Please read and complete the following. The more details you can provide, the better we will be able to match your situation with an Italian Greyhound we feel will thrive while in your care.

Our Italian Greyhounds are very special ones -- since they have spent much of their lives in puppy mills, they are frequently in need of long-term rehabilitation and socialization. Many of them are extremely fearful of humans, and will require much patience and quiet tact in encouraging them to leave their fears behind and enjoy human companionship and touch. It may take days, weeks, months or even years to acquire even the slightest bit of trust from a foster dog. Fostering Italian Greyhound Alliance dogs is a tremendous challenge, and is not right for everybody.

Thank you for taking the time to help us with this information. Use as much space as you need.

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PART I (Personal Data)

NAME(S):

ADDRESS:

CITY/STATE/ZIP:

(Would you be able to travel in order to pick up your foster IG ?)

TELEPHONE: (day) (evening)

REFERRED BY:

Number of ADULTS in household:

Age(s):

Occupation(s):

Do all adults work outside of the home full time ?

Approximately how many hours each day would your foster be home alone ?

 

Number of CHILDREN in household:

Sex and Age of each:

Which member of your household is most interested in fostering an IG?

Which member is least interested ?

Who in the family would be the primary caretaker of this pet ?

Does anyone in your household have known animal allergies ?

 

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PART II (Home Environment)

Which of the following best describes your current residence ?

single-family home

apartment

condominium

other (describe)

Do you own or rent your home ?

If rent, what are the lease provisions concerning pets ?

Do you have your landlord's written consent to keep a dog on the

premises?

If own, are there any restrictive covenants concerning pets ?

How large is your yard ?

Is it securely fenced ? How high ? Fencing material ?

Can your gate(s) be opened from the outside ?

Can children open the gates ?

Do you have/intend to install a doggie door ?

If you have a pool, is it securely fenced off from the portion of the yard to which pets have access ?

If you do not have a fenced yard, what provisions do you plan to make for your foster's exercise and elimination needs ?

Where will your foster spend the majority of his daytime hours ?

Where will he sleep ?

Do you plan to use a crate ? Why or why not ?

 

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PART III (Pet History)

Have you ever fostered an Italian Greyhound before ?

For which rescue group?

How long ?

If you currently have other pets, please describe each as to kind, age, sex, and whether neutered/spayed.

Are your present pets current with their immunizations ?

Is your current dog/dogs on heartworm preventive ?

How many months per year ?

Do you have a regular veterinarian ? How long ?

Name:

Address:

Phone #: ( )

(references are checked)

Do you have a groomer or trainer you wish to use as a reference ?

 

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PART IV (This Foster Arrangement)

Why do you want to foster an Italian Greyhound?

 

Do you have obedience or behavioral training experience?

Are you likely to enroll in an obedience or other class with your foster, to promote his socialization and confidence?

From what sources did you learn what you know about this breed ?

Do you have a preference as to sex ? If so, why ?

Do you understand that a foster Italian Greyhound being placed through Italian Greyhound Safehouse alliance may have many special needs -- both medical and psychological?

Do you feel you have the time and patience to allow your foster dog to develop trust and to become socialized?

What is your background in special-needs fostering or ownership? Please provide details of your experience

Could you work patiently with a dog who still needs some housetraining help ?

Are you agreeable to a home visit by us or another authorized Italian Greyhound representative ?

Are you currently acting as a foster home for any other rescue groups ?

 

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PART V (References)

Please list three references who might offer additional reasons why a rescued Italian Greyhound would be one "lucky dog" to have you as a foster parent.

Name:

Address:

Phone: ( )

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Name:

Address:

Phone: ( )

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Name:

Address:

Phone: ( )

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CONTRACT:

If at any time you are unable to continue to foster your IGSA Italian Greyhound, you will return him/her to us via the nearest IGSA rescue representative. We feel a lifelong responsibility for the lives which pass through our doors.

Your foster will arrive up-to-date with all vaccinations, having had a dental, been altered, and clear of parasites and heartworm. You will receive a 6-month supply of heartworm preventive. We do not anticipate that further vet care will be required for the average IGSA foster dog during the time he is with you.

 

If you should accept a special needs foster dog requiring ongoing medical care, it will be fully agreed in writing, in advance of placement, as to what those needs are and what your and the organization's responsibilities are in the care/costs.

We will remain in as close contact as you find helpful during the time you are fostering. We encourage you to turn to any IGSA Board member or Adoption Representative for advice or regarding problems.

THANK YOU for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire; we're grateful to you for offering to be a foster home for IGSA.

ITALIAN GREYHOUND SAFEHOUSE ALLIANCE

 

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EMAIL: ANN BODKHE

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