Foster Home Application Please print out, fill in, and mail to address below. Name   Address   City   State   Zip   Daytime Phone     Evening Phone   Email Address Occupation   Ages and sexes of children in the home: Elderly person (s) living with you?   How long have you owned dogs?   Please list types, sexes, neutered/spayed, and ages of pets: Environment you are able to provide a foster dog: City       Suburban      Rural Where will the dogs be while you are at work? Do you own crates for your pets?  yes     no Do you have a fenced yard?   yes     no Do you routinely walk your dog(s) on a leash?  yes     no Have you ever completed an obedience class with a dog(s)?  yes     no Are your dog(s) on heartworm preventative?  yes     no Do you understand that the foster dog must live in your home as a loved family member?   yes     no American Eskimo dogs need to be groomed and/or brushed once a week and have daily exercise requirements. Do you understand these needs, and are you prepared to meet them?  yes     no Do you understand that you must arrange vet visits and transportation?  yes     no Do you understand that you are expected to administer medication or treatment?  yes     no Do you understand that socialization is needed?  yes     no Do you understand that no physical punishment is to be used and that you will contact the foster home coordinator if behavior problems arise?   yes     no Please use this space for any additional information you feel is necessary. Or Return completed form to: American Eskimo Dog Rescue St. Louis P.O. Box 190523 St. Louis, MO 63119

DEDICATED TO PEOPLE IN RESCUE I wasn't a pup when I came to your home, I'd been dumped on the road, left to roam. Don't remember the people except the pain. They left me to die in the cold and the rain. You were driving down the hwy., it was late at night When you saw the faintest glimmer of light. You took a chance and turned around Got out of the van and knelt to the ground. My quivering body felt the gentlest of hands. I knew I need not make any demands. In your heart, and your home, there was always you You healed my body and you healed my heart. You gave me what I needed, a fresh start. When I cried at night, you were always there With soft words, a kiss, a hug to share. When I misbehaved and would cower with guilt You only showed love.....up to the hilt. You loved and cared for me in sickness and health Our love for each other was more precious than wealth. Even when you were tired and had a bad day or For those who would face certain doom. You'd always come home to me and say, "I missed you, my baby. I'm glad to be back." Then you'd give me kiss, a hug, and a pat. We'd have a nice dinner then go out to play There was so much love I wanted to stay. But my eyes, they faded and my heart grew weak As my time grew closer you could not speak. You held me tight, tears flowed from your eyes We both had to say our sad goodbyes. The release from pain we knew must end No more time on this Earth would we spend Running in the fields, playing ball Sitting quietly together at the end of it all. But our time together is not through Because I'll be there waiting for you At the edge of the Rainbow Bridge I'll stand Until I once again see those gentle hands. I'll run to you with tail held high We will never again have to say goodbye. My love at death, it does not end Because you are, indeed, dogs' best friend. Author unknown