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NRGRR Foster Application

Thank you for considering to become a foster for Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue. We are always in need of fosters, including temporary fosters and occasionally permanent fosters for one of our special needs dogs. 

There is nothing more rewarding than providing a loving home for a dog in need and seeing the transformation as they go through rehab. Our dogs come from a variety of backgrounds - saved from shelters, found as strays, or surrendered by their owners. Dogs accepted into NRGRR receive medical care before being placed in foster homes, which includes a physical exam by our vet, spay/neuter, shots/vaccines, a heartworm test and other medical treatments as needed. As a foster, you will help the dog complete the rehabilitation process and then work with our coordinators to find the best possible forever home for your foster dog.

NRGRR fosters need to live within 90 minutes of the Triangle area.  You will be required to use our vet offices that are located in the Triangle area and be able to attend our Meet and Greets with your foster dog that are held in Durham. Fostering is more successful for both dog and foster when fosters are in reach of needed resources, from crates to behavior support to vet offices to meet and greets to foster dog promotions. If you live on the outside of the Triangle but still within a 90 minute drive of one of our vet partners, we'd be glad to talk with you about the several or more trips to the central Triangle area that it will take to foster a dog successfully.

The foster application is similar to the adoption application and we will review your references and possibly conduct a home visit. If your application is approved, you will be notified about attending the training session, which usually coincides with our Meet and Greets. Please see the Steps to Foster flyer below for more information about the process.

Steps to Foster with NRGRR flyer

Please review the application before you begin so you can gather information you will need to fill out the form. Be ready to fill out the form in its entirety in one session (45 minutes). If you must step away before you complete the process, your process will "time out."

If you receive an error when submitting your application, contact our Foster Coordinator at foster@nrgrr.org and an alternate application form can be sent to you.

NRGRR Foster Application Form

NOTE: Your application information is NEVER shared outside of our organization.

Have you previously adopted from NRGRR?

Family

If you do not have small children living in your home, will your foster dog come into regular contact with children such as grandchildren, neighbors, etc?

Does anyone in your household have allergies to animals?

Will this be your first dog as an individual/family (not including previous family pets as a child)?

Please list all current pets in your household:
(Include pet's name, breed, sex, age, and if they are spayed or neutered)
If you currently do not have a dog, have you ever owned one before?

Have you ever owned a golden retriever?

Have you ever sold, given away or surrendered a pet?

Do ALL members of your family want to foster a rescued dog?

Environment

Do you own or rent your home?

If you rent your home, do you have permission to have a dog over 50 pounds?

Are you familiar with the use of a dog crate to train and/or confine the dog while you are not there?

Are you planning to crate the dog?

Will your dog ever be kept in a basement or garage?

Will your dog ever be kept outside in a yard or outdoor kennel for extended periods of time?

Exercise and Care

Will the dog be walked daily?

How Familiar Are You With the Golden Retriever Breed?

Are you aware that golden retrievers are very active dogs as they were originally bred as a sporting/working dog?

Are you aware that they shed year round?

Are you aware that golden retrievers are large dogs and can unintentionally knock down children or the elderly?

Medical

Have you contacted your most recent veterinarian to authorize the release of information to NRGRR for the purposes of processing this application? If not, please do so before submitting this application to avoid a delay in processing.
Note: We will be asking your vet to confirm purchase of heartworm prevention. Verification of consistent purchases of heartworm prevention is required before your application can be approved. 

Puppy Daily Plan (If Applicable)

Preferences

Please specify any preferences you have to foster a rescued dog (age, sex, activity level).

Age Range: Please check any or all



Sex:


Activity level:


Would you consider fostering a dog with special needs?

If yes, please indicate type of special needs you would consider.

Would you consider fostering a pair?

References

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