Foster Home Application

Fostering a Rescue dog is one of the most rewarding things you can do. These dogs often are pulled from the shelters when they are on the euthanasia list so we are their last hope. Seeing a dog's demeanor change once they realize they are safe is emotionally uplifting. Helping these dogs find hope and knowing they are loved is a priceless gift you can give. All that is required is opening your heart and home to one of our orphans. It is a gift that definitely keeps on giving.

The dogs we rescue range in age from puppies to seniors, with the majority in the 2-5 year old range. They come in every traditional color, black & tan, sable, bi-color, black or white. The dogs are usually neutered or spayed before we place them in foster homes. If they haven't been, we usually see that it happens soon after going into their foster home, unless there is a medical reason for waiting.

The dogs we rescue come from local animal shelters (as strays or owner turn ins) or have been turned over to us by their owners. The shelter dogs are usually living on borrowed time so dogs are pulled quickly due to medical problems or their time has run out and they are on the euthanasia list. Once a Rescue dog is evaluated and approved by Coastal GSR, the dog goes into boarding if a foster home is not available. For dogs coming out of a shelter, this can be a stressful time. We cannot stress how important foster homes are for these dogs!

Coastal representatives evaluate the dogs before they are accepted into our program. We try to get as much information as we can about the dog's history, but usually we learn more about the dogs once they are under our care. We try to screen the dogs as carefully as we can and do not take in dogs that have been known to shown aggression to humans or that show aggression towards the evaluators. This is not a guarantee that nothing bad could ever happen, as we are dealing with living creatures, but it helps to screen out obvious temperament problems.

We work with you to determine what general type of dog will adapt to your household for a successful fostering experience for both our dogs and your family. We have a strong support system for our foster families before and after you take the dog home. Some foster families will require more assistance from our volunteers, especially first time fosters. Someone is always available to lend a hand. We are proud of our successful network of volunteers and foster homes, without whom we could not save the number of dogs that we do.

If you enjoy caring for and living with a German Shepherd, fostering a Rescue dog for Coastal may be for you! Just fill out the application below and you will be on your way to the very rewarding experience of saving a life by becoming part of the Rescue Effort!

* Denotes a required field.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Chapter you prefer to Foster for:*
Dog or Age Range you're interested in fostering:*
How did you hear about us?
If "other", please specify...
Name:*
Address:*
City:*
State:*
Zip:*
How long at this Address?*
E-Mail:*
Home/Cell Phone:*
Best time to call:*
Age:*

In order for us to be able to review your application , we need to know if you are employed, by whom, if you are in-between jobs or self employed. This is a required field for all applicants.
Employer:*
Work Phone:*
Do You Own or Rent:* Own Rent
Type of home:* House Apartment Townhouse Other

If you are renting, please answer the following questions (required fields if you are renting):
Are dogs allowed in the apartment complex or house? Yes No
Please provide the phone number for your Landlord:


If you reside in a house, please answer the following questions (condo/townhome as well if applicable):
Is the yard fenced in? Yes No
How tall is the fence around your property?
Do you have locks on all gates? Yes No
Do you have a pool? Yes No
Is your pool fenced in? Yes No

Do you have children?* Yes No
Please provide ages and if any household members have any allergies:
Gender/Age:
Allergies?
Gender/Age:
Allergies?
Gender/Age:
Allergies?

DOG INFORMATION

Have you ever fostered dogs for another Rescue?* Yes No
Do you have other pets at home now?* Yes No
(If yes, please indicate breed, gender and age, and if they are spayed or neutered)
Do your pets get along with visiting animals?* Yes No Don't know

What traits would make a dog "ineligible" to be a foster in your home? *
Describe the type of dog you would be comfortable fostering. *
Where will the dog sleep?*
Will the dog be alone during the day? If so, how long and where will he or she be? *
How much time will the dog spend outside?*
How often do you plan to exercise your dog, and how?*
Do you have a doggie door in your house?* Yes No
Who will be mostly responsible for the dog?*
Please provide any other information that you feel is pertinent:*
Name and phone number of your Veterinarian?

* Denotes Required Field. Please return to top of form if you get an error.

 
If you are interested in any of our dogs please email us or call 714-528-4730, or you may complete an online application and one of our adoption counselors will contact you.

Donations can also be mailed to
Coastal German Shepherd Rescue
P.O. Box 50726, Irvine, California 92619-0726.
And you can help by shopping through any of the sponsor links on our pages. Thank you for your support.

Copyright 2005, Coastal German Shepherd Rescue