Foster Application

Contact Information

Name *

First

Last

I am 25 years old, or older *

Yes
No

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must currently live in Colorado to be eligible to foster for COSIR.

Cell Phone *

Email *

If I don't answer my phone: *

Leave a voicemail
Text me
Email me

Adoption Preferences

Please tell us why you want to foster a Shiba Inu. *

Are you ultimately looking to adopt? *

Yes, I'm ready to adopt now
Yes, but now is not the right time
Yes, I want to be sure they get along with my pets first
Yes, I want to be sure the breed is right for me first
No, I just want to help Shibas
Other

Choose all that apply

Please tell us what you had in mind regarding adoption *

Please tell us what you are looking for in terms of personality, temperament, energy level, etc. *

Do you have an age preference? *

Please choose all that apply

Do you have a gender prefrence? *

Male
Female
No preference

Is there a specific reason you prefer this gender? *

Are you open to fostering a Shiba mix? *

Yes
No
Depends on the dog

Are you open to fostering a special needs or hospice foster dog? *

Yes
Not at this time
Depends on the need

"Special Needs" could include a chronic health condition, a super fearful/mill dog survivor, or special handling related to trauma or behavioral issues

Please describe what special needs you would feel comfortable managing to:

Any Shiba we place with you will likely be there for a minimum of 8 weeks, or longer, depending on the dog. Do you have any planned life events/changes coming up in the next few months that could impact your ability to foster a dog right now? *

Yes
No
Maybe

(i.e. travel plans, moving, getting married/divorced, having a baby, starting new job, applying to grad school, etc.)

Please describe the life events/changes that are planned: *

COSIR pays for all veterinary care for your foster dog. Are you willing to take your foster dog to the vet as needed, and administer any necessary medications? *

Yes
No
Other

Questions/comments regarding taking a foster dog to the vet or administering medications?

Family Information

Please list everyone that currently resides in your household, and their relationship to you. For children, please indicate their age: *

Do you have children visiting the home regularly (i.e. grandchildren, nieces/nephews)? *

Yes, regularly
Yes, but not often
No, never

How old are the children, and how often do they visit? *

Are you, or your anyone living with you, allergic to dogs? *

No
Yes, but it's manageable with medication
Yes, I'm looking for a hypoallergenic dog
Unknown, I have not been exposed to dogs enough to know

Animal Background

I currently have the following pets living in my home: *

Choose all that apply

Please provide the breed, age, and gender of any dogs currently living in your home: *

My current dog(s)/cat(s) are spayed/neutered *

Yes, all dogs/cats are spayed/neutered
No, one or more of my dogs/cats are still intact

My current dog(s)/cat(s) have lived with dogs before *

Yes, successfully
Yes, but it was not successful
No, never
Some have, some have not

Please describe the personality of your current pet(s): *

In the past I have had the following dog breeds: *

Have you ever had to re-home, or give up a pet before? *

Yes
No

Please describe the circumstances that lead to your pet being rehomed: *

Your Environment/Lifestyle

Please indicate which type of home you currently live in: *

House
Townhouse
Apartment/Condo

Renters must be able to provide evidence of landlord approval for pets.

Do you have a backyard? *

Yes, my yard is completely fenced in
Yes, my yard is partially fenced in
Yes, but there is no fence of any kind
No yard, but I have an enclosed balcony/patio/deck
No yard, but I have an open balcony/patio/deck
I don't have any outdoor space of my own

My fence material is: *

Choose all that apply if you have varying fence materials.

My fence height is: *

Over 6ft.
6 ft.
4-5 ft.
Less than 4 ft.

Choose all that apply if your fence has varying heights.

My balcony/patio/deck is *

On the ground floor
On the second floor
On the third floor or higher

I have a doggy door: *

Yes, and it locks
Yes, but it does not lock
No doggy door

Does anyone, other than you, have free access to your yard (i.e. meter readers, landscapers, etc.)? *

Yes
No

How many hours would the dog be left home alone on a typical work day? *

What is the longest the dog would likely be left home alone for any reason? *

When I'm not home I prefer for dogs to be: *

When I go to bed, I prefer dogs to be: *

Where would the crate be located? *

Where/how is the dog confined? *

Where/how would the dog be confined? *

My job requires that I travel *

I travel for pleasure *

Who cares for the dog when you travel for work or pleasure? *

How much exercise/stimulation do would you be able to give you give your foster dog on a typical day? *

None, they have toys and/or siblings to play with, and/or a backyard to run around in
I play with them, or work on training exercises
We go to the dog park
I take my dog on walks
I take my dog running
I take my dog hiking
I take my dog to doggy daycare
Other

Choose all that apply

Describe the likely frequency and duration of your dog walks, runs, hikes *

Describe how you plan to keep the dog exercised/stimulated on a daily basis: *

My foster dog should be able to:

Go to work with me
Go to doggy day care and/or play dates regularly
Join me for social outings to friend's houses and public places that allow dogs
Join me on road trips and/or camping with me
Join me when I travel by plane
Join me for walks/hikes/runs where they will see other dogs
Be trusted off-leash

Choose all that apply

Training & Behavior Background

I have experience dealing with the following training and/or behavioral issues: *

Choose all that apply

Which training methods have you used to train and/or deal with behavioral issues: *

Choose all that apply

Describe your successes/failures in training and if you'd try the same with a foster dog:

I am willing to follow COSIR's guidelines, and do the following as required:

Crating while gone and/or bedtime as/if required
Using a harness (for walks or anytime the dog is taken out)
Never allowing the dog off leash except in a fully, and securely fenced area
Keeping a collar with COSIR ID tag on the dog at all times
Use only positive reinforcement training techniques as instructed

What is your experience with training and/or willingness to work with a trainer?

I've participated in professional training before, and would do it again
I've participated in professional training before, but do not plan to do it again
I prefer a dog that does not require any training
I am willing to follow the rescues suggestions when it comes to training/behavior

Choose all that apply

Please describe your experience with professional training: *

What would you do if the dog had an accident or destroyed something and you were not there to catch them in the act? *

What would you do if the dog was pulling on his walks? *

What would you do if the dog growled, or snapped at you while being handled or during grooming? *

If the dog runs away from you, how would you attempt to catch them, and what do you do when you get them back? *

Which issues are you uncomfortable or unwilling to work with? *

Choose all that apply

What are you willing to do if your foster dog begins to exhibit any problem behaviors? *

Consult with the rescue
Take the dog to a rescue vet to rule out any medical issues
Work with a COSIR approved/paid trainer
I will resolve myself with internet research
I have the experience required to resolve the issue myself

Choose all that apply

Under what circumstances might you consider returning your foster dog to the rescue?

Choose all that apply

Please describe any circumstance that would cause you to return the foster dog to the rescue: *

Nutrition

Which dog food are you currently feeding your dog(s)? *

COSIR will provide food for any foster dog you have, but if appropriate will send the same food you are already using.

Shiba Inu Knowledge

Please confirm you have read the “Shiba 101” page on our website: www.coloradoshibainurescue.org/shiba-101 *

Yes, and I don't have questions/concerns about the breed being a fit for me
Yes, but I would like to discuss with you before deciding if the Shiba is right for me

We ask that all fosters read this article, even those that have had a Shiba before. Every Shiba is different, and owners may not have experienced all of these challenges or common health issues with their Shiba, but should be aware of them.

Please list any questions/concerns you would like to discuss with us when we call to discuss your application. *

Please list any additional sources or experiences the have prepared you for the Shibaness!

References

Please provide a vet reference (current or past), and any other references that are applicable to you. If you have never had a pet before, please provide a personal reference:

My current or past vet clinic is:

Vet clinic name & phone

I have adopted from, or fostered, for the following rescue/shelter:

Shelter/Rescue name & phone number

I have never had a pet before, but want to provide a personal reference:

Name, phone number, & relationship to you

Additional Questions

Please use this space to provide us with any additional information you want us to know when considering your application. You can also use it to ask any questions you might have about Shiba Inus, fostering, or our rescue.

Contact Information

Adoption Preferences

Family Information

Animal Background

Your Environment/Lifestyle

Training & Behavior Background

Nutrition

Shiba Inu Knowledge

References

Additional Questions

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