Foster Application

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Applicant Information

* Indicates required field

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone Number *

Address *

Line 1

Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Household Information

Do you own or rent your home? *

Own Rent

If you rent, will your landlord give you written permission to have a dog? *

Yes No

Landlord's name *

Landlord's phone number *

Number of adults (18 yrs & older) in household *

Number of boys (less than 18 yrs) in household *

Ages of boys in household *

Number of girls (less than 18 yrs) in household *

Ages of girls in household *

Is anyone in the family allergic to dogs? *

Yes No Don't know

Is someone home during the day? *

Yes No

If so, who? *

Is someone home at the night? *

Yes No

If so, who? *

Number of hours per day dog would be home alone. *

Yard

Do you have a fenced-in yard? *

Yes No

If yes, what type (wood, chain link, etc.)? *

If yard is not fenced in, I will keep the dog on a leash at all times when outside. *

Yes No

If yard is not fenced, what arrangements have you made for exercise and toilet duties? *

Which family member will be the basset’s primary caretaker? *

Dogs and You

Have you ever owned a dog before? *

Yes No

Type of dog? *

How long ago? *

Have you ever owned a rescue dog? *

Yes No

Have you owned a basset before? *

Yes No

What gender of basset are you interested in? *

Male Female Gender doesn't matter

What color of basset are you interested in? *

Red and white Tri-color Color doesn't matter

Comments about the kind basset you're interested in. *

Are you willing to housetrain, if necessary? *

Yes No

Will you take the basset to obedience classes if needed? *

Yes No

Where will the basset by kept during the day? *

Where will the basset by kept during the night? *

Where will the dog be kept when no one is home? *

Are you willing to use a crate to confine your dog when no one is home to supervise? *

Yes No

Have you ever crate trained a dog? *

Yes No

Do you have a crate available? *

Yes No

Comments *

Other Pets

Have you ever given up a pet? *

Yes No

If yes, what type and why? *

If you have had or presently have other pets in your family, please complete the area below (up to four pets).

Type/breed *

How long owned *

Age *

Gender *

Male Female

Spayed/neutered *

Yes No

Temperament *

Dominant Submissive

Behavior with other dogs *

Type/breed *

How long owned *

Age *

Gender *

Male Female

Spayed/neutered *

Yes No

Temperament *

Dominant Submissive

Behavior with other dogs *

Type/breed *

How long owned *

Age *

Gender *

Male Female

Spayed/neutered *

Yes No

Temperament *

Dominant Submissive

Behavior with other dogs *

Type/breed *

How long owned *

Age *

Gender *

Male Female

Spayed/neutered *

Yes No

Temperament *

Dominant Submissive

Behavior with other dogs *

Basset Hound Care and Training

Do you have a regular vet? *

Yes No

* Please note: your vet WILL be contacted to verify the vaccination status of all family pets.

Vet's name *

Clinic name *

Phone number *

Address *

City *

State *

Zip *

Pet(s) names on Vet records *

Family name on Vet records *

If you do not have a current or regular vet, please submit the names of two references (excluding family members).

Reference #1 name *

Reference #1 phone *

Reference #2 name *

Reference #2 phone *

Required Agreement - Read All of the Following Carefully

I UNDERSTAND I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR, AND AGREE TO, THE FOLLOWING:

My basset will need an annual heartworm test and preventative medication. *

I agree

My basset will need an annual check-up and vaccinations. *

I agree

My basset will need periodic grooming, nail trims, ear cleaning, and anal glands expressed. *

I agree

My basset will need plenty of exercise. *

I agree

My hound is a scent hound and must NEVER be left off leash in an unsecured area. *

I agree

My basset will not be allowed on a boat or near an unfenced pool without supervision including a life jacket. (Most bassets cannot swim due to their body configuration and could easily drown.) *

I agree

The average cost for the first year to ‘outfit’ my dog (crate, bed, bowls, food, vet care & toys) could exceed $500. *

I agree

I understand that my basset hound is a house dog and is not to live, be kenneled or chained, outside for an extended period of time. *

I agree

I certify I am at least 18 years of age *

Yes, I am

I HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE BASSET BUDDIES RESCUE, INC. ADOPTION STIPULATIONS AND POLICY AS LISTED HERE AS WELL AS IN THE ADOPTION POLICY STATEMENT ON THIS SITE. I AUTHORIZE THE VERIFICATION OF ANY AND ALL INFORMATION AS PROVIDED ON THIS FORM AS IT IS, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, TRUE AND COMPELTE. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT FALSIFYING ANSWERS ON THIS APPLICATION OR AT ANY OTHER TIME TO A BBR REPRESENTATIVE DISQUALIFIES ME FROM ADOPTIONG FROM BASSET BUDDIES RESCUE, INC. (BBR). I AM AWARE THAT SUBMISSION OF THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT I WILL BE APPROVED TO ADOPT A DOG FROM BBR. *

I agree

Confirm That You're a Real Person

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