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Safety Net Foster ("Safety NACC") Program Application
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First Name
*
Last Name
*
The year you were born:
*
Your phone number:
*
Which of the following types of communication can you receive at the phone number above? Select all that apply.
*
Calls
Text
Voicemail
Your email address:
*
How many pets are you seeking services for?
*
-- Select One --
1
2
3
4
5+
Do any of these pets have ongoing medical concerns? Examples would include skin allergies, seizures, diabetes, or any other condition that requires treatment, management, or medication.
*
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Do any of these pets have ongoing behavioral concerns? Examples would include difficulty meeting strangers, separation anxiety, aggression toward people or animals, or any other concern that requires treatment, management, or behavioral medication.
*
-- Select One --
Yes
No
How long do you think the pet(s) will need to be enrolled in the program? Please answer in number of days:
*
What date do you need our services by?
*
What date do you need our services by?
What zip code do you reside in?
*
What type(s) of support do you currently have?
*
-- Select One --
One or more social services organization(s) and family/friends
One or more social services organization(s), no family/friend support currently
Family/friends, no social services organizational support currently
I do not currently have support
Which social service organizations or other sources are currently supporting you? Please list them below.
*
Our Commitment to You
From this point on, the information you provide about yourself in this application WILL NOT be used to determine your candidacy for the program. We may use the information that you disclose to direct you toward any additional resources that may be helpful to you and your circumstance. Additionally, your information will help us learn more about demand for this type of service and how we can tailor the program to best serve our community.
Do you have access to reliable transportation?
*
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Do you have access to pet-friendly transportation?
*
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Do you have any animals that you own or provide care for that you would not be placing in this program?
*
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Please describe the pet(s) that would not be entering the program:
What is your current housing situation?
*
-- Select One --
I have stable, secure housing with my pet, and my housing situation is not the reason for enrollment in the program
I currently have housing but can't stay where I am
I am currently unhoused with my pet
Do you own or rent?
-- Select One --
Own
Rent
Living with friend or family without payment of rent
Please indicate from the list below any treatment you are seeking that is related to your need to enroll in this program (select all that apply):
*
Mental Health
PTSD
Substance Abuse
Other physical health concern
None of these
Which (if any) of the following are additional reasons you are interested in enrolling in this program? Please select all that apply.
*
Domestic Violence
Financial Strain
Health (Physical and Mental)
Eviction/Foreclosure
Lack of pet friendly housing
Incarceration
None of these
Briefly explain your situation beyond the checklist options above, and include your immediate needs (if known):
*
Of the pronouns listed below, which do you use most?
*
-- Select One --
She/Her/Hers
He/Him/His
They/Them/Theirs
Other
Please provide:
Which of the following describe your race and ethnicity? Select all that apply.
*
White, Non-Hispanic
Black, Non-Hispanic
Hispanic/Latino
Native American
Asian/Pacific Islander
Unknown
Other
Please provide:
What is your primary language?
*
-- Select One --
English
Spanish
Other
Please provide:
Are you a veteran or active duty military?
*
-- Select One --
Yes
No
From what sources do you obtain your income? Select all that apply.
Working 35+ hours/week
Working 1-34 hours/week
Housing, food, and other living allowances/stipend paid to you (clergy, military, or other)
Veteran benefits such as Disability, Death Pension, or Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
Child support
Money received or paid on your behalf by family members or other persons
Disability benefits or worker's compensation
Retirement or social security
Other financial assistance from the government (i.e. public benefit programs, unemployment)
I do not have a source of income
Other
Please explain:
What is your current income? Use the table below to identify the row which most closely matches your current income level. Select the appropriate designation below.
*
-- Select One --
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Prefer not to say
How many people are in your household? Please include anyone living in your household more than 25% of the time:
*
-- Select One --
1
2
How many of these people are under 18?
*
-- Select One --
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20+
How did you hear about the program?
*
-- Select One --
Web Search
Referral Agency
Word of Mouth
Shelter Staff
I already knew about the program
Other
Please explain:
Emergency Contact Information
First Name
*
Last Name
*
This individual is my:
*
-- Select One --
Parent
Significant Other
Child
Sibling
Friend
Social Worker
Coworker
Other
Please explain:
Phone Number of Emergency Contact:
*
Is there anything you do not want disclosed to this person if we need to contact them?
*
Pet Profile
Pet's Name
*
Type:
*
-- Select One --
Dog
Cat
Other
How long have you had custody of this animal? Please answer in years and months (e.g. 2 years 3 months):
*
Does anyone else have a legal claim over this animal? If so, who?
*
How did you get this pet?
*
-- Select One --
Adopted from animal shelter or rescue
Purchased from animal store or breeder
I was given the animal
I found the animal
Animal was born in my care
Other
If other, please explain:
Has this pet participated in any type of safety net program before? If so, please list the program name or organization, where, when and for how long?
*
Pet’s age in years and months (e.g. 3 years 1 month):
*
Sex
*
-- Select One --
Male
Female
Approximate weight (in lbs):
*
Has this animal been spayed or neutered?
*
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Has this animal been microchipped?
*
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Is this animal house trained?
*
-- Select One --
Yes
No
While living in your home, where did the pet spend most of its time?
*
-- Select One --
All of its time outdoors
Most of its time outdoors
Equally split between indoors and outdoors
Most of its time indoors
All of its time indoors
Where does your pet stay when no people are home?
*
-- Select One --
Free roaming inside
Free in the house with outdoor access
Confined to a room
Garage or basement
Crated (dogs only)
Outdoors
Other
If other, please explain:
Has this pet ever bitten anyone?
*
-- Select One --
Yes
No
If yes, please describe the incident.
Does your pet have allergies?
*
-- Select One --
Yes
No
What food does your pet eat? Please include brand, amounts, and feeding schedule:
*
Does this pet have any ongoing medical or behavioral concerns? If yes, please describe:
*
List current medications and/or dietary supplements:
*
Which of the following vaccinations has your pet received in the last year? Select all that apply.
*
Rabies
Bordetella
Dog only: Distemper/Parvo (DHLPP/DHPP)
Cat only: Distemper (FVRCP)
Cat only: Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
This pet has not received vaccinations in the last year
Other
If other, please explain:
Can we contact your veterinarian?
*
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Veterinary contact information--please include the name of the veterinarian, the name of the veterinary practice, and the phone number:
*
Which of the following descriptions applies to your pet? Select all that apply:
*
Active
Playful
Shy
Fearful
Independent
Couch Potato
Talkative
Sweet
Aloof
Cuddly
Does this pet enjoy living with any of the following? Please select all that apply.
*
Children 0-5 years old (newborn-preschool)
Children 6-12 years old (school-aged)
Children 13-19 years old (adolescent)
Large dogs
Small dogs
Cats
Small animals (rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, etc.)
Birds
Livestock
None of these
Other
If other, please explain:
Which (if any) of the following does this pet not enjoy spending time with or interacting with?
*
Children 0-5 years old (newborn-preschool)
Children 6-12 years old (school-aged)
Children 13-19 years old (adolescent)
Large dogs
Small dogs
Cats
Small animals (rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, etc.)
Birds
Livestock
None of these
Other
If other, please explain:
How does your pet act around people they don't know? Select all that apply.
*
Friendly and/or social
Shy and/or hesitant
Indifferent
Barks/hisses/growls
Lunges/swats
Bites
Unknown
Other
If other, please explain:
How does your pet act around other pets of their species? (e.g. dog react to other dogs, cat react to other cats) Please select all that apply.
*
Friendly and/or social
Shy and/or hesitant
Indifferent
Barks/hisses/growls
Lunges/swats
Bites
Unknown
Other
If other, please explain:
Is your pet anxious and/or destructive when left home alone?
*
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Unknown
Is there anything else we should know about your animal or information that would be helpful for us when placing this pet in a foster home?
*
Pet Profile 2
Pet's Name
Type:
-- Select One --
Dog
Cat
Other
How long have you had custody of this animal? Please answer in years and months (e.g. 2 years 3 months):
Does anyone else have a legal claim over this animal? If so, who?
How did you get this pet?
-- Select One --
Adopted from animal shelter or rescue
Purchased from animal store or breeder
I was given the animal
I found the animal
Animal was born in my care
Other
If other, please explain:
Has this pet participated in any type of safety net program before? If so, please list the program name or organization, where, when and for how long?
Pet’s age in years and months (e.g. 3 years 1 month):
Sex
-- Select One --
Male
Female
Approximate weight (in lbs):
Has this animal been spayed or neutered?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Has this animal been microchipped?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Is this animal house trained?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
While living in your home, where did the pet spend most of its time?
-- Select One --
All of its time outdoors
Most of its time outdoors
Equally split between indoors and outdoors
Most of its time indoors
All of its time indoors
Where does your pet stay when no people are home?
-- Select One --
Free roaming inside
Free in the house with outdoor access
Confined to a room
Garage or basement
Crated (dogs only)
Outdoors
Other
If other, please explain:
Has this pet ever bitten anyone?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
If yes, please describe the incident.
Does your pet have allergies?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
What food does your pet eat? Please include brand, amounts, and feeding schedule:
Does this pet have any ongoing medical or behavioral concerns? If yes, please describe:
List current medications and/or dietary supplements:
Which of the following vaccinations has your pet received in the last year? Select all that apply.
Rabies
Bordetella
Dog only: Distemper/Parvo (DHLPP/DHPP)
Cat only: Distemper (FVRCP)
Cat only: Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
This pet has not received vaccinations in the last year
Other
If other, please explain:
Can we contact your veterinarian?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Veterinary contact information--please include the name of the veterinarian, the name of the veterinary practice, and the phone number:
Which of the following descriptions applies to your pet? Select all that apply:
Active
Playful
Shy
Fearful
Independent
Couch Potato
Talkative
Sweet
Aloof
Cuddly
Does this pet enjoy living with any of the following? Please select all that apply.
Children 0-5 years old (newborn-preschool)
Children 6-12 years old (school-aged)
Children 13-19 years old (adolescent)
Large dogs
Small dogs
Cats
Small animals (rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, etc.)
Birds
Livestock
None of these
Other
If other, please explain:
Which (if any) of the following does this pet not enjoy spending time with or interacting with?
Children 0-5 years old (newborn-preschool)
Children 6-12 years old (school-aged)
Children 13-19 years old (adolescent)
Large dogs
Small dogs
Cats
Small animals (rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, etc.)
Birds
Livestock
None of these
Other
If other, please explain:
How does your pet act around people they don't know? Select all that apply.
Friendly and/or social
Shy and/or hesitant
Indifferent
Barks/hisses/growls
Lunges/swats
Bites
Unknown
Other
If other, please explain:
How does your pet act around other pets of their species? (e.g. dog react to other dogs, cat react to other cats) Please select all that apply.
Friendly and/or social
Shy and/or hesitant
Indifferent
Barks/hisses/growls
Lunges/swats
Bites
Unknown
Other
If other, please explain:
Is your pet anxious and/or destructive when left home alone?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Unknown
Is there anything else we should know about your animal or information that would be helpful for us when placing this pet in a foster home?
Pet Profile 3
Pet's Name
Type:
-- Select One --
Dog
Cat
Other
How long have you had custody of this animal? Please answer in years and months (e.g. 2 years 3 months):
Does anyone else have a legal claim over this animal? If so, who?
How did you get this pet?
-- Select One --
Adopted from animal shelter or rescue
Purchased from animal store or breeder
I was given the animal
I found the animal
Animal was born in my care
Other
If other, please explain:
Has this pet participated in any type of safety net program before? If so, please list the program name or organization, where, when and for how long?
Pet’s age in years and months (e.g. 3 years 1 month):
Sex
-- Select One --
Male
Female
Approximate weight (in lbs):
Has this animal been spayed or neutered?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Has this animal been microchipped?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Is this animal house trained?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
While living in your home, where did the pet spend most of its time?
-- Select One --
All of its time outdoors
Most of its time outdoors
Equally split between indoors and outdoors
Most of its time indoors
All of its time indoors
Where does your pet stay when no people are home?
-- Select One --
Free roaming inside
Free in the house with outdoor access
Confined to a room
Garage or basement
Crated (dogs only)
Outdoors
Other
If other, please explain:
Has this pet ever bitten anyone?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
If yes, please describe the incident.
Does your pet have allergies?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
What food does your pet eat? Please include brand, amounts, and feeding schedule:
Does this pet have any ongoing medical or behavioral concerns? If yes, please describe:
List current medications and/or dietary supplements:
Which of the following vaccinations has your pet received in the last year? Select all that apply.
Rabies
Bordetella
Dog only: Distemper/Parvo (DHLPP/DHPP)
Cat only: Distemper (FVRCP)
Cat only: Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
This pet has not received vaccinations in the last year
Other
If other, please explain:
Can we contact your veterinarian?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Veterinary contact information--please include the name of the veterinarian, the name of the veterinary practice, and the phone number:
Which of the following descriptions applies to your pet? Select all that apply:
Active
Playful
Shy
Fearful
Independent
Couch Potato
Talkative
Sweet
Aloof
Cuddly
Does this pet enjoy living with any of the following? Please select all that apply.
Children 0-5 years old (newborn-preschool)
Children 6-12 years old (school-aged)
Children 13-19 years old (adolescent)
Large dogs
Small dogs
Cats
Small animals (rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, etc.)
Birds
Livestock
None of these
Other
If other, please explain:
Which (if any) of the following does this pet not enjoy spending time with or interacting with?
Children 0-5 years old (newborn-preschool)
Children 6-12 years old (school-aged)
Children 13-19 years old (adolescent)
Large dogs
Small dogs
Cats
Small animals (rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, etc.)
Birds
Livestock
None of these
Other
If other, please explain:
How does your pet act around people they don't know? Select all that apply.
Friendly and/or social
Shy and/or hesitant
Indifferent
Barks/hisses/growls
Lunges/swats
Bites
Unknown
Other
If other, please explain:
How does your pet act around other pets of their species? (e.g. dog react to other dogs, cat react to other cats) Please select all that apply.
Friendly and/or social
Shy and/or hesitant
Indifferent
Barks/hisses/growls
Lunges/swats
Bites
Unknown
Other
If other, please explain:
Is your pet anxious and/or destructive when left home alone?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Unknown
Is there anything else we should know about your animal or information that would be helpful for us when placing this pet in a foster home?
Pet Profile 4
Pet's Name
Type:
-- Select One --
Dog
Cat
Other
How long have you had custody of this animal? Please answer in years and months (e.g. 2 years 3 months):
Does anyone else have a legal claim over this animal? If so, who?
How did you get this pet?
-- Select One --
Adopted from animal shelter or rescue
Purchased from animal store or breeder
I was given the animal
I found the animal
Animal was born in my care
Other
If other, please explain:
Has this pet participated in any type of safety net program before? If so, please list the program name or organization, where, when and for how long?
Pet’s age in years and months (e.g. 3 years 1 month):
Sex
-- Select One --
Male
Female
Approximate weight (in lbs):
Has this animal been spayed or neutered?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Has this animal been microchipped?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Is this animal house trained?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
While living in your home, where did the pet spend most of its time?
-- Select One --
All of its time outdoors
Most of its time outdoors
Equally split between indoors and outdoors
Most of its time indoors
All of its time indoors
Where does your pet stay when no people are home?
-- Select One --
Free roaming inside
Free in the house with outdoor access
Confined to a room
Garage or basement
Crated (dogs only)
Outdoors
Other
If other, please explain:
Has this pet ever bitten anyone?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
If yes, please describe the incident.
Does your pet have allergies?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
What food does your pet eat? Please include brand, amounts, and feeding schedule:
Does this pet have any ongoing medical or behavioral concerns? If yes, please describe:
List current medications and/or dietary supplements:
Which of the following vaccinations has your pet received in the last year? Select all that apply.
Rabies
Bordetella
Dog only: Distemper/Parvo (DHLPP/DHPP)
Cat only: Distemper (FVRCP)
Cat only: Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
This pet has not received vaccinations in the last year
Other
If other, please explain:
Can we contact your veterinarian?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Veterinary contact information--please include the name of the veterinarian, the name of the veterinary practice, and the phone number:
Which of the following descriptions applies to your pet? Select all that apply:
Active
Playful
Shy
Fearful
Independent
Couch Potato
Talkative
Sweet
Aloof
Cuddly
Does this pet enjoy living with any of the following? Please select all that apply.
Children 0-5 years old (newborn-preschool)
Children 6-12 years old (school-aged)
Children 13-19 years old (adolescent)
Large dogs
Small dogs
Cats
Small animals (rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, etc.)
Birds
Livestock
None of these
Other
If other, please explain:
Which (if any) of the following does this pet not enjoy spending time with or interacting with?
Children 0-5 years old (newborn-preschool)
Children 6-12 years old (school-aged)
Children 13-19 years old (adolescent)
Large dogs
Small dogs
Cats
Small animals (rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, etc.)
Birds
Livestock
None of these
Other
If other, please explain:
How does your pet act around people they don't know? Select all that apply.
Friendly and/or social
Shy and/or hesitant
Indifferent
Barks/hisses/growls
Lunges/swats
Bites
Unknown
Other
If other, please explain:
How does your pet act around other pets of their species? (e.g. dog react to other dogs, cat react to other cats) Please select all that apply.
Friendly and/or social
Shy and/or hesitant
Indifferent
Barks/hisses/growls
Lunges/swats
Bites
Unknown
Other
If other, please explain:
Is your pet anxious and/or destructive when left home alone?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Unknown
Is there anything else we should know about your animal or information that would be helpful for us when placing this pet in a foster home?
Pet Profile 5
Pet's Name
Type:
-- Select One --
Dog
Cat
Other
How long have you had custody of this animal? Please answer in years and months (e.g. 2 years 3 months):
Does anyone else have a legal claim over this animal? If so, who?
How did you get this pet?
-- Select One --
Adopted from animal shelter or rescue
Purchased from animal store or breeder
I was given the animal
I found the animal
Animal was born in my care
Other
If other, please explain:
Has this pet participated in any type of safety net program before? If so, please list the program name or organization, where, when and for how long?
Pet’s age in years and months (e.g. 3 years 1 month):
Sex
-- Select One --
Male
Female
Approximate weight (in lbs):
Has this animal been spayed or neutered?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Has this animal been microchipped?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Is this animal house trained?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
While living in your home, where did the pet spend most of its time?
-- Select One --
All of its time outdoors
Most of its time outdoors
Equally split between indoors and outdoors
Most of its time indoors
All of its time indoors
Where does your pet stay when no people are home?
-- Select One --
Free roaming inside
Free in the house with outdoor access
Confined to a room
Garage or basement
Crated (dogs only)
Outdoors
Other
If other, please explain:
Has this pet ever bitten anyone?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
If yes, please describe the incident.
Does your pet have allergies?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
What food does your pet eat? Please include brand, amounts, and feeding schedule:
Does this pet have any ongoing medical or behavioral concerns? If yes, please describe:
List current medications and/or dietary supplements:
Which of the following vaccinations has your pet received in the last year? Select all that apply.
Rabies
Bordetella
Dog only: Distemper/Parvo (DHLPP/DHPP)
Cat only: Distemper (FVRCP)
Cat only: Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
This pet has not received vaccinations in the last year
Other
If other, please explain:
Can we contact your veterinarian?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Veterinary contact information--please include the name of the veterinarian, the name of the veterinary practice, and the phone number:
Which of the following descriptions applies to your pet? Select all that apply:
Active
Playful
Shy
Fearful
Independent
Couch Potato
Talkative
Sweet
Aloof
Cuddly
Does this pet enjoy living with any of the following? Please select all that apply.
Children 0-5 years old (newborn-preschool)
Children 6-12 years old (school-aged)
Children 13-19 years old (adolescent)
Large dogs
Small dogs
Cats
Small animals (rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, etc.)
Birds
Livestock
None of these
Other
If other, please explain:
Which (if any) of the following does this pet not enjoy spending time with or interacting with?
Children 0-5 years old (newborn-preschool)
Children 6-12 years old (school-aged)
Children 13-19 years old (adolescent)
Large dogs
Small dogs
Cats
Small animals (rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, etc.)
Birds
Livestock
None of these
Other
If other, please explain:
How does your pet act around people they don't know? Select all that apply.
Friendly and/or social
Shy and/or hesitant
Indifferent
Barks/hisses/growls
Lunges/swats
Bites
Unknown
Other
If other, please explain:
How does your pet act around other pets of their species? (e.g. dog react to other dogs, cat react to other cats) Please select all that apply.
Friendly and/or social
Shy and/or hesitant
Indifferent
Barks/hisses/growls
Lunges/swats
Bites
Unknown
Other
If other, please explain:
Is your pet anxious and/or destructive when left home alone?
-- Select One --
Yes
No
Unknown
Is there anything else we should know about your animal or information that would be helpful for us when placing this pet in a foster home?
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