Fantastic Fosters
Assessment Form - Dog
Please indicate (circle one for each) how the foster dog is doing with each item. Thanks!
How long has the dog been in foster care: ________________
Behavior
Food bowl: Good Eats faster when approached Freezes over food
Furniture: Not on Is easily moved off Won’t get off
Basic Handling
Can open muzzle: Easily Fair Clamps down
Can easily touch: Everywhere Except (list):___________________
Hug: Likes Dislikes (struggles/growls)
Brushing: Likes Dislikes
Play: Mouthy/can redirect Mouthy/overly excited/can’t redirect
Toys: Can take all away Can take some away Can’t take away
Crate trained: Likes crate Dislikes crate Didn’t try to crate
Obedience Commands
Dog knows (circle all that apply):
Sit Down Watch No jumping on guests Other: __________
Socialization
Car rides: Likes/doesn’t bark Likes/barks Doesn’t like
Strangers: Likes all Dislikes all Likes only women Likes only men
Children: Likes all Dislikes all Likes over age:_____ Don’t know
Dogs: Likes all Dislikes when restricted (leash/fence) Dislikes all Don’t know
Cats: Likes Dislikes Don’t know
In General
Is housebroken: Yes No Accidents only when left alone
Is destructive/chews: Yes No Only when left alone
Overall (circle all that apply): Shy Assertive/bold Active
Quiet Afraid of Noises Playful
Walks nicely on a leash Pulls on a leash
How long is dog left alone during day: ________ Crated Not Crated
Fantastic Fosters
Assessment Form – Foster Cat
Please indicate (circle one for each) how the cat is doing with each item. Thanks!
How long has the cat been in foster care: __________________________
Is cat litterbox trained: Yes No If yes, what type of litter:___________
Does cat have accidents in the house: No Yes
If “yes” how often:________________ Urine Feces Both
Handling
Picking up: Likes Tolerates Dislikes Stresses Out
Petting: Likes Tolerates Dislikes Stresses Out
Sits in Lap: Loves Tolerates Dislikes Only when cat chooses
Describe cat’s general behavior (circle all that apply):
Playful Rambunctious Affectionate Play Bites
Vocal Chews plants Climbs curtains Shy
Fearful Scratches furniture Scratches wood Scratches cat post
Good in carrier Tolerates carrier Good in car Tolerates car
Likes lots of activity Likes some activity Likes Quiet Afraid of noises/thunder
Sprays urine Marks objects Dislikes/afraid of dogs Destructive
Dislikes/afraid of men Dislikes/afraid of women Dislikes/afraid of strangers
Dislikes/afraid of other cats Dislikes/afraid of other pets/animals
Does cat like being around children? No Yes
If “yes” what age children: ______________________________
What type of food does cat eat? Canned Dry Both Special diet