FOSTER APPLICATION: THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN FOSTERING A BEAGLE THROUGH ARIZONA BEAGLE RESCUE AND HELPING TO SAVE A LIFE!

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1 FOSTER APPLICATION: THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN FOSTERING A BEAGLE THROUGH ARIZONA BEAGLE RESCUE AND HELPING TO SAVE A LIFE! FOSTER FAMILY INFORMATION: This form is for families interested in fostering. If your intention is to adopt, please fill out the adoption form instead. First Name * Last Name * Spouse/Partner's Name Address * City * State * Zip Code * Major Cross Streets * Home Phone 1/12

2 Cell Phone Work Phone Other Phone Best Phone to Contact * (s) Alternate Contact & /Phone: Are you also interested in adopting? * t sure How did you hear about Arizona Beagle Rescue? Can we thank someone for referring you? FAMILY ENVIRONMENT: Do you agree to a home visit prior to fostering? The home visit is not to check for housekeeping, but it is meant to ensure that your home is compatible with a Beagle's lifestyle. We will, I agree to a home visit., I do not agree to a home visit. 2/12

3 check for indoor living and sleeping arrangements, fencing, toilet and feeding arrangements, etc. We will also discuss the process of fostering. * How many members of the household? * Please include age of children that live in the house (or visit frequently) and any other relevant information. What are the occupations of the adult(s) in the household? Is anyone home during the day? * Some of the time How many hours a day would your foster generally be left alone? * Where would your foster stay while you/your family is at work/school? * 3/12

4 Where would your foster stay while you/your family is on vacation? * Why did you choose to foster a Beagle? * Do you have any other pets now? * Please list all pets you currently have. 1 Type/Breed Name Age Sex Neutered/Spayed? How long owned? Last Vaccinations Is anyone in the home allergic to dogs? If yes, please explain the severity and treatment. What pet(s) have you previously owned? What happened to them? 4/12

5 Have you ever given up a dog before? N/A If yes, please explain. Have you ever had to euthanize a dog? N/A HOME INFORMATION: Please note that we will require a written approval from your landlord stating you are allowed to have a Beagle in your rental PRIOR to your home visit being scheduled. You may a copy of your lease/rental agreement stating that you are able to have dogs to: homevisit@azbeaglerescue.com or fax a copy to An from your landlord/management company is also sufficient. Type of dwelling * Home Townhouse Condo Apartment Other Do you own or rent? * Own Rent 5/12

6 If you are a renter, please provide landlord name and phone number. Is there a size/weight limit on allowable pets? * If yes, please state restrictions Do you have a pool? * fenced not fenced Does your yard have a secure fence? * front and back yards only front yard only back yard fences What type of fences? * Wood Block Chain Link Other (please explain). Additional information on fences How tall are fences? (front and/or back) * 6/12

7 Do all gates have locks? * Where will your Beagle live during they day? * Indoors Outdoors Both Where will your Beagle sleep at night? * Indoors Outdoors Both Would you install a doggie door for your Beagle? * Already have one Will you provide your Beagle access to the airconditioned indoors during the day? * t sure GENERAL CARE OF THE BEAGLE: Have you ever trained a Beagle before? Are you willing to work with an AZBR trainer if needed for your foster? Are you willing to use AZBR Partner vets when your foster Beagle needs medical care? 7/12

8 FOSTERING A BEAGLE: Why do you want to foster a Beagle? Have you had any Beagle experience? Have you ever fostered a rescue dog? Have you researched the Beagle Breed? Describe your impression of the Beagle Breed. Are you aware of the following characteristics of many Beagles? * Food Hounds Howlers Curious Active Shedders Diggers Cannot be off leash! Scent Driven Barkers Stubborn Smart Escapers Mischievous Counter surfers FOSTER PREFERENCES: 8/12

9 Do you have a sex preference of your foster? Male Female preference Do you have an age preference of your foster? Under years 7+ years preference Are you able to foster?... Beagle Mix Senior Special Medical Needs Other hound Do all members of your household understand that it takes time for a Beagle to adjust in a new environment? t sure Are you willing to allow your foster Beagle at least TWO weeks to adjust and settle in, before requesting they be moved? (barring extreme circumstances) * t sure Have any of the applicants ever been cited or fined for animal related situations? * Have you or any other applicants ever been convicted of animal cruelty? * Have you been denied fostering or 9/12

10 adopting from another rescue group or shelter? * FOSTER AGREEMENT RELEASE AND SIGNATURE: Checking each box acknowledges understanding and agreement to each statement. * 10/12

11 I agree to act as a foster home for Arizona Beagle Rescue ("AZBR"). I understand that all dogs that come under my foster care ("Foster Dog(s)") are owned by AZBR and that AZBR is solely responsible for all decisions regarding Foster Dogs (including care and health related decisions). I agree that all Foster Dogs will be treated in the same manner as any other member of my household, and that I will not allow any Foster Dog to run loose. I will provide all Foster Dogs with (i) proper care and attention necessary to ensure health, happiness, and well being (including sufficient food, water, shelter, exercise, shade, a fenced yard, and large doses of love and companionship on a daily basis) (ii) and proper behavior/obedience training. I will not tie up any Foster Dog nor will I leave any Foster Dog outside on a continuous basis. I will not use, or allow to be used, any Foster Dog for experimentation of any kind. Foster Dog will be neglected or abused in any form. I agree that AZBR has the right to reclaim, for any reason or no reason, any Foster Dog. I agree not to sell, give away, destroy, or otherwise dispose of any Foster Dog without the full participation of and endorsement by AZBR. I agree that all of the obligations and responsibilities for caring for a Foster Dog are personal to me and my family and I will not place a Foster Dog in the care of any third party unless I have made prior arrangements with the Foster Care Coordinator. I understand that Foster Dogs may have behavioral or health issues that were not immediately apparent. I agree to release and hold harmless AZBR and its members and representatives, from any and all liability or responsibility for damages caused by any Foster Dog. I understand that AZBR will approve, arrange, and pay for all necessary veterinary care for my Foster Dog through one of AZBR's veterinary partners. I agree to notify AZBR immediately if I believe that the Foster Dog is in need of veterinary care. In any situation other than an emergency in which the life of the Foster Dog in danger, I understand and agree that if I take the Foster Dog to a veterinarian without the necessary AZBR approval, I will be solely responsible for the costs of such veterinary treatment and for the payment of any expenses incurred. I understand that Foster Dogs may have kennel cough, a condition that can be contagious to other dogs. I understand that if I am interested in adopting a beagle that I am fostering, that if there is an active adoption application in the queue for my foster dog that I will not have the option of adopting that dog. I will be acting on a volunteer basis for Arizona Beagle Rescue, Inc. (AZBR). I agree to hold harmless AZBR, its members, officers, directors, and representatives on demand from any and all loss, costs, damage, liability, and expense of every kind and description, including but not limited to attorneys' fees and litigation expenses, that may be incurred, directly or indirectly, by me or any members of my family, while acting in a volunteer capacity for AZBR or that may result from the acts of the Foster Dog in my care. All non emergency veterinary visits or procedures for AZBR dogs must be approved! Please fosterdog@azbeaglerescue.com in advance of any appointment to obtain approval. Signature * Date * 11/12

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ADOPTION APPLICATION

ADOPTION APPLICATION Thank you for your interest in adopting a Beagle through Arizona Beagle Rescue (AZBR). AZBR is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, no-kill, and all volunteer organization dedicated to Beagle rescue. We provide rescue,