Dumb Friends League

Foster application

1. Complete the application below - Upon completion, you’ll receive an email inviting you to our foster orientation video. Be sure to check your junk folder, and email volunteer@ddfl.org if you don’t receive a communication within 24 hours. Please note that there is a $25 application fee that covers the cost of administrative processing, background check fees and volunteer uniform. However, if you are passionate about our program and are unable to pay the fee, please reach out to Megan Newhouse mnewhouse@ddfl.org to discuss options!

2. Watch our orientation video - Watch our 20-minute orientation video to learn more about our services, philosophies, and an introduction to our foster program.

3. Interview - Prospective volunteers interview one-on-one with a Dumb Friends League representative to discuss additional program details, as well as what types of animals you’re interested in fostering. Please be aware it may be up to 60 days before you receive an interview invitation email after watching the orientation video.

4. Attend Training Classes - New foster parents attend a two-hour training to learn volunteer policies and procedures, safe animal handling, and how to take a foster animal home. We also offer ongoing training classes for young kittens, animals with medical needs as well as behavior fosters.

5. Home inspection - PACFA requires that all foster parents have an annual home inspection, which we conduct virtually. This will be scheduled after training has been completed.

Field Is Required Application fee:

$25

Foster Volunteer Information

First Name:

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Phone Number:

Street 1:

Street 2:

City:

State/Province:

ZIP/Postal Code:

Email Address:

Yes, I would like to receive communication from this organization.

Birth Date:

Please select the race/ethnicity with which you primarily identify. (Optional)

White

Hispanic or Latino

Two or More Races

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

American Indian / Alaskan Native

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Phone Number

Emergency Contact Relationship

Most Recent/Current School

Highest Level of Education

Are you presently employed?

Employers Name

Position

Why are you interested in becoming a DFL volunteer foster parent?

Do you have any past or present volunteer jobs or foster experience?

Proof of medical insurance is required to volunteer. Do you have medical insurance?

Have you ever been convicted of a crime? (If convicted of a felony, please email mnewhouse@ddfl.org)

Please read the volunteer agreement and confidentiality agreement. If you are under 18, you must have your parent or legal guardian read the agreement and submit the application

I have read and agree to the volunteer agreement

Foster Home Information

Do you have children?

If so, what are their ages?

Do you presently have pets in your home?

If yes, how many?

What types? (list breed, age, and sex)

Where will you isolate foster animals from your own animals?

Are they spayed or neutered?

Are your animals' vaccinations current?

Please describe the area where the foster animal will be cared for

Do you have a fenced yard?

How many hours will the foster animal be left alone?

Who, if anyone, will assist you in caring for the animals?

Payment Information

Credit Card Information:

Credit Card Type:

Credit Card Number:

Expiration Date:Select month of credit card Select Expiration Year

Furry Scurry

Foster Volunteer Information

Foster Home Information

Payment Information

Credit Card Information: