I understand that I will provide foster care for the above mentioned dog from CLAWA Animal Rescue at no charge and I agree to the following conditions during the foster care period:
• I agree that I am fostering this dog for CLAWA Animal Rescue and that I do not have any right of ownership over the foster dog. I further agree that CLAWA Animal Rescue’s rights in and to the foster dog are superior to mine.
• I will accept and consider the dog as a household companion, not as an outside pet, and will provide the dog with a safe environment, humane treatment, proper food, fresh water, shelter and exercise.
• I will allow a reasonable amount of time for the dog to adjust to a new surrounding. Dogs can take up to 3 weeks to settle in to a new home.
• CLAWA Animal Rescue will cover veterinary expenses for the dog, provided that the care is pre-approved by the CLAWA Animal Rescue director and performed by a CLAWA Animal Rescue authorized veterinarian. I agree in the case of an emergency, I am to make every attempt to contact a CLAWA Animal Rescue representative and go to an approved CLAWA Animal Rescue emergency veterinarian.
• If the dog is lost or stolen, I will immediately notify a CLAWA Animal Rescue representative and I will make every reasonable effort to recover the dog.
• I will NOT give or sell the dog to another person, relative, or any other individual, or any other rescue group, humane association, shelter or pound, or any medical or experimental laboratory or organization.
• I will NOT alter the dog’s appearance in any way, shape or form such as tail docking, ear cropping, etc. Routine grooming is approved.
• I will not remove the dog’s microchip.
• I will immediately notify CLAWA Animal Rescue in the event of the dog’s death during the foster care period.
• I will allow a CLAWA Animal Rescue representative to make periodic visits to my home during the foster care period.
• Please understand an inspector for PACFA could also require an inspection at anytime.
• I will immediately notify CLAWA Animal Rescue in any change or address, phone number, email address. I will also notify CLAWA Animal Rescue of any plans to move or travel.
• I will immediately notify CLAWA Animal Rescue of any need in returning the dog to the rescue.
• I will immediately return any foster dog in my care to CLAWA Animal Rescue at the request of an authorized CLAWA Animal Rescue representative at any time and for any reason.
• Should I decide to adopt the dog, I will notify CLAWA Animal Rescue and follow adoption procedures.
• I understand that CLAWA Animal Rescue makes every attempt to accurately represent the dog and that no representations are made by CLAWA Animal Rescue as to the temperamental or mental disposition of the dog.
• I acknowledge I have received all behavioral/medical information and records.
• I understand CLAWA Animal Rescue makes every attempt to fully vet the dog prior to going into foster care, but in most foster situations, I am responsible for bringing the dog to any vet appointments or making plans for a CLAWA Animal Rescue representative to if I am not able to make that appointment.
• I agreee to adhere to all relevant zoning and animal control codes and ordinances, whether local, county, or state.
• If CLAWA Animal Rescue is forced to undertake any action to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify CLAWA Animal Rescue for all court costs and attorneys’ fees connected with such an action.
• I understand statement and agree to adhere to all relevant zoning and animal control codes and ordinances, whether local, county, or state.
• If in any event, I will agree and sign to a written disclosure of all diseases, injuries, or abnormalities of the specific animal being fostered.
• I understand and agree that if the dog I am fostering or any other pet involved while in my care, that gets sick or injured due to my negligence, I am responsible for the vet bill for that dog or any other pet involved.