DRUT Foster Application

Thank you for your interest in helping the Dachshund Rescue of Utah (DRUT)! Fostering dachshunds is a responsibility and a joy, and requires patience and kindness for the dogs. The dachshunds with DRUT have come from many different backgrounds, but all of them need love and help feeling better sometimes physically, sometimes emotionally and our fosters are their allies! Please fill out the following application and we will get back to you soon.

Name *

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Last

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

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Zip Code

Phone *

Alternate Phone

Email *

Is there a limited amount of time you can foster? *

• Yes
• No

If "yes" please provide details.

Briefly explain the main reason why you want to foster a dachshund: *

Have you ever had a dachshund before? *

• Yes
• No

Do you have one now? *

• Yes
• No

Are you familiar with the unique personality of a dachshund? *

• Yes
• No

What do you know about the characteristics of the dachshund breed? *

Please list pets you now have in your home. Be sure to include the following information on each of your current pets: Type/Breed, Sex, Spayed/Neutered, Age, Owned Since (age) *

Example: Dachshund, Female, Spayed, 4 years

Name the pets you have had in the recent past, why they are no longer with you: *

Are your pets all: *

• Spayed/neutered
• Up to date on shots and vaccinations

If not please explain.

What brand(s) of dog food do you feed your pets? *

Are you aware that purebred dachshunds are not the best choice for families with very young children? *

• Yes
• No

Do you frequently have small children visit your home? *

• Yes
• No

I would foster a dog: *

• Who is an older dog (6+ yrs.)
• That has a physical handicap
• That has been abused
• That requires regular medication
• That is not reliable with children
• That requires house training

Please select all that apply.

What method will you use to housebreak, or refresh the dog’s house training? *

Will you take your foster dog to vet visits for a wellness assesment, shots, dental and any other medical needs? *

• Yes
• No

Could you consider fostering a pair of dachshunds in the case of dogs that should not be separated and need to be placed together? *

• Yes
• No

(A "bonded pair" of dogs.)

Where will the dog(s) sleep at night? *

• In their own bed
• In a closed-off room
• In bed with us
• Wherever they want
• Other

Will the dogs be kept inside the home or outside when you are home? *

• Inside
• Outside

How many hours each day will the dog be left alone?

Selected Value: 0

Where will the dogs be kept when you are away from home or at work? *

How many hours are you away from home, daily for work etc?

Selected Value: 0

Home Environment

About where you live and how the foster dog will live with you.

What type of home do you have? *

• House
• Condo
• Apartment
• Mobile Home
• Other (Please specify)

If "other" please share details.

Do you rent or own? *

• Own
• Rent

If renting, does your landlord allow pets? *

• Yes
• No
• N/A

Are you willing to allow a home check prior to fostering a dachshund? *

• Yes
• No

Home Details: *

• Are there stairs in the home?
• Do you have ramps for dogs

How many people are living in the home?

Selected Value: 0

Fenced Yard *

• Yes
• No
• Block wall
• Chain link
• Wood
• Other

Are you willing to teach everyone in your home, and all visitors, the proper care and treatment of dachshunds? *

• Yes
• No

Please list the names and ages of everyone living in the home. *

Your application will not be considered without this information.

Does anyone in the home smoke? *

• Yes
• No

If yes, do you/they smoke indoors or outdoors? *

• Indoors
• Outdoors
• Both
• No smokers in the home

Do you have a pool at your home? *

• No
• Yes, but it is enclosed with a secure fence
• Yes, but will put in a secure fence before fostering
• Yes, pool is open to the yard (note: your application will not be considered.)
• Yes, no fence (see note below)

NOTE: We do not foster with homes that have pools open to the yard. In order to foster with us the pool must be enclosed by a secure fence. A fenced backyard is not sufficient. The pool --must not-- be accessible by the dog(s).

Do you use a pool service, gardening service or cleaning service? (Select all that apply) *

• Pool Service
• Gardening Service
• Cleaning Service
• None of the above

If you use one or more of the above, what steps do you take to prevent them from letting your pets out? *

(Type "N/A" if you don't use any of the services.)

References

Please share your vet's contact information as well as two personal references.

Your Vet's (Name) & Phone Number: *

Reference #1: Name *

First

Last

Reference #1: Email *

Reference #1: Phone Number *

Reference #2: Name *

First

Last

Reference #2: Email *

Reference #2: Phone Number *

How did you hear about the Dachshund Rescue of Utah?

Signature *

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