Foster Application

Thank you for your interest in fostering for NorCal GSP Rescue! As an all-volunteer rescue without a facility, we rely upon foster homes to save GSPs in need. PLEASE NOTE: foster homes must reside in Northern California (Visalia to the Oregon border).

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About You

Name*

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Address*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

County*

Primary Phone*

Does your phone accept text messages?*

Yes

Email*

Fostering info

Complete the following info to tell us more about your interest in fostering, your home, and your foster preferences.

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What type of fostering are you interested in?*

Regular fostering

Temporary fostering

Foster to adopt

Forever Foster for hospice care

What type of fostering are you interested in?*

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Which available dogs are you interested in fostering, if any?

When are you ready to start fostering?*

Immediately

In the next 1 - 2 months

Future

If you selected "Future," tell us more.

Do you have a preference on the gender of a foster dog?*

Male

Female

Any

If you have a gender preference, tell us more.

What is the youngest age you would consider for a foster dog?*

Enter 0 if no preference

What is the oldest age you would consider for a foster dog?*

Enter 0 if no preference

If you have an age preference, please tell us more.

What is your experience with GSPs or other high energy breeds?*

First-time GSP owners are welcome! Fostering is a great way to get to know the breed.

Pointing breeds can be prey driven with cats, rodents, birds and smaller dogs. Can you manage this?*

Yes

I need more information

Would you be willing to house train and/or crate train a foster dog?*

We'll provide you with help and resources!

Yes

I need more information

If no, please tell us more.

How will you train your foster GSP?*

Tell us more about your training methods. What equipment do you use when walking your dog, or participating in other activities such as hunting? If you have worked with a dog trainer that you would potentially like to use in the future, please provide their name/company name. If you're a new dog guardian, we're happy to provide training resources.

What would a typical day and week look like for a dog in your home? Include how much time the dog would be left alone daily, and describe your plan for the daily exercise routine of your foster GSP.*

Where will your foster dog sleep at night?*

If you have a yard, describe it and any fencing you have, including the height of the fence.

Please list all current animals.*

Include type, age, and gender. If none, please indicate no current animals.

Are current pets spayed/neutered?*

Yes

N/A - no current pets

If not spayed/neutered, tell us more.

Name and location (city) of current or prior veterinarian for reference:*

If no current or prior vet, please indicate that.

Would you be able to speak with potential adopters about your foster dog?*

Yes

Not sure

If no or not sure, please provide more information.

Have you fostered with other organizations?*

Yes

If yes, what organizations?

Number of children under 18 in your household*

Enter 0 if none

Birth years for any children under 18 in your household*

List birth years separated by a comma. Enter 0 if none.

Does your living situation allow you to have a dog of this size and breed, and would you be able to provide documentation to that effect if requested?*

Most GSPs are over 50 pounds.

Do you have homeowner's or renter's liability insurance?*

Yes

We may ask to conduct a home check prior to fostering (in-person or virtual). Is this OK with you?*

Please feel free to add any additional comments.

Transport Info

Foster homes often need to transport their foster dog. If you transport GSPs in affiliation with the rescue, the following information is required for our liability insurance. This information will not be shared publicly and is stored securely. If you have questions about why this information is needed, please contact volunteer@norcalgsprescue.org and we'll be happy to help.

Do you have a valid driver's license?*

Yes

Do you have auto insurance?*

Yes

Proof of insurance - please upload proof of auto insurance such as insurance card, renewal statement

Max. file size: 64 MB.

Have you ever been convicted of a DUI?*

Yes

Foster home agreement

Consent*

I agree to the general foster home policy:

I have filled out this form in order to apply as a foster provider for a dog from NorCal German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue (NCGSPR).
The information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and can be used by NCGSPR and its personnel and volunteers.
I understand that I may be given access to confidential, private, and/or proprietary information regarding NCGSPR, its dogs and personnel, as well as private information about individuals who foster or adopt dogs from NCGSPR. I agree that I will not share any such information received from NCGSPR that is not otherwise public with anyone other than NCGSPR personnel and other volunteers to the extent necessary to carry out my volunteer activities.
I understand that information received from participation in NorCal GSP Rescue affairs, whether expressly denominated as confidential or not, is not to be used for personal gain or to the detriment of NorCal GSP Rescue.
If accepted as a foster parent, I will update NCGSPR with any changes to my contact information or any of the information provided above.
I give permission to NCGSPR to call and confirm any references that I have provided.
I have never been accused of and/or found guilty of violating any law regarding the welfare of or cruelty to animals.
During the period in which I am fostering a NCGSPR dog (“the GSP”), I will be responsible for keeping the GSP up to date on all vaccinations and veterinary care, including rabies. In order to ensure an efficient process, I will contact the NCGSPR Case Manager before any veterinary visits and I understand that NCGSPR will be making payments directly to the veterinarian. I understand that NCGSPR will reimburse me for all pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses, if I submit valid receipts for payment.
I will not be compensated for fostering the GSP, and I am solely responsible for all costs of caring for any GSP I foster, other than the cost of vaccinations and necessary veterinary costs. I understand that NCGSPR will provide a crate for my foster GSP, upon request.
Any GSP for which I provide foster care is the sole property of NCGSPR unless and until such ownership is transferred by a written contract, unless the dog is a placement through the temporary care or owner assistance programs. At any time, and for any reason, I will return any GSP which I am fostering for NCGSPR, at the request of NCGSPR personnel.
I will provide copies of any documents or medical records of the dog in my care to NCGSPR within three days of request.
I will always treat the GSP as a house dog and family pet and never leave it chained or tied or have it live outside for any extended period of time. I understand that the GSP is a dog that has high-energy needs and I will provide exercise on a regular basis in a properly supervised environment. I will treat the GSP with affection and kindness and never subject it to any type of abuse or neglect.
I agree to use only positive reinforcement training techniques, and to never use choke, pinch, prong, or shock collars. I will not confine or contain the GSP using electric, electronic and/or invisible fencing. I will never let the GSP be used for any medical or experimental purposes, nor for attack or guard dog purposes.
NorCal GSP Rescue will arrange for an initial home visit prior to fostering any GSP.
During the time I am fostering any GSP, I will allow occasional home visits by a NCGSPR representative.
During the time I am fostering any GSP, I will reply and respond to all requests for information from NCGSPR within a week.
During the time I am fostering any GSP, I will keep a collar with the NCGSPR tag and the Foster Dog tag on the GSP at all times.
If the foster GSP is lost or stolen, I will immediately notify NCGSPR and make every effort to locate the dog, including contacting local animal shelters and animal control departments.
I understand that under no circumstances may this dog be used for breeding or be allowed to be impregnated. If the dog is used for breeding prior to sterilization, any resulting offspring, as well as the GSP, are solely owned by NCGSPR, and shall be returned to NCGSPR upon request by NCGSPR personnel.
I understand that any dog can cause injury up to and including death, and that I will indemnify and hold harmless NCGSPR, its agents, employees, officers, directors and volunteers, with respect to any injury, financial, physical, or emotional, that occurs to me as a result of my participation in the foster program of NCGSPR. Additionally, I will defend, indemnify and hold harmless NCGSPR, its agents, employees, officers, directors and volunteers, with respect to any claims of any kind, brought by anyone, for any injuries or damages caused to anyone or any animal, that are caused by the foster GSP.
I will be responsible for any legal fees or other costs which NCGSPR must expend to enforce my compliance with any agreement with NCGSPR or as a result of my provision of false information on this form. This Agreement is governed by the laws of California, and in the event that a suit is brought by any party or parties to this Contract, the parties agree that such suit can only be brought in the State of California, San Mateo County.

Electronic Signature - By signing this form, I verify that I am 18 years of age or older. The information I have entered on this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and I understand that if I have made any false statements on this form, or any material misrepresentations or omissions, that NorCal GSP Rescue will have the right to reclaim any dog fostered from NorCal GSP Rescue.*

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