Volunteer in Rescue

Foster Home Volunteer Application

Please complete this Foster Home Application if you want to help our rescue dogs by Fostering in your home.

An IDOG Rescue representative will review your application and will be in contact with you.

Foster Home Application

E-mail Address: *

Full Name (First and Last) *

Street *

City: *

State/Province and Zip Code: *

Home Phone: *

Cell Phone:

Are you applying to foster a specific dog? *

No
Yes

If Yes, provide details about the dog. (Name, location)

If you are applying to foster a specific dog and if this dog is not available do you want us to retain your information for future help?

N/A
Yes
No

1. Living Type *

2. Living Setting *

3. Living Status *

4. Years in Residence *

5. Do you anticipate moving within the next year? *

6. If you Rent do you have permission to have a dog?

Landlord Name, Address, Phone Number

7. Fencing *

Fence Height

Fence Type

8. Surface of outside dog yard: *

9. Does a door from the house open directly to the fenced yard? *

10. Do you have a swimming pool? *

11. Can the dog get into the pool from the yard? *

12. List the Name and Age of household members, including frequent visitors:

Name:

Age:

Name:

Age:

Name

Age:

Name:

Age:

13. Do all family members agree to Foster a doodle? *

If No, Please Explain

14. Is any family member allergic to dogs? *

15. Are you aware you may need to groom the foster dog? *

16. Who will be the primary person responsible for the Doodle? *

17. Daily work hours of primary caretaker (per week) *

18. Do you have the ability or access to obedience training? *

19. Do you have a training facility identified? *

If Yes, Please List Name and City and Phone

20. What will your doodle need to get along with? *

Does Not Apply
Other Dogs
Cats
Indoor Birds
Small Rodents
Poultry
Livestock

21. Where will the doodle stay during the day?

22. How long will the doodle be alone on an average day? *

23. Where will the doodle stay when no one is home? *

24. Would you be willing to take a doodle with health or behavioral conditions? *

25. Are you familiar with crate training? *

26. Would you use a crate? *

27. Where would the crate be located?

28. List all animals currently in your household:

Type of animal:

Age

Sex

Type of animal

Age

Sex

Check Box if you have additional animals.

29. Do any of your current animals have medical conditions? *

If Yes, Please describe:

30. What brand of food do you feed your current dogs? (If Applicable)

31. Are all your current animals up to date of immunizations? *

32. Are you current dogs given heartworm preventative?

33. Are your current dogs on flea/tick preventative?

34. If yours is currently a one-dog household, has your dog ever lived with another dog?

35. Current Veterinarian Name, Address, Phone: *

36. If there is a low cost spay/neuter clinic in your area, please list:

37. List TWO references not related to you: If possible, list a neighbor and someone else familiar with your current or past pets.

Reference #1 Name: *

Street: *

City, State, Zip *

Phone: *

Reference #2 Name: *

City, State, Zip *

Phone: *

38. Have you ever fostered a dog before? *

Agreements

39. To provide adequate food, water and shelter for the doodle at all times. *

40. To accept the Doodle as his/her household pet until a forever home is found. *

41. To provide adequate grooming. *

42. To provide the Doodle with a fenced yard if possible or to keep the Doodle on a leash whenever outside the confines of a fenced yard. *

43. To never keep the Doodle chained while unattended. *

44. To never leave the Doodle outdoors when no one is home *

45. To never allow the Doodle to be transported in the open bed of a pickup truck or similar vehicle. *

Medical Care

46. To have the Doodle examined by a licensed veterinarian, as needed. *

47. To provide immediate treatment for injury or illness of a serious nature. *

Possession

48. To keep the Doodle in the Foster Homes possession, and to never to release any foster doodle to anyone without consient of the International Doodle Owners Group, Inc. coordinators. *

49. To notify International Doodle Owners Group immediately if at any time the Foster Home is no longer able to keep the Doodle for any reason or to care for the Doodle as specified here. *

50. To notify International Doodle Owners Group immediately if the Foster Doodle is stolen or lost. The Foster Home will make every effort to recover the Doodle. *

Record Keeping

51. To maintain accurate records and receipts of transactions relating the Foster Doodle. *

52. To use the Request for Reimbursement Form to submit expenses Foster Home would like reimbursed. *

53. To retain all information about former owners, breeders, shelters, etc in confidence. *

54. To work within the guidelines outlined by the International Doodle Owners Group, Inc. *

Liability

55. I am covered under my insurance (Medical, Car, Homeowners) policy for my volunteer activities. *

56. I will not hold IDOG, IDOG RRR or IDOG representatives responsible for injury or damages, etc. that may occur while providing my volunteer services. *

Final Agreement

56. I have read and understand the Volunteer Guidelines. *

Please feel free to add comments or questions you may have:

Are you hoping to Foster to find a dog to adopt? *

No
Yes

Do you currently volunteer with any other rescue organizations or shelters? *

No
Yes

If Yes, please list all organizations

* Required

The International Doodle Owners Group, Inc. (IDOG) is a worldwide not-for-profit 501(c)(3) group, dedicated to educating the public on the subject of Labradoodles and Goldendoodles. IDOG encourages responsible ownership and responsible breeding practices. We provide support and resources to help Labradoodle and Goldendoodle owners and doodles in need. We work with shelters to assist in communications, lending our network of resources to help locate quality forever homes for Labradoodles and Goldendoodles.