Foster

Not Ready to Adopt? Consider Fostering

Helping a dog get back on their paws by fostering is just one of the many ways you could volunteer to help Hillcrest Animal Rescue. It might seem scary to be a foster parent for a dog, but It is a very rewarding experience and a key step in the process of keeping previously unwanted animals from being killed.

Many potential pet owners are interested in adopting dogs that come from a shelter or other negative situations, but are not equipped to help that dog make the transition into a normal home. This is where fosters help. Fostering increases adoptions by socializing the animal who may have “issues” because of being abused, neglected, or just too young to have learned proper behavior. Fostering allows you to use your skills, patience and understanding of a dog’s unique needs, so that they can adjust to life in a healthy domestic setting and ensure that they have a smooth and successful transition into the life and home of their new owner.

Fostering also frees up space for us so we can rescue others. Most of the dogs that come into our shelter have medical issues that require special attention, fostering can also give a dog a more nurturing environment while recovering from a medical procedure, or for a new mother to rest in relative peace and quiet while nursing her litter. All medications for your foster are provided to you.

Whether a dog comes from a shelter, is an owner-surrender, an owner in the military and deployed overseas, or from a family who moves and is unable to take their dog with them, the ultimate goal and responsibility of someone who fosters is to help that dog be adopted into a home where that animal can thrive because of the love you have shown them.

Some people feel they could not foster because they would fall in love with that animal and not be able to let go once they find their forever home. Well, we aren’t going to lie, this may be hard, but it only lasts for a little while. Like children leaving the home, be happy for them. Know that you were responsible for helping that animal adapt to a new forever home because of your loving efforts in showing them how to live in a loving home environment.

Please give fostering some thought and email us at contact@hillcrestanimalrescue.org if you have any questions or think you would like to take on the challenging, but rewarding task of fostering one of our animals.

Ready to apply? Complete our Foster Application below:

Hillcrest Animal Rescue Foster Application

All potential foster homes are screened for suitable placements of animals. Hillcrest Animal Rescue (HAR) may refuse placement of an animal for any reason. By submitting this application, you give permission for HAR to investigate and confirm the information that is provided. All forms become the property of HAR upon submission. All applicants must be 21 or older.

Step 1 of 2 - Applicant Personal Information

Name of pet(s) interested in adopting(Required)

Applicant Personal Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Date of Birth(Required)

Spouse / Partner Name

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Driver's License Number

ID / Drivers License Issuing State(Required)

Primary Phone(Required)

Secondary Phone

Email(Required)

Employment Information

Employment Status(Required)

If applicable, Name of Employer

Employer Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Length of Employment with Current Employer

Current Job Title / Position

If Student, University Attending

Spouse / Partner Occupation

Spouse / Partner Employer

Length of Spouse / Partner Employment with Current Employer

Family Information

Present Adults in Home

Please list the name and age of all adults that reside in your home other than yourself and if applicable, spouse/partner.

Present Children in Home

Please list the name and age of all children that live in your home.

Home Information

Home Status(Required)

Rent

Own

Type of Home(Required)

Name of Rental Property

Contact Name

First Last

Contact Number

Length at Current Address(Required)

If less than 2 years, Previous Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

If you rent, does your lease/landlord allow pets?

If yes, how many are allowed?

Do you have a fence?(Required)

If yes, what type of fence and how high?

Are there any pet restrictions or city codes regarding pets in your community?(Required)

If yes, please describe

What will you do with this pet when you need to travel?(Required)

Does anyone have any concerns about adopting this pet?(Required)

If yes, who and what are the concerns?

Do you plan to move in the next 12 months?(Required)

If yes, where?

What will you do with this pet if you have to move?

Pet Ownership History

Please provide your pet ownership history for the last 5 years. If you have more than 3 pets, please use the "Additional Pets" field. If you don't have any pet ownership history, please skip forward to the Adopted Pet Information Section.

Pet Name 1

Type of Animal & Breed

Age

Sex

Length of Ownership

Spayed / Neutered?

Does your pet wear identification tags or are micro chipped?

Do you own the pet now?

If no, what happened?

Where is/was the pet kept?

Pet Name 2

Type of Animal & Breed

Age

Sex

Length of Ownership

Spayed / Neutered?

Does your pet wear identification tags or are micro chipped?

Do you own the pet now?

If no, what happened?

Where is/was the pet kept?

Pet Name 3

Type of Animal & Breed

Age

Sex

Length of Ownership

Spayed / Neutered?

Does your pet wear identification tags or are micro chipped?

Do you own the pet now?

If no, what happened?

Where is/was the pet kept?

Additional Pets

Please provide the same answers to the above questions for each additional pet you have had over the 3 listed above.

Adopted Pet Information

Where will the pet predominately be kept?(Required)

How many hours will this pet be left alone during the day?(Required)

How many days per week?(Required)

Where will this pet be kept while you are at work or away from home?(Required)

Where will this pet sleep at night?(Required)

Would you be willing to do obedience training with the adoption animal if needed or advised?(Required)

If so, please explain your training techniques.

Are you willing/able to purchase and use a kennel/crate if needed or advised?(Required)

Do you have a pet door?(Required)

Do you plan to chain this pet in the yard?(Required)

How will you teach housebreaking?

For whom are you getting this animal?(Required)

How do you plan to introduce the new animal to other animals and family members after adoption?

What would you do if a problem develops with your adoption animal?(Required)

What would you do if your pet was lost or stolen?(Required)

How do you currently or plan to deal with pets shedding hair in your house?

What do you expect to be the worst and/or hardest part about adopting a rescued animal, and how do you plan to deal with/address it?(Required)

Vet Care Information

I hereby give permission for any veterinarian providing service to me to release medical information on any/all of my animals to Hillcrest Animal Rescue.

By signing you agree to a Release for Veterinary Reference. This field must be complete if a Vet Reference is provided.

Current Veterinarian Name

First Last

Current Veterinarian Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Current Veterinarian Phone

Do you give permission for a HAR representative to visit your home prior to adoption to do a home check and after adoption to do follow up checks on your adopted pet?(Required)

Adopted Pet Preferences

What qualities are you looking for in the animal that you would like to adopt? Be specific, such as: active, couch potato, want to do obedience work/agility/fly ball, etc. This is so we can make the best match possible.

Gender Preference

Age Preference

Coat Color

Eye Color

Housebroken

Pet Friendly

Cat Friendly

Dog Friendly

Child Friendly

Senior Adults

Which of the above preferences do you consider requirements?(Required)

Animals you will not consider unless they meet this specification.

Will you be willing to adopt an animal with special needs, (i.e. needs surgery, ongoing medication, blind, deaf, etc.)?(Required)

By filling out this adoption application, I/we the undersigned are aware that even after the vet/reference check, and home inspection are complete that I/we may not be approved to adopt an animal from Hillcrest Animal Rescue.(Required)

***Adoption donations may vary based on health and vet expenses required for an individual animal. The adoption donation is NOT refundable.***

To the extent permitted by law, the below signed adopter, agrees to hold harmless Hillcrest Animal Rescue and their officers, directors, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, suits, liens, judgments, damages, losses and expenses including reasonable legal fees and costs arising in whole or in part and in any manner from acts, omissions, breach in connection with performance of any adoption or foster, its officers, directors, agents, employees.(Required)

By signing, you also confirm that all of the information in this application is correct and complete to the best of your knowledge.

Printed Name(Required)

First Last

Date(Required)

I hereby authorize Hillcrest Animal Rescue to use, reproduce, and/or publish photographs and/or video that may pertain to me including my image, likeness and/or voice without compensation. I understand that this material may be used in any or all of the Hillcrest Animal Rescue sites including but not limited to social media, websites, brochures, adoption events, advertising, etc.

This photo/video release form is optional to sign. We would like to finish telling the animal's story by sharing their adopted family with our fans.

After clicking submit, you will receive a confirmation window letting you know your application has been received. If you do not see this confirmation, we have not received your application.

Foster

Not Ready to Adopt? Consider Fostering

Hillcrest Animal Rescue Foster Application

Applicant Personal Information

Employment Information

Family Information

Home Information

Pet Ownership History

Adopted Pet Information

Vet Care Information

Adopted Pet Preferences

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