FOSTER APPLICATION (2021)

FOSTER APPLICATION (2021)

Noah's Ark Rescue Project and Sanctuary aka NARPS
Approval Status
Approver Name
Comments
First and foremost, thank you for your interest in fostering a dog, cat, small animal, reptile, amphibian, equine, farm/barn animal, or other animal for NARPS! By fostering one of our animals, you are helping to save even more animals in the future by making room for us to help others in need! We work hard to provide the best care and future for the animals entrusted in our care, so we want to make sure that each placement is the best match possible for the animal and their foster family! If you have what it takes and are willing to make this commitment, please continue on with this application! We look forward to you joining our foster team if you're approved as fosters are the backbone of NARPS!

Please provide detailed information for all questions and answer them with 100% honesty.

To qualify for fostering, you must:
- Be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license, passport or state Identification Card stating your current address;
- Own your home or be able to provide proof of approval by landlord/property owner; and
- Have the necessary means and ability to provide adequate time, care and love to the fostered pet.
Please note: We reserve the right to refuse foster approval to anyone. There are several reasons we may choose to deny your request to foster with us. These reasons include, but are not limited to: misleading or failing to provide accurate information on this application, negative references from veterinarian and/or personal references, lack of permission from landlord/property manager/homeowners association, rescue animal meeting current pet(s) is unsuccessful, inappropriate match of rescue animal to family, applicant name found on a “Do not adopt” or "Do not foster" list, etc. Completing a foster application is not a guarantee that you will foster the animal you are applying for or any other animal for NARPS.

ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED EVEN IF SOME ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU. OTHERWISE YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT SUBMIT. IF NOT APPLICABLE, SIMPLY INSERT N/A.
Date of Application:

MonthDayYear
Date
Name(s) of the pet(s) you are interested in fostering (if none specific put N/A):
I understand that if ANY information is found to be FALSE or INCOMPLETE, my application will be DENIED without notification. *
I agree to allow NARPS to obtain any and all pertinent information regarding my housing situation and care of my animals (if applicable).
Personal Information
Your Name:

First NameLast Name
Your Age:
Your E-mail:
Your Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Cell Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number
Gender (this may be important for the animal you're applying to foster):
Can you provide proof of age and residence? (valid driver's License, Photo ID, passport, etc.)

Other
Your Family Information
Does anyone currently live with you full-time or part-time?
How many people currently reside with you? Please include anyone who lives with you part-time.
Please list the names, ages, and relationships of all people who reside (full-time or part-time) in your household. *
Are ALL members of your household aware of and in agreement to foster for NARPS? If not, please list who is not in favor of fostering and the nature of their concern or objection. *
Your Household Information
What type of home do you live in?

Other
How long have you lived at your current address?
If less than 2 years, what was your previous address? If not applicable, put N/A.
Do you own or rent or own your place of residence?
If renting, please provide your landlord's or property manager's name: *
If renting, please provide your landlord's or property manager's address:
If renting, please provide your landlord's or property manager's phone number:

Area CodePhone Number
If you rent or are part of a homeowner's association, are you permitted to have pets?
How many pets are allowed?
Are there any breed, size or weight restrictions? If yes, please explain.
Please describe general home information; city, suburbs, rural? house size? acreage? stairs/no stairs? yard size? ability to separate pets if necessary? close to neighbors? neighbors have pets?
Would you allow a home check to be performed by a NARPS board member or volunteer before and during the fostering period? *
Do you have a fenced-in yard?

Other
Do you plan on moving in the foreseeable future? If so, where will you move, when and why?
Your Current and Past Pets
Do you CURRENTLY have any animals living in your home or on your property?
How many animals do you CURRENTLY have living in your home or on your property?
For the current animal(s) residing in your home and/or on your property indicated above, please list for each animal their name, species, breed, and age.
Are all of your animals Spayed/Neutered?
If any of your animals are NOT altered, please explain why.
Do any of your pets have strong LIKES? I.E.: Male dog who prefers and likes smaller dogs, versus dogs his own size or larger. If none, please put no strong likes.
Do any of your pets have strong DISLIKES? I.E.: Male dog who strongly dislikes other male dogs. If none, please put no strong dislikes.
Are your pets all current and up to date on their annual vet visit and vaccines, INCLUDING their rabies shots?
If all of your pets are NOT current and up to date on their annual vet visit and vaccines, INCLUDING their rabies shots, please explain why?
Have you ever had any animals in the past whether on your own or growing up?
Please tell us about any animals you have owned in the past who are no longer with you. Please include species, breeds, ages, genders, alter status, and reason for longer being with you. If none, please put N/A.
Veterinarian Information
***Please ensure to call your vet and approve us to speak with them and release your records if necessary*** Failure to do so will result in delay of processing your application and may result in denial of your application.

PLEASE NOTE: All pets MUST be current on their vaccines, routine care, AND spayed/neutered unless there is a documented medical reason. This includes "indoor only" cats. The rabies vaccine is required by law in Pennsylvania and other states. If your pets are not current on vaccines and routine care, and not spayed/neutered without a documented medical reason, please do not continue with this application.
If you currently own any animals or have owned any within the past 5 years, what is the name(s) of your veterinarian(s)? *
Address of the veterinarian you listed above:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number of veterinarian you listed above:

Area CodePhone Number
Are/were your pets all current and up to date on routine care?

Other
Are/were your pets all current and up to date on their annual vaccinations, INCLUDING rabies as required by law?

Other
Would you allow us to speak with your vet to obtain information on the health care of your pets (current and/or past)?
What do you consider routine care for the wellbeing of your pets?
Foster Care Information
Have you ever fostered before? If yes, for what organization and when? Reason for no longer fostering for them?
Please check the following which you are willing and able to foster:

Other
If you have experience with any species of animal which you currently do not own, but would like to foster, please explain your experience level and history.
Where will your foster pet be kept during the day?
Where will your foster pet be kept at night?
Where will your foster pet be kept when you're not home?
How many hours a day will the foster pet be home alone?
Who will be the foster pet's primary care giver?
Are you willing to allow home inspections before and during the fostering period?
How do you plan to exercise your foster pet (if applicable for the species)?
How many pets are you willing and able to foster at one time?
Do you have any experience with handling animals with behavior issues? Please explain.
Please choose the behavior issues/training needs which you're comfortable dealing with.

Other
Do you have your own vehicle or have access to use of a vehicle?

Other
Are you willing to transport foster pet to NARPS' vet of choice when/if care is needed?
Are you willing to meet with potential adopters and help perform a "meet and greet" with potential family and any pets they may have?
Employment Information
What is your current employment status?

Other
If you are employed, what is the name of your employer?
If you are employed, how long have you worked with your current employer?
If you are employed, how many hours per week do you work on average?
If a student, where do you attend school?
If a student, do you live on or off campus?
Do you have a spouse/partner?
What is your spouse/partner's occupation?
Who is your spouse/partner's employer?
What is your spouse/partner's length of time with employer?
How many hours per week does your spouse/partner work on average?
Personal References

Please provide the names and phone numbers of THREE references. References should be unrelated to you. You must list references even if you currently don't own pets or if you have not previously owned pets. Failure to provide references will result in denial of your application. ALSO, PLEASE LET THEM KNOW THEY ARE LISTED AS YOUR REFERENCES AND TO EXPECT A CALL FROM ONE OF OUR VOLUNTEERS.
Name of your FIRST reference:

First NameLast Name
Cell Phone Number of your FIRST reference:

Area CodePhone Number
Name of your SECOND reference:

First NameLast Name
Cell Phone Number of your SECOND reference:

Area CodePhone Number
Name of your THIRD reference:

First NameLast Name
Cell Phone Number of your THIRD reference:

Area CodePhone Number
Miscellaneous
Are you willing to abide by the laws of the state in which you live regarding animal care and containment?
Are you aware of your state and local ordinances and your ability to house the type of animal(s) which you marked down as potentially being able to foster, i.e.: potbellied pigs and chickens are not allowed in many residential areas, as some ordinances classify them as livestock (even if they are housed mainly in a home).
How did you hear about NARPS? (please check all that apply)

Other
Thank you for taking the time to fill out this application to foster for NARPS! FOSTERING SAVES LIVES!! With every animal you foster, you immediately save two lives...the life of the pet whom you take into your home, and they life of the animal who they made room for when they got saved! NARPS will provide you, the foster, with whatever you need in order to care for your NARPS foster... crate/cage, collar, leash, bowls, food, toys, beds, other supplies, and veterinary care at one of the veterinarian clinics which gives us discounted care. You provide the loving home, care, and update us regularly with new pictures, videos, and all of the information you learn about your foster pet while they're living with you! We are here for you 100% of the time to help you in any way possible with your foster pet. Fosters also have the first right to adopt their foster pet before we start searching for their forever home with someone else!
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FOSTER APPLICATION (2021)

Personal Information

Your Family Information

Your Household Information

Your Current and Past Pets

Veterinarian Information

Foster Care Information

Employment Information

Personal References

Miscellaneous