Phone Number *

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Address *

Please note: our vet clinic is in Mississauga and we require all of our foster dogs to attend a vetting appointment there. We only accept foster homes in Ontario.

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

How old are you? *

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or animal cruelty, neglect or abandonment? *

Yes

No

Have you ever had a dog that had a litter of puppies? We are looking for more information on your past experiences with mothers, young puppies, and your thoughts on unplanned litters. *

Yes

No

Do you have any trips/life changes happening within the next few months? Please note that if you have a trip or move planned, you wait until after it is complete to foster. If you have a big life event happening within the next few months that will prevent you from fostering a dog in the short term, please wait to apply until you are 100% ready. *

Yes

No

Do all members of your household agree to fostering? *

Yes

No

Not sure, I haven't asked

Do you have access to a car to bring your foster to Lakeview Animal Hospital in Mississauga for their vetting appointment(s)? *

Yes

No, but I have family/friends that can help me

No, I would require help from a transport volunteer

Other

Have you ever adopted or fostered a pet from a shelter or rescue? *

Yes

No

Are they... (select all that apply)

Dog friendly

Submissive

Happy go lucky

Dominant

Dog reactive

Human reactive

Nervous around people (need proper intros)

Nervous around dogs (need proper intros)

Other (please enter below)

Are you open to training ideas, balanced training methodology, and virtual or in person workshops from SAVE OUR SCRUFF? *

Yes

No

What kind of neighbourhood do you live in? *

Downtown Core

City

Suburb

Small Town

Rural and/or farm community

What's your living arrangement? *

Select all that apply.

Detached House

Semi-Detached House

Townhouse

Apartment/condo

With outdoor space (fenced)

With outdoor space (unfenced)

No outdoor space

I live alone

I share a space with roommates/family

I rent my home

I own my home

Other

Do you rent or own? *

Rent, and my landlord is cool with me fostering a dog

Rent, and I don't know if my landlord is cool with me fostering a dog

Rent, and my landlord is not cool with me fostering a dog

Own

Live with Family

Did you know? “No pets” clauses on residential leases are not enforceable in Ontario. There are very few circumstances under which a landlord can legally prevent a tenant from having a dog in the home. Outside of these specific circumstances (severe allergies, condo association rules, etc.), tenants do not need their landlords permission in order to own a pet. If you receive pressure from your landlord, you can file a complaint with the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). We’ve had cases where this kind of pressure led to adopters giving up their pets, which is a terrible outcome for everyone. It’s crucial that you educate yourself about your rights, recourse and resources, so that you’re able to stand up for yourself and your dog if you find yourself in this situation. You can learn about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant with pets by reading the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. If you need help understanding this document, or have questions about it, you can call the LTB’s help line or look at their website for lots of helpful information. http://tribunalsontario.ca/ltb/ or (416) 645-8080

If you are a renter, have you read and understand the above?

Yes

No

Where will your foster dog stay when you're not home? *

Dog house outdoors

In a crate

Limited access inside with barriers or baby gates

Free roaming inside

They will access to both outside via a doggy door and inside

Playcare or other dog facilities/groups

Where will your foster dog sleep during the night? *

Dog house outdoors

Curled up in bed with me

In its crate

In its dog bed

Other

Who in your household or community will help you take care of your foster, if applicable?

Select all that apply.

Roommate

Partner

Family

Friends

Coworkers

Trainer/Dog Walking company

Which member of your household will be primarily responsible for feeding, exercising and training the dog? *

Myself

My partner/roommate/family

Shared responsibilities

Not sure yet

Do you or anyone in your household smoke inside the home? *

Yes

No

The foster homes we are looking for are open to taking on dogs of various breeds, ages and sizes. Your Counsellor will get to know you during the onboarding process and will pair you with a foster dog that matches your availability, experience and ability. You will not have the chance to meet the dog ahead of time or choose your foster dog. Are you ok with this? *

Yes

No (please explain below)

When are you ready to start fostering? *

Right away, let's save lives!

I need some time to get ready

I'm not sure yet if fostering is right for me

In the future, would you be interested in attending training to gain experience with helping dogs with a challenging background who need extra support? (behavioural cases, support with socialization, etc) *

Yes

No

As we do not have a physical shelter location, we rely on fosters to be able continue to foster the dog until they are adopted. On average this is 4-8 weeks, but can be longer or shorter depending on each dog. Are you ok with this? *

Yes

No (please explain below)

Are you willing to foster dogs with specific or special needs? If so, please check all that apply.

Dogs that need significant training/rehabilitating

Litters of puppies

Pregnant dogs (and foster the puppies until of age)

Special medical needs (wheelchair, incontinence, etc)

We provide you with the essentials for your dog (food and crate, vet check and extras if we have) but if you wish to buy anything new for your foster dog, do you understand that you will NOT be reimbursed? *

Yes

No

We cover all routine vetting while the dog is in your care, along with any new medical concerns that arise. We do not cover vetting that is required due to negligence on the part of the foster, for example, consuming a toxic substance, getting into an altercation at a dog park (which fosters are not allowed to visit with their foster dog), etc. Do you agree with the above? *

Yes

No

If you own a dog, can this person speak to your dog's behaviour/personality?

Yes

No

If you own a dog, can this person speak to your dog's behaviour/personality?

Yes

No

If you own a dog, can this person speak to your dog's behaviour/personality?

Yes

No

Do you agree to the above? *

I agree

I do not agree

Although every attempt will be made to ensure your safety, animals are by their nature unpredictable in behaviour. Accordingly you, as a volunteer agree to the following conditions: I hereby agree to hold Save our Scruff, Rehome & Rescue, its officers, directors, employees and volunteers forever harmless for any damage to personal property or any injury whatsoever that I may suffer as a result of my volunteer activities. This includes but is not limited to dog bites, scratches, communicable illnesses or pests contracted from any animal. I am aware that as a volunteer of Save our Scruff, Rehome & Rescue i am acting as a representative of the organization and agree to act responsibly at all times by maintaining a professional demeanor and protecting the rescued animals from any harm while they are in my possession or care. Volunteers under 16 years of age require a parental or legal guardian to be in attendance and the guardian must also fill out a volunteer waiver. Volunteers over the age of 16 may volunteer without a parental guardian accompanying them, however parental or legal guardian consent is required (signing consent on this waiver below). Therefore, you must be 18 years or older to volunteer with the dogs, some exceptions can be made depending on the situation/volunteer opportunity. This waiver applies to any and all events that I attend as a volunteer for Save our Scruff, Rehome & Rescue. *

I understand

We require that you only foster the dog at your primary residence (unless prior permission is granted by your Counsellor) *

I understand

We do not allow the use of dog parks with a foster dog. Any time off leash should only be in fully secured, private areas like a backyard. *

I understand

We require the dog is crated when you are out, sleeping or unable to fully supervised *

I understand

We expect you to advocate for the safety, health and well being of your foster dog in all situations. *

I understand