Frequently Asked Questions
The backbone to our organization is our foster homes who have selflessly opened their homes and hearts to give a pet a temporary home until they find a forever home. We do not have our own facility so we rely on our foster homes to provide capacity for intake. Our most urgent need is for foster homes for large and adult dogs.
We are an all volunteer organization so it may take a few days to review your application and get back to you. If approved you will be contacted by our Foster Coordinator. Check your junk folders for messages from RescueGroups.org or fosteraarf@gmail.com
PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING:
Adopting your foster dog is discouraged in most cases...
Still, there are those dogs that just steal your heart from the beginning and you know it was just meant to be. Because this happens all too frequently, AARF has been forced to implement some guidelines on the adoption of dogs by their foster families.
Please bear in mind that adopting your foster does not mean you cannot continue to foster. Most of our volunteers and foster homes have a number of dogs and cats in their household.
First Name*
Last Name*
Address*
City*
State/Province*
Zip/Postal Code* -
Email*
Home Phone*
Work Phone x
Cell Phone
Alt Email
Employer Name: (If not employed, Indicate if you are Retired, unemployed. etc...)*
Employer Phone:
How long have you worked for this employer?
Employer Address: (Street, City, State, Zip)
Adults in Household: PLEASE LIST with Name, Age, Relation * Include - Self as an adult*
Children in Household: PLEASE LIST with Name, Age, Relation * If No Children write (N/A)*
Please list of current Pets. Include Name, Breed, Age, Spay or Neuter * if no pets - type NA *
What type of dwelling do you live in* Choose one: House Condo Town-home Duplex Apartment Mobile Home Other
Dwelling Ownership* Choose one: Rent Own Other
Homeowners Only - How long have you owned your home:
Homeowners only - Are there any Breed Restrictions Choose one: Yes No
Home owners Only - Insurance company:
Renters Only - How long have you been at this address:
For Renters - Do you have a lease? Choose one: Yes No
Renters Only - If you Lease is yes. How long is the lease.
Renters Only - Is there a pet deposit: Choose one: Yes No
Renters Only - If there is a pet deposit, Has it been paid? Choose one: Yes No
Renters Only - Landlord Name
Renters Only - Landlord Phone Number
What portion of your yard is fenced? Choose all that apply: None Front Back Side Kennel
Is the fence a securely enclosed area (consists of four connecting, physical sides)?*
Is there a gate?* Choose one: Yes No
What is the fencing material and height?
If no fence, how will you keep the animal confined to the property?
Have you or anyone in your household ever given up a pet? * Choose one: Yes No
If answered yes. Why?
Please provide reference 1 of 3. Provide Name, Phone number and Relation*
Please provide reference 2 of 3. Provide Name, Phone number and Relation*
Please provide reference 3 of 3. Provide Name, Phone number and Relation*
Is your family Military?* Choose one: Yes No
Have you ever fostered for a rescue before? '* Choose one: Yes No
If you have fostered. When and Where?
AARF does home visits with fosters if we feel a home visit is needed. Do you agree to allow AARF to conduct a home visit if deemed necessary?* Choose one: Yes No
How active is your family?* Choose one: Highly Moderately So-so Not at all
How do you plan to exercise your new dog?*
Why do you want to foster?*
How long will this dog be left alone each day? *
Where will this dog stay during the day? Choose all that apply: Inside Fenced yard Tie out/chain Outside Kennel Inside Kennel/crate Basement Loose in home Other
Where will this dog stay during the night? Choose all that apply: Inside Fenced yard Tie out/chain Outside Kennel Inside Kennel/crate Basement Loose in home Other
Who will be responsible for care of this dog? Choose all that apply: Self Family Spouse Child Gift Other
If something were to happen to you and/or your spouse, who would be responsible for the care of this animal?*
If you leave town who will care for this animal?*
How Do you transport this dog? Choose all that apply: Loose inside vehicle Tied inside vehicle Tied in bed of truck Loose in bed of truck Crated
Have you had any canines with infectious disease within the last year:* Choose one: Yes No
If Yes please explain.
Can you take dogs with medical needs?* Choose one: Yes No
Are there any special requirements for foster dogs?
Do you require any supplies such as food, crate, or leash?
Please mark what you can foster?
Why would you like to foster for Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends?
Have you or anyone in your family ever been arrested/fined or subject in an investigation involving animal cruelty?* Choose one: Yes No
If yes. Please explain in detail what the charges were. the circumstances, when (Year), where (state and city). Provide details of conviction.
I understand that public relations is an important part of volunteering at AARF. On behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives, and executors, I allow AARF to use any photographs, videos, or other media taken of me for use in public relations efforts. Also, all photographs, videos, and other media that I submit to AARF will remain the property of the photographer. AARF will have the rights to use these photographs for marketing materials or in any other ways that AARF sees fit. By typing my name, I am digitally signing this form. *
By Selecting "Acknowledge", you agree to the following. I agree that all information listed in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification will result in immediate denial and, if a foster animal is already placed in your home. Immediate return of the animal will be required. Submitting this application does not guarantee approval for fostering nor place the animal on hold. Approval for fostering does not give approval for adoption. I understand that AARF has the right to refuse fostering and/or adoption on any application for any reason they see fit and my signature means that I agree with their decision. * Choose one: ACKNOWLEDGE
The Foster Home certifies that the information provided herein and in his/her Foster Home Application is true and correct. Please initial your agreement.*
The Foster Home also agrees to grant access to AARF for home checks or checks on the animal. Please initial your agreement.*
The Foster Home agrees to care for its foster animals in a humane and responsible manner, and to provide the foster animal with sufficient shelter, water and food. Please initial your agreement.*
The Foster Home understands that basic medical and general expenses shall be provided by AARF and that any further medical expenses will be covered or reimbursed by AARF only as approved by the director, and that AARF appreciates any willingness to donate basics, including collar, tag and leash. Please initial your agreement.*
The Foster Home acknowledges that ownership of all foster animals shall remain with AARF until such time as proper adoption is completed. No foster animal may be adopted, transferred, or relinquished without written approval by an authorized representative of AARF. Please initial your agreement.*
The Foster Home agrees to keep the foster animal’s Tags on the foster animal at all times, and to keep the foster animal on a leash or in a secure pet carrier when outside of its foster home or fenced yard, and to keep the foster animal within the passenger compartment of any vehicle during vehicular transportation. Please initial your agreement*
The Foster Home understands and agrees that only designated AARF representatives have authority to approve and place rescued animals into foster or permanent homes, and that only authorized representatives of AARF will conduct interviews and home visits and make adoption placement decisions. Please initial your agreement*
The Foster Home agrees to notify his/her Foster Home Contact as soon as possible of any change in the status of either the animal in his/her care or the foster home environment described above, and to immediately notify his/her Foster Home Contact in the event the foster animal is injured or missing. Please initial your agreement.*
The Foster Home agrees to be courteous, helpful, and honest to potential adopters and to cooperate in showing the foster animal and accommodating potential adopters who wish to see the foster animal. The Foster Home will provide AARF with his/her fair impressions and honest assessment of the foster animal and agrees to make the foster animal available for adoption meet and greets/ adoption clinics. Please initial your agreement.*
The Foster Home understands that adoptions will be deemed consummated only upon execution of the AARF adoption contract, receipt of adoption fee, and final approval by an authorized AARF representative. Please initial your agreement. *
11.The Foster Home understands that if the Foster Home decides to adopt his/her foster animal, s/he pay the full adoption fee charged by AARF and that Fostering does not guarantee adoption. If an applicant has already been approved to adopt the foster animal AARF will proceed with the adoption if the foster had not previously expressed desire to adopt prior to the applicants approval. Please initial your agreement.
The Foster Home understands and agrees that AARF foster animals are rescues, and that rescue animals respond to situations differently and unpredictably. The Foster Home understands and agrees that AARF makes no representations or warranties express or implied, about the foster animal’s health, behavior or temperament.*
The Foster Home understands that all work done with AARF is at his/her own risk, and hereby releases AARF, its officers, volunteers, agents, employees, contractors and representatives from any liability of any kind whatsoever arising from his/her voluntary foster care and/or from any claims relating to adoption, ownership or possession of the foster animal. The Foster Home also agrees to indemnify and hold harmless AARF, its officers, volunteers, agents, employees, contractors and representatives from any and all losses, fines, claims or damages, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or relating to the foster animal or his/her voluntary foster care of such animal, including any claims for injury or damage to persons or property caused by the foster animal. *
The Foster Home certifies that s/he is at least 21 years of age (unless otherwise exception has been made for 18-20yrs of age), and understands that this is a legally binding contract.*
All fosters must complete the course at the following link prior to orientation: Step 1: Register for Maddie's Fund. https://www.maddiesfund.org/register.htm Step 2: Complete the training at https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/shelter-and-rescue-training-canine Step 3: Send certificate to FosterAARF@gmail.com Choose all that apply: Yes No
Please type your FIRST and LAST NAME - This will act as your Digital Signature and your acknowledgement to the ALL terms of this contract. *
AARF is a 501c3 charitable organization. Currently we are only registered to solicit for donations in Alaska. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. EIN: 45-4185334
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