Thank you for your interest in fostering for the Montgomery County Animal Shelter hereafter referred to as “MCAS.” The MCAS foster program is designed to save the lives of the most vulnerable animals in our care. Foster parents help us in that endeavor by providing temporary care for animals that are not yet ready for adoption for a variety of reasons. These could include underage puppies and kittens, sick or injured animals, and animals that are not thriving in the kennel environment. MCAS is dependent on our committed fosters to saving these pets in need.

If not a property owner, complete the following:

Please list all animals currently living in your household:

Disclosure: Thank you again for your interest in fostering with MCAS. If approved, you will need to come in for a one-on-one meeting with the Foster Coordinator and/or Office Manager to further learn of our foster program expectations. You will also need to complete a Foster Parent Agreement and orientation.

I understand that my signature below creates a binding and irrevocable legal contract. I also agree that I am providing my information as entered above including DL/ID # in order to complete the agreement.

Signing below, I certify that the information I have given is true and I recognize that any misrepresentation of facts may result in my losing the privilege of fostering a pet and nullification of any contract in the future. I understand that MCAS has the right to deny my request to foster an animal, and I authorize investigation of all statements on this application.

Foster Parent Liability Waiver and Release

wish to provide foster services for the Montgomery County Animal Shelter (“MCAS” I recognize that in handling animals and performing other foster and volunteer tasks a risk of physical injury exists including, but not limited to, severe injury including disease or death, that could be caused by the animals. I certify that I am in good physical health and do not have any health or medical conditions that would preclude me from fostering for the MCAS nor have I been advised to avoid fostering for the MCAS by a qualified medical professional.

In consideration of the permission granted to me by the MCAS to participate in this foster work, on behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives, and executors:

I ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK OF INJURY AND/OR DISEASE THAT MIGHT OCCUR TO ME OR MY PROPERTY AND AGREE TO WAIVE, INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, RELEASE, AND DEFEND THE MCAS AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES, FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, SUITS OR ACTIONS, FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS, OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, SUSTAINED BY ME IN CONNECTION WITH MY FOSTER SERVICES, WHETHER OR NOT DAMAGES OR INJURIES ARE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY MY NEGLIGENT OR GROSSLY NEGLIGENT ACTIONS OR OMISSIONS OR THE NEGLIGENT OR GROSSLY NEGLIGENT ACTIONS OR OMISSIONS OF OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, FOSTERS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE MCAS OR MONTGOMERY COUNTY. FURTHERMORE, I HEREBY ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND AGREE TO WAIVE, INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES, FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, SUITS OR ACTIONS, FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS, OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, SUSTAINED BY OTHERS RESULTING FROM MY NEGLIGENT OR GROSSLY NEGLIGENT ACTIONS OR OMISSIONS WHILE PERFORMING FOSTER SERVICES.

I further understand and agree that as a foster, I am not an officer, agent, or employee of Montgomery County, and that my service as a foster shall not be construed or interpreted as that of an officer, agent, or employee of Montgomery County, and that the doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply between the MCAS or Montgomery County and me.

NOTICE: I acknowledge my participation with the animal shelter involves animals whose actions are unpredictable. I understand I should use good judgment in handling animals only that I have been instructed or trained to work with. It is my responsibility to seek assistance from MCAS staff should I have any questions or concerns about a particular animal. I hereby accept the limits of liability and inherent risks associated with working with any animals associated with the MCAS.

Foster Parent Acknowledgement

acknowledge receiving a copy of the Montgomery County Animal Shelter (“MCAS”) Foster Handbook.

https://27744654-72ce-49d6-b93c-45026b029190.filesusr.com/ugd/40a704_1939bebaed3f4d96a0333441b8c02c88.pdf

I understand that it is my responsibility to familiarize myself with these policies and follow them accordingly. I acknowledge that as a participant in the Foster Program, I am a foster and no compensation or remuneration shall be forthcoming from the MCAS or the County. I acknowledge and understand that I will not receive any salary or reimbursement, nor am I entitled to any County benefits.

I confirm that I have received, read and understand the Foster policies. By signing this acknowledgement, I agree to abide by and to conduct my activities in accordance with MCAS foster policies and procedures and understand that breach of these standards may result in my suspension or termination in the Foster program.