Welcome to Animal Advocates

Simba
American Pit Bull Terrier / Mixed (short coat)

Foster

Why Foster?

Animal Advocates foster program allows us to better prepare dogs for adoption into permanent homes. It is a rewarding way to help homeless dogs in the Central Florida area. When you become a foster parent, you are enabling Animal Advocates to save another homeless dog. The number of dogs we can save is directly related to the number of foster parents we have.

Our dogs are matched with foster families based on both the dog's and the family's needs.

Foster application process:

Complete the foster application.
Sign and return the Hold Harmless agreement to animaladvocatesfl@gmail.com
The foster coordinator will be in contact with you via phone or email with any additional questions and to help decide which dog would be a good fit.
Coordinate the time to pick up your new foster dog/puppy.

Foster FAQs

What does it take to be a foster parent?
All that is needed, or expected, from a potential foster family is the same unconditional patience and love you show your current pets.

Oh, I could never be a foster. What if I get too attached? It would break my heart to give them up.
It is true, you will get attached to your foster. They love you right back and each of us goes through it. However, loving a dog unconditionally and letting it go when the right forever home is found is one of the most rewarding feelings you can ever have. It is a truly selfless act on behalf of the foster. When the time comes for your foster to move on to its forever home, you will feel complete happiness for your foster. You will have saved a dog's life!

Can I afford to be a foster parent?
Animal Advocates pays for all supplies, food, and vet care the dog will need while in your care. All you need to do is provide a home and love.

Do I get to choose the dog I foster?
Yes! All of our dogs that need fosters will be posted on our private Facebook group which you will be added to upon application approval. If you see a dog that interests you, please let us know and we can make sure it will be a good fit for your family situation. In the application, you will tell us the criteria you are looking for in a foster and we will also occasionally contact you if we get approached about a dog that may fall within those guidelines.

What if I don't have time and cannot guarantee that I will be able to transport the animal to and from adoption events and medical appointments?
Regarding medical appointments, we usually have some volunteers that are able to transport them. As long as we know in advance, we can help with the coordination of transportation.

What if I'm already a foster failure?
A "foster failure" is someone who falls so in love with their foster dog that they wind up adopting them. This is nothing to be concerned about. In your time fostering a dog, you will bond and grow attached. Some choose to adopt their foster and we always give our fosters the opportunity to adopt before making the dog available for adoption.

How long would I have the foster?
It is very hard to give an average time a dog is in foster care. Most of the time dogs/puppies are adopted relatively quickly, but we cannot make any guarantee as to how long they will be in your home. We ask that you commit to the dog/puppy you are fostering until a forever family is found.

What if I am planning on traveling?
Just let the foster coordinator know at least a week in advance and we can connect you with someone able to temporarily foster to cover while you are away.

Contact Information

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*

Alt Email

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Are you 18 years of age or older?*

Please indicate which animals you would like to foster. Select all that apply.

Large Dog (more than 60lbs)	Medium Dog (25 - 60lbs)
Small Dog (less than 25lbs)	Puppy (must be a min of 2 puppies)
Puppy litters	Kittens

What type of home do you live in?

Apartment	Townhouse
Mobile	Single Family

Do you rent or own?

Rent

Own

If you rent please provide landlord's contact information

Do you have an HOA or live in a Deed Restricted Community?*

Are there any breed/weight/pet restrictions in your community?*

If so, what are the restrictions?*

Is your home 100% fenced?*

What type of fence, and how high?*

Do you currently have pets in your home?

Dogs	Cats
Other

Tell us a little bit about the pets living in you home. Age/Breed/Sex/Demeaner/Special needs etc…

Have they been spayed or neutered?*

Are they current with their shots?*

What type of flea prevention do you use?

What type of heart worm prevention do you use?

Please list your Vet's name and phone number

Including YOURSELF, please list the names and ages of ALL persons living in or frequently visiting your household.*

Where will the animal be kept when you are home? *

Where will the pet be kept when you are not home? *

How many consecutive hours will the pet spend alone during the day?

Are you comfortable with crate training your animal?*

Where will the pet sleep at night? *

How are you planning to exercise the animal?*

What are you planning to feed the animal?*

Have you ever had to give up a pet? If so please explain the circumstances*

Have you ever applied to another Animal Rescue?*

If yes to the above, is your application still pending?*

Have you ever been denied by a Rescue?*

List contact information for 2 personal references that are NOT related*

I acknolwedge and agree to an in-home visit by Animal Advocates if required*

How did you hear about Animal Advocates FL?*

I state and agree that I have at least a basic understanding of handling dogs and cats. I also understand that dogs and cats bite, scratch, or otherwise cause me harm, even if the dog are known to have an even temperament. I understand that dogs, especially ones that that have been rescued and possibly abused and/or traumatized, can get easily startled, scared, feel threatened and may cause me harm. I expressly assume the risk of any and all injuries or damages I might incur relating to my dealings with dogs (or any other animal rescued by Animal Advocates FL). Please initial to accept*

Please check box as indicated

I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above Terms of Acceptance.

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