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Foster Application

Please click the “+” icons to open and read the rules about fostering

What county do I have to live in to foster from G.R.E.A.T.?

All foster parents must reside in Duval, Clay, St. Johns, or Nassau county.

Are there requirements to becoming a foster home?

Yes. You must agree to the following:

Must live in a single family house. If renting, must obtain prior permission from landlord
to foster a dog
Must have a fully fenced-in backyard. The fence must be a minimum of four (4) feet in
height
No children under 5
No more than 2 other pets
Must take the fostered dog on daily walks
Cannot leave children or other pets alone with the fostered dog.
Cannot leave the fostered dog alone in the yard or off leash.
Cannot allow the fostered dog to be approached by people or other animals until you are
confident that it is not aggressive or fearful of others.
Must provide transport for any necessary medical care designated by a G.R.E.A.T.
Rescue-approved vet.
Must take the fostered dog to scheduled medical appointments (funded by G.R.E.A.T.) at
the rescue’s designated veterinary hospital.
The fostered dog must wear a collar and identification tag at all times.
The fostered dog can be seen by a G.R.E.A.T. representative at any time, and you must
acknowledge G.R.E.A.T. has the right to reclaim the fostered dog at any time, for any
reason.
Fostered dogs are the property of G.R.E.A.T. RESCUE OF NE FLORIDA, INC. and
cannot be sold, given away, exchanged, placed, or adopted without prior consent from
G.R.E.A.T.

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PLEASE READ ALL FOSTER REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.

We will be unable to approve your application unless these requirements can be met.

Personal Information

Please be sure to fill out all required information below to avoid processing delays. Form will not submit without an entry in a required (*) field.

Name of Applicant *

First

Last

Name of Co-Applicant

First

Last

County of Residence *

PLEASE NOTE: TO BE A FOSTER, YOU MUST LIVE IN CLAY, DUVAL, ST. JOHNS OR NASSAU COUNTIES IN FLORIDA.

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Contact Information

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Primary Phone Number *

Please provide your primary phone number in case we need to contact you regarding your application.

Is this a: *

Mobile Phone
Home Phone
Work Phone

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Alternate Phone Number

Is this a:

Mobile Phone
Home Phone
Work Phone

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Second Alternate Phone Number

Is this a:

Mobile Phone
Home Phone
Work Phone

Email Address *

Confirm Email

Alternate Email Address

Confirm Email

About Your Family

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Do you work? *

What days and hours? *

What is your place of employment? If self-employed, please describe. *

Foster dogs can be scared and confused in a new environment. They could need additional attention through the adjustment period. Please consider this when submitting your application.

Who will care for the Golden while you are at work, or in your absence? *

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Does the co-applicant work?

What days and hours does the co-applicant work?

What is the co-applicant's place of employment? If self-employed, please describe.

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Any children in household? *

How many children? *

Any Children Under 5 Years Old? *

Children's Ages *

Please list the ages of your children

Do other children (grandchildren, nieces/nephews, neighbors) visit your home? *

What are their ages?

Your Pets

Have you owned a pet in the past? *

Please provide breeds/species of previously owned pets *

Do you have any pets now? *

Please provide breeds/species and ages of currently owned pets. *

Are all of your pets up to date on vaccines and heartworm prevention? *

Veterinary History

GREAT Rescue obtains Veterinary references prior to approval of all applications.

Some questions we ask: Are past and current dogs owned by the applicant up-to-date on all vaccinations? Did/does applicant purchase heartworm preventatives? Were/are dogs spayed or neutered?

Please notify your vet hospital that a representative from GREAT Rescue will be contacting them for a vet reference and that you give them permission to give that representative the information requested. Failure to do so will delay processing of your application.

Name of Veterinary *

Phone # of Veterinary *

Please list the names/species of your pet(s) both past and present that go to or went to this vet AND the owner's name under which the pet is listed. *

Your Home/Pet Environment

Where will the Golden be kept during the day? *

Where will the Golden be kept at night? *

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

Foster dogs can be scared and confused in a new environment. They could need additional attention through the adjustment period. Please consider this when submitting your application.

Who will provide the basic care and commit to walking the dog daily? *

Do you have a fence? *

Please note that GREAT requires applicants to have a secure, fenced-in yard, minimum height of 4 ft.

Please describe fence (i.e. height, type, area of yard covered).

Do you have a doggie door? *

Does your home have stairs? *

We ask this so we can avoid placing those dogs that have mobility problems in homes with stairs.

Please describe structure of the stairs. (How many?, carpeted? How many landings? etc.)

Number of flights, carpeted/hardwood, etc.

Do you have a pool? *

Please attach three (3) pictures of the interior of your home *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 3 files.

Please attach two (2) pictures of your backyard and fence. *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 2 files.

Do you own a crate? *

Are you familiar with Heart Worm/Flea Prevention meds? *

Are you able to transport a dog to vet appointments? *

Tell us about yourself, your family, (include children’s ages), your hobbies, activities, travel and weekly routine, and how the Golden will fit in your current lifestyle/schedule.

How did you hear about GREAT?

Foster-to-Adopt Terms

I/We Acknowledge and Agree.

If the foster family continues to foster a dog until it is available for adoption, they will be given first consideration to adopt that dog at the adoption fee designated by the rescue if they have followed vet protocol with our vet and are deemed a good fit by the rescue.

Foster Agreement Terms *

I/We Acknowledge and Agree.

By checking the above box, I/we acknowledge and agree to the following: I/we agree to Foster a dog rescued by G.R.E.A.T. Rescue Of NE Florida, Inc. (G.R.E.A.T) and agree to: 1. Provide care, food and companionship to the fostered dog. 2. Not leave children or pets alone with the fostered dog. 3. Not leave the dog alone in the yard or off leash. 4. Not allow the dog to be approached by people or other animals until I am confident that it is not aggressive or fearful of others. 5. To care for the dog if it becomes ill and provide the medical care designated by a G.R.E.A.T. Veterinary. 6. Take the dog to scheduled medical appointments (funded by G.R.E.A.T.) at the rescue’s designated veterinary hospital. 7. Foster family also understands that the dog(s) may become frightened, be food aggressive, not be comfortable being touched, hugged or in a boisterous atmosphere. It will be allowed to join in activities only as it feels comfortable. 8. Fostered dog will wear a collar and identification tag at all times. 9. Foster family agrees to the examination of the dog(s) by a rescue representative at any time, and acknowledges that the rescue has the right to reclaim the dog(s) at any time for any reason. 10. Fostered dogs are the property of G.R.E.A.T. RESCUE OF NE FLORIDA INC. and cannot be sold, given away, exchanged, placed or adopted without prior consent from G.R.E.A.T. 11. Foster will immediately notify GREAT Rescue of any new health issues, concerns and aggression the fostered dog may display.

Foster Agreement *

I/We Acknowledge and Agree.

By checking the above box, I agree to the following: By checking this box, I/we acknowledge that the information presented herein is true and accurate. I/we have read and agree to the terms of the foster agreement and agree that G.R.E.A.T. Rescue of NE Florida Inc., and those who volunteer on its behalf, are not liable or responsible for any mishap(s) that may occur while the rescued dog is in our foster care/adopted.

Date / Time of Submission *

Date

Time

Submission Notes

A CONFIRMATION PAGE WILL APPEAR UPON SUCCESSFUL SUBMISSION. IF AFTER CLICKING SUBMIT, ONE OR MORE ERRORS ARE FOUND, THE PAGE WILL SCROLL UP TO THE FIRST ERROR AND THE ERROR MESSAGE "This field is required." WILL APPEAR. PLEASE CORRECT ANY ERRORS AND SUBMIT AGAIN. IF YOU STILL HAVE PROBLEMS, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO info@greatrescue.org TO REQUEST AN ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THE FORM.

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PLEASE READ ALL FOSTER REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.

Personal Information

Contact Information

About Your Family

Your Pets

Veterinary History

Your Home/Pet Environment

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