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Foster Application

If you cannot check this box, please stop here, you cannot foster for MAGSR.
Age(s) of Applicant(s)
Please select your age range (and that of your spouse or significant other, if applicable). You must select at least one option.
Contact Info
Please provide a mailing address, if it is not the same as the Street Address you provided above.
Phone Numbers
Phone Numbers: Please include Area Code.
Please indicate who to ask for at work number.  
Also, one number must be a home number.  Cell numbers may also be listed as an additional contact number. 
What name should we ask for when calling your work number?
What is the best time to call and which number?
Please provide contact information.
Please provide details on your previous GSD experience; when, how long, training, spayed/neutered, etc.
THIS APPLICATION IS FOR FOSTERING, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING, CLICK HERE AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO MAGSR'S ADOPTION APPLICATION
For each dog, include the name, sex, breed, and whether it is spayed or neutered. If it is not spayed or neutered, please explain why.
For each dog, include the name, sex, breed, age of the dog when acquired, how long you had the dog, and why you no longer have the dog.
Are you aware that German Shepherds are active, very intelligent dogs who shed and require a lot of exercise and interaction with their family, even if it is a foster home?
Preferred Gender:
Preferred Breed:
Preferred Age:
Preferred Size:

Please remember we cannot guarantee or hold dogs.  The dog you name may become adopted by the time your application is approved, or may already be scheduled to meet his/her new family.  We would suggest continuing with the app process working toward approval so you'll be ready for the next one you see.

THIS APPLICATION IS FOR FOSTERING, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING, CLICK HERE AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO MAGSR'S ADOPTION APPLICATION
When would you like to start fostering?
How long are you willing to wait for the new dog to become adjusted and bond with you?
What type of home do you live in?
Home Ownership, do you:

If you rent, we MUST receive written approval from your landlord giving consent for a GERMAN SHEPHERD or MIX, to be in/on the property BEFORE the application process is started. You must provide your landlord's contact information (phone & email) as well.

  • You may email it to applications@MAGSR.org or
  • fax it to 888-257-7894 Attn: MAGSR or
  • mail it to MAGSR, P.O. Box 353, Mt. Airy, MD 21771.
Do you have a fenced yard?
Please include children who are in the home part time; kids away at school, etc.
Include children who are there part time.
Does any family member have allergies to animals?
Are the allergies dog-related? How do you plan on addressing dog allergies?
Do you have a regular veterinarian?
PLEASE CALL YOUR VET AND HAVE CONSENT TO RELEASE MEDICAL INFORMATION POSTED ON YOUR FILE. WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR PROCESSED.
Do you keep your current dog (if applicable) on preventative heartworm medicine?
Have you ever taken a dog to obedience class?
Will you take your foster dog to obedience class?
Will you take your foster dog to Adoption Appointments, Meet and Greets, and Events? ?
Please indicate your intention to bring your foster to MAGSR Adoption Appointments, Meet and Greets, and Events.
Have you or anyone residing with you ever been charged with or convicted of a criminal offense, animal neglect, abuse, or cruelty of any kind to persons or animals?
Would you let a representative of MAGSR visit your home by appointment?

Due to the time involved in processing applications, please advise us as soon as possible if:

  • you have decided to foster elsewhere,
  • are no longer interested in fostering, or
  • would like to withdraw your application.

This will allow us to spend our time working on open applications to find homes for our dogs. 

How did you hear about our rescue and/or who referred you to MAGSR?
Please indicate how you heard about MAGSR. You can select more than one response. If you select "Other" please indicate how.
You may only list one immediate relative. 

Due to the time involved in processing applications, please advise us if you have adopted elsewhere, no longer interested in adopting, or would like to withdraw your application as soon as possible . This will allow us to spend our time working on open applications to find homes for our dogs.

WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR PROCESSED.
Do you understand the information we receive during the approval process is confidential and we cannot give details to the applicants if they are denied?
Bylaws
Read Bylaws
Please read the bylaws. We use this document to frame our policies and feel that it's important for all prospective members to read. You may read the Bylaws here.
Code of Ethics
Please read the Code of Ethics. It is the statement of our guiding principles and standard of behavior. You may read the Code of Ethics here.

We appreciate  your interest in becoming a foster for our organization.  You must understand that most of the dogs that come into our rescue come from shelters and humane societies or they were strays, so their complete history is not known.  It is possible that the dogs we take into our rescue have been abandoned, neglected, mistreated, or even abused. Although we evaluate dogs prior to accepting them into our rescue, we cannot guarantee their temperament of any of the the dogs since most of their histories are unknown.  Working with the rescued dogs comes with risks.  By sending the application, you are acknowledging that you understand and accept these risks.

By submitting your application, you are declaring that: you have never been convicted of animal abuse, neglect, or endangerment and that if this changes you will inform the MAGSR Board of Directors immediately or withdraw from the group and that the information provided in this application is true and complete to the best of your knowledge.  MAGSR can and will deny any application if an applicant has falsified any information provided during the approval process.  I understand that if this application is sent incomplete then I will not be considered for approval.

Further, if approved to foster, you understand that you are agreeing to become an official member of MAGSR.  Part of being a foster and member for MAGSR asks that you be added to the group's Forum (email address above will be used) - our primary means of communication.  As a foster and member of MAGSR, you are agreeing to remain part of this Forum group so that you are aware of events where your foster dog would  be invited, aware of concerns, and kept up-to-date on issues related to your foster dog, etc.  If you refuse to be a part of this message board forum, you will not be authorized to foster for MAGSR.  Information on how to join the Forum will be provided to you upon your approval to foster.

I have accurately completed this application and all information stated is correct.  I have read the above warning and understand the risks involved in working with these dogs.  I understand that the Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue cannot be held responsible for the actions, behaviors and/or medical condition of all of the dogs in its Rescue.  I agree to assume the risks implicit in working with dogs who may have been abandoned, beaten, or otherwise mistreated or abused, or who may suffer from an illness, condition or disease.

Please be patient while the form goes through, it may take a few seconds.
You should see a thank you page once the form has been processed.

You will receive an automatic confirmation of submission immediatedly after the form is submited. You should then hear from us within 48 hours once we receive your application.  If you have not heard from us by then please email us here to inquire about the status of your application.

If you get an error message, please try to submit the form again. If the problem persists, please e-mail us.

Thank You!

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In order to submit this application you must have read the MAGSR Code of Ethics and By-laws and indicate that you have accurately completed this application