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Become a Foster Parent to Animals-in-Need

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Thank you for your interest in fostering rescued animals for the HomeFur-ever Animal Rescue organization. Please complete the form below to help us learn more about you, your household, and your experience with animals.
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* Name
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* Maritial Status
* Phone #
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* Email Address
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* Gender
* How old are you?
* What is your education level?
* What is your home status?
* How many members are in your household?
* How many adults live in your home?
* Do all adults in the home work outside the home?
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* What style of home do you reside in?
* Do you have a chainlink or wooden fence surrounding your yard?
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* Please give us a brief description of your home environment (single person, married couple, family with children, urban, suburban, rural, heavy kids-oriented neighborhood, senior citizen neighborhood, etc.)
* Why are you interested in fostering rescued animals?
* What is your experience in caring for animals?
* Are you open to caring for rescued animals that have substantial medical issues that need a heavy level of attention?
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* Are you open to caring for rescued animals with behavioral / socialization issues which may require extra attention?
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* How many rescued animals are you able to accommodate in your home for fostering?
* Do any other animals reside in the home?
Yes No
* If yes, please identify the number, ages, types, and typical behavior of animals currently residing in the home.
* Please provide us with the name, phone number, and email address for your current veterinarian if you have one.
* Please provide us with a personal reference who can speak to your experience caring for animals. We require name, phone number and email address.
* Which animal(s) are you interested in for potential fostering?
* How were you referred to our organization?

 

Animal Rescue Statistics

Number of cats and dogs entering shelters each year:
6-8 million (HSUS estimate)

Number of cats and dogs euthanized by shelters each year:
3-4 million (HSUS estimate)

Number of cats and dogs adopted from shelters each year:
3-4 million (HSUS estimate)

Number of cats and dogs reclaimed by owners from shelters each year:
Between 600,000 and 750,000—30 percent of dogs and 2-5 percent of cats entering shelters (HSUS estimate)

Number of animal shelters in the United States:
Between 4,000 and 6,000 (HSUS estimate)

Percentage of dogs in shelters who are purebred:
25 percent (HSUS estimate)

Average number of litters a fertile cat can produce in one year: 3

Average number of kittens in a feline litter: 4-6

Average number of litters a fertile dog can produce in one year: 2

Average number of puppies in a canine litter: 6-10

Unless otherwise indicated, statistics provided by The National Council on Pet Population, Study and Policy.

Updated July 7, 2008.

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