Welcome to Happy Tails Rescue

Thank you for your interest in fostering with Happy Tails Rescue! We can supply food, treats, toys, leashes, beds, kennels, bowls and other things you will need to care for the animal.

All foster homes are required to be within 60 miles of our adoption center in Fridley, MN. Our vets are located within this radius and all supplies are kept in the center. We have found it makes things much easier if you live in this radius.

In order for the fostering experience to be the best that it can for your household, please make sure everyone in your house is on board with the decision to take in a foster animal.

Basic overview of how fosters are involved in the adoption process:

When someone submits an adoption application staff look it over and then pass the app along to the foster family. We send apps to the fosters in a group chat on Facebook that includes the staff members so that any questions or concerns about applicants or fostering in general can be addressed in one place!
Once the foster family has looked over the application we ask that they get in contact within 24 hours to touch base with the potential family.
The foster asks and answers any questions that they have with the potential family.
The foster family arranges a time and place for a meet and greet.
If the foster thinks the applicant is a good fit and the meet goes well, we handle the adoption process and update the foster on the progress from there!

Because we often do not know much about the past lives of these animals before they come into our rescue, we cannot promise they will be house trained or properly socialized. We do however, do our best to match you with a compatible animal for your situation. We will give you all the info we were given, and feel free to ask any questions you may have before taking them home.

We recommend having any animals living in your home up to date on all vaccinations, including Bordetella, as often our rescues are coming from shelters and may not be vaccinated themselves, so they can come down with illnesses, such as kennel cough.

To ensure you receive our e-mails, please add happy@tailsrescue.org to your address book or be sure to check your spam or junk folders. You will receive an auto response e-mail after completing your application.

Contact Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Address*

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Postal Code*
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Email*

Home Phone*

Work Phone
x

Cell Phone

Alt Email

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I understand that foster homes need to be within 60 miles of the twin cities. Our adoption center is located in Fridley and I am able to travel there to pick up my new foster pet and supplies as needed.

Yes

What traits would you prefer in a foster animal? Select all that apply

Male	Female
Dog	Cat
Pregnant/Nursing Mama	Baby
Young	Adult
Senior	Small
Medium	Large
Slightly Active	Moderately Active
Highly Active	Non Shedding

Why are you interested in fostering?*

In what type of home do you live*

Do you own or rent your home. ( if checking "own" you must personally be the owner/mortgage holder)

Own

Rent

If you rent, have you already received the approval of your landlord to have an animal?

Yes	No
N/A

How many people reside in your household*

Is everyone in your household on board with fostering?

Yes

What are the occupations of the adults living in the home*

Please provide Date of Birth of applicant(s).*

What are the ages of any children living in the home?

What companion animals have you had in the past and why do you no longer have them (include, Name, Type, Breed, Age)

Please list all companion animals living in the home (include Name, Type, Breed, Age, Sex, Spayed/Neutered and Friendliness Toward Other Animals)*

I understand that the majority of animals coming to rescue were previously strays which means that some haven't been able to be trained and some might need to be socialized.

Yes

Please explain your experience in training dogs and/or cats*

Who in the household will care for your companion animal*

For dogs: is your yard fenced?

Yes

What type of fence?

What is the height of the fence?

If your yard is not completely fenced, how will you keep the animal on your property?

How much time will the animal spend alone during the day*

Will the animal be kept inside or outside*

Where will the animal be kept when you are home?*

Where will the animal sleep*

Where will the animal be kept when you are not home*

How will your foster get exercise?

Have you ever given up a pet? If yes, please explain*

List at least one reference, who is not a family member (include name and phone number)*

How did you hear about us?

What rescue groups are you currently fostering for or have you fostered for in the past?*

I certify that the information entered on this applicant is true. Enter your name and date*

What questions do you have for Happy Tails Rescue?

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