PLEASE REVIEW FOSTER GUIDELINES BEFORE FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION. IF YOU LEAVE THIS PAGE, YOU WILL LOSE THE INFORMATION YOU FILLED IN!

We really appreciate your interest in fostering for Spark Rescue! We are a foster-based rescue and every person who opens up their home to a rescue animal is a lifesaver! The difference a foster home makes is instrumental in a rescue animal being ready to be adopted. By providing love and a secure home environment your foster animal’s personality will blossom. Being part of that transition is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. When you are ready to foster, together we will select an animal which will fit into your home and lifestyle.

We provide everything you need from leash to food and even crates or pens, if you need them. We will provide medical as needed (with prior approval). Most of our foster animals are adopted within two to six weeks. Please note that fostering does not automatically pre-qualify you for adoption.

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1. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide proof of home ownership by downloading a copy of your property tax statement or if you rent your home, you will be asked to download a copy of your lease agreement showing that you have permission to have a dog. Please be prepared to submit an electronic file (15 MB max). 

2. You will also be asked to submit a fence video showing your fence line and gates to ensure your home is secure.

3. We will ask for a personal reference and professional reference please have references ready before filling out the application, thank you!

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PLEASE REMEMBER, OUR FOSTER ANIMALS ARE UNDER LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP OF SPARK RESCUE AND, AS SUCH, ALL DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR MEDICAL CARE AND ADOPTION LIE WITH US.

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YOU HAVE TO BE 21 AND LIVE IN THE SANTA BARBARA AREA TO FOSTER.