FOSTER AGREEMENT
I/we understand that all animals are TEMPORARILY fostered for Underdog Railroad Rescue and are the
property of Underdog Railroad Rescue.
I agree to keep all foster animals under my control at all times while I am fostering including keeping
dogs on leash at all times when outside unless supervised in a secure fenced backyard.
I will relinquish any foster dog to Underdog Railroad Rescue upon their request.
If you decide to keep your foster pup, an Underdog Railroad Rescue Adoption Contract will be signed by
both parties.
Underdog Railroad Rescue is not responsible for damage or injury to any person, animal, or possession
caused by a foster dog.
By signing below, you verify that you have read and agree to all terms as stated above.
I/we attest that the information provided on this form is true and accurate to the best of my/our
knowledge.
I/we understand that animals can be unpredictable and that Underdog Railroad Rescue cannot
anticipate or insure against unexpected conduct of animals being fostered for Underdog Railroad
Rescue. I acknowledge that Underdog Railroad Rescue had not made through its agents, volunteers or
employees any warranties regarding the future condition, temperament or conduct of the animal. I
hereby accept the animal as is, assume all risks and responsibilities associated with care of the animal,
including bites and hereby fully and completely release, indemnify, and hold harmless Underdog
Railroad Rescue, its directors, officers, volunteers, agents, servants and employees from any claim,
cause of action, or liability of any sort or nature, whether know or unknown, directly arising out of or in
connection with the fostering, care, maintenance, retention, temperament, conduct or condition of the
animal.
Applicant’s signature____________________________________________________________________
Applicant’s Printed Name________________________________________________________________
Date_______________________
Co-Applicant’s signature_________________________________________________________________
Co-Applicant’s Printed Name_____________________________________________________________
Date_______________________
Note: Submission by email will serve as signature agreement
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Foster to Adopt Application – About You
Name:
Co-Applicant Name:
Relationship to Co-Applicant:
If the co-applicant listed is your significant other, how long together?
Street Address:
Mailing Address (if different):
Home Phone/Cell Phone:
Email Address:
Employer:
Occupation:
Work phone:
How long employed?
Co-applicant employer:
Occupation:
Work phone:
How long employed?
Co-applicant cell phone:
Email:
Do you own or rent your home?
How long have you lived at your current address?
Please describe – house, apartment, townhouse, condo?
Square feet?
If you rent, please provide your landlord’s name and phone:
Do you have permission of your landlord to have a dog?
Do we have your permission to call your landlord to check on his or her approval?
Does your landlord have any breed or size restrictions? If yes, what are they?
Is a pet deposit required? ___ Yes ___ No
Paid? ___Yes ___No
Will the dog be allowed in the house?
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To learn more about the dog you are looking for:
Age desired?
Have you had a dog of this age before?
Have you researched the breed(s) you are interested in?
Would you consider a special needs dog or one who requires medication?
Do you understand that we do our best to identify the correct mix or breed(s) but without
knowledge of the dog’s parents there is no way to be sure, and is this okay with you?
Activity level you desire?
High
Medium
Desired Sex? Male
Female
Either
Calm
Why would you like to adopt a dog from us? (Please check all that apply)
Companion for self
Companion for child
Companion for other pet
Companion for another household member
Gift
Watch Dog
To learn more about the dog’s life with your family:
Will the dog be allowed in the house?
How long will the dog be left alone (without humans) on a typical:
Weekday?
Weekend?
Please describe where the dog will stay when you are not home:
Are you familiar with crate-training dogs?
Are you willing to find out more about crate training and possibly implementing it with a new
dog?
Please describe where the dog will sleep at night?
Do you have a yard?
What size?
Is your yard fenced?
If so, please describe:
How do you plan to exercise your new dog?
Will the dog receive formal obedience training?
What training methods have you used in the past with your dogs?
What food do you plan on feeding the dog?
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Are you committed to providing a responsible home for your dog’s entire life (12+ years)?
Are you aware that routine costs can be a minimum of $500 a dog per year?
Are you willing to take the time to work with a dog on housebreaking issues should the need
arise?
What would you do if your dog were to develop a problem with?
Digging:
Barking:
Chewing:
What will you do if your dog is destructive when left alone?
Do you understand and accept that changing a dog’s environment may cause the dog to have
accidents, especially in the early days of the adoption?
Have you ever sold, given away, or surrendered a pet to a shelter or otherwise?
If yes, please specify why the pet is no longer with you and where or to whom he/she went:
To learn more about your lifestyle and family:
No. of adults in household?
No. of children in household?
Ages?
Please tell us a little of your lifestyle, your family including any special activities in which your
dog would be included. (If you have any requirements or requests for a dog, please let us know
so that we can more carefully match a dog to your lifestyle):
What changes in your life are you anticipating in the next year? In the next five years? (For
example, new baby, grandchildren, new job, moving, remodeling)
When/if you should have to move what will you do with your dog?
In case of emergency, who will care for your dog?
What are your state and local ordinances concerning licensing, leashing and is there any breed
specific legislation?
How will your dog be cared for when you are out of town or on vacation?
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Besides your immediate family are others residing in your home? (Extended family members,
friends, roommates, tenants)
Name(s), Age(s), and Relationship(s) of other resident(s):
Do they share your interest in adopting a dog?
Is there anyone in your home who disagrees with the plan to adopt a new dog?
Who will be responsible for exercising, training and caring for the dog?
Does anyone in your family have allergies to dogs?
May we visit your home prior to application approval?
Full name & phone number of your current veterinarian (applications will not be processed if
you have a vet and do not provide the information):
Note: Please give your veterinarian consent to release medical records and information to
Underdog Railroad Rescue so as not to delay your application process.
Name and phone number of ANY other veterinarians that you have used:
When was your current pet’s last visit to the veterinarian and why?
Please list ALL of your current pets:
1. Species? (Dog/cat)
Name, Age & Gender:
Breed:
Indoor or Outdoor?
Spayed/ Neutered?
Up-to-date on vaccinations?
Where did you get this pet?
How long have you owned this pet?
2. Species? (Dog/cat)
Name, Age & Gender:
Breed:
Indoor or Outdoor?
Spayed/ Neutered?
Up-to-date on vaccinations?
Where did you get this pet?
How long have you owned this pet?
3. Species? (Dog/cat)
Name, Age & Gender:
Breed:
Indoor or Outdoor?
Spayed/ Neutered?
Up-to-date on vaccinations?
Where did you get this pet?
How long have you owned this pet?
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List ALL other pets you have had in the past 10 years:
1. Species? (Dog/cat)
Name, Age & Gender:
Breed:
Indoor or Outdoor?
Spayed/ Neutered?
Up-to-date on vaccinations?
Where did you get this pet?
How long have you owned this pet?
What happened to this pet? If pet is
deceased what was the DATE, AGE and
CAUSE of death? If not deceased where is
the pet now?
2. Species? (Dog/cat)
Name, Age & Gender:
Breed:
Indoor or Outdoor?
Spayed/ Neutered?
Up-to-date on vaccinations?
Where did you get this pet?
How long have you owned this pet?
What happened to this pet? If pet is
deceased what was the DATE, AGE and
CAUSE of death? If not deceased where is
the pet now?
How do you think any current pets will react to having a new dog in the home?
Please use this space to tell us anything else you’d like us to know, including information about
other pets there was not space for above.
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