HHBR Basset Foster Application

FOSTER APPLICATION Helping Hands Basset Rescue

Successful fostering of a basset hound depends on both the selection of the right Basset for your household and the understanding of the Basset's caretaking needs. So that we may assist you with this selection, please answer the following questions as completely as possible.

Please note, all foster homes must be in the Austin, Texas, area.
All information provided is kept confidential and is used only for the purpose of HHBR operations.

If you have problems with the foster form or it will not go through, please print out the form mail it to:
Helping Hands Basset Rescue
PO Box 1266
Round Rock, TX 78680
Thank you,
Helping Hands Basset Rescue

1.	First Name:
2.	Last Name:
3.	Address:
4.	City:
4a.	State:
5.	Zip:
6.	Home Phone:	-
7.	Work Phone:	-
8.	Best time to call:
9.	E-mail Address (name@host.com)
10.	Do you own or rent?	Own Rent
11.	What type of housing do you live in?	House Condo Apartment
12.	Do you have a fenced-in area or yard?	Yes No
13.	If no fence, do you agree to keep the dog on a leash while outdoors?	Yes No
14.	Have you ever owned a dog before?	Yes No
15.	If yes, what breed(s)?
16.	Have you ever owned a basset before?	Yes No
17.	Why do you want to foster a basset?
18.	Do you presently have other animals?	Yes No
19.	If yes, what kind, breed and gender?
20.	Are they spayed/neutered?	Yes No
21.	If no, comments
22.	How many adults in household?	1 2 3 more than 3
23.	If children, how many?	1 2 3 more than 3
24.	Age & gender of children
25.	Which family member will be primarily responsible for the dog?
26.	Is the family as a unit favorable to fostering a basset?	Yes No
27.	Is anyone home during the day?	Yes No
28.	Where will the dog be kept during the day?
29.	Is anyone allergic to dogs?	Yes No
30.	Are you willing to housetrain a basset if necessary?	Yes No
31.	Have you ever crate trained a dog?	Yes No
32.	Do you have a regular vet?	Yes No
33.	If yes, name of your vet.
34.	Phone number of your vet?	-
35.	What pet name and last name are your pet records under?
36.	Are you willing to take your foster basset to a HHBR vet?	Yes No
37.	Are you willing to have someone from HHBR visit your home prior to fostering?	Yes No
38.	Are you willing to foster a special needs basset or a senior basset (10 or older)?	Yes No
39.	Are you willing to foster a basset recovering from surgery and/or on medication?	Yes No
40.	Are you willing to foster more than one basset at a time?	Yes No
41.	Have you ever given a dog up before?	Yes No
42.	If yes, why?
ALL OF THE INFORMATION I HAVE PROVIDED ON THIS APPLICATION IS, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, TRUE AND COMPLETE. I UNDERSTAND FALSIFYING ANSWERS ON THIS APPLICATION, OR AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE FOSTERING PROCESS, DISQUALIFIES ME FROM FOSTERING FOR HELPING HANDS BASSET RESCUE.