MLRR On-line Foster Home Application


Before completing this form, please be aware of the following:
  • Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
  • We will not accept applications from people who live outside of our region (northern, northwestern, western Chicago area).


Applicant Name
Home Phone
Work phone
Cell phone
Applicant e-mail address
Occupation (Optional)
Work days/hours
Co-Applicant Name
Work phone
Co-Applicant Occupation (Optional)
Work days/hours
Address
City
State
Zip code
Why would you like to foster for MLRR?
 

Experience

Do you have professional experience in animal related fields(vet, groomer etc.)? (please explain)
Do you have previous experience with a humane organization/rescue/shelter? (please explain)
 

Other Volunteer Interests

I am also interested in helping with the following:
Transportation of Dogs
Pre-adoption Home Visits
Fundraising
Promotional Events
Other interests(please explain)
 

Current Pets

Do you currently have pets?
If yes, list current pets here
Name Type/Breed Age M/F Neutered (yes/no)? Dominant/submissive with other dogs?
 
Do you own or rent?
Type of Home
Is your yard completely fenced?
If yes, type of fence
Height of fence
If no, how will you contain the foster dog to your property?
 
What experience do you have with Labrador Retirevers?
Have you fostered dogs before?
Have you ever completed an obedience class with a dog
Have you used a crate before?
Are you willing to crate train the foster dog?
Have you housebroken a dog before?
Are you willing to foster a Lab that is not yet housebroken?
Would you be willing to foster a puppy (8 weeks to 6 months of age)?
Would you be willing to foster a dog on a long term basis due to medical needs (heartworm treatment, surgery, etc)?
How many hours per typical day will the dog be alone?
Where will the dog's crate be located in your home?
Most dogs come from shelters and have not had the benefit of training. Are you willing to foster a dog with training needs (counter surfing, barking, chewing, pulling on leash, jumping on people, etc.)?
Are you willing to drive in the Chicago area to transport your foster dog?
Would you consider asking your vet if s/he will offer a discount for services for dogs that you foster?
Are you comfortable having an approved adoptive family and their dog(s) come to your home to meet your foster dog?
MLRR asks foster homes to provide food for their foster dogs. Are you willing to provide a premium dog food for your foster dog?
What food do you wish to use?
 

References

Veterinarian name
Phone
Address
City
State
Zip code
May we contact your vet as a reference?
Two other references (DO NOT include relatives)
Name Phone number Relationship
Are you willing to have a MLRR Representative (with one of their own dogs) come to your home for a home visit as part of the foster application process?
Please list the residents in your home
If you have children, please state their ages
Do any family members have allergies to animals?
Are all family members in agreement about fostering a rescued Labrador?
 

Submission

Additional comments or questions?
I certify that the information I provided in this application is true and correct and I am at least 18 years of age.

Midwest Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. reserves the right to refuse or deny any foster home application.


You should receive a email confirmation after you submit the application