Foster dog’s name
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Your name
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First Name
Last Name
Your email address
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Name of your foster team member
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How long did you have the foster dog for?
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Did you have other animals or children living in the home while fostering your dog?
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If other, please specify:
What is the size of your home (sqft)
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What is the size of your yard - if applicable (sqft)
Do you think this is a comfortable living situation for your foster long-term?
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How comfortable are you with your foster dog in general?
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To give us an idea, what is their favourite type of activity?
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With the daily activities provided above, do you believe your foster dog is happy?
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In your opinion, What would your foster dog's ideal day look like in terms of activity levels?
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In contrast, what environment do you believe your foster dog would not enjoy.
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In your opinion, how active should the adoptive family be?
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With the amount of exercise, activity, and stimulation you are currently able to provide, how is your foster dog’s behaviour inside your home afterwards?
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How easily does your foster dog get excited?
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Has your foster dog interacted with any children (12 and under)?
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If yes, describe the interaction? How old were the children?
Has your foster dog met another dog outdoors?
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If other, please explain:
If yes, generally speaking, how would you rate those interactions?
Were the dogs on or off leash? Please explain
Has your foster dog met another dog indoors?
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If yes, generally speaking, how would you rate those interactions?
Were the dogs on or off leash? please explain
How comfortable were you during these interactions?
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If your foster dog has had some positive dog interactions, please describe what their dog friend was like.
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(excited/outgoing/shy/calm etc)
Does your foster dog show signs of prey drive?
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(i.e. chases squirrels, cats, birds or even cars)
If other, please explain:
If yes, please describe their prey drive and whether this was on or off leash.
Please describe your foster dog’s personality.
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Has your foster dog's personality/behaviour changed from the first day?
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Please elaborate
During their stay with you, has your foster dog exhibited bad/worrisome behaviours?
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Please elaborate
Is your foster dog stubborn, intrusive, pushy or destructive?
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How well does your foster dog walk on a leash?
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If other, please explain:
Is your foster dog crated during the day while you’re out? for how long on average?
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How comfortable do you think your dog will be with this schedule mentioned above long-term?
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Please elaborate
Is your foster dog crated at night?
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Once crated, how does your foster dog act?
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Has your foster dog attended any training or socialization classes?
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What (if any) are your foster dog’s fears or what makes them anxious?
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Please describe
How does your foster dog do in the elevator?
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How does your foster dog do on stairs?
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How does your foster dog do in cars?
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How does your foster dog act at your vetting appointments and normal interactions with a new environment, new people, new place, under stress, etc.
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Is your foster dog willing to approach other people in a friendly way? if not, was there a common factor as to why?
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(ex: men, masks, large groups etc)
In what circumstance has your foster dog met new people? (walk outdoors, gathering, event) Please describe the interactions
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(i.e. are people putting hands on top of their head, hunching over the top of them etc.)
If your foster dog is nervous or reluctant in meeting new people, elaborate on your foster's body language
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(i.e. tail between his/her legs, tail wagging, ears high and alert, etc.)
Do you feel your foster dog has separation anxiety?
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Please describe
Please describe what you believe is the ideal home for your foster. We screen applicants thoroughly and match dogs with the adopters that we believe are the best fit for your foster dog. We can’t guarantee this home will be exactly as you have described but we will take your recommendation into account.
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After your experience in our foster program, what is the hardest thing about fostering, if anything?
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What could you have used extra help or support on?
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What did you enjoy the most?
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What do you love the most about your foster dog?
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Do you have a close family/friend interested in adopting your foster?
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Please keep in mind, you are vouching for this person as we take your opinion and input very seriously. Please only refer applicants you know and trust.
Would you be interested in fostering for us again?
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We love to include a few "words from the foster" on the dog's adoption pages. What would you like to say about your pup? Describe them and their personality during your time with them.
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