Foster Application Don’t want to fill it out online? Download the PDF Contact InformationName* First Last Address* Street Address City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Home Phone*Work PhoneBest time to call* Email address* Have you adopted or fostered a dog from ODAAT previously?* Yes No Have you fostered for another rescue organization?* Yes No Which one?* Household InformationDanes needing foster care are all unique. Household information allows us to match a Dane with your physical environment as well as with the characteristics of your family. We will not knowingly place a foster dog that is uneasy around children in a home with children!Describe Household Members*Do any members of the household have allergies?* Yes No Please explain*Is your home rented or owned?* Rented Owned Does your landlord permit dogs / giant dogs?* Yes No How long have you lived at your current address?* Select your neighborhood area.*RuralSuburbanUrbanHome setting:*Single family houseApartment / CondoTownhouseDuplexMobile HomeOtherPlease explain* Is your yard fenced?* Yes No Describe the fenced area of your yard (materials, size, height).*Describe the measures you will take to keep a dog secure while they are outdoors.*Do you have a vehicle to transport the dog to vet appointments and other rescue related events AT ALL TIMES?* Yes No Household PetsKnowing about your current and past household pets and experiences allows us to better match a Great Dane with the right personality and temperament to your home. We want to ensure that a brief stay is not stressful to your family, to other pets in your home, or to foster dog in your care.Describe your current dogs (name(s), breed(s), size(s), age(s), gender(s), pack hierarchy)*Are all of your dogs spayed/neutered?* Yes No Are all of your dogs on heartworm preventative each year?* Yes No Do your dogs have...* All vaccines yearly Limited vaccines Titers only Does your community have bylaws regarding vaccines or number of pets allowed in homes?* Yes No I don't know Where, what & how are your dogs fed?*Describe monthly & annual health care.*Do you have cats, other pets or livestock?* Yes No Please describe.*Describe dogs you've had in the past -- Name, breed, size, age, sex, pack position, how long did you have them? What happened to them?*How will you introduce a foster dog into your home (specify if you are able to house dogs separately)?*Foster Dog InformationThis section allows us to understand and respect your preferences from the onset. Please take the time to think about your likes and dislikes, lifestyle, free time and your experience. While some foster parents are able to take a dog to classes, other homes are busy and can only provide a free corner & food twice a day.Desired sex* Male Female Either sex Desired age* Senior Adult Teenager Less than 2 years of age Conditions Dog with a medical condition / on medication Dog recovering from surgery Dog scheduled for surgery (e.g. spay/neuter) Healthy dogs Characteristics you would prefer in a foster dog (check all that apply)* Housebroken Good with children under 5 Good with school-age children Good with teenagers Good with seniors and/or disabled adults in the home Gets along with cats Gets along with small dogs Gets along with large dogs Other Please specify* Do you have experience, special training, or skills to deal with the following type of dogs?* Dogs needing quarantine Dogs with allergies Feeding special diets Dogs that are shy / submissive Dogs that are fearful Dogs that are dominant / pushy For what length of time are you willing to foster a dog?* 1-3 weeks 1-2 months 2-4 months 4-8 months Until the Dane is adopted How many dogs are you willing to foster at a time?*In your home, where will the dog(s) sleep?* On average, how many hours will the foster dog be left alone in a day and where will the dog stay while you are working or out?*Why are you interested in becoming a foster parent to a Great Dane?*ReferencesVeterinarian / Clinic Name* Clinic Phone Number*Personal Reference Name* Personal Reference Phone Number*I understand that my references will be checked and that a rescue coordinator will visit my home. I also understand that foster dogs are to remain on leash at all times and are never allowed in public places (dog parks, dog beaches, etc) off leash. Any and all injuries sustained to a dog, whether it be the foster dog or another dog, as a result of non-compliance of this rule is the sole responsibility of the foster. I understand that foster dogs must be kept in crates at all times when not being supervised by the foster parent. I understand that this form is for the sole purpose of registering to become a foster parent for ODAAT. I understand that submission of this completed form is not a guarantee that I will receive a foster dog or become an approved foster home for ODAAT. If my registration is approved, I will be required to sign a foster agreement.Electronic Signature* Today's Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY CAPTCHA