Application to Foster an Animal – Foster and Forever Pet Rescue

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Please Note:

For the Safety of our Furbabies & Foster's Children. We Do Not Foster Out to Families with Children Under Five Years of Age.
At this time, our primary focus is on cats and kittens. If you are interested in fostering dogs and puppies please consider helping out a local dog shelter.

Basic Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

Zip / Post Code

Date of Birth *

Driver's License Number

Have you had a tetanus booster within the last five years?

Please list any allergies or physical, medical (including pregnancy), psychological limitations or disabilities that might hinder you or any member of your family from safely participating in any area of the foster program:

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor associated with animal abuse and/or neglect? *

If yes, please explain:

Home Information

If other, please describe:

Is your home rented?

If yes, please provide your landlord's name and contact information:

If you own, is the ownership listed in your name?

How long have you lived at this address?

Family Information

List the names and ages of all children who live in the home and those who visit regularly:

List all the members of your household (names and ages) whether or not they are related to you:

Animals in the Household

List ALL animals currently in your home. Include species (dog/cat/bird/etc), breed, age, gender, and how long you have owned the pet.

Have all the animals in your household been vaccinated against rabies?

Have all the dogs been vaccinated against parvo?

Do the dogs get monthly heartworm medication?

Do the indoor/outdoor animals get monthly flea and tick medication?

What other vaccinations do your animals have?

Reference (Vet preferred)

Name *

Email address

Phone number

Relationship/Comments (e.g., names of pets seen by this vet):

Fostering Logistics

Is everyone in your household in agreement about fostering?

If no, please explain:

What hours (day and night) is someone usually in your home?

What provisions will be made for the animal(s) when no one is home?

Cat/Kitten Experience and Fostering Availability

Have you ever owned or cared for a difficult cat?

Please describe your experience:

Would you be willing to foster a pregnant cat?

Would you be willing to foster a female cat with kittens?

Would you be willing to foster kittens?

How many?

Have you ever bottle fed kittens?

Would you be willing to foster a cat that needs socialization and/or training?

Would you be able to foster a cat/kitten with special medical needs?

Would you be willing to foster a cat/kitten that needs hospice care?

Why do you want to foster cat(s)/kitten(s)?

Would you be willing to ensure that fostered cat(s)/kitten(s) are kept indoors at all times?

Are you willing to foster until the cat(s) find a loving home? This can sometimes take weeks or months.

Do you have anything to add to this application or questions about fostering cats?

I certify that the information I have supplied above is true and that any false statements may result in nullifying this application. I further understand that this application is the property of Foster and Forever and will be retained by them. I also agree to contact a representative of Foster and Forever immediately to return any animal(s) that I may foster from them, should I need to relinquish fostering of the animal(s) at any time. *

Foster Family Requirements

In order to be considered as a foster family today, you must:

Be 21 years of age or older.
Have identification showing your present address.
Have the knowledge and consent to foster, of all adults living in your household.
Have the knowledge and consent of your landlord or the person owning the premises in which the animal will live.
Understand that this application is the property of Foster and Forever and will be retained in its files.
Understand that Foster and Forever has full authority to approve or deny your foster application.
Understand that Foster and Forever reserves the right to verify all information submitted on this application, including veterinary information.
Understand it is my responsibility to provide a safe, warm, indoor housing for fostered animals.
Understand that the fostered animal WILL NOT associate with any other animal(s) in the household UNTIL it has been vetted: FOSTERS CAN BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY & ALL VETERINARIAN COSTS INCURRED FOR FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROTOCOL REGARDING #9 RESULTING IN OUR ANIMALS ACQUIRING AN ILLNESS
Understand that I must provide food and access to water at all times.
Understand that despite best efforts, some animals may not survive due to physical or other health related complications.
Understand that I must spend as much time as possible socializing and playing with foster animal(s).
Understand that I must walk the dog(s) on a leash several times a day.
Understand that I am responsible for working with Foster and Forever to arrange for vaccinations/spay/neuter and to determine where a foster animal should be brought for medical treatment.
Understand that I must closely monitor the condition of the fostered animal(s) and contact Foster and Forever immediately when problems are observed or when I have questions/concerns.
Agree to comply with Foster and Forever rules and regulations, instructions and mandates and understand that failure to comply may result in immediate termination as a foster family.
Understand that my services are provided strictly as a volunteer basis without any pay or compensation of any kind and without any liability of any nature on behalf of Foster and Forever, all services to be performed are at your own risk.
Understand that in handling animals there exists risk of injury, infection, disease including physical harm caused by animals to me, my family or my pets. On behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives and executors, I hereby release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless Foster and Forever Pet Rescue, its agents, servants, and board from any and all claims, causes of actions, or demands and any nature of cause, including costs and attorney fees incurred but not limited to: Animal bites, accidents, injuries, property damage and veterinary fees.
I understand that the foster animal(s) are temporarily in my care and belong exclusively to Foster and Forever. I also understand that the purpose of this foster relationship is solely to provide care for the foster animal(s).
Understand that you may not transfer ownership of any animal fostered from Foster and Forever, to another party. If you must relinquish foster of any animal(s) that you are fostering from Foster and Forever, contact a representative of Foster and Forever to return the animal or discuss alternatives.

By checking this box, I certify that I have read and agree to the requirements above. *

Thank you for considering fostering an animal for Foster and Forever!

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