Thank you for your interest in fostering a pit bull or rottweiler for A Rotta Love Plus. To ensure your application is processed in a timely manner, please complete all fields, missing information will delay the process.. Thank you for your support!

This questionnaire is intended to be a guide to help you think about all the ways a Rottweiler or bully breed will impact your life and to help determine if fostering is right for you. The information you provide on this application will help us to find the best possible match between you and the dogs available through A Rotta Love Plus. All of the questions concern various aspects of dog ownership and fostering that should be given serious consideration before deciding to share your life with any dog. It is by no means meant to be a test that will be used to disqualify you from consideration.

Before filling out the application, please note the following reasons that your application will be declined:

Your homeowners insurance does not cover the breed.

You live in Wisconsin or Iowa - we have made this decision based on the fact that BSL is running rampant in WI and IA at the moment. There are rare exceptions to this rule. PLEASE check the laws in your town prior to adopting any Pit Bull or Rottweiler.

The dog will be an outside dog - All dogs fostered through A Rotta Love are expected to live inside as a member of the family.

Your full name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

E-Mail Address: Home Phone Number:

Your employer: Your work phone

Hours you work:

Names and ages of all children living with you:


Who, besides immediate family and/or children, reside with you? Please list their name, relationship, and ages:


If you have children, are they experienced around dogs? Explain what their level of
understanding is.

Do you rent or own? Rent Own

If you rent, please provide the name and phone number of your landlord:


List your insurance agents name and contact number or email address. This is VERY
important -- many insurance companies will NOT cover you if you own and/or foster these specific
breeds of dogs. **This field is required**


Is this a house, condominium, apartment, or mobile home? Explain.


How long have you lived at this address (years/months)?

If less than two years, please list your previous address and landlord, if applicable:


How much of a housekeeper are you? How do/would you deal with pet hair on
floors/furniture etc.? How do you feel about drooling?


Do you know your city animal ordinances? Yes No

What is the limit of pets per household?

Do you have a fenced yard? Yes No

If yes, what type of fence is it and how tall?

If no, do you have a kennel area? Yes No

If you do not have an outside kennel or fenced yard, please explain how you will allow
for the dog to defecate/urinate?


Do you currently keep the gate padlocked? Yes No

Do you have a pool? Yes No

If yes, is it fenced separately? Yes No

Will the dog be kept indoors or outdoors? Indoors Outdoors

Where will the dog sleep at night?

Please describe where/how the dog will live and/or a typical day for the dog:


How many hours per day will the dog be left alone and/or crated?

We expect all of our program dogs to become crate trained, is this something you are willing to do?
Yes No

Do you currently have any pets? Yes No

If yes, please describe the pets in detail (age, breed, sex, personality):


If you have cats, have they been around dogs before? How do they react? Will they
run from a dog or not pay attention to them? Do they have claws?


Have your current pets been through obedience class? Yes No

Where?


If you own a dog, is it spayed or neutered and current on
vaccinations? Yes No

If not, please explain why:

If there were previous dogs, what happened to them?


Do you enjoy brushing or grooming your pet(s)? How often do you do this? How about
nail trims?


What do you enjoy most about dog ownership?


What do you like least about dog ownership?


What type of food/treats do you feed?


Do you belong to any kennel clubs, obedience clubs, or other dog-related clubs? If
yes, please list and describe:

Please explain why you wish to foster this breed of dog.


Have you previously owned a Rottweiler or Pitbull?


How did you first learn about the Rottweiler or Pitbull?


Have you and your family discussed the pros and cons of fostering a Rottweiler/Pitbull?

Are you willing to take the foster dog to obedience classes and/or work with a trainer? Yes No

Why or why not?


Most of the dogs we take into our program are not well trained. What behavioral/training issues CAN you deal with? What behavioral issues can you NOT deal with? List them below and be specific. (Just some things to think about: Chewing, housebreaking, barking, whining, marking, Pacing & panting, Food Aggression, Leash Pulling, chasing other pets, not listening to commands, challenging existing pets for pack leadership, puppy nipping/mouthing, jumping on people, jumping on furniture, digging in the cat litter box, protective of toys, stress out at vet’s office, difficult to cut nails or groom)


Do you understand that the dog will take time to adjust in their new home and certain behavioral issues might occur? Are you willing to work with our volunteers to overcome these challenges?


If you were to return this (or any) dog, for what reason would it be? (Think about things that could change your life such as: new baby, moving, behavior problems, divorce, financial stress, new relationship, job change, new furniture)

Please provide the name and phone number of your veterinarian (current and/or previous):


List the names, relationship to you, address and phone numbers of THREE other references:
1.
2.
3.

Would you prefer a male or female?
Male Female

Do you have an age preference?(i.e. 3 months, 6 --- 12 months, 1-2 years, 3 + years, Senior)
3-6 Months 6-12 months 1-2 years 3+ years Senior

Are you willing to accept a dog with special medical needs?
Yes No

How did you find out about A Rotta Love Plus, Inc.?


Thank you for completing this questionnaire. By entering your name below you certify that the above information is true and understand that prior to being approved for adoption, the above information will be verified. In most cases, a home visit will be required. You also agree to a personal interview with a member of A Rotta Love Plus. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Thank you for your interest in a rescue dog and in A Rotta Love Plus!