Foster Application

Thank you for considering opening your heart and home to a dog in need.

We are proud to have foster homes across Alberta, with many of our dogs located in and around Calgary, Edmonton, and Medicine Hat. Fostering is a truly rewarding experience and plays a critical role in helping dogs transition into safe, loving environments while they wait for their forever homes.

As a foster, you will provide day-to-day care, guidance, and a stable environment. This can include feeding, basic training, attending vet appointments, and helping your foster dog adjust to home life. You won’t be doing this alone—our team provides ongoing support every step of the way.

Please ensure your application is completed in full and as thorough as possible. Incomplete applications may not be reviewed or responded to.

Our rescue is entirely volunteer-run. While we do our best to review applications as quickly as possible, response times can vary and we are unfortunately unable to respond to every application. If we have a dog in need of a foster home that matches your application, a volunteer will reach out to you to discuss next steps.

If you are new to fostering or would like to learn more about what to expect, we encourage you to review our foster program guide here:
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👤 Applicant Information

Primary Applicant Legal Name

Secondary Applicant Legal Name

Phone

Multi-line address

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

🐶 Fostering Interest

Is there a specific dog you are interested in fostering? (If yes, please include their name or description.)

Why are you interested in fostering?

What are you hoping to gain from the fostering experience?

🏡 Household Information

Please list all people living in your home, including ages. (Please note: applications without listed ages will not be reviewed or responded to.)

Do children visit your home regularly? If yes, please include their ages and how often they visit.

🐾 Current Pets

Please list all pets currently in your home.* Include species, breed, age, size, temperament, and energy level.

Are all resident pets spayed/neutered and up to date on core vaccinations?

🏠 Home Environment

Do you own or rent your home?* If renting, do you have written permission to foster a dog?

What type of home do you live in?

Do you have a fenced yard?

Does anyone in your household have allergies to dogs?

🕒 Lifestyle & Routine

Please describe your typical daily routine, including time spent away from home.

Where will your foster dog stay when you are not home?

Where will your foster dog sleep at night?

How often and in what ways will your foster dog be exercised? (e.g., walks, yard time, enrichment, training)

🐕 Experience & Preferences

What experience do you and your household have with dogs? (e.g., family pets, training classes, fostering, behavior work)

What types of dogs would be the best fit for your home? (Please include size, age, temperament, energy level, or any limitations.)

Are there any types of dogs that would NOT be a good fit for your home?

❤️ Foster Commitment

How long are you hoping to foster for?

Are you able to keep a foster dog until adoption, even if it takes longer than expected?

Do you have any upcoming travel or schedule changes in the next 3 months?

If needed, do you have a plan for your foster dog while you are away? (e.g., approved sitter, returning to rescue, etc.)

Are you able to physically handle dogs of the size you are applying to foster, including lifting if needed?

🧠 Training & Support

Fostering may include common training and adjustment challenges. How comfortable are you working through the following? (Please answer honestly.)

House training

Loose leash walking

Dog-to-dog introductions

Dog-to-cat introductions

Separation anxiety

Crate training

General adjustment behaviors (barking, chewing, accidents, etc.)

Are you willing to follow a decompression period (slow introductions, structure, limited stimulation) to help your foster dog settle in?

Our rescue uses only positive reinforcement and force-free training methods. Do you agree to follow this approach?*

📸 Communication & Adoption Process

Our rescue communicates primarily through WhatsApp. Are you willing to use this app for updates and support?

Are you willing to provide photos, videos, and updates to help promote your foster dog for adoption?

Are you willing to participate in meet-and-greets and speak with potential adopters?

Are you open to adopting your foster dog if it feels like the right fit?

What is your preferred method of initial contact?

🏥 Care & Transport

Are you able and willing to transport your foster dog to veterinary appointments as needed?

In the event of a medical emergency, are you able to transport your foster dog to an approved veterinary clinic?

Are you open to a home check conducted by a volunteer?

📚 References

Professional Reference (Name, Phone Number and Relationship to You) (e.g., veterinarian, employer, colleague)

Personal Reference (Name, Phone Number and Relationship to You)

Is there anything else you would like to let us know?

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete a foster application and for your interest in supporting rescue dogs in need.

Our rescue is entirely volunteer-run, and we are often working through a high volume of applications while also caring for dogs currently in our program. Because of this, we are unfortunately not able to respond to every application individually.

If and when we have a dog entering our care who may be a good match for your home and experience, we will reach out directly.

We truly appreciate your patience, understanding, and willingness to help dogs in need. Every application helps us build a network of potential foster homes, and we couldn’t do this work without support like yours.