The Marshmallow Animal Shelter
Kennel License: MN182901
1478 Mallard Street
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9040
themarshmallowfoundation@yahoo.com
First Name*
Last Name*
Address*
City*
State/Province*
Zip/Postal Code* -
County*
Email*
Home Phone
Work Phone x
Cell Phone*
Date of Birth: *
Full legal name and date of birth for other adults residing in home:*
Have you ever been ticketed for an animal issue, convicted of cruelty to animals, or had an animal removed from your care? Please include details in your explanation.*
Do you have a specific animal or type that you are wanting to foster? Please list name of animal and/or type. Please give a brief description of why you believe you are able to provide an adequate foster home.*
Are you interested in fostering one of our "Special Needs" pets?
Please list all animals in your home and on your property. Please include Name, Species, Breed, Age, Spayed or Neutered, Disposition, Length of Time in your home, any Special Needs.*
Please list the Name, Address and Phone Number(s) for your current veterinarian. Please also list any past veterinarians that can provide information regarding your ability to care for a pet: *
Please list a reference including their full name, phone #, and email address.*
Please provide a name and phone number(s) of an emergency contact, as well as their relationship to you.*
Please choose the type of home you live in and where the animal would reside: * Choose one: Apartment Assisted Living Condominium Duplex Farm Military Housing Mobile Home Single Family Townhouse Other
Do you live within the city limits? * Choose one: Yes No
Do you own, rent or lease your home?*
Please select fence type:* Choose one: Chain Link Invisible Privacy Other No Fence
If you rent or lease, does your landlord allow pets? Any restrictions? (Cats must be declawed; dog breed bans, etc.) Any pet deposit?
If you do not own your home, please list the name of the owner/landlord/leasing company/etc. along with their phone number so that we may contact them to verify that pets are allowed. This also applies if you live with your parents/grandparents/guardians/etc. as we must make sure that animals are allowed:
Are there pet restrictions or city codes regarding pets in your town/city? (Limit of pets per home, licensing, etc.)*
Please provide the ages of any children that live in the home or routinely visit:*
Have you had experience caring for a shelter pet? If yes, please explain. *
Please describe the activity and noise level in your home: *
Where would your foster pet live, play, sleep, etc.?*
How long would your foster pet be alone at home on a regular basis and where would he/she be kept during this period of time?*
How often do you travel? *Unless other arrangements are pre-approved by the shelter, all foster animals must be cared for at the shelter if a foster must travel.*
Do you have experience introducing shelter dogs or cats to other animals? Do you understand proper technique and situations that need to be avoided? Please explain.*
Do you understand and agree to follow all rules and guidelines regarding proper introduction techniques for your foster pet? Some foster pets may not be allowed to be introduced to other pets unless in specific circumstances. This is to ensure the safety of everyone and every animal involved. *
If your foster pet exhibits extreme behavioral or adjustment issues or becomes hurt or ill in any way, do you understand and agree that you must contact the Marshmallow Animal Shelter immediately?
Are you willing to attend obedience classes (if applicable) with your foster pet?
Do you understand and agree that if for any reason you are unable to care for the fostered pet that you will be under obligation and contract to contact the Marshmallow Animal Shelter as soon as possible to arrange for the pet to be returned to the shelter? Adopting out, selling, giving away, etc. of a fostered pet from the Marshmallow Animal Shelter is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Do you agree to follow all instructions by the Marshmallow Animal Shelter to ensure that the fostered pet is kept healthy, including bringing the pet to the shelter veterinarian when/if required?
Have you previously fostered a pet from the Marshmallow Animal Shelter, Lucky Dog (the previous shelter) or from other area rescues/shelters? If yes, please list the name(s) of the rescues/shelters. *
By submitting this application, I certify that the information I have given is accurate. Please type Yes or No.*
By submitting this application, I understand that the Marshmallow Animal Shelter has the right to deny any application at any time for any reason and that the reason may not be made known to me. Please type Yes or No.*
By submitting this application, I give permission for a representative of the Marshmallow Animal Shelter to contact the references and veterinary practices I have listed. Please type Yes or No.*
By submitting this application I understand and agree that if I am approved for Fostering, I must bring a snap collar and a non-retractable six foot leash with me when I come to pick up my foster dog or a carrier for my foster cat. I also understand that it is highly recommended to bring a friend along to help carry items and keep the dog/cat calm in the car.
How did you hear about our shelter?
If you chose other, please indicate how you learned about our shelter:
I hereby give permission for any veterinarian to release current and past information on any and all of my current and past animals to the Marshmallow Animal Shelter. (Please type "Yes" or "No")*
Print full legal name which will serve as your signature and certify that information is accurate to the best of your knowledge.*