First Name*

Last Name*

Address*

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Postal Code*
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County*

Email*

Home Phone*

Work Phone*
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Cell Phone*

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What is the best time to contact you? *

Do you travel for business?*
Choose one: Never Occasionally Often N/A

What are the working hours of the adults in the household?*

How many adults in your household?*

How many children in your household and what are their ages?*

Please list ALL household members by name, age, relation (including yourself). *

Please list the place of employment for all household members. Include name of company, city and state. *

Do you have children visiting often?*
Choose one: Never Occasionally Often N/A

Do you have much contact with grandchildren or neighborhood/other children?*
Choose one: Yes No

All sporting breeds DO SHED. Does any household member suffer from pet allergies? *
Choose one: Yes No

Has anyone in the home ever been charged with animal cruelty? *
Choose one: Yes No

If YES, please explain.*

Are you currently, or have you ever fostered a rescue dog?*
Choose one: Yes No

If you answered yes, please provide the name of the organization and details. If the answer is no to above question, please type N/A.*

Please describe the activity level of the house - busy in and out a lot, or is it a more quiet, structured atmosphere?*

Do you own or rent your current residence? If you do not own your home, you MUST provide written permission from the owner that you are permitted to have a large dog in your home. You may be required to provide your pet policy and proof of deposit. *
Choose one: Own Rent

If the home is a rental, has the landlord approved having a large breed dog (50+ pounds)?*
Choose one: Yes No Not Applicable

If you rent, please provide name and contact information for landlord, or apartment management company.

What type of home do you live in?*
Choose one: Single Family Duplex Apartment Townhouse Condominium Mobile Home Military Housing

What type of area is your home in?*
Choose one: City Other Rural Suburb

Would you consider your home:*
Choose one: Extremely Active Somewhat Active Quiet Other

How large is the property your current residence is on (in acres)?*

What portion is fenced?*

IMPORTANT: If you do not have secure barrier fencing, how do you plan to exercise your dog? Please provide an explanation below describing your environment, life style and how you plan on safely exercising and managing the rescue sporting dog consistent with TSBR's Restraint Agreement if you cannot fence. Most of the sporting breeds have enormous energy, they are hard to deal with when they have not been exercised properly. The younger the dog the more exercise they will require. You will need to have the ability to sufficiently exercise them. Please describe. *

Does your home have a swimming pool?
Choose one: Yes No

List ALL pets you have had in the past. Please include their name, breed, age received, age deceased and what happened to them. If you gave the pet away, please list that too. If it was a childhood pet, please indicate. Do not list current pets here.*

Please list pets you now have in your home. Include: Name/Breed Sex Spayed/Neutered Age Owned Since Any comments Where did you get the pet from? Temperament, and whether or not they are good with other dogs. Note: All dogs in foster household must be spayed or neutered.

Where do your current dogs spend most of their time? *
Choose one: Inside (the dogs lives in the house, going outside for play and relief) Outside (the dog lives outside, and is not permitted inside the house)

Where are your current pets kept while you are away (day to day activities)? Please be specific (inside/outside, crated (where is the crate kept), run of house, etc.)

Who cares for your dog while you are away for more than a normal work day (ie vacation or other travel)? (kennel, neighbor, family, etc.) *

How often are current dogs socialized with other dogs? *
Choose one: Never Occasionally Often N/A

What type of behavior problems have you experienced with your current or prior dogs? *

Do other pets visit your home?*
Choose one: Never Occasionally Often N/A

If other pets visit, please describe.*

Are all members of the household aware that you plan to foster a sporting breed? These breeds are very much "in your face". Everyone will have to be on board, and want to be involved in the daily care of the dog. *
Choose one: Yes No

Sporting Breeds vary greatly in temperament, personality and activity level. What characteristics would you find undesirable in a foster dog?*

How long would the dog be left home alone unattended on a daily Basis?*

Where and how would the foster dog be kept when the family is not at home? Note specific room/area of house. Please list one: crate, baby gate, run of house, other?*

Where will the foster sleep at night?*

Are you familiar with crate training?*
Choose one: Yes No

Will your dog be crated while you are not home? *
Choose one: Yes No Undecided

Please advise if you have any vacations or holidays planned in the near future. Only list these plans if they would prevent you from taking a new dog during this time.

Have you ever owned a sporting breed before? *
Choose one: Yes No

Have you ever bred pets (intentionally or unintentionally)?*
Choose one: Yes No

Have you trained your current or prior dogs? If yes, explain below. *
Choose one: Yes No

If Yes, what method of training was used? Did you train your dog or use a professional? Did you use reward and praise, clicker training, guard dog training, leash corrections, remote collars, etc. *

What sporting breed(s) are you considering for your family? Note: Some breeds are more commonly found in our local shelters or surrendered to a rescue organization.

What age dog would you prefer? Please be advised that we rarely get puppies under 1 year old.

Please provide the name and phone number for your current veterinarian clinic.*

How did you hear about TSBR?*
Choose one: Advertisement: Print Advertisement: Radio Advertisement: TV Craig's List Event: Adoption Event: Other TSBR Web Site Other Repeat Adoption Google Search Word of Mouth Web Site: Adopt-a-Pet.com Web Site: AtlantaPets.org Web Site: Dog.com Web Site: DogTime.com Web Site: Facebook Web Site: Facebook Save a Cat App Web Site: Facebook Save a Dog App Web Site: LiveDeal.com Web Site: Parade.com Web Site: Pedigree.com Web Site: PetBond.com Web Site: Petfinder.com Web Site: PetHarbor.com Web Site: Pets911.com Web Site: Petsmart.com Web Site: PetStyle.com Web Site: Post-Intelligencer Web Site: RottNet.net Web Site: TheFoundBin.com

I confirm that all information supplied on this application is true and correct, and acknowledge that my services will be performed at my own risk. I also acknowledge that TSBR retains the right to terminate my volunteer involvement at any future date, should it be deemed necessary.*

I hereby agree to accept a volunteer position for Texas Sporting Breed Rescue, Inc. (herein after referred to as “TSBR”), and in so doing, I agree to comply with all of the rules and regulations which may be established by TSBR, and I understand that failure to do so may result in my immediate termination as a volunteer. I further acknowledge that all services are performed at my own risk. On behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives and executors, I hereby release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless TSBR, its board of directors, officers, staff and all other persons and organizations in any way connected with TSBR from any and all claims, causes of action, or demands, of any nature or cause, including costs and attorney's fees incurred by TSBR in connection with the same, based on damages or injuries which may be incurred or sustained by me in any way connected with my services for TSBR including but not limited to animal bites, accidents, or injuries.*

I understand that public relations is an important part of volunteering at TSBR on behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives, and executors, I allow TSBR to use any photographs taken of me for use in public relations efforts. Also, all photographs that I submit to TSBR will remain the property of the photographer. TSBR will have the rights to use these photographs for marketing materials or in any other ways that TSBR sees fit.*

Texas Sporting Breed Rescue, Inc. (TSBR) feels it is important to briefly explain our restraint policy. Many sporting breeds were originally bred as hunting dogs, and many of them retain a strong instinct to air or ground scent. Their nose-activated instincts will easily lead them astray - too often into the path of an oncoming car or a wild animal that could be rabid or into totally unfamiliar territory where they could be lost or stolen - perhaps forever. 

TSBR therefore requires that all of its dogs be under restraint at all times when outside. We recognize that not all dog owners are convinced of the need for total restraint. We also realize that this regulation may rule out some homes that would otherwise be wonderful. But we must be firm in our search for a safe environment for the sporting breeds we rescue. If you acknowledge and agree with the above, please indicate your agreement below. 

Note:

The Restraint Agreement is required when executing an adoption contract with TSBR.

I/we agree that any dog adopted or fostered from TSBR will be fenced or leash-walked at all times for its own protection from other animals or an unkind passerby. The dog may be put on a tie-out in adult only homes in accordance with state laws and must be supervised by a person who is in the yard with the dog. Off-Leash or remote collar training and invisible fencing are permitted when supervised by a professional trainer and when done in accordance with state laws.*
Choose one: I Agree I Disagree Undecided

I understand that refusal to comply with this requirement while fostering or having adopted a dog from TSBR, will be deemed a breach of contract and grant TSBR the right to repossess the dog without further legal process.*
Choose one: I understand and agree I disagree Undecided

By submitting an application and checking this box, I grant TSBR and its volunteer's permission to contact me by phone, email, text message, and mail to the contact information I am submitting. In addition to communication-related to your application status, you may also receive occasional newsletters, event, and fundraising notifications from TSBR. We will not sell or distribute your email address to any third party at any time. You may unsubscribe at any time.