Foster Application — New Collar Collective

Contact

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Primary phone *

Age *

Address *

Address line 2 (apt, unit, etc.)

City *

Province *

Postal code *

Are you within our foster radius? (I.e. within 2 hours of Toronto)? *

While we allow fosters from further outside the GTA, our vet clinics remain within the GTA. You must still be available to bring your foster to the vet 2-3x.

Instagram handle (we love photos of our fosters)

Co-applicant

Co-applicant name

Co-applicant email

Co-applicant phone

Co-applicant age

Household

Other household members (names & ages) *

Employment status *

Occupations for each household member over 18 *

Does everyone in your home support fostering? *

If you have children under 18, what are their ages and experience around animals?

What measures have you taken to educate your children on animal interaction safety, or what steps could you take?

Does anyone in your household have allergies to animals? *

If you answered yes to the question above, please elaborate on the allergies present in the home (i.e. who is allergic, severity, how you plan to manage)

Living situation

Which one best describes your living situation? *

How many years have you lived at this residence? *

What kind of community do you live in? *

If renting, do you have your landlord's permission to foster? *

Are there any restrictions on pets in your residence (size, number, etc)? If yes, please explain. *

Do you have a yard? *

Is your home air conditioned? *

Does anyone smoke (tobacco/marijuana) inside? *

Do you diffuse essential oils in your home? Some oils can be toxic to animals. *

Briefly describe your home atmosphere / activity level *

Are you willing to have a volunteer visit your home (either virtually or in person) for a home visit as part of our application process? *

Do you have tenant or homeowner's insurance? *

Foster preferences & experience

Which animal would you like to foster? *

Why are you interested in fostering? *

What type of fostering are you interested in? *

Full-time fostering (4-8 weeks)
Temp Fostering (2-14 days)
Long term (8+ weeks)
Whelping/Queening (Pregnant Dogs/Cats) (8-12 weeks)
Palliative (Variable)

Can you commit to fostering for the full duration? *

Are you interested in adopting a pet at some point? *

Have you fostered before? If yes, with which organizations? *

What would be a deal breaker for you in regards to fostering? (e.g. barking, separation anxiety, nipping, scratching furniture/other) *

What do you believe makes a responsible foster / pet owner? *

What steps would you take to create a safe environment for both your foster and your child(ren) and/or extended family/neighbourhood children? *

Logistics

Do you have access to a car? *

If you don't have access to a vehicle - how do you plan to transport your foster animal in an emergency situation? *

In the event that you cannot transport your animal to the vet, pick up necessary supplies, or attend adoption events, NCC will attempt to provide transportation support. If we are unable to find support, do you understand that the responsibility still falls on the foster? *

NCC reserves the right to move your foster animal to a more suitable foster if you are unable to get your animal to the vet, pick up necessary supplies, or bring your animal to adoption events. Do you understand? *

If fostering a dog

Skip this section if you're only interested in cats.

How many hours would the dog be alone on an average day (work, commute, daily activities)? What is the longest length of time they'd need to be alone while you are fostering?

Where will the dog spend their time when left alone?

Where will the dog sleep at night?

What energy level are you looking for?

Low (under 1 hour exercise/day)
Medium (1-2 hours of exercise/day)
High (2+ hours of exercise/day)

Are you prepared for a period of adjustment as the dog gets comfortable with its new surroundings? (Note: may include barking, accidents, pulling on leash, chewing, reactivity to other dogs/people). What could you do to help settle the dog into your home?

Do you have any previous experience with behavioural issues?

How do you plan to exercise your dog? Include activities as well as frequency/duration

What size dog are you interested in fostering?

Extra-small (0–10 lbs) Small (10–30 lbs) Medium (30–50 lbs) Large (50–70 lbs) Extra-large (70 lbs+) Puppies

If fostering a cat

Skip this section if you're only interested in dogs.

How many hours would the cat be alone on an average day (work, commute, daily activities)? What is the longest length of time they'd need to be alone while you are fostering?

Where will the cat spend their time when left alone?

Where will the cat sleep at night?

What age of cat are you interested in fostering? Please note that kittens can be more playful and require additional supervision/attention. Neonatal kittens require significant attention and have special feeding requirements.

Under 5 weeks
5-8 weeks
2 months - 1 year
Over 1 year

Do you have access to someone to watch your foster cat in your home in the event you are away for more than 12 hours or overnight?

Are you prepared for a period of adjustment as the cat gets comfortable with its new surroundings? (Note: may include meowing, accidents, nipping, scratching, shyness). What could you do to help settle the cat into your home?

If you have a dog, can the litter box be separate but accessible to the cat?

How do you plan to provide enrichment for your cat?

Current & previous pets

Do you currently have a pet or have you owned one in the last 5 years? If yes to either, we will require a vet reference for cats or dogs (provided at the end of this form). *

Please list any pets currently in the house (number, species, age and gender). Are those animals experiencing any health or behavioral issues that we should be aware of before matching? Are there other animal visitors to your home on a regular basis?

Are current pets spayed/neutered? Can your veterinarian validate?

If you have cats, are they allowed outdoors off-leash?

If you currently have a pet, how will you introduce them to your foster animal, and how will they be managed when left alone together? Do you have an ability to separate cat(s) from dog(s) if you have both in the house?

Have you ever surrendered a pet? If yes, please explain the circumstances.

Please list your previous pets and when you owned them. Include type/breed and how long you had them

How did you lose your previous pets?

Personal references

Personal reference 1 — Name *

Relation to you. Please note that references cannot be someone you are related to or in a relationship with. *

Phone *

Email *

How long have you known each other *

Best time to call

Morning Daytime Evening Weekends

Personal reference 2 — Name *

Relation to you. Please note that references cannot be someone you are related to or in a relationship with. *

Phone *

Email *

How long have you known each other *

Best time to call

Morning Daytime Evening Weekends

Vet reference

Vet clinic name

Vet phone

Pet(s) name on file

Surname on file at the clinic

Disclosure & agreement

Have you ever been charged or convicted of a felony or animal cruelty? *

Do you agree to promote your foster for adoption publicly, attend adoption events and actively work with us to complete proper vetting and adoption requirements as required? *

Do you agree that the organization may request to move the dog to a new foster at any time to improve adoption chances or test the dog in varying living conditions to broaden adoption chances/knowledge? *

How did you hear about New Collar Collective? *

Anything else you'd like us to know about you or your application? *

Sign & submit

To the best of your knowledge, are all your answers truthful? *

I understand NCC reserves the right to refuse my application. *

Signature. Please type your full name below *

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