New Foster Intake Sheet New Foster Intake Sheet New Foster Intake Sheet This form must be completed in one sitting, otherwise you will have to start over. Please import the information you got from the vet check into this form when you are ready to complete it. We recommend completing this form while conversing with the applicant, but it can be completed once the conversation(s) are complete, as long as you take detailed notes. Almost all of the questions are required on the form, so you will not be able to submit it until they are answered. This form will be sent to you upon completion. If you approve the applicant to become a foster, please forward your copy of this form to Wendy & Allie when the applicant is ready to be put on our directory and begin fostering. Date of Interview * Applicant(s) First & Last Name * Address * Email Address * Cell Phone Number * Home Phone Number Vetting GLGRR requires that all past and current dogs have routine vet visits, are spayed or neutered, kept up-to-date on their rabies and DHLPP vaccinations, heartworm tested annually, and kept on heartworm preventative at least 6 months of the year. Titer test are supported and recommend to prevent over vaccination. Research shows that a DHLPP can last 7-10 years. Name and location of the applicant's veterinary clinic. * Have all past and current dogs had annual/regular vet visits? * Yes No Have all past and current dogs been spayed or neutered and kept up-to-date on GLGRR's required vaccinations, unless age or a medical issue prevented so? * Yes No Exceptions can be made if there is a medical condition and the vet recommends not spaying or neutering. This should be confirmed by the vet clinic. Have all past and current dogs been heartworm tested annually and given heartwom preventative at least 6 months of the year? * Yes No Special Notes Containment GLGRR does not require a fenced in yard to foster, however, we do not approve of free roam, 24/7 dog door access, dogs being kept tied out, kept in a run, outdoor kennel or outside with no supervision. What form of containment does the applicant have? * Completely Fenced Yard Invisible/Electric Fence Tie-Out Walking Plan If the applicant does not have a completely fenced yard, do they display an understanding of our containment policy? Has the applicant considered how to schedule time to walk and play with their dog each day? When do you plan to take the dog out for potty breaks and exercise? While we allow Invisible Fence, please ask the applicant about how to handle and prevent power/battery failures, temptations from outside the fence, etc. Invisible Fences also do not protect the dog from outside influences coming into the yard. Discuss these dangers with the applicant. Has the applicant let previous or current dogs roam free/off leash? * Yes No Do you feel that the applicant truly believes in having a form of containment? * Yes No Notes Lifestyle What type of home do you have? What is your environment like? Ex. ranch, lots of stairs, populated neighborhood, large lot, etc. * On average, how many hours a day will the foster be left alone? * Please check the box that applies regarding the applicant's work schedule. * Full Time Part Time Retired Not Employed Please check the box that applies to the applicant's spouse/partners work schedule. Full Time Part Time Retired Not Employed Who will be the primary foster parent? * Do you feel that the applicant has enough time to devote to a Golden and is willing to provide a balanced life/schedule for a dog? * Yes No Does the applicant own a crate? * Yes No Does the applicant own dog supplies such as extra collars, leashes, toys, etc.? * Yes No Is the applicant willing to take the time to teach the new Golden acceptable behavior with consistent, positive reinforcement? * Yes No The majority of our Goldens come from backgrounds where they were left to make their own rules. Please discuss with applicants that they are more than likely not going to get a perfectly trained Golden. Our fosters start the training process, but the applicant must continue it. Does the applicant display understanding of proper dog ownership? Are they “dog savvy?” * Yes No Do you have children in the home or children who come visit? What ages? How often? * If the applicant has young children in the home, or children who visit, do you feel they have proper understanding about teaching children proper play, respecting a dog’s space, etc.? * Yes No Not Applicable Would the applicant be willing to travel to one of our rescue friendly vets, if their location permits it? * Yes No If the applicant were to adopt a foster Golden, would they be able to continue fostering? * Yes No Notes Short Answer Questions Please ask and discuss the following questions throughout your conversation with the applicant. Jot down your notes as thoroughly as possible. FEEDING/FOOD: What are you currently feeding your dog or planning to feed a foster Golden? Are you willing to feed the dog a good grade of dog food? The food should not contain corn or chicken. A lot of Goldens have been having issues (ear infections, skin issues, bladder infections, etc.) due to the food they eat. Are they aware of the issues that can arise when feeding a Golden an entirely grain free diet? There is an association between feeding grain free foods that contain peas, beans, and other legumes (and most grain free foods have these ingredients) and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). How would you deal with resource guarding behavior around food (people and dogs)? * FOSTERING: How did you hear about GLGRR? What makes you interested in rescue? In fostering? Why Goldens? Have you ever had Goldens? Why foster now? What changes do you expect to happen in your daily life when you add a new foster dog into your home? Whose responsibility will the dog be? How will you divide up responsibilities? * SLEEPING: Where do you let your dogs sleep at night? Do you allow dogs on the couch? Note: Sometimes dominance or aggression issues can result from allowing dogs to sleep on the couch or bed. GLGRR volunteers are NOT allowed to let foster dogs on furniture, as it can set that foster dog up for failure in their new home because not all families allow dogs on furniture. * How does the applicant plan on introducing foster dogs, to the dog(s) in their home? * Training/Socializing Would you be ready to accept an animal that may have a difficult adjustment period? How will you help the animal settle in? If more than one person lives in the home, how will care and socialization of the foster dog be divided? * What will be a typical day for the foster Golden? Will that change on the weekends? * How will you socialize the dog to new people, experiences, and surroundings? Would you take the dog for car rides? On errands? To visit children? Take to a park? Note: An important role of fosters is to observe the dog in various situations and with various people. If dog parks are mentioned, discuss risks. * Do you have any trips planned? Cottage, camping, overnights to see family, etc. If so, how will the foster dog fit in? * Current Dogs What are your current dogs like? Have they ever shown aggression? Medical issues? Do they have anxiety issues? What sort of dog would be compatible with your current dog? * How do you plan on introducing foster dogs, to the dog(s) in your home? And dogs in the neighborhood or those you encounter while walking? * Do you have friends or family members that bring other dogs into the home frequently? If so, what is the temperament of these animals? What is their personality like? * Dog Behaviors/Deal Breakers If you found that the dog has chewed something of value, how will you deal with this? Several things of value? What behaviors do you consider “deal breakers” or inexcusable? How would you handle barking, scratching, digging, an accident in the house, etc? Are these reasonable reactions or expectations of a rescue dog? * What experience to you have in training dogs? Give me some examples of how you would deal with behavior issues with the foster dog? What words would you use? What actions? How do you reward desired behavior? * About half of the dogs that enter GLGRR in the past year are from Turkey. Would you be willing to foster one of these dogs? * Ideal Foster Golden Does the applicant have a strong preference on gender? * Male Female No Preference What is the applicants ideal age range? * Under 3 3-5 6-8 9+ Any age How much training is the applicant capable of doing with their foster Golden? * Little to none Maintenance training Extensive What energy level would fit best into the applicants home? * High energy, active, lots of activity Medium energy, some walking, playing Low energy, couch potato, occasional playing Does the applicant’s age, physical limitations, or lifestyle support their desire to foster? * Yes No If approved as a foster parent, how soon could you start? * Notes Conclusion Please complete this section after talking with the applicant and reviewing the information. If there were red flags on the application, how did the applicant address these concerns? Do you feel these red flags will cause an issue? * Would you feel comfortable allowing the applicant care for your current or past pets? * Yes No Do you feel this applicant meets the policies that GLGRR has in place? * Yes No Are you planning to approve or deny this applicant? * Approve Deny Additional Notes - Please note any comments that may have concerned you or you think are important for us to know. If you are denying the applicant, please be specific as to why so we are able to keep the notes on record. *
