Foster Reference Questions Foster Reference Questions Reference Name: Foster Applicant Name: What is your relationship with the applicant? How long have you known the applicant? Do you know if the applicant has ever surrendered a pet to a shelter? If so, do you know why? To your knowledge, are you aware if the applicant has ever fostered in the past? Could you tell us about their experience? Does the applicant live in a house, condo, apt? Is there a yard, with or without a fence? What makes their accommodation suitable for a pet? Does the applicant have any children? What are their ages? Do you feel they are dog/cat savvy? Does the applicant currently have any pets? If so, could you tell us about them? Do they; sleep indoors/outdoors? Working animal, family member/therapy dog? Is a crate used? Do they get the proper amount of walks, stimulation, training, nourishment, and enrichment? What would you say the applicants overall dog knowledge is? Poor, Some knowledge, Experienced Does the applicant travel a lot? When they do travel, what are the arrangements made for the pet if they do not go with them? What is your overall opinion of the applicant as a pet owner? Would you trust the applicant with your pets if you have them? Fostering is unpredictable and challenging. How do you think the applicant would handle the stressful situation? If you have any reservations with the applicant applying to be a foster, or adopter, please let us know. I confirm that all of the information provided above accurately describes the applicant, to the best of my knowledge. Send Note:**PLEASE ADD [email protected] to your “safe senders list” and/or check your junk mail for any emails from us!
