Borrowing a shelter dog gives a pup a chance to get a break from the shelter! You can bring a shelter dog on a fun outing on a hike, to an adoption event, to enjoy a pup cup, or to spend some time snuggling on your couch. Spend a little longer with them for a weekend getaway or slumber party!

Borrow-a-Buddy also gives us the opportunity to learn more information about the pet that can be communicated to their future home.

Average foster time is: a few hours, a day, or a weekend!

Click the button below to fill out our Foster Application! Please remember requests may take up to 24-72 hours. Thank you and we hope to see you soon!

INTERESTED IN BEING A FOSTER?

REGISTER TO FOSTER BELOW!

All applicants must be 18+ and reside within 50 miles of the SPCA of Texas’ Dallas Animal Care Center and the SPCA of Texas’ Ellis County Animal Care Center. Once you complete the form, be sure to click the submit button at the bottom. Please allow up to 72 hours for processing.

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Your Contact Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Your Date of Birth*

Address*

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Phone Number*

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Email*

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Emergency Contact First Name

Emergency Contact Last Name

Emergency Contact Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Consent to receive text messages.

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Types of animals you are interested in fostering*

Adult dogs

Nursing dog with litter

Unweaned puppies (bottle feed)

Weaned puppies

Adult cats

Nursing cat with litter

Unweaned kittens (bottle feed)

Weaned kittens

Small mammals (i.e. guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, mice)

Borrow-A-Buddy Only (take a dog out of the shelter for a day or two)

How long are you willing to foster?*

1-2 days (Borrow-A-Buddy)

2-4 weeks

3-6 months

Until adopted

The following questions will help us determine the best foster animal for your home.

What type of housing do you have?*

Single Family Home

Apartment/Condo

Townhome

Duplex

Trailer Home

Do you have a fully fenced backyard?*

Yes

No

If you selected apartment/condo on question 1, please let us know what floor you are on, do you access via elevator or stairs and if your complex is high or low traffic. (i.e. people/dogs)

On a typical day, approximately how many hours will your foster pet be left home alone?*

When you're AWAY from home (work/errands), where do you plan to keep your foster pet?*

Indoors, in a crate

Indoors, free range

Indoor/outdoor (dog door)

Outdoors

When you ARE home, where do you plan to keep your foster pet?*

Primarily indoors, will be outside for play/potty time only.

Indoor/outdoor with dog door

Mostly outdoors

Outdoor only

Please elaborate on the setup you'll have for your foster pet both when home and away, including where the foster pet will sleep at night.*

Total number of residents in household.*

Hidden

What is your relation to the other residents in the home?

Family

Roommates

Friends

Not Applicable

Do you have any children under the age of 18 in the home?*

Yes

No

If YES to above question, please list age(s).

Do you have other pets?*

Yes, dog(s)

Yes, cat(s)

Yes, other

No

Are all pets in the home spayed/neutered?

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Please describe the other pets in the home, including type, size, age, gender, temperament and alteration status.

Adults visit*

Often - 2+ times per week

Occasionally - a few times per month

Rarely - special occasions only

Never

Children visit*

Often - 2+ times per week

Occasionally - a few times per month

Rarely - special occasions only

Never

Please list the ages of visiting children.

Additional Information

How would you describe your level of experience with animals?*

I've owned/fostered many animals in the past including those with behavioral or medical challenges.

I've owned/fostered animals in the past but have little experience with behavioral or medical challenges.

I've been around animals or grew up with them, but this would be the first time bringing one into my home as an adult.

I have little to no experience with animals. I'm looking to learn as I foster!

If you have experience in behavior or medical challenges, please go into detail about that experience. (i.e extremely fearful, giving fluids/medications etc.)

Please tell us what you are looking for in a foster pet (i.e. couch potato, energetic, calm etc.). If you have experience in behavior/medical challenges please indicate if you are willing to foster animals with these needs.*

Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic offense? If so, please provide the details below.*

Please note that applicants may be invited to complete a background check from a company called Sterling Volunteers. Should you receive an email invite from them, please fill out the required information. 

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