are in their care):
Are you able and willing to bring your foster dogs(s) to adoptions at least twice a month (generally held every Saturday)? In addition, are you willing to meet with potential adopters once they have an approved application?
What type of behavioral issues are you NOT willing to work with? (check all that apply)
Is your entire household in agreement with the decision to bring a new pet into your home?
Are you prepared to commit to a foster for up to several months?
Are you willing to allow BarkVille Dog Rescue to make an initial foster home check to your home, as well as follow-up visits?
Have you or any member of your household ever been charged with cruelty to animals or negligence in animal care?
Have you ever fostered before?
If yes, please complete this information:
Where will your pet spend most of his/her time?
Describe your fence:
Are there escape points?
Please provide 3 personal references (only 1 can be a relative) that can testify to your responsibility and ability to care for your animals. This is required or your application cannot be approved: