We are always in need of foster homes for our pets. If you are intersted in fostering please fill out the application and send it to pjarmstrong70@aol.com
1. ANIMAL ADOPTION NETWORK, INC (AAN)
FOSTER APPLICATION
Thank you for considering fostering an AAN dog or cat. The following information
will allow us to determine what animals will be the most compatible with your
family and lifestyle. The animal's welfare is our primary consideration when
placing with a foster home and when completing an adoption so some applicants
may be refused if we feel our criteria is not met. AAN reserves the right to refuse
an applicant without further explanation.
You must meet the following criteria before you are able to foster a pet:
• Be 21 years of age or older
• Have identification showing your present address
• All members of the household agree to foster the pet
• Have the consent of your landlord in writing to show to us
Animal Adoption Network, Inc reserves the right to refuse a foster or adoption to
anyone. Please complete the following questionnaire qnd e-mail it to
pjarmstrong70@aol.com so an AAN volunteer may review it.
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Date:____________
Name:_____________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________
City:______________________State:____________Zip:_____________
Home Phone:_______________________________________________
Work Phone:________________________________________________
Email:_____________________________________________________
1. Why are you interested in fostering a dog/cat?
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2. Do you have any preferences as to breed, age, sex, length of hair, etc.?
2. Please specify:
_______________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
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3. Have you ever owned a pet before? YES NO
If yes, do you still own it? YES NO
If no, what happened to the animal:
____________________________________________________
4. What pets do you currently have in your household? (Use back of form if necessary)
Name Dog/Cat________________________________
Spayed/Neutered_____________________________
Kept Where? _________________________________
Age ___________________________________
Approx date of last shot series and type of shots*____________________________
*BORDATELLA VACCINATION IS MANDATORY, NO EXCUSES!
5. List pets owned in the past 5 years other than those listed above
(use back of form if necessary)
Dog/Cat Spayed/Neutered Kept Where? Time Owned? What happened to pet? 6. Who is
your current veterinarian? __________________________________________
What is the phone number and/or address?
________________________________________
Previous vet?
___________________________________________________________________
Previous vet phone number
______________________________________________________
Will you allow us to contact your vet for a reference check? YES NO
If yes, please sign here _____________________________________DATE__________
7. Are you employed?
Yes, full-time Yes, part-time NO
If yes, please list your (or your spouse's) employer's name, address, and telephone
number:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
3. 8. Do you live in a: (Please circle one) House Apartment Townhouse Mobile Home
Do you rent or own? ______________
If you rent:
does your landlord allow pets? YES NO
how much is your pet deposit? _____________________
are you willing to provide us with proof of payment of your pet deposit and a copy of your
lease stating pets are allowed? YES NO
9. Is there a limit to the number or size of pets allowed? YES NO
Explain_______________________________________
Does your lease require that cats be declawed? YES NO
10. How long have you lived at the above address? ___________ years
_____________months
à If less than 5 years, how many times have you moved in that time period?
_______________
11. How many people live in the household? __________ adults _________ children (18 &
under)
12. Do all the adults in the home know you are planning on fostering a pet? YES NO
13. What are the ages of the children that are in the house?
______________________________________
14. Do any family members have allergies to animals or asthma? YES NO
15. Who will be the primary caretaker of the pet?
_______________________________________________ 16. Do you feel comfortable
taking the animal to vet appointments and to Adopt a Pets? YES NO
17. How will you transport the animal to appointments and Adopt a Pets?
18. Where will the pet be kept during the day? ______________________ At night?
___________________
19. How many hours a day are you gone?_________________
20. Do you have a doggy door? YES NO
21. For what reason, if any, would you feel compelled to give up an animal? (Circle all that
apply)
Housetraining problems Litterbox problems Animal aggression People aggression
Medical expenses Size (too big) Not enough time for pet Children no longer living at home
Fence jumper/gets out of yard Destructive in yard/home
Other (explain)_____________________________________________________
22. Will you authorize a visit to your home before or after fostering a pet? YES NO
4. If yes, please sign here_____________________________________ electronic signature
Dog Fosters answer the following questions:
23. Do you have a fenced yard? YES NO If yes, what kind?___ ________________ How
high is the fence?_______________ 24. Do you have a pool? If yes, please describe:
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25. If you live in an apartment or do not have a fence:
Are you willing to walk your dog when it is cold, dark, or raining? YES NO
26. Are you prepared to housetrain a dog? YES NO
à Would you return a dog if you have difficulty housetraining him? YES NO
27. What will you do if your dog soils the floor or chews the furniture?
___________________________
28. Do you know what heartworm disease is? YES NO
29. If you own a dog, what is your current heartworm prevention program?
________________________
30. How will you ensure your dog stays on your property when you are not there? (Please
circle all that apply)
In house Kennel/dog run outside Fenced yard On chain/rope Garage
Patio On leash in house In a crate in house
Other ________________________________
31. Are you willing use a crate if recommended? YES NO
If no, why not?
___________________________________________________________________
Cat Fosters answer the following questions:
32. Would you like your cat to have the freedom to go outside? YES NO
33. What will you do if your cat develops litter box problems?
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34. What will you do if your cat scratches the furniture?
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35. If you have a dog, has it been exposed to cats? YES NO