• FOSTER Application

    The Cantu Foundation is a volunteer-run rescue. Without fosters we are not able to do the work we do. Opening up your home to a dog in need is very rewarding. Fostering saves lives!
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  • Reference 1

    Reference cannot be a spouse
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  • Reference 2

    Reference cannot be a spouse
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  • Foster Agreement

    • I AGREE to care and love ANY foster dog given to me by The Cantu Foundation (TCF) as if it were my own.
    • I AGREE to provide my TCF foster with proper diet, exercise, basic obedience training and housetraining.
    • I UNDERSTAND that general training information is provided in TCF’s foster handbook; and that training greatly increases a dog’s chance of being adopted. 
    • I AGREE to bring my TCF foster to their wellness vet visit, meet and greets with potential adopters and adoption events.
     

    Spay/Neuter & Vaccinations

    • I UNDERSTAND that all dogs placed in foster care need to be spayed/neutered and vaccinated. If I receive an unfixed dog, The Cantu Foundation may request that I schedule an appointment with a designated TCF veterinarian and assist in transporting the dog to and from the appointment. If I cannot arrange to do the transport myself, I will call my TCF representative and assist in any way I can.
     
    • I UNDERSTAND that no dog CAN be adopted before being spayed or neutered. 
     

    Expenses Covered by The Cantu Foundation

    • I UNDERSTAND that all basic medical expenses for each foster dog that comes into my care will be covered by The Cantu Foundation, provided that an authorized TCF representative has approved the medical expenses, and the care is from a TCF designated veterinarian.
    • I UNDERSTAND that if I choose to go to a vet of my choosing, I may be responsible for most of the vet bill.
    • I UNDERSTAND that The Cantu Foundation will provide a collar, tag, and leash for each foster that comes into my care. The Cantu Foundation will offer donated items, as available, for use by foster homes. Crates can be lent to foster homes and must be returned to The Cantu Foundation when the foster dog is adopted. The Cantu Foundation appreciates willingness to donate toward the dog’s general expenses, like food, treats, etc. Such general expenses, if paid for by a foster home may be tax deductible.
     
     

    Dog Description & Photo On Website

    • I AGREE to assist in getting each foster dog that comes into my care on the TCF website. I agree to take 2-3 photos and fill out a questionnaire about my foster dog's behavior.
     
    • I UNDERSTAND that I can and should also advertise on Instagram, Facebook, with friends and at the dog park.
     

    Adoption/Transfer

    • I UNDERSTAND that any potential adopter MUST be screened, interviewed and approved by an authorized TCF representative. I understand that my input will be appreciated and a part of the process, and that the final decision to place or not to place any particular dog with any particular potential adopter will be made by an authorized TCF representative.
     
    • I AGREE to let TCF know if prospective adopters may contact me directly by phone or email, and to send copies of any email inquiries to my TCF representative. If it is possible for a prospective adopter to visit my home to meet the animal, I will arrange for a TCF representative to be there during the visit.
     
     

    Protocol With Children 

    I/We understand that the following protocol should be followed regarding children in the house: 

    • Do not under any circumstances leave a child unattended with any dog.
    • Do not leave bones around the house when children are present and be cautious and observant when children are eating and the dog is in the room.
    • If there is a child in the household under the age of 5, the dog must be in a crate or separate room while the dog is eating or sleeping to prevent accidents.
    • Children under the age of 13 will not walk the dog unless supervised by an adult.
    • Whenever a child is in the house with a dog, the child is at risk of being accidentally knocked over, scratched or bitten, etc.
    • Should you have ANY concerns or feel uncomfortable with a situation between the dog and a child, contact your foster liaison or a senior. We will either take the dog out of your home immediately or have a trainer come and meet with you, depending on the severity of the situation.
     


    Cats & Dogs Coexisting

    I/We understand that even if this animal has been housed with cats in its foster home that THE CANTU FOUNDATION cannot guarantee the behavior with a new cat(s) will be the same. Please use caution when introducing a new dog to existing cats in the household and do the introduction slowly over a period of a few weeks, keeping the dog on leash. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact a TCF representative.

     

    Multiple Dog Households

    I/We understand that the following protocol should be followed when bringing additional dogs into the house:

    • Do not leave multiple dogs at home in the same room unattended.
    • Do not feed the dogs in the same room and don’t leave toys and treats laying around the house.
    • The Cantu Foundation can put you in touch with either a senior volunteer or a behaviorist to assist you with a dog to dog introduction if necessary.
     


    General Agreements

    • I AGREE to keep each foster dog that comes into my care on a leash when outside my home or in my own securely fenced yard. 
    • I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE that any foster dog that comes into my care will NOT be allowed to run or play offleash in a dog park or other open public area.
    • I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE that I am responsible for the safety of each foster dog that comes into my care, for the safety of other dogs and people the dog comes into contact with. 
    • I AGREE to immediately notify my Cantu Foundation contact, send "URGENT" email to foster@thecantufoundation.com and Fatima (text and call 617-309-9375) in the event a foster dog goes missing or is injured.
    • I UNDERSTAND that if I decide to adopt a foster dog in my care, I must go through the adoption process, including paying the requested donation. (Donations are used to help cover costs to save and help more dogs.)
    • I UNDERSTAND that if I need to return a dog to The Cantu Foundation’s care, for any reason, enough forewarning is necessary for TCF to locate a new foster home placement for the dog, and that this process may take a week or more, depending on the dog and the number of other dogs in foster care.


    TCF retains the right to remove a foster dog from my care at any time.

    This document provides for the release of liability of THE CANTU FOUNDATION, Inc. (TCF) and its volunteers on account of the actions of any dog of any breed, which has been released into the ownership of TCF and placed into the care of a Foster Care Provider (“any fostered dog”).

     

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  • I, the Foster Care Provider named above, understand that TCF and its volunteers cannot guarantee actions or disposition of any fostered dog placed into Foster Care with me. I understand that although reasonable effort has been made to assess the disposition of each dog released to TCF beforehand but, being living animals, they may act unpredictably in any given situation, and that I must take necessary precautions to prevent accidents and guard against unpredicted actions by any fostered dog in my care.

    • I promise to take adequate care of any fostered dog in my care by providing nutritious food, plentiful water, and adequate shelter, as well as control of external parasites (fleas and ticks).
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    • I promise to notify THE CANTU FOUNDATION if any foster dog in my care is in need of veterinary care such as vaccinations, routine testing, refill of heartworm preventive or treatment for illness. At no time will I allow any foster dog to be a nuisance to people or other animals.
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    • I promise to keep any fostered dog in my care safely confined in a fenced yard or kennel run or inside a house or garage when the dog is not with me or a member of my family. 
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    • I promise that at no time will any foster dog be placed outside on a tie-out (in a yard, in front of café, store etc.)
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    • I promise that when off of my property, any foster dog will be kept on a leash at all times. In that case the dog can only be off leash in a safely enclosed dog play area.
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    • I UNDERSTAND that fostering a dog for The Cantu Foundation is not the same as adopting a dog, and that any foster dog must be made available to Prospective Adoptive Owners referred by TCF for viewing for possible permanent adoption. If I wish to adopt any fostered dog, I understand I must complete an Adoption Application and be responsible for the donation requested at the time of adoption. If I find a prospective adopter for my foster dog I will contact a TCF representative and I promise not to give the dog over to anyone until an adoption has been approved and an agreement has been signed.
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