Name
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Home Phone
E-Mail
FAX
Age
Occupation

 

How did you find out about MetroMalts?:

Why do you want to foster a Maltese or other toy breed?:

 YOUR HOUSEHOLD:

• Do you –
  Choose One Own a house Own an apartment Rent a house Rent an apartment

• Does your landlord, co-op or condo permit pets?
  Yes
  No

If yes, provide the name and phone # of your landlord or managing agent to verify:

Landlord/managing agent:
Phone #:

 

• How many people live at your residence?

List ages and relationship to applicant:


Please note:  The Maltese breed is not a good choice for families with children under the
age of 10 (or for those planning to start a family) and placement in such a home is against
MetroMalts policy.  While we appreciate your interest in a rescue Maltese, please choose
a less fragile breed for your family.

 

• Do you or any members of your household have any medical condition
  (including allergies) that might interfere with fostering a dog?:
  Yes
  No

If yes, please explain:


Please be aware that while some people are less allergic to Maltese than other breeds, there is
no guarantee that owning a Maltese will not result in an allergic reaction.

YOUR LIFESTYLE:

• Do all adults in your household work full-time?:
  Yes
  No

If yes, what is the maximum number of hours at a time your dog will be alone?:

• Where will your dog be kept when alone?:
• Who will be the primary caretaker of the dog?:

 

• Have you ever fostered a dog before?

Yes
No

If yes, describe your experience as a foster.  

 

• If needed, are you or another member of your family
  willing to oversee training, grooming and Vet issues (funded by MMR)?:
  Yes
  No

If no, please explain:  


 

• If your dog requires frequent Vet visits, are you willing to ensure that the foster dogs goes to
  its required Vet appointments on time, (funded by MMR):
  Yes
  No

If no, please explain:


 

YOUR PET-OWNING HISTORY:

• Have you ever owned a dog before?
  Yes
  No

If yes, please give a brief history:


• Are there other animals currently in your household?:
  Yes
  No

If yes, please list age, sex, if altered, type/breed, how long owned and how obtained
(Example – "3 y.o. male neutered collie; owned 2 yrs; from shelter"):


 

REFERENCES: (All references will be checked)

• Please provide name, address and phone # of your pets’ veterinarian.
  If not applicable, please explain why:

• Please provide name, address and phone # of your pets’ groomer.
  If not applicable, please explain why:

• Please provide name and phone # of two personal references (not a relative):

 

Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.   It is an important part of the foster
process. Before you submit this application, you need to be aware of the following:

HOME VISIT AND ATTACHMENTS:

Each prospective foster home will be visited by a Metropolitan Maltese Rescue placement volunteer
to evaluate its qualifications. 

FOSTER AGREEMENT:

After your application is approved and before a dog is placed in your home, you will be asked to sign
a foster agreement which will include, among other things, a statement that you will return the dog
to Metropolitan Maltese Rescue if at any time or for any reason you are no longer willing or able to
keep the dog in your home.