Greyhound Foster Home Application

Name(s):

Address:

City/State/Zipcode:

County:

Home phone number:

Cell phone number:

Best time to contact you:

Number to contact you at:

Primary email address:

Number of adult(s) residing in home:

Ages of adult(s) residing in home:

Adult # 1

Occupation:

Employer:

Hours at work:

Adult # 2

Occupation:

Employer:

Hours at work:

Name(s) and age(s) of children residing in home:


Do you own or rent?

Please describe type of dwelling you reside in:

***If you rent, you must provide written permission from you landlord or condo association and phone number permitting you to foster a Greyhound***

How long have you lived at this address?

Have you ever met or interacted with a Greyhound? If so, where?
 

Does anyone in your household have specific allergies to dogs? yes,  no.

Do you have any pets?

Please list type, age, gender, and breed:


If you have pets, are they spayed/neutered?

If you have any pets, what are their personalities like?


Please list what pets and breed you have owned in the past?


Why are they not with you now?

What characteristic(s) would you find undesirable in a foster Greyhound? Be specific:


What characteristic(s) would you find appealing in a foster Greyhound? Be specific:


Are all members residing in the household in TOTAL AGREEMENT with fostering a Greyhound? Yes    No

If not, please explain why?


Have you applied to foster a Greyhound with any other organizations? If so, please list:


How did you hear about Greyhound Expressions Organization? 

Have you ever fostered a Greyhound?


Why do you want to foster a Greyhound?


Are you willing and capable of providing the funds accompanied with fostering a Greyhound?


Do you have any specific age, gender, or color preference? If so, please explain:


Are there any concerns you have related to fostering a Greyhound? If so, please explain:


Do you understand the foster Greyhound will not be housetrained coming into your home? Yes  No
***However, the foster Greyhound will be crate trained, but must be trained in house etiquette***

Are you willing and able to put in the time and effort in house training the foster Greyhound? Yes  No

Do you agree to administer heartworm preventative medication to your foster Greyhound? Yes  No

Do you agree to take your foster Greyhound to and from all necessary veterinarian appointments, as needed? Yes  No

Do you agree to have an in-home interview and property inspection conducted by a Greyhound Expressions representative? Yes  No

Do you have an enclosed yard? Yes  No

If so, what type and height is the enclosure?

***NOTE*** Invisible fencing is NOT acceptable.

If not, what type of daily exercise and where would you provide for your foster Greyhound?


Will your daily routine accommodate the foster Greyhound’s needs, including accessibility to an enclosed area or lead walking your foster Greyhounds to go to the bathroom no less than four times a day? Yes  No

Please describe the importance of keeping your foster Greyhound under lead (leash) at all times if not in a properly fenced enclosure?


Where would your foster Greyhound stay while you are away from home?

Please list hours your foster Greyhound would be home alone?

Where would your foster Greyhound sleep at night?

Describe the activity level of your home?

Do you anticipate any significant lifestyle changes in the near future (i.e. moving, new job, new baby, traveling, retirement, etc.)?


Do you agree to let all potential adopters come to your home and meet your foster Greyhound where it is most comfortable?


Who would primarily care for your foster Greyhound?

Do you currently have a veterinarian? If so, list name, address, and phone number:


If necessary, may we contact your veterinarian? Yes  No

Please list at least two personal references of someone whom does not reside in your home and their address, phone number, and email (if applicable).

#1. #2.

***Feel free to use this space for additional comments and/or concerns***

Do you agree that all information in this application is true and to the best of your knowledge? Yes  No

Do you agree to all terms of this foster home application?
YES   NO