Dog Foster Application

Thank you for considering opening your heart and home to an animal in need.

We are proud to accept foster homes across Alberta, Canada with our main locations being Calgary, Edmonton and Medicine Hat. Your support makes a world of difference for the animals we rescue. Fostering is a truly rewarding experience, but it's also a commitment. As a foster parent, you will provide a safe and loving environment for an animal until they find their forever home. This may involve feeding, training, and offering medical care, as well as helping them adjust to their new surroundings. Your dedication helps these animals heal and grow, giving them the best chance for a happy, healthy future.

To become an approved foster, please begin by completing the foster application form below. One of our dedicated volunteers will reach out to you within two business days via email to schedule a phone call and discuss next steps.

For more information about our foster program, feel free to email us at info@ruffstartrescuesociety.com

First name

Last name

Your Age

Phone

Country/Region

Address

Address - line 2

City

Zip / Postal code

Is there a specific dog you are interested in fostering? If yes, please state thier name or description here.

Why do you want to foster?

Please list all the people who live in your home including thier ages.

Do you have children visit your home regularly? if so, what are thier ages?

Please list all the pets who live in your home including species, breed, age, size, temperment and energy level.

What type of dog are you willing to foster inlcuding size and temperment?

What kind of experience do you and your household have with dogs? (Family dogs, training courses, previous foster experience)

Do you own or rent your home? If you rent, do you have written consent allowing you to foster?

What type of home do you live in?

Do you have a fenced yard?

Does anyone in houe household have allergies to dogs?

Yes

Please explain your usual routine and time spent away from home.

Where will your foster dog stay when you are not at home?

Where will your foster dog sleep at night?

How often will your foster dog get exercised?

Are you willing/able to take your foster dog to vet appointments?

Are you willing to have a home check completed by one of our volunteers?

Our rescue believes in only using positive reinforcement and force free training techniques, do you agree to using only these methods with your foster dog?

Please list two references that we may contact. One must be non family.

How willing are you to work on house training?

How willing are you to work on loose leash walking?

How willing are you to work on leash reactivity?

How willing are you to work on dog to dog introductions?

How willing are you to work on dog to cat introductions?

How willing are you to work on separation anxiety?

How willing are you to work on crate training?

Our way of keeping regular communication with our foster homes is through WhatsApp (a texting app). Are you willing to use this?

Are you willing to join interview calls and meet with potential adopters for your foster dog?

Signature