Thank You for Becoming a Foster!

Lulu's Rescue couldn't, and in fact wouldn't, exist without our wonderful foster families who give our pups a soft place to land while they wait for their forever home. We're excited to get you started on the application process! Please respond to the items below.

The form should take about 10-15 minutes to complete and can't be saved in the middle.

We suggest you review the questions and gather some of the necessary information (like addresses and phone numbers) ahead of time to expedite the process.

Animal behavior, is situational as proven by scientific research, and therefore sentient creatures may react differently to environmental factors. In an effort to set our adoptive families and their dogs up for success, we are transparent in relaying information about the dog's history while in our care, however we cannot predict or guarantee future behavior in your environment. Strictly adhering to the "2 week shutdown" is critical in providing a good foundation for a successful adoption. If you have any questions, please contact us. We'll be happy to answer them.

Again, thank you from all of the dogs yet to be saved.

Due to the current crisis, we are spread extremely thin. We will get to your foster application as soon as we can. We appreciate your desire to help at this difficult time. Please be patient with us. Thank you!

Lulu's Foster Application

Name

First Name

Last Name

Spouse/Partner Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Spouse/Partner Email

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Mobile Phone

(###)

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Daytime Phone

(###)

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Evening Phone

(###)

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DOB (year only)

When are you available to start fostering?

REFERENCES

Please supply two personal references. Non-family members only.

Reference 1

First Name

Last Name

Relationship

Reference 1 Phone

(###)

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Reference 2

First Name

Last Name

Relationship

Reference 2 Phone

(###)

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Current Veterinarian

First Name

Last Name

Veterinarian Phone

(###)

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EMPLOYMENT

Occupation

Employer

Employer's Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Employer's Phone

(###)

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Spouse/Partner's Name

First Name

Last Name

Spouse/Partner's Occupation

Spouse/Partner's Employer

Spouse/Partner's Employer's Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Spouse/Partner's Employer's Phone

(###)

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HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

How long have you lived at your current address?

Do you own or rent?

Do you plan on moving in the near future?

If yes, please explain why.

If you rent, what is your landlord's name?

Landlord's Phone

(###)

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Is this a multi-unit rental?

Do you have your landlord's permission to have a dog?

If yes, up to what size?

Names and ages of people living in your residence

Is anyone in the residence allergic to dogs?

Does anyone in your household have special needs?

Yes

Are your children afraid of dogs?

Do you have other children who visit you?

If so, how often do these children visit you?

Have you ever owned an animal before?

If yes and the animal(s) is deceased, please provide details.

Examples: Old age, accident, illness, etc.

Name, breed, age and sex of DOGS living with you?

Name, breed, age and sex of CATS living with you?

Are all of your dogs/cats spayed or neutered?

If any of your dogs/cats are NOT spayed or neutered, please tell us why.

Tell us about the personality of your current pet(s).

Examples: Submissive, playful, bossy. This information will help us make the best match for your family.

FOSTER INFORMATION

Have you ever fostered before?

If so, how long ago?

Do you have any criteria for your foster dog such as age, breed, sex, size, activity level, etc?

Describe your dog experience with the following. House training?

Crate training?

Obedience training?

Socialization training?

Is there anything else you'd like us to know to make the best match for you?

Have you ever experienced dogs who do not get along?

If so, how did you handle the situation?

If your other animals do not get along with your foster dog do you have a way to separate them when you are not at home?

Do you have a completely fenced in area on your property?

If so, what is the height of the fence and are the measurements of the inside of the area?

What type of fence do you have?

If you don't have a fence, how do you plan to have this new dog exercise and/or relieve himself?

How active is your lifestyle outside of work? Please explain.

Do all adults in the household work fulltime?

How many hours each day will your dog be alone?

Where will the dog stay when alone?

Are you agreeable to having a home-check before you begin fostering?

Would you be willing to foster a heart worm positive dog?

Is there anything else you'd like us to know?

LEGAL AGREEMENTS

You must agree to all of the sections below in order to become a foster.

I have received and read the emergency protocol. In the rare case of a true emergency, I will follow the guidelines including but not limited to getting approval prior to taking my foster dog to a veterinary or emergency care clinic.

I UNDERSTAND

Lulu's Rescue is very appreciative that you have volunteered to provide a temporary foster home to one of our rescue dogs! In doing so you provide the bridge to finding their forever families. While this animal is in your care he/she is the property of Lulu's Rescue and will remain as such until adopted.

I have read the application and program description on this form in its entirety and understand the risks involved in working with these dogs. I also agree that if the information given on this application is not accurate to the best of my knowledge, I forfeit all rights to any and all foster dogs residing in my care.

I understand that there is always an adjustment period for any foster dog coming into my home. The average time a dog spends in a foster home is 2 to 5 weeks and I am willing to work to make this foster dog a member of my family during his/ her stay. I understand that many of these dogs have survived tremendous odds and need lots of TLC. I understand that Lulu’s Rescue cannot be held responsible for the actions, behaviors and/or medical condition of all dogs in its rescue. I agree to assume the risks implicit in working with dogs who may have been abandoned, beaten, or otherwise mistreated or abused, or who may suffer from an illness, condition or disease. Although Lulu’s Rescue evaluates dogs prior to accepting them into its rescue, they cannot guarantee the temperament of any of the dogs since most of their histories are unknown.

I understand that Lulu’s advocates crate training each dog and I agree to this and will be given a crate on loan to use if I do not have one.

During the first two weeks of fostering my dog, I understand that Lulu’s asks that I begin a regimented crate training routine, with breaks for mealtimes, potty times, exercise times and supervised playtimes. This regimented schedule will help your foster to acclimate to their new surroundings, will help with potty training, and will help keep them safe while they learn their new routine.

I understand that Lulu’s has access to volunteers, behaviorists, and trainers that can assist me in helping my foster dog become more adoptable and I will reach out to them immediately should the need arise.

I understand my foster must be kept on a leash AT ALL TIMES when in an unfenced or unenclosed area; even when hiking, or just walking from my house to the car. All rescues are prone to being escape artists, especially in a new environment or when left alone. They may bolt out of an open front door. I will be aware and be careful.

I understand that Lulu’s Rescue reserves the right to check on the welfare of the foster dog(s) on my premises, and to reclaim both possession and ownership without payment of any kind. In the event that I do not comply with the foster guidelines and Lulu’s Rescue reclaims any foster dog(s) from me, I waive claim to trespasser.

I understand that Lulu’s Rescue must approve all adoption applications, so I will not promise anyone that they can adopt my foster. Of course, Lulu’s Rescue will be happy to receive adoption referrals and recommendations. Lulu’s does not allow foster homes to adopt their foster dog and view the foster home as temporary in nature only

I understand that Lulu’s Rescue will be responsible for approved medical expenses that may occur while the dog is in my foster care. If a veterinary visit is necessary, please contact your foster coordinator as vet visits must be made by Lulu’s Rescue at our approved veterinarian.

If you have a concern about a foster dog having a medical issue, please contact us immediately. We must approve any care with the exception of a life-threatening emergency

We greatly appreciate your interest in participating in our foster program. In the unlikely event any issue (s) should arise related to your participation in the foster program or this Agreement, you agree that any dispute shall be subject to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Bucks County Pennsylvania.

I understand that Lulu’s Rescue actively promotes its dogs for adoption. Many Applications for dogs in foster are received and reviewed on an ongoing basis in order to determine the best match for the dog and the adopter. Fosters are not permitted, under any circumstances, to adopt the dog they are fostering. Fosters are welcome to go through the Adoption Application process for any other dogs Lulu’s Rescue has available other than the dog they are fostering.

Lulu’s will supply dog food for the duration of your foster dog’s time with you. The food is given out at our meet/greet location in New Hope at St. Martin of Tours Church on Saturday mornings. We would appreciate a five day lead time when food is running low to schedule in your meeting a volunteer in New Hope to pick up more food. If you choose to buy food for your foster dog, as a donation to our lifesaving work, we very much appreciate that.

Prior to any travel, approval to take your foster dog with you must be given from a representative of Lulu’s Rescue.

I UNDERSTAND

Foster dogs can not be transferred after dark and must be transferred to their new foster or forever home during daylight hours for ease of orientation.

I UNDERSTAND

This is an enforceable, legally binding contract. I agree that all statements I have made on this form are true. If it is found that any statements I have made on this form are not true, Lulu’s dog will be moved to another home.

FOSTER'S NAME

Date

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mailing address:
4387 W. Swamp Road, #46, Doylestown, PA 18902
email: info@lulusrescue.org

Lulu’s is an extremely small, and mighty, non-profit. Please allow 24-48 hours for an initial response time as we help death row dogs and owner surrenders. Lulu’s communicates primarily by email unless it is an emergent situation.

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Thank You for Becoming a Foster!

Lulu's Foster Application

Lulu's Rescue

Upcoming Events

Lulu’s Rescuemailing address: 4387 W. Swamp Road, #46, Doylestown, PA 18902email: info@lulusrescue.org

Lulu’s is an extremely small, and mighty, non-profit. Please allow 24-48 hours for an initial response time as we help death row dogs and owner surrenders. Lulu’s communicates primarily by email unless it is an emergent situation.©Lulu's Rescue 2024

Lulu’s Rescue
mailing address:
4387 W. Swamp Road, #46, Doylestown, PA 18902
email: info@lulusrescue.org

Lulu’s is an extremely small, and mighty, non-profit. Please allow 24-48 hours for an initial response time as we help death row dogs and owner surrenders. Lulu’s communicates primarily by email unless it is an emergent situation.

©Lulu's Rescue 2024