Foster

Foster with Do Over Dogs

Do Over Dogs is a 100% foster-based, volunteer rescue. By providing each animal with a host family and a loving home, we believe our rescue dogs can begin to adjust to the lives they deserve. Do Over Dogs' fostering program is at no cost to you – we provide all food, supplies, and medical care. Finally, fostering is a wonderful chance to save a life without the full-on commitment of adding a permanent family member. Inquire today about fostering with us!

Apply to Foster today!

    Hi, I would like to welcome you to the Do Over Dogs family. It takes a special person to foster dogs and puppies. There is a lot of time and commitment that goes with fostering. I do realize how much work and time is involved with fostering. Puppies are a lot of work and dogs can take a while to be adopted out. But if we can save just one life isn’t it worth it? The feeling you get when you save a life is priceless!

    The safety of our rescued dogs and your satisfaction in our foster program is our utmost concern. While this may be a long application, we know you understand why it is important for us to get to know you! Thank you for taking the time to complete it in full detail.









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    Residence History


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    If own, please be prepared to show proof.
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    Pet History

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    Separation AnxietyDestructive ChewingHousetrainingBarking/ReactivityJumping UpLeash PullingHigh EnergyCrate TrainingBasic ObedienceFears/PhobiasPuppy TrainingFence JumpingGeriatric ConcernsOverconfidenceMedical Issues

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    Home Visit - To finalize any foster placement, our representatives conduct a home visit to ensure the welfare of the dog. Do you agree to an initial home visit as well as follow-up visits as needed with prior notice?
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    Quality of Life

    Training Philosophy

    We believe in only positive reinforcement we do not knowingly adopt our dogs to homes where short sighted, relationship harming techniques or methods are utilized, such as invisible or electric fences, choke or prong collars, electronic or bark collars. We recommend a harness for comfort and control, and can make one available to you. We deplore the use of de-barking as barbaric and cruel.

    Positive and consistent training is associated with fewer behavior problems and greater obedience than methods that involve punishment and/or encourage human dominance.

    The Do Over Dogs A second Chance At Life does not knowingly place our foster dogs in homes where short sighted, relationship harming techniques or methods are utilized, such as invisible or electric fences, choke or prong collars, electronic or bark collars. We furnish a harness for comfort and control.

    The Do Over Dogs A Second Chance At Life depends solely on foster homes to help us rescue dogs. Fosters are highly needed and valued. We are committed to supporting our fosters to enhance their rescue experience and to guarantee that each dog is adoptable and adopted.

    We do our best to match your needs as a foster with our dog’s needs. If questions arise, we are ALWAYS here to help you, and offer FREE help in the form of behavioral training classes, such as Understanding Dogs Training Class.


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    Do Over Dogs has veterinarians that provide discounted services. Because of this, all non-emergency vet care must be approved in advance by a Do Over Dogs Board member. This includes routine exams, vaccinations, dental care, spaying or neutering, treatment for coughing, diarrhea, cherry eye, etc.


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    Foster Contract

    We need you to bring the foster dog to all Do Over Dogs adoption events. If you are unable to do so, contact someone from Do Over Dogs to make arrangements for the dog to be available for pickup and drop off by another Do Over Dogs volunteer.

    Veterinarian information:
    I understand that Do Over Dogs has veterinarians that provide discounted services. Because of this, all non-emergency vet care must be approved in advance by a Do Over Dogs Board member (contact information is attached to this letter). This includes routine exams, vaccinations, dental care, spaying or neutering, treatment for coughing, diarrhea, cherry eye, etc. In the event of an emergency, I will make every effort to reach a Board member to help determine the best course of action. If this is not possible or a Board member can’t be reached quickly, I will take the dog to a vet. I understand that the medical history of foster dogs is frequently unknown, and therefore it is in my best interest to have other dogs in my home up to date on routine vaccinations. Do Over Dogs will not be responsible for illnesses contracted or vet costs incurred by my dogs during or after fostering.
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    Local Laws: I agree to adhere to all relevant zoning and animal control codes and ordinances whether local, county or state.
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    Adoption Events:
    I will bring the foster dog to all Do Over Dogs A Second Chance At Life adoption events. If I am unable to do so, I will make the dog available to be picked up and dropped off by another Do Over Dogs volunteer.
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    Adoption:
    I understand that it can sometimes take a while for a dog to be adopted and am committed to fostering this dog for as long as needed. If at any time you need to leave town or have plans & need us take your foster, please give us as much advance notice as possible. We understand things happen, but would appreciate as much notice as you can give.
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    Adoption Application:
    I understand that Do Over Dogs processes all adoption applications in the order they are received. The goal is always the best match for the dog. I understand that if I would like to adopt the dog that I am fostering, I need to submit an adoption application as soon as I have made up my mind. My application will be processed as any other application, in the order it was received, and will not be given priority over an application submitted ahead of mine.

    Veterinarian Do Over Dogs uses:
    Banfield Pet Hospital

    Emergency Veterinarian:
    Northside Emergency Veterinarian
    945 W 124th Avenue
    Westminster, CO 80234
    303-252-7722

    For all spaying and neutering we use:
    Spay Today
    303-984-7729
    1864 S. Wadsworth Blvd #2
    Lakewood, CO 80232

    The following are the terms associated with fostering for Do Over Dogs A Second Chance At Life:
    Do Over Dogs determines the criteria for fostering, decides which animals are eligible for foster care, and appoints foster caregivers.
    Do Over Dogs requires you to fill out and sign a Foster Application/Contract, as well as have a home inspection in order to be eligible to foster.
    Do Over Dogs staff can refuse a foster at any time for any reason.
    Do Over Dogs fosters can refuse a foster at any time for any reason.
    Do Over Dogs staff will inform you of any medical treatments to be administered, the anticipated length of the foster-care period, the objectives of each particular placement (restoring health, rearing to adoptable age, socialization, etc), and any other restrictions or expectations we may have.
    Do Over Dogs fosters are expected to keep the animal safe and secure, return it to Do Over Dogs when requested to do so, meet with potential adopters, provide adequate exercise, and otherwise care for the animal.
    The foster parent is responsible for transporting animals to and from Do Over Dogs and/or Do Over Dogs approved veterinarians as needed.
    Do Over Dogs fosters shall NOT promise a dog to any potential adopters or imply that they have any say in the adoption process.
    Do Over Dogs retains ownership of all dogs placed in foster-care and will make all decisions regarding adoption, placement, and medical treatment of the animal(s) being fostered.
    The foster parent may also be responsible for transporting dogs to/from adoption events as requested.
    Foster parents are requested to provide routine updates as well as insight into the foster animal's personality and behavior.
    Do Over Dogs foster dogs are NOT permitted to attend dog parks of any kind.
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    I have read and understand the statements above. I certify that all the information contained in this application is true and correct. *
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    I understand that although Do Over Dogs takes reasonable care to screen animals for foster care placement, it makes no guarantees relating to the animals' health, temperament, behavior or actions. *
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    I understand that I accept foster animals at my own risk and can decline to accept any animal for which Do Over Dogs has asked me to provide care. *
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    I acknowledge that Do Over Dogs is NOT responsible for any property damage or personal injury suffered by me, members of my household, including my own animals or any third parties during a foster placement, and I assume liability to provide adequate controls to prevent such damage or injury. *
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    I acknowledge that I will adhere to all local, city, or county ordinances related to the number and/or type of dog in my home. *
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    I certify that I understand Do Over Dogs retains ownership of all foster dogs, which includes puppies of pregnant foster dogs. *
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    Should legal action be taken to enforce of any of these terms, I understand I will be responsible for reimbursing Do Over Dogs for their costs, including, but not limited to, attorney fees. *
    Typing my name and birthdate in the boxes below shall serve as my electronic signature and shall bind me to the terms set forth within.

    I understand and agree to the above policies.

    We would like to thank you again for fostering for Do Over Dogs A Second Chance At Life!

    Licensed under the Pet Animal Care Facilities Act, CO Dept. of Agriculture
    Registered 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit