Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center Foster Application
You must complete each question on this application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Please answer each question in as much detail as possible, providing phone numbers and appropriate contact persons as requested.
Name:		_______________________________________________
Street/Mailing Address:		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
City/State/Province:		_______________________________________________
Zip/Postal Code:		_______________________________________________
Home Phone (including area code):		_______________________________________________
Work Phone (including area code):		_______________________________________________
Cell Phone (including area code):		_______________________________________________
Email Address:		_______________________________________________
Preferred method of contact (phone, email):		_______________________________________________
How did you hear about CSAC?		_______________________________________________
I am applying to foster when "the right dog" is available through CSAC (yes/no):		_______________________________________________
I am applying to foster (a) specific dog(s) currently available through CSAC (yes/no):		_______________________________________________
Name of dog(s) you're interested in fostering:		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Why do you want to foster a dog?		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
What do you think are the most important responsibilities in owning/fostering a dog?		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Why do you want to foster a Cocker Spaniel in particular?		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
How long has it taken you to decide to foster a Cocker Spaniel?		_______________________________________________
Are you willing to take the time to work on housetraining issues, should the need arise?		_______________________________________________
Do you understand and accept that changing a dogs environment may cause the dog to have accidents?		_______________________________________________
If a behavioral problem arises, what steps will you take to work on it?		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Does any member of the family have any allergies to animals? If yes, please explain.		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Have you ever owned a pet before? If yes, what kind(s) of animals and when?		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Please describe any pets you still own, in as much detail as possible (type, age, sex, etc.):		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Is/are the animal(s) spayed/neutered?		_______________________________________________
Which pets do you no longer own?		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
What happened to him/her/them?		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Were they spayed/neutered?		_______________________________________________
Have you ever given any of your animals away for any reason? If yes, please explain:		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
What do you consider a good and valid reason for giving up a dog?		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
What is the name and phone number of the veterinary hospital where your animal(s) has/have received care and vaccinations?		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Have you done or do you intend to do any reading in preparation for fostering?  Please specify:		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Will you consider obedience training for your foster dog?		_______________________________________________
Do you have any experience with obedience training? If so, please specify:		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Would you be willing to obtain a crate if recommended for the dog?		_______________________________________________
How many people reside in your household?		_______________________________________________
Are there children in your household? If yes, what are their ages?		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Do the children have experience handling animals? If yes, please explain:		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Do children frequently visit your home?		_______________________________________________
Is everyone equally enthusiastic about fostering a dog? Please explain:		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
How would you describe the activity level in your household?		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Who will be responsible for feeding the dog and taking him/her outside?		_______________________________________________
In the absence of the primary caretaker, who will take care of the dog?		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Do you own or rent your residence?		_______________________________________________
Are pets allowed?		_______________________________________________
Describe the type of home you reside in (single family, townhouse, condo, etc.):		_______________________________________________
Are there any restrictions or covenants where you live that affect your ability to foster pet(s)? If yes, please specify:		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Do you have a fenced yard?		_______________________________________________
If yes, please describe the fence (height, material, condition):		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
If you do not have a fence, do you plan to get one? If so, when? If not, why not?		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Would you walk/exercise a dog on or off-leash or both?		_______________________________________________
Where will the dog be kept (indoors only, outdoors only, both indoors and outdoors)?		_______________________________________________
How much time will the dog spend outdoors? Please explain:		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Will anyone be home during the day?		_______________________________________________
How many hours will the dog be left unattended?		_______________________________________________
When you are home, where will the dog be kept?		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
When no one is home, where will the dog be kept?		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Where will the dog sleep?		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Will you keep a collar, with a tag bearing either your or CSAC's name and number, on your dog at all times?		_______________________________________________
Are you or your spouse with the military?		_______________________________________________
Have you ever bred or raised dogs?		_______________________________________________
Are you aware and do you accept that CSAC requires that all dogs and cats in the household be spayed/neutered before a foster is placed with you?		_______________________________________________
Have you read and do you thoroughly understand CSAC's Foster Guidelines?		_______________________________________________
Please list any preferences you have regarding possible foster dogs (age, sex, breed, personality, etc.):		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Please list any concerns or final questions here:		_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
I have read the above information carefully and have filled out this application honestly. I understand that omission of information and/or failure to answer all questions and sign the application can result in this application being declined. Also, if an omission or untruth is discovered after an adoption takes place, I understand and accept that CSAC has the right to reclaim the dog. I give CSAC permission to fully investigate the information provided as well as contact veterinarians and related officials. If the application passes this review, I agree to a home and yard visit on a mutually agreed date by a CSAC representative before a foster placement decision is made.
Signature & Date:		_______________________________________________