HES Foster Application

HES Foster Application
The primary reason for foster care is to provide a temporary home for a potentially adoptable animal whose current condition is not manageable in a shelter setting, or to relieve overcrowding in the shelter. Although previous fostering experience is not required, the ideal foster care provider will have basic knowledge of animal care and training and be committed to finding their foster animal a safe and loving “forever home”. As a foster care provider, you, with the help of the Humane Educational Society, will provide the animals with care including, food, water, shelter, training, grooming and medical treatment when necessary.

Fostering a shelter animal is a wonderful and rewarding experience but can also be time consuming and hard work. Please seriously consider all of the aspects of the foster care program before deciding to apply to foster. All first-time foster care providers must complete the following application. We ask thorough questions so that we can successfully match you with the right foster pet. If you have any questions regarding this application or fostering, please email foster@heschatt.org or call 423-624-5302 ext. 250.
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Spouse or Co-Applicant

First NameLast Name
Are you over 18?*

YesNo
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Secondary/ Emergency Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Email
example@example.com
Secondary Email
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Preferred Method of Communication*

EmailCallText
Please select all foster opportunities you are interested in:*

Bottle KittensBottle PuppiesNursing DogNursing CatSenior CatSenior DogSelf-Sufficient KittensSelf-Sufficient PuppiesSick Dogs/PuppiesSick Cats/KittensUnder socialized cats/kittensUnder socialized dogs/puppiesDogs with Medical issues or Recovering from Surgical ProcedureCats with Medical issues or Recovering from Surgical ProcedureAdult dogs who need a breakAdult cats who need a breakSpecial EventOther
If dog, what size are you willing to foster? Any specifics?
What length of time can you commit to fostering?*
Where will the foster animal be kept while home?*
Where will the foster animal be kept while NOT home?*
How many hours will the foster animal be left alone?*
Have any past or current pets/fosters had parvo, distemper, ringworm? When did they have this, please explain?*
Do you have a safe place to keep your foster animal separate from resident animals for the short term and long term if needed?*

YesNo
If yes, please explain
If yes, please explain
How many adults in home? Any children in the household? Please list ages as some animals do not do well with children*
Does any member of the family have any allergies to animals?*

YesNoUnsure
If yes, please explain
Will you allow a home visit to ensure that your home is appropriate for fostering?*

YesNo
Do you own or rent your residence?*

OwnRent
Are pets allowed?

YesNoUnsure
If renting, landlord name and number and explain any breed restrictions:
Are you currently employed?

Full-timePart-timeNoOther
Which best describes your home environment?*

Laid Back, QuietSometimes Quiet, Sometime ActiveActive, NoisyOther
Do you have a fenced yard? If so, how high is the fence: *
If you do not have a fence, how do you plan to exercise your foster dog or go on potty breaks?
List the companion animals that have been apart of the family during the last 10 years:
Are all current companion animals current on vaccinations (FVRCP & Rabies for cats; DHPP, Bordetella, and Rabies for dogs)?*

YesNoNot ApplicableOther
Are all current companion animals spayed or neutered?*

YesNoNot Applicable
Do you have a FIV or FELV positive cat in household?
Name of Veterinarian*
Phone Number Veterinarian

Area CodePhone Number
Are you comfortable administering oral and/or topical medications?*

YesNo
Are you willing to promote your foster on social media, meet with adopters, and visit HES to finalize adoptions?*

YesNoUnsure
How long are you willing to allow your new foster pet to adjust to your home/schedule?
Under what circumstances would you not be able to complete the foster program?(i.e. return the animal before an adopter is found)?
Are you able to return to HES at least every 2-3 weeks for care?
How did you hear about the HES foster program?
Have you ever fostered an animal from another rescue/animal shelter?*

YesNo
If so, name of agency or rescue
If yes, what animals did you foster? What was the outcome?
If you only foster certain times of the year, please specify below:
Any notes, concerns, or questions you have for us?
Please read the through the following foster policies and check the box to indicate you agree to comply:

I agree to comply with all local and state laws and ordinances relating to the care of domestic animals, and will not engage in any illegal activity with my foster animal.I understand that no foster dog is allowed to go to off-leash dog parks while in the foster program.I understand that no foster animal is allowed to be left unattended with children.I understand that the animal I am taking into foster care may not be housebroken and I am willing to train the dog and give it time to adjust to house breaking and crate training.I understand that the animal I am taking into foster care may not be used to living indoors and may scratch or soil my furniture or belongings. If my foster animal is destructive I will confine my foster animal to a safe area where it cannot do damage and will work to positively modify its behavior.I will use only positive reinforcement for training and will not use any kind of physical punishment regardless of behavior issues.I understand that there are no guarantees of the behavior, health or disposition of my foster animal.I understand that the shelter environment is very stressful and my foster animal may take sometime to adjust to new situations, people and other animals in the home.I understand that the cost of vaccinations, tests, and medications NOT approved by, or done with the authority of the shelter vet or Executive Director will be my financial responsibility.I understand that a foster animal cannot be given away to a new home without the adopter coming to HES to finalize all adoption paperwork.I understand that a foster animal cannot be adopted until they are spayed/neutered.I recognize that there exists a risk of injury or disease, including physical harm to myself or others or animals in my household, caused by a foster animal. I understand that I am to keep my current pets up to date on their vaccinations.If there is any legal change of my address, phone number or any other pertinent, personal information I will contact the Foster Coordinator within a practical time frame in order to inform them of this alteration.If I decide that I can not follow through on my foster care commitment, I will give 24 hours notice to the Foster Coordinator, but if at any time I feel that my safety or the safety of my family or resident animal is at risk I can return my foster animal immediately.
I have answered the questions above truthfully and completely. I understand that, although HES takes reasonable care to screen animals for foster care placement, it makes no guarantee relating to the animals’ health, behavior or actions. I understand that I receive foster care animals at my own risk and can reject or return any animals for which HES has asked me to provide care. I understand there may be health or behavioral risks bringing in a new animal into my home. I indemnify and hold HES free and harmless from all liability arising out of any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, action, judgment of every kind and description which may occur to or be suffered by me, members of my household, or any third parties by reason of activities arising out of this agreement. Fosters must be 18 years of age. *
Completing Your Signature below represents your authorized signature to the Humane Educational Society Foster Program Agreement

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