Foster Application – Rocky Mountain Dachshund Rescue

Name:

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Last

Phone:

Email:

Address:

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City

State

Zip Code

Does everyone who lives at your home agree to foster dachshunds?

Yes
No

Do you have children under 18 years old in the home?

Yes
No
No children in home

Does anyone living in the home smoke?

Yes
No

The AKC, FDA and VCA agree that cigarette smoke can affect dogs. The dogs around tobacco smoking have a greater risk for health problems.

AKC - Are Dogs Who Live With Smokers At Risk of Getting Cancer? By Stanley Coren, PhD Apr 13, 2017 FDA - Secondhand (and Third-Hand) Smoke May Be Making Your Pet Sick VCA - The Effects of Secondhand Smoke on Pets By Ryan Llera, BSc, DVM; Lynn Buzhardt, DVM

Living Situation:

This helps us match dogs appropriately, there are no “right” answers.

Where will the dog's special area be?

A bed to go to in a quiet space, an -open- kennel with a bed and blanket in it, a quiet space to sleep or choose to get out of the fray of things.

Do you currently own pets?

Yes
No

Do you have a veterinarian?

Yes
No

Do You have Dog Fostering Experience?

Experienced Foster
Some Foster Experience
New to Fostering, Experienced Dog Owner
New to Dogs, Open to Learning
Breed-Specific Experience (Dachshund-focused)

If you’re new to fostering, we'll provide support and guidance.

Potty Training Experience?

Dog door
Crate trained
Letting them out regularly
I would like more information

Are you comfortable refreshing potty training with foster dogs? Do you have any help with giving the foster dog potty breaks?

Notes: About your experience with dachshunds

Experience with sassy personalities, IVDD, grooming long hair dachshunds, barking, etc.

Are you currently involved with or fostering for another shelter/rescue organization?

Yes
No

If you are working with another shelter/rescue organization(s) what is your role?

Why RMDR Prefers that our Fosters Focus on One Dog at a Time:

We appreciate your dedication to helping dogs in need. However, fostering for multiple rescues simultaneously can present challenges that affect both you and the dogs in your care. Here’s why RMDR encourages fostering for one organization at a time:

1. Conflicting Policies: Each rescue has its own set of rules and expectations. Managing these differences can lead to confusion and unintentional mistakes.

2. Health Concerns: Mixing dogs from different rescues increases the risk of spreading illnesses due to varying health screening and quarantine practices.

3. Behavioral Challenges: Introducing dogs without thorough compatibility assessments can lead to stress, fights, or injuries.

4. Resource Limitations: Fostering for multiple rescues can stretch your time, space, and financial resources, potentially impacting the level of care each dog receives.

5. Reduced Focus: Juggling multiple dogs may divide your attention, making it harder to meet each dog’s unique needs, including training and socialization.

6. Accountability Issues: If problems arise, such as medical or behavioral concerns, it may be unclear which rescue is responsible, causing stress and potential legal complications.

7. Rescue Relationships: Fostering for multiple rescues can sometimes create tension or competition between organizations. RMDR values positive relationships within the rescue community and wants to avoid such conflicts.

8. Burnout: Managing responsibilities for multiple rescues can lead to exhaustion, affecting your ability to foster effectively in the long run.

RMDR's Perspective: By fostering exclusively for RMDR, you help ensure consistent, high-quality care for the dachshunds in our program. If you are currently fostering for another rescue, please let us know when you’re available to join our foster team. We’d love to work with you when the time is right!

How long will the dog be home alone during the day/night?

Do you have a dog door?

Yes, I have a dog door
No, I do not have a dog door

1st Personal Reference

1st Personal Reference Phone #

1st Personal Reference Email

2nd Personal Reference

2nd Personal Reference Phone #

2nd Personal Reference Email

When are you available to start fostering?

"Available to start fostering?" means that you are currently able to take in and provide a temporary home for a dog(s) in need, where you would care for them until placed in a permanent home.

Key points about fostering:

Temporary care: Fostering is not about adopting, but providing a safe, supportive environment for a limited time until a more permanent solution can be found. RMDR does allow "foster fails". We are always trying to put the dogs needs first, sometimes the foster falls in love and adopts their foster. A happy outcome for everyone.

Variety of needs: Depending on the needs of RMDR dog, you might be able to foster a boned pair, a single dog or help with puppies, dogs with specific medical needs, or dachshunds requiring socialization training.

🏡 Do you agree to a Home Check and understand why it's needed for fosters?

Yes
No

Home checks are a required part of our foster approval process and help ensure each dog is placed in a safe, appropriate environment.

🚩 Important for Colorado Foster Applicants (Coloradans!) Colorado law requires an in-person home check before a dog can be placed in foster care. Please complete the virtual home check first. This allows our team to review your space in advance and helps save volunteer time before scheduling an in-person visit.

Home checks help us identify things like secure fencing, potential household hazards (such as toxic plants or exposed wires), and whether the home setup is a good match for the dog. This step is part of our broader approval process, which also includes an interview and foster training.

For fosters in Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, an in-person home check is not legally required, though we prefer to complete one whenever possible.

Please note that foster approval cannot be finalized until a home check is complete. In some cases, this may delay your foster start date. Thank you for your understanding, and for helping us place dogs thoughtfully and responsibly.

Please upload photos of the main areas Inside and Outside of your home where the foster dog will spend time.

Inside Include: Living areas (living room, kitchen), The dog’s sleeping area, Any safety features (baby gates, ramps, etc.)
If you don’t have gates or ramps yet, that’s okay—we can loan them if needed.

We look for:
✔ Clean, safe living spaces
✔ Baby gates at stairs (or ability to add)
✔ Dog ramps (or space for them)
✔ Dog bed and water access

Outside Include: Yard, patio, garden, or lawn, Dog doors (if applicable), Full fence and gate

Apartment or townhouse? Please include photos of available green space.

We look for:
✔ Clean, well-kept areas
✔ Secure fencing with no gaps
✔ Minimal debris or hazards
✔ Low foxtails, goat head thorns or weeds

Accepted file types:

.PDF Documents and Photos — including .AVIF, .BMP, .HEIC, .HEIF, .JPEG, .JPG, .PNG, .WEBM, .WEBP files.

If you experience issues uploading files, try again with smaller file sizes. If you need assistance submitting images or documents, you may text or leave a voicemail at (801) 432-0785, and we will return your call as soon as possible.

Please the "Select File(s)" button, select the file(s) you want to upload. Then click the "Upload Files" bottom BEFORE you move to the next section of the form.

Home Check File Upload

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload

You can upload up to 8 files. Each file can be up to 4 MB, with an 8 MB total limit.

Allowed File Types: .PDF, .AVIF, .BMP, .HEIC, .HEIF, .JPEG, .JPG, .PNG, .WEBM, .WEBP

If you experience issues uploading files, try again with smaller file sizes. If you need assistance submitting images or documents, you may text or leave a voicemail at (801) 432-0785, and we will return your call as soon as possible.

Have you used Slack?

Yes
No

Slack is the communication tool (available on iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac) we use at Rocky Mountain Dachshund Rescue (RMDR). It allows our team of volunteers and fosters to stay connected, share updates, and coordinate care for the dogs in real time. We use Slack instead of email or text because it keeps everything organized in one place—whether it’s general updates, foster support, or adoption coordination.

Please note: Using Slack is required for all RMDR fosters and volunteers. There is no cost to you to use Slack, and RMDR will provide training if you haven’t used it before.

Have you ever been cited by animal control or the police for an animal related issue?

Yes
No

Comments and/or questions for RMDR?

Please include any questions you would like to cover when we call. Please check your phone settings to receive calls/texts from unknown numbers so we can contact you. Rocky Mountain Dachshund Rescue (RMDR) is a Utah based 501(c)(3) non-profit serving the Rocky Mountain region.

Note: Hold Harmless Form

I understand

When you submit your application you will be directed to our Hold Harmless form. All of our fosters and volunteers are required to sign this.

Legal Digital Signature

I understand

I agree that my electronic signature is the same as my handwritten signature and legally binds me to this agreement.

Digital Signature

By typing your name above, you confirm this as your legal digital signature. Thank you for your willingness to help dachshunds in need! We’ll be in touch within the next few days. Your dedication and compassion make a meaningful difference for the dogs we serve. We truly appreciate your interest in helping the dogs and working with RMDR!

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Please upload photos of the main areas Inside and Outside of your home where the foster dog will spend time.

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