Fosters are the heart of our rescue, providing a vital bridge to a brighter future for pugs in need. By opening your home, you offer a sanctuary for healing, where pugs can feel safe, loved, and start to reveal their true personalities. Starting with an application, you share how you can contribute to this crucial recovery process.

Thank you for thinking about fostering with us!

Please be diligent about filling out the entire form. It really helps our volunteers process your application quickly and efficiently. Thank you!

Have some questions?

Be sure to check out the FAQ on fostering.

See the Foster FAQ

Tell Us About Yourself

Name *

First Name

Last Name

Address *

P.O. boxes are not accepted

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone *

Best number you can be reached

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Email *

Be sure to check your email frequently

Preferred contact method *

Phone

Text

What is the best time to reach you? *

Check all that apply.

Anytime

Weekends Only

Weekday Mornings

Weekday Afternoons

Mornings

Evenings

What is your age group? *

Fosters must be 21 years old, due to liability insurance. Minors are welcome and encouraged to assist in the fostering process, guided by the adult foster parent.

21-30

31-45

46-59

60+

Have you ever been convicted of a crime (felony or misdemeanor) other than a traﬃc violation? *

Yes

If yes, please include any additional information you feel may be important

Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Name *

First Name

Last Name

Emergency Contact Phone *

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What is the relationship of your emergency contact? *

Spouse, relative, friend, neighbor, co-worker?

Tell Us About Your Household

Type of Household *

House

Apartment

Other

If other, please specify

Where would the foster dog(s) be kept? *

Does your household have a yard, is it fenced? *

Yes, it's fenced

Yes, it's not fenced

No yard

Does your household require access to stairs or elevators? *

Yes

Does your household have direct access to a pool, is it fenced? *

Yes, it's fenced

Yes, it's not fenced

No pool

Is your household a smoke-free home? *

Yes

Are all people living in your home in favor of adding a pug into the household? *

Yes

Are there ever any children in the home? *

Including visitors

Yes

If yes, what are their ages?

Tell Us About the Animals in Your Household

Number of pets that live in your home *

If yes, please provide a list of pets

Please provide the following information for each pet: name, breed/species, gender, age, wether they are spayed/neutered

If you have dogs living with you, are they current on immunizations and heartworm test? *

Yes

No dogs

Are your dog(s) on a heartworm preventative? *

Yes

No dogs

If there are dogs in the home, are they spayed or neutered? *

Yes

No dogs

IMPORTANT NOTE: Foster applicants, if you have dogs living with you, they must be up to date on vaccinations and heartworm preventative. They must also be spayed or neutered. These are non-negotiable requirements to become a foster home.

Veterinary Clinic

Be advised, if you have pets in your home, this information is required to process your application.

PLEASE CALL THE CLINIC TO GIVE YOUR PERMISSION TO RELEASE INFORMATION TO DFW PUG RESCUE AFTER SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION.

Clinic Name

Clinic Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Clinic Phone

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The Pug Breed

Why did you decide to foster this breed? *

Pugs are full-time indoor dogs, will you be able to accommodate your pug in this manner? *

Yes

Are you aware that pugs shed and snore? *

Yes

General Care Questions

Have you cared for dogs in the past? *

Yes

Have you ever turned in an animal to a shelter? *

Yes

If yes, what were the circumstances?

Can you provide food for the foster dog(s)? *

Yes

Have you ever cared for an animal through the following? *

Check all that apply

Kennel Cough/Upper Respiratory Infection

Ringworm

Eye infections and/or ear infections

Broken bones/surgeries on hips or knees

Under socialization

Separation anxiety

None of the above

If necessary, are you available to transport your foster dog(s) in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area for vet clinic appointments, meet and greets with approved applicants, etc.? *

Yes

Will need to discuss

Heartworm preventative will be provided. Are you willing to administer each month? *

Yes

Will need to discuss

If necessary, are you able to administer any other medication provided by a veterinary clinic? *

Yes

Will need to discuss

Are you a foster, volunteer or employee with any other animal rescue organization(s)?

Yes

If yes, name the organization(s).

Foster Timing & Availability

When are you planning to be ready to foster? *

Now

Within the next 30 days

In a few months

How long can you foster? *

A few days

A few weeks

As long as needed

Vacation and respite care only

What ages of pugs can you foster? *

Check all that apply

Puppy (0-1yr)

Adult (2-7yr)

Senior (8yr+)

What is your occupation? *

How many hours could your foster be left alone? *

Foster Agreement

I understand and agree that I release DFW Pug Rescue of any and all liability from injury, including a dog bite, in the course of my duties as a volunteer. *

Digitally sign your name

By submitting this Foster Application I affirm that all information is true and correct. *

Digitally sign your name

Today's date *

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