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What state do you live in?*

Please select your state to continue. We are currently only accepting volunteers in the states listed in the dropdown.

If you do not see your state listed, please check back in the future to see if we've opened up to your area!

About Your Household

Volunteer Name*

First Last

Age

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Closest Major City*

Distance to Closest Major City*

Phone*

Cell Phone*

Best times to reach you*

Email*

Do you have a spouse/partner?*

Yes

Spouse/Partner Name*

First Last

Age

Do any children under 18 years old live in your household?*

Yes

Children's names and ages*

Do any adults besides yourself and your spouse/partner live in your household?*

Yes

Other adult's names, ages, relationship to you*

Do not include yourself or your spouse/partner

Does everyone in your household support your decision to volunteer with a dog rescue?*

Yes

About Your Pets

Do you currently have pets of ANY type in your home?*

Yes

What type of pets do you currently have?*

Dogs

Cats

Birds

Reptiles (snakes, lizards, turtles, etc.)

Small animals (rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, mice, etc.)

Other

Please list the breed/sex/age of all animals currently living in your home.*

Have you owned any other pets in the past 5 years that are not with you now?*

Yes

Please explain why you no longer have these pets.*

ie. lost, stolen, given away, deceased (please provide age & cause of death)

Veterinarian name/address/phone number

About Volunteering

What experience do you have with brachycephalic (short nose) breeds?

Are you interested in fostering?*

Yes

Besides fostering, which areas of volunteering specifically interest you?*

Select all that apply

Transports

Home Visits

Interviews/Reference Checks

Dog Training

Fundraising

Graphic / Web Design

Social Media / Marketing

Adoption Booths & Events

Photography

None

Do you volunteer for other rescues?*

Yes

Which ones?*

About Fostering

Why do you want to foster?*

Would you be willing to let a SNORT volunteer visit your home?*

Yes

Does your home have a fenced yard?*

Yes

Please list approximate measurements and fence type and height.*

Does your home have a pool or pond?*

Yes

Is it securely fenced?*

Yes

Do you have air conditioning?*

Yes

What type?*

Central

Window

Other

How long will the foster dog be left alone?*

Where will the foster dog sleep?*

Do you plan to use a crate?*

Yes

Will you be keeping the foster dog primarily indoors or out?*

Indoors

Outdoors

How do you think your current pets would react to a foster dog?*

Are you prepared to deal with reactions on the part of your pets?*

Yes

Are you prepared to provide the extensive socialization that is needed for placement?*

Yes

Do you have the capability to keep your pets and a foster dog separated until socialization is complete?*

Yes

Do you anticipate wanting to adopting your foster dog?*

Yes

First Foster Policy*

I understand that SNORT does not allow foster homes to adopt their first foster dog.

What type of dog are you willing to foster?*

Select all that apply

Pugs

English Bulldogs

French Bulldogs

Boston Terriers

Male dogs

Female dogs

Senior dogs (Ages 9+)

Young dogs (Ages 1-3)

Puppies (Under 1 year)

Special needs dogs

Which medical issues would you be willing to consider in a foster dog?*

Select all that apply

Allergies

Anxiety

Heartworm

Diabetes

Epilepsy

Blindness

Deafness

Spinal Issues

Incontinence

Neurological

Cancer

None of the above

Which behavioral issues would you be willing to consider in a foster dog?*

Select all that apply

History of biting

Marking

Chewing

Aggression

None of the above

Do you agree to spay/neuter all dogs that you foster?*

Yes

How many dogs are you willing to foster at once?*

Are you likely to do any training with the foster dog while in rescue?*

Yes

What type and how much?*

What is your definition of disciplining a dog?*

Would you be able to emotionally handle a dog that comes into rescue only to become sick and have to be euthanized to stop its suffering?*

Yes

Would you agree to having a dog euthanized because of temperament problems?*

Yes

What would be your alternative solution?*

Should a placement not work out and the foster has to come back to rescue, are you willing to commit to having the dog returned to you until another placement is found?*

Yes

How would you handle a situation in which a foster dog bit you or someone else?*

Are you willing to work closely with our Adoption Team in determining the best placement for the foster dog?*

Yes

Are you financially able to provide premium quality food, bedding, collar, leash etc. for the average rescue?*

Yes

What dog food do you plan to feed your foster?*

Have you emotionally prepared yourself for the sadness that comes when you finally make a placement?*

Yes

Are you willing to stay in contact with the adoptive home to ensure that the placement was a success, including follow up phone calls/emails (without being intrusive)?*

Yes

Is there anything else that you would like to tell us about your family and its suitability to foster a rescue dog?

Personal References

Personal Reference #1*

Years Acquainted*

Phone*

Email*

Personal Reference #2*

Years Acquainted*

Phone*

Email*

Personal Reference #3*

Years Acquainted*

Phone*

Email*

Additional Questions

Do you have any other ideas or suggestions that you would like to share with us?

How did you hear about us?*

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Volunteer Form

About Your Household

About Your Pets

About Volunteering

About Fostering

Personal References

Additional Questions