Foster Agreement Foster Home Guidelines, Responsibilities, and Release of Liability Download and Print PDF Rocket Dog's Name* Rocket Dog ID Number (Purple Star Tag) Age Gender*MaleFemaleSpayedNeuteredUnknownColor and Breed Description*Size/Weight Rocket Dog Rescue Foster Parent Name ( if known) Where did you meet this Rocket Dog?Stonestown SundaysBelmont 2nd SaturdaysAlameda 4th SaturdaysRocket Dog Rescue Urban Sanctuary in OaklandYour Name* First Last Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Phone*Email* Please read each item and check the box if you agree. (All boxes must be checked to successfully complete the form.)* I AGREE to care and love ANY foster dog given to me by Rocket Dog Rescue as if it were my own. * I AGREE to provide my foster Rocket Dog with proper diet, exercise, basic obedience training and housetraining. * I UNDERSTAND that general training information is provided in RDR’s Information Pack; that obedience training is available on a regular basis with a RDR trainer; and that training greatly increases a dog’s chance of being adopted. * I AGREE to bring the dog to at least two Rocket Dog Rescue adoption events month at Stonestown, Belmont, Alameda. I AGREE to join the Rocket Dog Rescue Foster Home group on Facebook so I can be notified of upcoming events ( info is also on the website) Spay/Neuter & Vaccinations* I UNDERSTAND that all dogs placed in foster care need to be spayed/neutered and vaccinated. If I receive an unfixed dog, Rocket Dog Rescue may request that I schedule an appointment with a designated RDR veterinarian and assist in transporting the dog to and from the appointment. If I cannot arrange to do the transport myself, I will call my RDR representative and assist in any way I can. * I UNDERSTAND that no dog CAN be adopted before being spayed or neutered. Expenses Covered by Rocket Dog Rescue* I UNDERSTAND that all basic medical expenses for each foster dog that comes into my care will be covered by Rocket Dog Rescue, provided that an authorized RDR representative has approved the medical expenses, and the care is from a RDR designated veterinarian. * I UNDERSTAND that if I choose to go to a vet of my choosing, I may be responsible for most of the vet bill. * I UNDERSTAND that Rocket Dog Rescue will provide a collar, tag, and leash for each foster Rocket Dog that comes into my care. Rocket Dog Rescue will offer donated items, as available, for use by foster homes. Crates can be lent to foster homes and must be returned to Rocket Dog Rescue when the foster dog is adopted. Rocket Dog Rescue appreciates willingness to donate toward the dog’s general expenses, like food, treats, etc. Such general expenses, if paid for by a foster home may be tax deductible. Dog Description & Photo On Website* I AGREE to assist in getting each foster dog that comes into my care on the RDR website. I agree to take 2-3 photos and write a short description myself, and submit it to rdrwebsite@gmail.com and to my RDR representative for review and assistance, or ask for assistance in taking the photo and writing the description of each foster dog in my care. * I UNDERSTAND that I can and should also advertise on Craigslist, in local shops, on other websites, with friends, at the dog park, and anywhere else dogs can be advertised for adoption. Adoption/Transfer* I UNDERSTAND that any potential adopter MUST be screened, interviewed and approved by an authorized RDR representative. I understand that my input will be appreciated and a part of the process, and that the final decision to place or not to place any particular dog with any particular potential adopter will be made by an authorized RDR representative. * I AGREE to let RDR know if prospective adopters may contact me directly by phone or email, and to send copies of any email inquiries to my RDR representative. If it is possible for a prospective adopter to visit my home to meet the animal, I will arrange for a RDR representative to be there during the visit. Protocol With Children* I/We understand that the following protocol should be followed regarding children in the house Do not under any under any circumstances leave a child unattended with any dog Do not leave bones around the house when children are present and be cautious and observant when children are eating and the dog is in the room If there is a child in the household under the age of 5 the dog must be in a crate or separate room while the is dog eating or sleeping to prevent accidents Children under the age of 13 will not walk the dog unless supervised by an adult Whenever a child is in the house with a dog, the child is at risk of being accidentally knocked over, scratched or bitten, etc. Should you have ANY concerns or feel uncomfortable with a situation between the dog and a child, contact your foster liaison or a senior ROCKET DOG RESCUE Representative. We will either take the dog out of your home immediately or have a trainer come and meet with you, depending on the severity of the situation Cats & Dogs Coexisting* I/We understand that even if this animal has been housed with cats in its foster home that ROCKET DOG RESCUE cannot guarantee the behavior with a new cat(s) will be the same. Please use caution when introducing a new dog to existing cats in the household and do the introduction slowly over a period of a few weeks, keeping the dog on leash. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact a ROCKET DOG RESCUE representative. Multiple Dog Households* I/We understand that the following protocol should be followed when bringing additional dogs into the house. Do not leave multiple dogs at home in the same room unattended Do not feed the dogs in the same room and don’t leave toys and treats laying around the house ROCKET DOG RESCUE can put you in touch with either a senior volunteer or a behaviorist to assist you with a dog to dog introduction if necessary General Agreements* I UNDERSTAND that the Rocket Dog Rescue ID (Purple Star) tag must be worn on the foster Rocket Dog's collar at all times, because this is its link to Rocket Dog Rescue. I agree to contact Rocket Dog Rescue immediately , if this tag is lost in order to obtain a replacement. * I AGREE to keep each foster dog that comes into my care on a leash when outside my home or in my own securely fenced yard. * I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE that any foster dog that comes into my care will NOT be allowed to run or play offleash in a dog park or other open public area. * I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE that I am responsible for the safety of each foster dog that comes into my care, for the safety of other dogs and people the dog comes into contact with. * I AGREE to immediately notify my Rocket Dog Rescue contact, send "URGENT" email to foster@rocketdogrescue.org and Pali (text and call (415)756-8188) in the event a foster dog goes missing or is injured. * I UNDERSTAND that if I decide to adopt a foster dog in my care, I must go through the adoption process, including paying the requested donation. (Donations are used to help cover costs to save and help more dogs.) * I UNDERSTAND that if I need to return a dog to Rocket Dog Rescue’s care, for any reason, enough forewarning is necessary for Rocket Dog Rescue to locate a new foster home placement for the dog, and that this process may take a week or more, depending on the dog and the number of other dogs in foster care. Rocket Dog Rescue retains the right to remove a foster dog from my care at any time.This document provides for the release of liability of Rocket Dog Rescue, Inc. (RDR) and its volunteers on account of the actions of any dog of any breed, which has been released into the ownership of RDR and placed into the care of a Foster Care Provider (“any fostered dog”).Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY Name* First Last I, the Foster Care Provider named above, understand that RDR and its volunteers cannot guarantee actions or disposition of any fostered dog placed into Foster Care with me. I understand that although reasonable effort has been made to assess the disposition of each dog released to RDR beforehand but, being living animals, they may act unpredictably in any given situation, and that I must take necessary precautions to prevent accidents and guard against unpredicted actions by any fostered dog in my care.* I promise to take adequate care of any fostered dog in my care by providing nutritious food, plentiful water, and adequate shelter, as well as control of external parasites (fleas and ticks). * I promise to notify Rocket Dog Rescue if any foster dog in my care is in need of veterinary care such as vaccinations, routine testing, refill of heartworm preventive or treatment for illness. At no time will I allow any foster dog to be a nuisance to people or other animals. * I promise to keep any fostered dog in my care safely confined in a fenced yard or kennel run or inside a house or garage when the dog is not with me or a member of my family. * I promise that at no time will any foster dog be placed outside on a tie-out (in a yard, in front of café, store etc.) * I promise that when off of my property, any foster dog will be kept on a leash at all times unless I have approval from a senior RDR volunteer. In that case the dog can only be off leash in a safely enclosed dog play area. Bully breeds and large dogs shall never be allowed off leash and shouldn’t go to a dog park even if they are on leash. * I understand that Rocket Dog Rescue recommends the use of a dog crate for confinement inside the house and requires the use of ID tags on the dog’s collar in accordance with California law. * I UNDERSTAND that fostering a dog for Rocket Dog Rescue is not the same as adopting a dog, and that any foster dog must be made available to Prospective Adoptive Owners referred by RDR for viewing for possible permanent Adoption. If I wish to adopt any fostered dog, I understand I must complete an Adoption Application and be responsible for the donation requested at the time of adoption. If I find a prospective adopter for my foster dog I will contact a senior RDR volunteer and I promise not to give the dog over to anyone until an adoption has been approved and an agreement has been signed. Signature, Responsible Party (“Foster Care Provider”)*Printed Name* First Last Phone (###)###-####*Email* Signature, ROCKET DOG RESCUE Foster Liaison / Key VolunteerRocket Dog Rescue Volunteer Name First Last Phone (###)###-####Email Secondary RDR RepresentativeName First Last PhoneEmail Sign me up for the Rocket Dog Mailing List Yes Please! Δ