Lucky Pup Foster Information and Agreement

We are so happy you are considering fostering for us.
Foster families and foster parents provide temporary homes
for homeless dogs until they are adopted!

We cover food, vet care, bedding.
Foster dogs make great friends, companions, snugglers!

-Our foster program is staffed by volunteers who know how important fostering is to save more lives. By choosing to foster a dog, you are saving the life of that dog who would otherwise be killed in the shelter. It is the link between life and death for shelter dogs in need.
Fostering a dog in your home is also A HUGE RESPONSIBLITY.

-As a foster family, you may fall in love with your foster and will have first right of refusal when it comes to a permanent adoption. Normal adoption fee/donation applies.

- Communication is key!
We need for you to bring up any questions and challenges with us as soon as possible.
If we need to remove your foster from your home, we ask for 24 hours notice before returning the dog(s) to Christine and Steve Haslet of Lucky Pup Dog Rescue in San Diego, California.
Your foster is ABSOLUTELY not be given away, left in the care of someone else,
taken to any shelter or returned to us without proper notice.

-Your foster remains the property of LUCKY PUP DOG RESCUE, we reserve the right to reclaim the dog and terminate foster care at any time.

-We appreciate, welcome and encourage ALL efforts to find your foster a happily ever home. ALL adoptions are handled thru Lucky Pup with an application, home visit and adoption fee/donation.

-By fostering you agree to provide our pup with good and loving care, food, water, shelter, and medication if needed. You promise to refrain from any physical abuse, mistreatment or inhumane treatement. Our fosters are NEVER to be left unattended with children under the age of 10. Foster are not to be left in cars during hot weather.

-FOSTER DOGS ARE ALWAYS TO BE ON LEASH, with proper ID WHEN OFF OF YOUR PROPERTY, including parks. No off leash activites for Lucky Pup Dogs. Our insurance requires leashes and collars with ID for all fosters. Fosters must wear our Lucky Pup Dog ID Tag at all times.

-You promise to let us know if your foster escapes, becomes lost or stolen immediately.

- All routine medical care is to be handled thru us, except in an emergency. You will not authorize euthanization unless you have notified us of a life threatening situation. Our cell phone number is Christine Haslet 858 945 8341 Our vet is Governor Animal Clinic, Dr. Wurster. 3240 Governor Drive San Diego 92122 Their phone number is 858 453 6312. Back up vet is Julie Sorenson or Dr. Feinburg at the clinic.

-We are unable to authorize any reimbursements for food, medical care, bedding, toys, or items your foster may damage. Under special circumstances we may provide a reimbursement if arrangements have been made ahead of time, and are in writing. We are a non profit charity and are completely supported by tax deductible donations.

As a foster, I understand that Lucky Pup Rescue, Christine and/or Steve Haslet cannot guarantee or be held responsible for the behavior or temperament of a dog that is fostered. Lucky Pup Dog Rescue and assigns does not make any warranty or guaranty as to the demeanor or temperament of any foster dog. I expressly release and hold harmless Lucky Pup Dog Rescue, Christine Haslet, Steve Haslet, officers and other volunteers from any and all liability for loss, injury, or damage caused by any animal to any person, property or other animal while in the care of foster family. Foster family accepts liability of any/all damages that occur in connection with the fostering of the above dog. Foster family provides personal homeowners/renters insurance.

-If I move /change phone numbers, I will provide new contact info to Lucky Pup within 48 hours. I will also allow a home visit if 24 hours notice is given.

Fosters are asked to help facilitate adoptions by meeting with screened prospective adopters at locations and times that are convenient to the foster.

At the end of the foster care period, your foster will be returned safely to Christine and Steve/LPDR in San Diego.

You understand and accept these terms by your electrontic signature below. THANK YOU !

Your electronic signature below *

Application to Foster

Don't forget to click the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the form *

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How did you hear about Lucky Pup Dog Rescue? *

Kind of Dog you are interested in Fostering? *

How long can you commit to fostering? *

short term: less than a month

longer term: a month to 6 months

as long as it takes to have my foster adopted

Have you fostered before? Tell us a little bit about that if your answer is yes *

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Tell us about yourself

First name *

Last name *

Your Email Address *

Email Address Again *

Phone number *

Street address *

City *

State *

Zip *

Do you own or rent? *

If you rent do you have your landlords permission to foster a dog?

Landlords contact information (name/phone number)

Are there any dog breed or size restrictions where you live? *

How long have you lived at this address? *

Who also lives in your home (spouse, children, parents, room-mates)? Please number and relationship. *

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Number of children in the home and their ages? *

Other animals in your home? Include age, sex, type. *

Do your current pets have any behavioral or physical issues you are concerned about? Please give details

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Are your pets spayed/neutered? *

Any comments you'd like to share

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Your occupation? Place of employment? *

Number of hours that you normally work away from the home and commute time? *

Please tell us a little bit about your experience with dogs... *

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Caring for your foster pup

How many hours per day will the dog be left at home? *

Where will your foster stay when you are not home? Please be detailed: Outside, Patio, crate, run of the house, kitchen. Please be specific. *

Who would be able to take the dog out for potty breaks or a walk when you are not at home? *

Where will your new foster sleep at night? Master Bedroom, Crate, Garage, Kitchen, please be specific. *

Is there a doggie door or access to a yard or outdoors area? *

What kind of exercise plan do you have for your foster? *

Could you possibly take your new foster to training classes if needed? *

Do you have a fenced yard? IF YES, how tall is the fence? Any escape issues? *

Tell us about your gates for your fence, are they secure with latch or lock? How many gates in your yard? *

If I have a fence, I promise to inspect my fence thoroughly before my home visit and make necessary repairs for safety of our new pet.

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You agree to house your new pup inside at night. *

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You agree that if you FOSTER for Lucky Pup Dog Rescue, you accept that our rescue dogs are NEVER to be turned into a shelter under any circumstances. Our dogs are not to be re-homed, left with others, left behind if you move, or adopted out without our express written permission. Please know that we REALLY, REALLY LOVE our rescue dogs and care deeply about their well being. PLEASE GIVE US 24 HOUR NOTICE IF YOU NEED TO RETURN YOUR FOSTER. *

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Two References

Name, email address and phone number for two personal references, you have known for at least 2 years-- not family members. *

WHAT'S NEXT ?

We are all volunteers!
So please be patient with us.
As quickly as we can, once we receive your completed application,
we will contact you to set up a home visit.

Thank you for considering FOSTERING for us.

An application does not guarantee that there will be a foster placement.

THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING FOSTERING FOR LUCKY PUP