MTAF uses Email and Facebook as our primary means of communication.  Please use your most frequently accessed email address. 

Pet's Health and Disposition
MTAF cannot guarantee the health or disposition of any foster animal. We do not have past records for these animals and there are some risks associated with taking in foster animals. Family pets must be current on all vaccines and foster pets will be kept isolated from family pets for a minimum of 7 -14 days (for the protection of all animals). I agree to be fully responsible for the safety and well-being of the foster pet. I will provide a safe, loving, humane environment with adequate food, water and shelter at all times. I will not declaw, crop ears or tail of a fostered pet. I will notify MTAF of any signs of illness, behavioural issues or concern an inability to continue to foster, if the pet becomes lost and/ or if the pet bites someone. Transfer of Foster pets cannot be transferred to the custody of another person, shelter, humane society, or other entity without the prior consent and permission of MTAF. I agree to not place this foster pet in another home without written agreement from MTAF, whether it be temporary or permanent.

Return of Animals
All of the pets in the MTAF foster program are the property of MTAF and must be returned within 8 hours of the request. I agree that I am fostering this pet for MTAF and that I do not have any right of ownership over my foster pet. I further agree that MTAF’s right in and to my foster pet are superior to mine. I agree to provide the MTAF team access to my home and property to check on my foster pet at any time while I am in possession of my foster pet.

Pregnant Cats
I agree that I will not breed my foster cat(s).  I agree that if my foster cat(s) should become pregnant during my foster term, or if it is discovered that my foster cat(s) was already pregnant, that I do not have any right of ownership over my foster cat(s) or any of her kittens.  I agree that I will notify MTAF immediately of any pregnancy symptoms (large/growing belly, strange behaviour, birth, bleeding, etc.) and will ask permission from MTAF to continue fostering the foster cat(s) while pregnant, during and after her birth, until the foster cat(s) and kittens are available for adoption.  In that event, I further agree to follow all advice and guidelines that MTAF provides relating to birth and aftercare of the foster cat(s) and kittens.  If MTAF requests that the foster cat(s) and/or her kittens be returned, I must return them within 8 hours of the request.  

Personal Injury and/ or Property Damage
I agree that accidental animal bites or other injuries to humans and/ or other animals do occur and agree to hold harmless and indemnify and protect MTAF from any claim or suit filed by someone as a result of such incident.
In addition, MTAF will not be held responsible if the foster pet should damage/ destroy property belonging to the Foster Caregiver, caregiver’s household or if the foster pet should transfer any disease, internal/ external parasites to other animals/ people in the Foster Caregiver’s household.
I understand that if I am approved for fostering, this declaration represents a legal contract between MTAF and me. I understand that if I am approved to foster an animal, I must abide by this agreement and that this agreement applies to any and all animals that I foster with MTAF.

Accuracy of Information
I acknowledge that the information provided on this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. If at any time the information I have provided changes, I will provide the updated information to MTAF Foster team.

What We Provide

-A socializing plan for the cat(s) and guidance on implementing it

-Ongoing support with any issues that arise with the cat(s);

-Payment for all medical care (which is to be provided by an MTAF approved veterinarian, and authorized by MTAF in advance);

-Marketing your foster cat(s) when he/she is ready for adoption, and facilitating any introduction where the potential adopter and foster cat seem like an appropriate match

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS THE FOSTER CAREGIVER

Environment

-Provide a safe, peaceful environment for your foster cat(s) in an appropriate space for the socializing plan (e.g.  Extremely shy cats should be kept to one room until they are interacting with confidence);

-The cat(s) should be separated in a spare room away from all other animals, as well as small children in the household for the first 3-7 days or until comfortable. Slow introductions are required for each cat and this in turn will create a more balanced transition period.

-Keep the cat(s) indoors at all times with windows closed and window screens secured so the cat may not climb or scratch through and potentially escape;  Windows may be opened only to a maximum of 1 inch, with supervision at all times.

-Provide a scooped litter box, fresh water and food on a daily basis.  (MTAF will provide food and litter if the foster is unable to do so.  However, please do not purchase and send us a receipt for any supplies without our authorization.  We are a small rescue and funds are limited, we can typically get food/litter donations if requested)

Vetting

-Transport the cat(s) to a veterinarian, when necessary (MTAF will provide transportation if the foster is unable to do so);

-Administer any medications prescribed by a veterinarian or inform MTAF if unable to do so;

Health

-Provide MTAF with regular updates about the cat’s progress and observe closely for any possible health or behavior issues. Immediately inform MTAF in case of any of the following:

-Lack of appetite (adult cats should eat the equivalent of 1/3 - 1/2 cup of dry food and half of a 5.5oz can of wet food per day, kittens can eat as much as they would like);

-Change in appetite or water intake;

-Lethargy, or change in energy level;

-Agitation or aggressive behavior

-Inappropriate elimination or marking;

-Frequent visiting, posturing or straining/meowing in the litterbox with little produced.

Updates

-Inform MTAF when the cat(s) seems ready for adoption, sharing information about the cat via Facebook messenger or email. 

-Provide MTAF with electronic photos and/or videos of the cat(s) or allow an MTAF volunteer into your home to take such photos so that he/she may be publicized for adoption;

-Allow MTAF representatives to meet with potential adopters through a virtual platform like Facebook or Zoom (so the adopters can see the cat(s) when acclimated and comfortable);  In-person visits will only be allowed if all parties are in agreeance.  

Policies

-Provide MTAF with at least one week’s notice if you are unable to continue fostering the cat(s);

-Foster cat(s) is MTAF’s responsibility and may not be abandoned, given, or sold to any other person or organization;

-MTAF will be responsible for naming the foster cat(s), unless otherwise indicated by MTAF.  Due to the volume of cats brought in, MTAF must adhere to a naming system and a filing system is in place at the vet.  Please commit to calling the foster cat(s) by their given name and do not create a new name. 

-MTAF may visit the home or remove the cat(s) from the foster home at any time.

-You may foster for other organizations, however you must not foster an MTAF feline at the same time due to possible illness.  MTAF will assume you are available and contact you when a feline is in need of a foster home.  Therefore, you must immediately inform MTAF if you take in a foster animal from another organization and you must advise when the animal(s) are no longer in your care. 

Contact

If you have a Facebook account, a Facebook chat will be created at the time of fostering.  

Please connect via Facebook or email mtafrescue@gmail.com if you need supplies, advice, or any other help with your foster cat(s).

WAIVER OF LIABILITY

This document constitutes the entirety of the agreement between the Foster Care Provider (hereinafter, “Guardian”), named above, and MTAF. It further provides for the release of liability of MTAF, its representatives, volunteers, and affiliated organizations for the actions of the cats released into MTAF’s ownership and placed into the care of the Guardian.

In consideration for being allowed to foster one or more of MTAF's cats, I certify that I, the Guardian, understand that, while MTAF makes a reasonable effort to assess the disposition and health of each cat it places into foster care, it cannot guarantee the actions, health, or dispositions of any of its cats.

I agree to take responsibility for the safety of the Foster Cat, as well as the safety and health of all other animals and people the Foster Cat comes into contact with. I assume full responsibility for any property damage the Foster Cat may cause.

I further understand that, since the Foster Cat is a living animal, it may act unpredictably and that I must take reasonable precautions to protect myself and others from any harm posed by the Foster Cat.

I understand that even the most well-­‐adjusted cat may scratch or bite a person when distressed. I, therefore, agree that I will supervise any and/all interactions between the Foster Cat and any other person(s), including young children, until I am comfortable that the person(s) and the Foster Cat can interact with each other safely and respectfully.

By signing this agreement, I am assuring MTAF that I have the express formal consent of any and all person(s) residing at the above address to foster the cat named above, and that all such persons are agreeable to living with the Foster Cat.

I agree to immediately notify MTAF of any behavioral and/or health issues that arise while the Foster Cat is in my care. If the Foster Cat sustains a life-­‐threatening injury, I agree to immediately contact an MTAF representative and seek emergency medical care for the Foster Cat by immediately transporting it to an Emergency Pet Clinic. I further agree to consult with an MTAF representative before authorizing any major medical procedures.

I understand that the Foster Cat remains the responsibility and property of MTAF and may not be abandoned, given, or sold to any other person or organization, and that MTAF may visit the foster home or remove the cat from the foster home at any time.

On behalf of myself, my heirs, assignees, guardians, personal and legal representatives, and executors, I hereby release, discharge, hold harmless, and indemnify MTAF, its representatives, volunteers, and affiliated organizations for any and all claims, demands, losses, costs, liabilities, settlement agreements, damages, and expenses connected with activities covered by this agreement, whether caused directly or indirectly by any negligence (active or passive) attributable to the MTAF Parties, except for those injuries caused by gross negligence or intentional misconduct of the MTAF Parties.