Foster Application

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If any field does not apply to you, please fill it in with “N/A”.


Foster Guidelines

This section covers general AHDRO requirements for potential fosters. Once you have finished reading, please accept the foster terms below.

HOME VISIT: A home visit is a pre-requisite for potential fosters. This is NOT a white-glove inspection. AHDRO would like to meet the members of your family as well as your current pets. Should you be outside our immediate area, we may utilize a nearby reputable rescue to conduct the home visit. This valuable step helps to prevent the re-homing of adopted pets.

AGE REQUIREMENTS: AHDRO prefers a foster to be at least twenty-one years of age. All children must be over the age of 5.

FOSTERING MATERIALS: AHDRO will provide you with all things necessary for our foster dog, such as bed, crate, food, heartworm/ flea/ tick preventative, leash, collar, etc.

NEIGHBOR CONSIDERATIONS: Collies and shelties can be vocal, although not all are. Please consider your home environment and that of your neighbors when fostering.

EXERCISE PLANS: A fenced in yard is ideal, although AHDRO understands this is not always possible. Should this not be an option, the foster must be committed to daily walks and exercise in all kinds of weather. Please keep your foster dog on a leash and supervised unless in a secure area. Note that a fenced yard may be required based on individual dog’s history.

LANDLORD APPROVAL: Written proof of landlord approval and pet deposit, if required, is necessary if your residence is a rental, condominium, or part of a Homeowner’s Association.

MICROCHIPPING. All AHDRO dogs are or will be micro-chipped. You agree to ensure the dog wears it’s collar including the AHDRO ID tag at all times.

VETERNARIAN CHECK: Your veterinarian will be contacted as part of the screening process. Current pets in the household should be spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, heartworm testing, current heartworm prevention, and there should be a consistent history of wellness care. Please provide AHDRO with rationale as to why a pet is un-spayed or un-neutered so due consideration can be made.

FOSTER PROCESS: The foster process of AHDRO purposefully includes several steps. This helps match you with a dog that is most compatible with your family and lifestyle. Expect one to two weeks from the time an application is submitted until a foster is finalized.

ACTIVE FOSTERING: Foster parents agree to maintain open communication with the Foster team to ensure the dogs best interest. This may include discussion about upcoming veterinary care (service, pricing, and veterinary provider). Fosters agree to have all canine services approved by AHDRO Foster team member before encumbering service and subsequent expense.

AHDRO RIGHTS: Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio reserves the right to deny an application.