FOSTER APPLICATION

Compassionate and Appropriate Care: Foster will provide appropriate care for every Foster Dog that is taken into their home, until the Foster Dog has been successfully placed in a permanent home or, in the event this foster placement does not work out for any reason, until the Foster Dog is placed into another Foster home. Foster will provide the care without expectation of reimbursement for any normal and customary out-of-pocket expenses. Rescue does, however, pay 100% of all medical care. Food will be provided when available. This care shall include, but is not limited to, loving and humane treatment, proper and nutritional foods, regular exercise, and appropriate toys. Foster will also provide at all times fresh water, shelter from adverse weather and temperature extremes, a safe fenced yard, and when necessary, all necessary and appropriate medication provided by Rescue. Foster will oversee the dog’s medical and veterinary care with Rescue’s approval. *

Agreed

Training/Helping Foster Dog to Become More Adoptable: Foster will be patient and tolerant at all times while fostering. Foster acknowledges that one of their primary goals in fostering is to help the Foster Dog become more adoptable. Foster agrees to work with the Foster Dog on house- and crate-training, if necessary, and to address anything else which will help to make the Foster Dog more adoptable. Foster will not employ harsh training methods, will never physically or emotionally abuse the Foster Dog, and will not let any other person or animal physically or emotionally abuse the Foster Dog. *

Agreed

Grooming: Foster will provide regular grooming of the Foster Dog to include bathing, brushing the coat, cleaning the ears, trimming nails, and cleaning nose flaps and tear residue. Foster will NOT alter the dog’s appearance in any way, shape or form (e.g. cropping, docking) except for routine grooming. *

Agreed

Indoor Only Dog: Foster agrees to keep the Foster Dog as an “indoor only” dog (living inside the home), and the Foster Dog will not be left outside at any time without proper adult supervision or when no one is at home. *

Agreed

Medical Expenses: Foster will advise Rescue of any medical expenses over and above the standard vet care Rescue provides. Standard care includes routine vaccinations, spaying or neutering, heartworm test, fecal test, deworming, and micro-chipping. Foster will not authorize veterinary treatments, procedures, or medications without prior approval and authorization. *

Agreed

Standard Medical Treatment: Foster will notify Rescue if any medical treatment becomes necessary during the time they are fostering and will obtain necessary medical treatment as soon as needed after notification and approval. *

Agreed

Emergency Medical Treatment: If the Foster Dog needs emergency (life-saving) medical treatment, Foster will provide necessary emergency care immediately, with no required pre-approval by Rescue. If emergency is not life-threatening, foster must first get approval. *

Agreed

Administration of Medications/Supplements: Foster agrees never to administer medications of any kind without prior approval from a Rescue-approved vet or a Rescue representative. This shall include, but is not limited to, aspirin, vitamins, supplements, flea medication, heartworm preventative, and prescription medications. *

Agreed

Collar and ID Tags: Foster will make certain that the Foster Dog is wearing a martingale collar or harness that securely fits and that the identification tag provided by Rescue is securely fastened to the collar at all times *

Agreed

Strangers and/or Unknown Dogs: Foster will not allow strange people or animals people or animals unknown to the Foster Dog to approach the Foster Dog without being in full control of the Foster Dog and the situation. *

Agreed

Cooperation with Permanent Placement: Foster will work cooperatively with Rescue to find the Foster Dog a permanent, loving home as quickly as possible after the Foster Dog is ready for adoption. *

Agreed

Foster Option to Adopt: The Foster Home shall have the first option to adopt their Foster Dog. If Foster decides they would like to adopt the Foster Dog, Foster understands and accepts that the procedure for adoption will be the same for them as it would be for any other applicant. *

Agreed

Visits from Prospective Adopters: Foster understands and accepts that prospective adopters need to visit the Foster Dog before adoption. With prior notice, Foster agrees to facilitate a meeting between Foster Dog and potential adopter, be that in the home of either party or at a central location *

Agreed

Right to Inspection: Foster grants Rescue and its representatives the right to inspect the Foster Dog’s environment and living arrangements at any reasonable time while they are fostering. Foster agrees not to withhold access to the Foster Dog or the Foster Dog's medical records from Rescue. *

Agreed

Sole Property of Rescue: Foster understands and accepts that the Foster Dog is and shall remain the sole property of Rescue at all times during the foster period. Foster further understands and acknowledges that Foster does not have any right or authority to keep or place the Foster Dog in any other home or with any other individual or in boarding, at any time. Temporarily or permanently moving the Foster Dog to, or placing the Foster Dog in, any other home or in boarding can only be done with the full knowledge and approval of Rescue, which must be done in advance of the Foster Dog’s moving *

Agreed

Hold Harmless: Foster fully understands and agrees to assume all risks involved in any and all activities, tasks or duties performed for Rescue in a volunteer capacity. Foster understands that the behavior of domestic animals may be unpredictable and may result in serious personal injury or death as well as extensive property damage. Foster understands that while they are acting within the scope of their duties as a Foster family for Rescue, and agrees to release, discharge and hold Rescue harmless from any and all liability, claims and damages arising out of or as a consequence of any personal injury or legal damages that may result to members of the public as a result of any activity performed within the scope of the Foster family and volunteer activities for Rescue provided they are performed in accordance with Rescue’s Foster policies and procedures. *

Agreed

Loaned Equipment and Supplies: Any equipment such as crates that Rescue has temporarily provided for Foster Care will be returned by Foster in good, clean condition at the end of the Foster Care period, or whenever Rescue requests them be returned. *

Agreed

Dissolving Foster Position: If, for any reason, Foster is not able to continue fostering, Foster agrees to notify Rescue immediately. Rescue will make arrangements for removal of the Foster Dog, and Foster agrees to cooperate in those arrangements. Rescue would appreciate as much notice as possible in order to locate another suitable placement for the Foster Dog. *

Agreed

Default of Agreement: Foster agrees that if they are found to be in default of any of the provisions of this Agreement, the Foster Dog may be removed from the Foster Home immediately, with no prior notice, and they further agree not to withhold the Foster Dog from Rescue. *

Agreed

Fostering a dog in need is a serious commitment and is not to be taken lightly. We are often the last hope for these dogs. They depend on us to provide a safe haven and then to find them a safe and loving home. By signing and submitting this form you are attesting that the information contained herein is true to the best of your knowledge, that you are physically able to care for a foster dog, and that you have his/her best interest at heart. You are also indicating that you have read and fully understand the terms and conditions of this agreement, and that you intend to comply. You online signature is valid as if it were an original signature.

Foster Application

Online Foster Application

Demographics & Contact Information

Home Environment

Family Composition

Miscellaneous

Foster Home Guidelines, Responsibilities, and Release of Liability