Foster Dog Report Card

Foster Dog Care Instructions

Please complete within the first 3 days of the dog being in your home and the 1st and 15th of every month while the foster dog is in care. This form will help us find the BEST forever home for your dog and aid us in helping you overcome any problems you may be having. Please CALL your appropriate coordinator with any questions or concerns.

Note: If the dog has just come out of board and train, foster reports are required every 7 days after the 1st report, unless given direction otherwise.

Notes:

Please enter answers in the spaces below.
Each section has a comments area for you to elaborate on anything you wish; good and/or bad comments.
Please feel free to type as much as you wish because the boxes will expand and capture all your information.
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* = Required Field.

DOG INFORMATION

If the dog has just come out of board and train, foster reports are required every 7 days after the 1st report, unless otherwise given direction.

Notes:
Please enter answers in the spaces below. Each section has a comments area for you to elaborate on anything you wish; good and/or bad comments. Please feel free to type as much as you wish because the boxes will expand and capture all your information.

Dog's name*

Dog Year*

Select one

Dog Number (2024)*

Dog Number (2025)*

Dog Number (2026)*

Dog Number (2027)*

Dog Number (2028)*

Dog Number (2029)*

Dog Number (2030)*

If other, list GRR Dog Number*

FOSTER FAMILY INFORMATION

Name*

First Last

Address*

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Phone*

Foster Family Email*

Foster Coordinator's Name*

Medical Coordinator's Name:*

Training Coordinator's Name:*

FOSTER HOME REPORT CARD QUESTIONNAIRE

Foster Adoption Notice

PLEASE NOTE: CURRENTLY ONLY FOSTER PEND ADOPTERS WHO HAVE BEEN MATCHED TO A DOG WITH A MATCHMAKER DO HAVE THE OPTION TO ADOPT THEIR FOSTER.

First Report Card (check if yes)?*

Yes

Have you received a GRR Tag? (If not, please contact your foster coordinator) Please make sure the tag is on the dogs collar at all times.*

Microchip Number? (If known, only needed if this first report card.)*

Microchip Brand*

Has the dog received a rabies vaccination?

Is the dog wearing a rabies tag?*

Rabies Tag Number*

Date dog was first in your home?*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Dog's age?*

Number of hours dog left alone during the day?*

Do you know the date the last dose of Heartworm protection medication given to the dog?

Date last dose of Heartworm protection medication given to the dog?*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Have you received heartworm protection from GRR yet?*

Date last heartworm protection medication received by Foster Parents?*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Date last dose of Heartworm protection medication given to the dog?*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Do you know the date the last dose of flea prevention given to the dog?(Required)*

Date last flea protection medication given to the dog?*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Have you received flea prevention from GRR?*

Date last flea protection medication received by Foster Parents?*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Date last flea protection medication given to the dog?*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

EATING

IT IS NEVER RECOMMENDED TO MESS WITH A DOG WHILE THEY ARE EATING OR HAVE HIGH VALUE ITEMS. PLEASE NEVER, EVER HANDLE THE DOG OR THE BOWL DURING THIS TIME. PICK UP ALL FOOD BOWLS AFTER MEAL TIMES. IF A MULTI-DOG HOUSEHOLD, FEED DOGS IN COMPLETELY SEPARATE SPACES AND PICK UP ALL BOWLS WHEN THEY ARE FINISHED EATING

How often is the dog fed?*

What brand of food are you feeding? (Please list the exact name.)*

What is the protein (ie, beef, chicken, lamb)?*

Does Dog Eat Wet Or Dry Food (Or Both) Or Home Cooked?*

How much per meal? (in cups)*

Where is the dog fed?*

Is the dog a good eater?*

Dos the dog steal food from tables/counters?*

What is the dog's favorite treat?*

Observations with food*

GROOMING

How Often is Dog Bathed?*

Bathing comments*

How Often is Dog Groomed?*

Does Dog Mind Bath/Grooming?*

Bathing Comments. (Calm, Wiggles, Grabs at brush, Flees, Enjoys, Tolerates, Hates it)*

Does Dog Mind Toenails Clipped?*

Toenails Clipped Comments*

Does Dog Mind Ears Cleaned?*

Ear Cleaning Comments*

INSIDE BEHAVIOR

Is dog allowed on furniture?*

Furniture comments*

When left alone, is the dog crated, baby gated and/or allowed loose/free to roam? Please explain how the dog does when left alone.

How does the dog interact with children? (Happy/Calm, Bouncy/Silly, Walks Away, or Not Observed)*

How does the dog take treats from hand? (Gently/no teeth, Quick/Snappish, Ouch!) – If quick or snappish, what are you doing to help prevent this?*

Interaction with other dogs? (Plays Well, Very Physical/Rough Play, Growls/Snarls, Non-interactive/Avoids). If there are any issues or concerns please elaborate.*

Interactions with cats? (Plays Well, Chases, Growls/Snarls, No cat exposure)*

Does the dog retrieve? (Yes, No, Goes after but does not bring back)*

In the comments box below, please list the dog's indoor behavior; such as

Stealing food from counter
Chewing inappropriate things
Begging for food
Shredding things
Getting in the trash
Being rowdy/wild in the house
Barking at the delivery person or mailman
Being calm in the house
A perfect gentleman or lady
Liking to cuddle on the couch
Enjoying being with family watching TV

Indoor behavior comments:*

Thunderstorm behavior? (Calm/Fine, Panting, Digging/Burrowing, Frantic, Pacing, Hides, Stays close to people or Not observed)*

Which Room Does Dog Normally Sleep In At Night? (select all that apply)*

In Adult's Room

In Kid's Room

Family/Living Room or Den Whelping Room

Garage

Other

What Does Dog Use For A Bed? (select all that apply)*

Crate

Dog Bed

Human Bed

Sofa/Chair/Furniture

Other

Sleeping Comments*

In the box below, report what happens when the dog has a toy/ball in his/her mouth, how does s/he act? Observe and report, does the dog:

Brings it to people and drops it
Takes it away and keeps it
Brings it but won't drop or release
Growls or locks jaw
Doesn't carry toys around
Takes toys from other dogs–won't share

Toy/Ball Comments:*

What types of mental enrichment activities are you doing with the dog and how often? Please be as descriptive as possible.*

TRAINING

Is Dog Obedience Trained?*

Is Dog House Trained?*

House Trained Comments*

Is Dog Crate Trained?*

Crating Comments. When left alone, is the dog crated, baby gated and/or allowed loose/free to roam? Please explain how the dog does when left alone.*

GRR recommends using a properly fitted harness to walk the dog. If the dog is pulling, jumping and or lunging, please explain what you are doing to help work on this.

When walking, how long & how far are you walking your foster dog?*

What tools are you using to walk the dog? (ie, leash, harness)*

Is Dog Leash Trained?*

Leash Comments*

How Does Dog React on Walks? (Select All That Apply)

Well Mannered

Pulls on Leash

Likes Other Dogs

Happy to See People (Strangers)

OK with Distractions (Bikes, skateboards)

Doesn't Like Other Dogs

Lunges at Other Dogs

Isn't Happy to See People (Strangers)

Doesn't Like Distractions (Bikes, Skateboards)

Drags Walker

Reactivity on Leash Comments*

Does Dog Know How To Use A Doggie Door?*

Does Dog Have Occasional Accidents?*

Occasional Accidents Comments ?*

Does Dog Tear/Chew Furniture/Carpet?*

Tear/Chew Furniture/Carpet Comments?*

Can Dog Be Left Alone Uncrated?*

Left Alone Uncrated Comments*

Does Dog Dig?*

Does Dog Jump Fences?*

Fence Jumping Comments*

Does Dog Escape?*

Escaping Comments*

Does Dog Ride Well In The Car?*

Riding In The Car Comments*

Does Dog Know How to Swim?*

Yes, Loves It

Yes, Doesn't Like It

Hates it

Some OR Sometimes

Have Not Been Around Water

Unknown

BARKING

Does Dog Bark At Noises?*

Does Dog Bark At Someone At The Door?*

Does Dog Bark Excessively?*

Barking comments*

BEHAVIOR

Does Dog Exhibit Submissive Behavior?*

Please Describe Submissive Behavior*

Does Dog Guard Food?*

Please Describe Food Behavior*

Does Dog Guard Other Resources (Toys, People, etc.) ?*

Resource Guarding Comments*

Is Dog Shy?*

Shy Comments*

Is Dog Fearful Of Strange Noises/Storms?*

Strange Noises/Storms Comments*

Has Dog Ever Bitten Anyone?*

Biting Comments*

Has Dog Otherwise Attacked Anyone?*

Has Dog Attacked Another Animal (Dog, Cat or Other) ?*

Attacked Another Animal Comments*

DOG & PEOPLE

Is Dog A One Person Dog?

Does Dog Like Men?*

Does Dog Like Women?*

Does Dog Prefer Men?*

Does Dog Prefer Women?*

Male/Female Preference Comments*

Does Dog Jump on People?*

Jumping Comments. What are you doing to manage the jumping?*

Does Dog Like Kids Over 10?*

Is Dog Good With Other Animals?*

Is Dog Good With Kids?*

Is Dog Good with Male Dogs?*

Is Dog Good with Female Dogs?*

Male/Female dog preference comment.*

Dog's Temperament. Select All That Apply.*

Friendly

Playful

Dominant

Fearful

Shy

Mellow

Active

Aggressive

How Are Dog's Social Skills? Select All That Apply.

Plays with Dogs

Has Selective Dog Friends

Plays Well With Other Dogs

Does Not Like Other Dogs

Prefers Not to Play with Dogs

MEDICAL INFORMATION

Has the dog recently been to the vet and if so, what was the outcome/diagnosis/notes?*

If there is a follow-up vet appointment needed or scheduled please provide the date.*

Is the dog on any prescribed medication? If so, provide the name and dosage (ie, mg and how often).*

Is the dog on any supplements (ie, fish oil, joint supplements, etc). If so, provide the anme and dosage (ie, mg and how often).*

What is the dog's current weight? What is their ideal weight?*

If your foster dog is overweight, what is the weight loss plan? When was their last weight in?*

If your foster dog is underweight, what is the weight gain plan? When was their last weight in?*

Has the dog been spayed/neutered? If no, explain: (Note: Dog must be on exercise restriction for 10 day post spay/neuter).*

Have you noticed any lumps, ear problems, red eyes, or anything else unusual? (also general health comments)*

How would you describe the dog's personality & activity level? (Shy/Timid, Average, Outgoing, High Energy, Low Energy)*

List 4 words that best describe the dog's personality.*

In a couple of sentences, describe the dog’s personality.*

Brags & accomplishments? (you and/or the dog)*

Naughty, or funny habits?*

Other worries or concerns?*

What would be the ideal type of home for this dog? Please be as detailed and descriptive as possible here as this will help us better determine the best match for the dog.*

Completed by (First & Last name)*

Date Completed*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Please upload a recent photo of the dogs. Video's are welcome. Please use the dog's GRR Number - Name & brief description for the file name (example 24-001 Journey transport photo 1).

Drop files here or

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