Foster Care Application & Terms

Date: Foster Applicant's Name(s): Street Address: City, State, Zip: Phone Number: Best time & number to call: Email: How many people in household? Number of adults & their ages: Number of children & their ages? Who will be the primary caretaker of this foster pet? Is there anyone in the home who may be adversely affected by dogs/cats (allergies, etc.)? Do all members of household want to foster this pet? What type of home do you live in? Do you own your home? If no, please provide landlord's contact information: How long have you lived at your present location? Do you anticipate moving in the near future? If yes, explain. Do you have a fenced in yard? If yes, describe? Have you had experience with rescued pets before? If yes, describe? Please list the pets in household now, age, breed, & sex: Are they vaccinated? Spayed/neutered? On heartworm prevention? Tell us about any pets you have owned in the past 10 years: What happened to these pets? What type of pet would you like to foster? List any limitations that apply to your particular situation, i.e., animal size, age, breed, sex, transportation problems, etc. Do you have any experience training or working with pets that have behavior problems? If so, please explain: How long can you keep a foster pet(s) in your care? Are you willing to administer medications should your foster pet require them? If yes, Do you have experience giving medication? OOTW can cover necessary medical expenses provided by our veterinarian only. If you choose to use your own veterinarian, we cannot be responsible for the expenses. Name and number of your veterinarian: Are you aware that a rescued pet may not be fully housetrained? Yes No Are you willing and able to housetrain the pet? Yes No If a behavioral problem appears, what steps will you take to work on it? If applicable (Dogs), would you be willing to take the pet to obedience training? Yes No If applicable (Dogs), how do you plan to exercise the pet? How many hours a day will this pet spend without humans? If applicable (Dogs), if more than 8 hours, do you have someone to take the pet out? Explain. When no one is home where will the pet be kept? When you are home, where will the pet be kept? May we visit you at your home at a mutually convenient time? Yes No May potential adopters visit your foster pet at your home at a mutually convenient time? Yes No Are you able to transport your foster pet(s) if needed? Yes No Terms: I/We agree to provide a safe loving, temporary indoor home environment to the foster pet(s) in my care. That when outside, puppies and dogs must be supervised in an enclosed yard or on leash. Kittens and cats must be kept indoors at all times. Agree Disagree I/We agree to provide food, clean water, bowls, toys, blankets, litter, litter boxes, and other supplies as our financial contribution to OOTW. I/we will notify OOTW if we are unable to provide basic supplies or food.  Agree Disagree I/We understand that OOTW  provides and covers the cost of all veterinarian care needed for the foster pet, as long as the pet is taken to an OOTW approved veterinarian clinic. I/We understand that if I/we choose to use my/our own veterinarian, OOTW cannot be responsible for the expenses. If at any time during the foster care of Pet(s) I/we feel that any non-routine veterinary care is required,  I/we will contact OOTW immediately so that arrangements may be made with a veterinarian approved by OOTW. In the case of an emergency during non-business hours, I will immediately contact the OOTW for instructions. Agree Disagree I/We agree to provide socialization and basic housetraining to our foster pets. We agree to exercise,and administer medication for foster pets. I/We agree to give monthly flea/tick and heartworm prevention and that we will notify OOTW when medication is needed.  We agree to keep records of medication administration on a health record provided by OOTW.  Agree Disagree I/We agree to be responsible for the safe transportation of Pet(s) at all times. I/We understand that dogs and puppies must be transported on leashes and cats and kittens must be transported in carriers. I/We agree to maintain collars and I.D. tags on dogs/puppies at all times. Agree Disagree I/We understand that the pets are the sole property of OOTW. I /We  understand that I am free to solicit prospective homes for pet(s) but will not initiate any adoption proceedings for pet(s) and will refer all interested parties to OOTW for adoption. Agree Disagree I/We understand that as Foster parents we will return pets to OOTW at any time OOTW requests them . Agree Disagree I/We agree to report lost pets immediately to OOTW .  Agree Disagree I/We agree to provide insight to the foster pet's behavior for its file in order to disseminate accurate information to potential adopters and that I/we will deliver pet(s), and any records relating to pet(s) in my possession, to such adoption events as directed by OOTW. I understand that dogs and puppies should be bathed, brushed and have their nails trimmed before adoption events and cats and kittens should be brushed/combed and have their nails trimmed. I also understand that my presence at such adoption events is not mandatory but highly desirable as it facilitates in the most optimal adoption of the pet(s).  Agree Disagree I/We agree that if we want to adopt our foster pet(s), I/we must adhere to all of OOTW adoption policies and procedures and notify us of their intentions as soon as possible to avoid disappointing applicants. Foster parents will incur the adoption fee. Agree Disagree I/We understand that OOTW and its authorized agents and volunteers assume no liability for damages or injuries caused by the pet(s) while in my custody and that OOTW and its authorized agents and volunteers cannot guarantee the temperament or other personal characteristics of pet(s). Agree Disagree If, for any reason,  pet(s) is not surrendered to OOTW for adoption or otherwise, I will be responsible for all expenses incurred by OOTW related to pet(s) and will reimburse OOTW for same immediately upon request. Agree Disagree I certify that the foster care application information is correct to the best of my knowledge. I also agree to follow all the rules, regulations and policies of OOTW. I certify that no person residing in the household has ever been convicted of animal cruelty, neglect or abandonment. Agree Disagree        Once we review your application, you will be contacted for an interview. A home visit will also be required. Thank you for your interest in our foster program and for your dedication to see every homeless pet find the forever home they deserve.

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