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Foster Application


Fostering a Belgian Malinois, is a serious responsibility. The goal of the Malinois rescue program is to be ensure that this responsibility not to be taken lightly. Fostering is a serious commitment because we usually are the last hope for these dogs. Many have been neglected, some may even have suffered abuse and they depend on us to provide a temporary safe foster home and eventually a safe, loving adoptive home.

Fill out each section as comprehensively as possible. The purpose of this application is to help the prospective Malinois foster home to address the issues that would directly affect their home and provide us with the information needed to match each rescued Malinois with a foster home of suitable experience. Our goal is to provide a positive experience for the foster home subsequently increasing the adoptability of the rescued Malinois in their care.

Prior to continuing it is recommended that you take the time to read our " Policies & Procedures Manual ". When you sign this application you will be stipulating that you have read and agree to follow the policies outlined in the manual.


Date:

List Name of Dog(s) you are interested in and provide at least one alternate:
Dog 1: Dog 2: Dog 3:

Name:
Add:
City: St: Zip:
E-Mail Add:
Home Phone: Business Phone:
Occupation(s): Employer:
Occupation(s): Employer:

Number of Adults in Household: Number of Children in Household:

Please list sex and ages of children:

Explain why you think a Malinois is the best choice to be adopted by your family:

Explain what experience you have with Malinois and dogs in general.

What activities do you expect your Malinois to take part in with you and/or with your family?

Who will be responsible for the care and training of the new Malinois?

Approximately how long would you expect your Malinois to be alone each day?

Do you live in a:

If you rent or lease, you must have written permission from your landlord. Please list Landlords information:
Name:
Add:
City: St: Zip:
Phone:

Is your yard fenced?

If yes, note the approximate size of the fenced area, and height and type of fencing material.

Would you fence all or part of your yard as a condition of adoption?

Are you willing and able to modify your daily schedule to accommodate a Malinois' needs, such as going outdoors into a fenced area or walking on a leash to perform bodily functions at least four times daily?

Are you aware of the importance of keeping a Malinois on leash or in a fenced area?

Malinois are social, pack animals that need to live in close companionship with their family and pack. While moderate time may be spent in an adequate outdoor kennel and dog house they cannot be kept outside exclusively and never chained. Do you agree to these conditions?

Is there a local ordinance in your area pertaining to owning/housing an animal (i.e. leash laws, required vaccinations, dog licenses, etc.)

Are you willing to keep a collar with a tag bearing your name, address, phone number, etc. on your Malinois at all times?

If for any reason, you are unable to keep your Malinois, will you agree to return it to this adoption center?

Are you willing and able to accept full care, costs, and necessary burdens and responsibility of owning a pet?

How many dogs have you owned in the past ten years?

Please list each dogs' breed, sex, name and age. (If you no longer own the dog, please note what became of it)

What other pets do you have?

Have you ever bred or raised dogs?

Have you ever participated in dog shows?

Have you ever trained a dog before?

If yes, what commands were taught?

Are you familiar with crate training?

If no, would you be willing to learn more about it and consider the use of a crate (portable cage) as a training and transitional aid?

How would you describe your household activity level:

Estimate number of times per month that adults visit your home?

Estimate number of times per month that children visit your home?

In addition to a regular life at home, would your Malinois:
Walk routinely with a family member?
Compete in obedience trials?
Go to obedience classes?
Go to your place of business with you?
Travel with you?
Be a playmate or pet for your children?

Would you prefer a male or a female Malinois?

Occasionally, a Malinois with special needs (physical restrictions or an unusual personality or preferences) is available for adoption. Would you be interested in being considered for such a "special" dog?

Please add any additional information or thoughts that you feel would help us to understand you and your home as potential Malinois owners?

Do you currently have a veterinarian? Applications without a vet will not be processed. You can use the box above to explain if there are extenuating circumstances.

If yes, please list your veterinarian's name, address, and phone number:
Name:
Add:
City: St: Zip:
Phone:

Please list two personal references that you have known for more than two years that are not relatives:

Reference 1.
Name:
Add:
City: State: Zip:
Phone:

Reference 2.
Name:
Add:
City: State: Zip:
Phone:

Stipulations:

Responding to the stipulations below show your agreement with our foster guidelines.

I understand an ABMC designated representative must perform a homecheck before my foster application is approved.

If your foster application is approved a rescued Malinois there may still be an extended extended period of time before a Malinois that matches your experience becomes available.

I have read and understand the " Policies & Procedures Manual ".

I understand if I am approved for fostering I will need to adhere to the " Policies & Procedures Manual ", a separate document from this ABMC Belgian Malinois Rescue Foster Application.

I understand if the information contained in this application is found to be false my application will be refused or recinded, the Malinois I am fostering will be returned to ABMC Rescue and my volunteer status with ABMC Belgian Malinois Rescue will be permanently revoked.

I understand that should I foster for ABMC Belgian Malinois Rescue the daily expense of caring for my foster Malinois is non-refundable.

By submitting this electronic application I am agreeing I am at least 18 yrs of age and this is a valid and legal substitution for my written signature on this legal document titled ABMC Belgian Malinois Rescue Foster Application.

Applicant's Name:
Date Submitted:

Co-Applicant's Name:
Date Submitted:

Before clicking Send please make sure you replied to all the questions.

Please check to see that you have provided a valid email address. You will NOT receive your copy of the application if you have failed to provide a valid email address.

Please allow 3-5 days for an acknowledgement. It's very possible you will be contacted sooner but, each person working with rescue is a volunteer and sometimes real life matters take precedence to rescue matters.

Click Submit only One time.


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