Boxer Rescue of NWA, Inc. established as 501c3 in 2011 FOSTER or Foster-to-Adopt Application
FOSTER OR “FOSTER-TO-ADOPT”
Application
Today’s Date:
Full name of potential FOSTER FAMILY:
Your Home Address:
Your Mailing Address if different from above:
Your Home Phone #: Cell # if different:
Your Email Address:
Is there a particular boxer you are interest in FOSTERING?
If so, which one:
We are applying for FOSTERING
About THE BOXER’s FOSTER CARE Environment
YOUR Neighborhood
Please describe the neighborhood in which you live by placing an “X” in the space that best describes it:
Description of neighborhood: Suburban Urban/City Rural/Farm
Desciption of street on which FOSTER lives: High Traffic Low Traffic Private Dirt Road Other
Would this be considered a safe neighborhood? Yes No
Is there a busy/dangerous intersection located near the home? Yes No
If yes, describe:
YOUR Home
Rent Own Type of dwelling: Apartment House Condo Mobile home other
If FOSTER HOME is in an apartment, does the landlord approve of having large dog? Yes No
NOTE: If FOSTER rents, proof of landlord approval must be provided. Proof provided with application
Do you plan to be moving in the next 12 months? Yes No
If yes, why and to where?
Where will this boxer(s) be when you are not home? Inside house Outside with shelter Combination In Crate
Where will this boxer(s) will be at night?
What will this boxer(s) have as bedding?
Where will this boxer(s) be when nobody is home? Inside house In crate In assigned room At “sitters” Other (specify):
yOUR Family
To help us place the right foster in your family, please list the gender and age of all people living in your household:
NAME / AGE / NAME / AGE / NAME / AGE1 / 4 / 7
2 / 5 / 8
3 / 6 / 9
Is any family member opposed to fostering? Yes No
If yes, please explain:
How many hours a day will the boxer be left alone during the week?
How long will the boxer be left alone on the weekend?
PLEASE NOTE: Moving is stressful on any new dog and some may have training accidents for the first few weeks.
Common signs of stress: pacing, panting, drooling, loose stools, and appearing to have lost his way.
How do you think you will respond to these behaviors?
yOUR Yard
Is the yard completely fenced? Yes No If yes what type of fencing?
Is the fence dog-proof? (No gaps along the bottom, no gaps between house and fence posts, no sagging areas, etc.)
Yes No If no, please explain:
Other Pets
Are there dogs or other animals that live adjacent to this property? Yes No
If yes, do you think they will be hostile toward a new dog? Yes No
Are there places a dog can leap off a deck and get injured? Yes No
Is there plenty of shade? Yes No
Are there other pets currently in residence? Yes No
If yes, please list all of them below:
NAME / AGE / TYPE OF ANIMAL / NEUTERED/SPAYED? / IS THIS PET FRIENDLY TOWARD NEW PETS?1 / Yes No
2 / Yes No
3 / Yes No
4 / Yes No
5 / Yes No
6 / Yes No
Who is your current veterinarian? Phone # of veterinarian:
Please provide PROOF of neuter/spay for all dogs in your household. Simply call your veterinarian’s office and ask them to email them to
Check here if you have other dogs and have requested your vet’s office to send them to the email address above
What are your plans to ensure this boxer(s) gets plenty of exercise?
FOSTER Agreement (INITIAL EACH SECTON AFTER READING)
(INITIALS) FOSTER named above hereby agrees, comprehends and assures that while caring for this BOXER they will forever release, discharge and covenant to hold harmless Boxer Rescue of NWA (BR_NWA) or any person volunteering, representing or working for this BR-NWA or any other person, firm, or organization charged or chargeable with responsibility or liability, their heirs, administrators, executors, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, damages, costs, expenses, loss of services, actions and causes of action belonging to the said FOSTER, arising out of any act or occurrence from the present time and particularity on account of the fostering of this boxer(s) named and described above. FOSTER hereby declares that no representations about the nature of the adopted dog, nor any representations regarding the nature and extent of legal liability or of financial responsibility, have induced the foster family to sign this contract.
Collars and Tags
(INITIALS) In most cases, the fostered boxer should arrive to you wearing a collar with his rabies and microchip tags attached; he or she will also come with a leash. FOSTER agrees that this boxer(s) will not wear a pinch (cleat) collar or any similar article around the neck for the purpose of any basic training, any basic correcting, or for permanent use of identification. Do not use a pinch (cleat) collar chain/choke collar (also referred to as training chain.) If your foster needs a no-pull halter, contact your Foster Care Leader; we may have some in stock.
A leash is required when the dog is taken out in a public area which enforces a leash law, any area which requires total control over the dog at all times, and any area which requires the dog to be leashed at all times when walked in a residential area. Boxer Rescue of NWA recommends a buckle collar or harness when collar/harness is needed; it is FOSTER’s discretion as to whether the collar is to be worn at all times or only when needed for walks. This boxer(s) will not be let ‘off-lead’ outside of a fenced area until he/she performs a reliable recall. Obedience training is strongly recommended for all dogs; if the boxer you are fostering exhibits behaviors that concern you, contact your FOSTER CARE LEADER immediately for support and direction.
Transition into FOSTER’s Home
(INITIALS) Ensure that this boxer(s) understands your home IS his home before leaving the dog unattended in your yard. During transition period, confine the dog to a room of adequate size (i.e. a laundry room, bedroom, or basement.) and protected from the elements of weather. FOSTER is not to intentionally expose the dog to harmful objects, poisons, or other living creatures that may endanger the dog's life. The dog may be crated for no longer than eight (8) – ten (10) hours in a single stretch during a twenty-four (24) hour period of time. The crate must be large enough for the dog to stand up and turn around and must have the proper crate for the dog to lie comfortably on its side. An outside shelter or doghouse is not an acceptable residence but can be used only when needed in extreme heat, cold, or rain when the dog is let out into the yard for short periods of time and only when FOSTER is at home or as excepted in this paragraph.
Training
(INITIALS) FOSTER promises that under no circumstances will this boxer trained to develop a dual personality, as defined: no protection, attack, schutzhund, or guard dog training is permitted. This boxer will not be encouraged to show any aggressive or agitated behavior. This boxer will be a foster family member only and only participate in good citizen, basic obedience, search and rescue, therapy dog training, or service dog training. This boxer will not be used for the purpose of being a deterrent due to size, appearance, or display and encouragement of territorial behavior (for example as a guard dog.)
Environment and Fencing
(INITIALS) This boxer shall reside indoors, in FOSTER’s home, and live as a family member and companion only. This boxer may be left outside alone within secure and adequate fencing in moderate weather for short periods of time when weather permits. Please note that Boxers require an environment between 48–82 degrees.) Food, water and shelter should be available. If allowed outside, FOSTER agrees that the definition of adequate fencing is:
1) a fence that encloses a yard or a large pen, larger than the outdoor kennel.
2) An adequate fence is one that prevents the dog within to go out of the area by jumping, digging, or exiting through
gates not properly secured.
3) The fence will prevent any other animal from entering the property on which BOXER lives and
4) is secure enough to prevent intruders or small children from easily gaining entry.
An adequate fence does not include a split rail fence. Invisible or underground fencing is not acceptable. A shock or electric collar is not acceptable. A kennel environment is not acceptable for housing, safety, or the emotional well being of the dog. If the dog should be able to jump over, or dig under the fence it is no longer an adequate fence and must be repaired by raising it to six (6) feet or sealing any and all weak spots immediately. While the fence is not serving the purpose FOSTER shall not leave the dog unattended in the yard at any time.
Health Maintenance
(INITIALS) This boxer shall be fed a wholesome and complete diet of dog food and provided fresh water at all times. Rescued puppies must begin heartworm preventative at four (4) months of age and shall receive the rabies vaccine as required by law and remain on heartworm preventative throughout the entire time foster is in your care. BR-NWA reserves the right to verify with the FOSTER that the heartworm preventative has been administered. BR-NWA will provide the heartworm and flea/tick preventative during boxers stay in foster care. Boxers need a yearly blood test after one year on heartworm prevention. The dog shall also have yearly booster shots of DHLPP and Bortadella; if foster is in your care after 6 months, he will require boosters which BR-NWA will provide.
Boxer Rescue of NWA pays for routine initial vetting, neuter/spay and vaccines upon intake; if your foster has any health issues, YOU MUST OBTAIN BR-NWA APPROVAL before taking him/her to the veterinarian. Contact your Foster Care Leader if you have any concerns. EACH BOXER HAS BEEN TESTED FOR PARASITES AND HEARTWORMS AND HAS BEEN ON THE PREVENTATIVE TREATEMENT; ALL VACCINES ARE UP TO DATE.)
All adult dogs shall also have lifetime veterinary care to include yearly vaccinations, emergency treatment as needed, prevention of parasites, fleas, ticks and heartworms and be provided adequate flea and tick control when required. Renewal of rabies vaccine is required by law and therefore by the terms of this agreement. STAY IN CONTACT WITH YOUR FOSTER TEAM LEADER, and keep adequate records of when Heartworm prevention and flea/tick maintenance was administered.
Transportation
(INITIALS) This boxer will not ride in the back of a pickup truck under any circumstances including those such as in a cage/kennel, or tied. The dog shall not remain in any vehicle in extreme heat, with windows down, or unattended.
Important Notice Regarding Temperament
(INITIALS) Boxer Rescue of NWA makes no explicit or implicit guarantees in reference to the health and/or temperament of this boxer. While Boxer Rescue of NWA makes every effort to place only healthy animals unless otherwise noted into foster care, BR-NWA will do all we can to guarantee the health of any animal until adopted. After adoption, BR-NWA shall not be held responsible for any health issues or associated medical expenses which may be incurred, hereby expressly excluding any implied or express warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, including, without limitation, any warranties regarding health, temperament or whether the animal is housebroken.
If the boxer has recently finished heartworm treatment, he or she will not test negative until up to 6 months to 1 year and will need to be kept on heartworm preventative such as liquid Ivermectin or Heartguard (not Sentinel). There is a very slim possibility that the boxer may not test negative even after 1 year. If foster tests positive, BR-NWA will provide follow up care.
Post adoption, adopting family is required to ask his/her vet about the best course of treatment. It is unlikely, but possible, that the boxer will need additional heartworm treatment. In addition, there are certain stages of the heartworm larvae that are not detected by any test. Thus, even though the heartworm test is negative, a positive test can occur at a later stage of development.
Remedy for Non-compliance (foster dog is adopted by foster family)
(INITIALS) Should it at any time be brought to the attention of this rescue that the proper and humane care as specified in the above foster/adoption care provisions is not being afforded above described dog, said animal may be taken through a claim and delivery proceeding. Foster/adoptive agrees that if there is any breach or default of the terms of this contract, and the dog must be redeemed through a claim and delivery service and foster/adoptive family will be held liable for all court costs and fees for both FOSTER and BR-NWA's attorney. Should it become necessary for BR-NWA to take action to recover a BOXER or otherwise enforce the provisions of the foster care agreement, the undersigned will be responsible for all court costs and all attorney fees representing either the foster/adopter or rescuer.