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BRIDGES TO SAFETY
1808 Ridge Rd.
Forked River, New Jersey, 08731
732-859-8915
bridgesdogs@aol.com
FOSTER HOME APPLICATION
PLEASE NOTE THAT, THE FOSTER ANIMAL MAY BE WITH YOU
UNTIL THE ANIMAL CAN BE PLACED IN A SAFE AND PERMANENT
HOME. THERE IS NO EXACT TIME AS TO WHEN THAT WILL BE,
SO THERE IS A CHANCE THAT THE ANIMAL CAN BE WITH YOU
FOR SOME TIME. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS CAN BE A
LENGTHY FOSTER STAY, AS WE DO NOT DO SAME DAY
ADOPTIONS. ALL FOSTER ANIMAS ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY
OF BRIDGES TO SAFETY RESCUE. THE COMPLETION OF THIS
DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THIS
FACT.
Names and DOB of all adults in your home:
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Address: _____________________________________________________________
Apt #: _____________________________
City: ____________________________________ State:______________
Zip code: ____________________
E-mail Address: __________________________________________________
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Daytime Phone: ______________________
Evening Phone: _______________________
Cell phone: ____________________________
Occupation Work Phone numbers: List all the names and ages of
everyone living in the home:
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Would you be willing to undergo a criminal record check?
□ Yes □ No
Do you? □ Own
□ Rent
□ House
□ Condo □ Apt
If you are renting, would your landlord be willing to provide written
permission for you to have a foster animal? _________________________
Why do you want to foster for Bridges to Safety Animal Rescue?
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Please tell us the type, age, sex, size, etc. of pet(s) that you are
interested in fostering?
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Would you consider Fostering a Pit Bull or Pit bull Type dog?
Yes __ N0__ If NO please explain why:
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It will be your responsibility to socialize, housebreak, train, teach
manners to, and play with your foster dog. We will do our best to
advise you of any possible issue with the dog and we will disclose
them. We may also give you direction in how to handle these
issues to the best of our abilities; please follow directions. There
may be some issues we may have missed or we have not noticed
and cannot be held responsible.
Are you willing to housebreak your Foster Dog? YES___NO___
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Do you have any pets at the present time?
□Yes (if yes please list below)
□No
Cats:
Sex
Age
1. _____
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2. _____
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3. _____
Dogs:
Sex
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Age
1. _____
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2. ______
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Spayed/Neutered
Spayed/Neutered
Vaccinated
Vaccinated
3. _____
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Do you have other pets? If yes, please explain what they are and
how they are housed:
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Please provide your Vet’s Name and phone number that you are
currently using or have used:
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Have all your personal animals been altered/fixed, and are they up
to date on all their vaccinations?
YES__ NO__ if no please explain why.
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Have there been any medical problems with your own pets
recently? If yes, please explain:
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Where are your pets kept during the day, evening, and at bed time?
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Where will the foster animal(s) be kept during the day?
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Where will the Foster animal(s) be kept during the evening and bed
time?
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How will you introduce the foster(s) to your own pets?
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Do your animals receive Heartworm preventatives? □Yes □No
Do you take your animals to a dog park? □Yes □No
and do you plan on taking the foster Animal(s) there as well? Yes__
NO__
How will you exercise your foster?
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Do you have a fenced in yard? □Yes □No
What type of fence and how tall is it?
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Who will be the primary caretaker for the foster(s)?
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In case if emergency, illness, or hospitalization, who will be the
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care taker then? Please list name and phone number:
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What hours are you usually home?
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How long will the foster(s) be left alone?
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Do you have children? □Yes □No If, yes, what ages?
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Do you have experience in training animals or with animal
behavior issues? Please explain:
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Please express any comments, questions, or concerns you may
have!
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If there is anything that has not been included in this form, but
that you would like us to know about you, please feel free to add it
here:
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FOSTERS ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF
TERMS
The undersigned foster hereby acknowledges and
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agrees to the following terms:
 The animal will not be allowed off leash, except within an
adequately fenced in area.
 The animal will not be chained outside to any type of object
or outbuilding, including a dog house.
 The animal is not to live in a garage, doghouse, or any type
of outbuilding. The animal is to live in your home, with you,
as a temporary member of your family.
 The animal will wear a collar or harness, with ID showing
contact information for the rescue, at all times when outside
of the residence, including fenced in areas. Should the
animal accidently get loose, this could be the only means to
identify them.
 Shelter must always be provided for the animal, in extreme
heat, extreme cold, or any other weather condition that may
endanger the health of the animal.
 The animal is never to remain solely confined to a crate
while indoors. This is only permissible while the foster is not
at home or at bedtime, if at all, and not for more than eight
(8) hours per day.
 The animal is NEVER to be left alone inside of a closed
vehicle, no matter the temperature! The animal is also
never to travel untethered in any vehicle, no matter the
distance.
 The animal is not to be left with small children at any time.
 The animal must remain on heartworm preventative
medication during mosquito season, and receive proper
veterinary care at the rescues discretion. The foster
agrees to administer this, as with all prescribed
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medications, at prescribed times and with prescribed
dosage.
 Unless it is an EXTREME emergency, the foster may not take
the animal to a vet without pre-approval by the rescue, or the
rescue will not be held responsible for any fees incurred.
The foster must contact the rescue anytime, in advance
whenever possible, that the animal requires veterinary care.
 The animal is to have adequate food, water, and shelter, at
all times.
 The foster shall refrain from any type of physical or
emotional abuse of the animal, or otherwise treating the
animal in any inhumane manner.
 The animal is owned by the rescue and the rescue alone, and
must be relinquished back to the rescue immediately upon
request.
 If the foster is fined by authorities for any reason; failure to
restrain, animal running at large, if the animal bites, the
rescue cannot be held liable for the animal while it is in your
care.
 If the foster chooses to purchase anything for the animal, ie:
toys or special treats, the rescue will not be held responsible
for reimbursement unless the item has been pre-authorized
by the rescue
 The rescue will not be held responsible for any damage to
the home or property of the foster.
Signed this______ day of ____________, in the year____________________
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Adopter's Signature _________________________________________________
Adopter’s ID, address and phone
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Witness’s Name (printed): ___________________________________________
Witness’s Signature: _________________________________________________
THANK YOU FOR TAKING AN INTEREST IN FOSTERING! YOU
ARE HELPING TO SAVE A LIFE, AND THE ANIMALS WILL BE
FOREVER GRATEFUL. PLEASE REMEMBER, FOR EACH DOG IN
FOSTER, ANOTHER ONE CAN BE SAVED FROM DEATH ROW.
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