Terms and Conditions:
I/We, the above Foster Parent(s), agree to the following terms and conditions:
- Receipt of Foster Animal: I/We acknowledge that I/We have received the above Foster Animal from Philly Rescue Angels Inc. (hereafter “PRAI”) representative,
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2. Certification: I/We hereby certify that I/We: have never been charged with animal cruelty and are not an animal dealer, broker or breeder, have considered my/our lifestyle and have the time and patience enough to care for the Foster Animal, and are prepared to assume the responsibility for fostering and caring for the Foster Animal until he/she is placed by Philly Rescue Angels Inc. in an adoptive home.
3. Philly Rescue Angels Inc. Ownership of Foster Animal: I/We understand that the Foster Animal is and will continue to be the sole property of Philly Rescue Angels Inc. I/We agree to follow any and all decisions made by Philly Rescue Angels Inc. or its representatives regarding the care, return and/or the disposition of the Foster Animal.
4. Decompression/Separation: For the safety of my/our household and my/our resident pets, I/We understand and acknowledge that it is required that I/we keep my/our pets, if any, separate from the Foster Animal for a two (2) week period of time. During this 2-week period, I/we understand and acknowledge that the Foster Animal must be crated and separated from all other animals in the household. After such 2-week period, I/we understand and acknowledge that slow introductions are required for the Foster Animal to my/our pets and other family members and visitors, which will create a more balanced transition for the Foster Animal. If this is not followed, Philly Rescue Angels Inc. reserves the right to relinquish the Foster Animal from my/our home and relieve me/us of my/our foster duties. If I/We decide to introduce my/our pets to the Foster Animal, I/We agree to supervise them together. If they do not get along, I/We agree to separate them. I/We understand that there are inherent risks to introducing the Foster Animal to my/our pets and I/We hereby assume that risk and hold Philly Rescue Angels Inc. harmless from any and all damages me/us, my/our pets or other persons may incur from being introduced to or from being around the Foster Animal, including, but not limited to, injury, illness, and death.
5. Foster Period: I/We understand the commitment I am/we are making by agreeing to foster the Foster Animal and that there is no definitive time period. I/We understand it may take weeks, months or possibly longer for the Foster Animal to be adopted. If I/we can no longer care for the Foster Animal, I/we shall notify Philly Rescue Angels Inc. and make every effort to find a suitable foster or adoptive home for the Foster Animal. Philly Rescue Angels Inc. will do everything possible to place the Foster Animal accordingly. However, I/we understand that it may take time to find the Foster Animal a sufficient home or other arrangement for its needs.
6. Care of Foster Animal: I/We hereby understand and acknowledge the duties and responsibilities associated with fostering the Foster Animal, and hereby agree to:
- making the Foster Animal a companion pet and welcome member of my/our household, and not as an outside pet, for as long as I/We foster the Foster Animal.
- obeying and complying with any and all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances governing his/her/their ownership, control and custody of the Foster Animal.
- caring and providing for the Foster Animal for as long as I/We foster the Foster Animal, including, but not limited to, by providing it adequate shelter/housing, adequate attention, humane treatment, safe containment, a healthy diet and nutrition (including adequate food and water), adequate exercise, positive training and obedience, and any and all veterinary care (including, but not limited to, annual medical checkups, vaccinations, deworming, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, other care as required or recommended by Philly Rescue Angels Inc. and its veterinarians, and emergency treatment as needed)
- keeping the Foster Animal under my/our control and supervision when it is not on my/our property.
- not confining the Foster Animal by chain, rope, trolley or allow the Foster Animal to run at large unless in a secured and confined area.
- not breeding or allow breeding of the Foster Animal if it is not yet already spayed or neutered.
- never abandon, sell, give, release or otherwise transfer the Foster Animal to any individual, shelter, humane association, or other rescue organization without the express prior written consent of Philly Rescue Angels Inc.
- permitting Philly Rescue Angels Inc. and its representatives to visit at reasonable convenient times to check on the well being of the Foster Animal.
- watching for and disclosing to Philly Rescue Angels Inc. any characteristics or behaviors of the Foster Animal, such as illnesses, biting, fighting, or lapses in housetraining, that may affect its adoptability, and timely providing any reports requested by Philly Rescue Angels Inc. regarding the Foster Animal.
7. Food and Supplies: I/We should notify our assigned Philly Rescue Angels Inc. representative about food and supplies needed, which will be provided to me/us at no cost to me/us. I/We acknowledge and agree that if I/we voluntarily choose to purchase something with my/our own money, I/We should save the receipt as these expenses are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Purchases made voluntarily by me/us are not reimbursed by Philly Rescue Angels Inc. Any food and supplies lent to me/us by Philly Rescue Angels Inc. must be returned to Philly Rescue Angels Inc. when the Foster Animal is adopted.
8. Veterinary Care: If I/We feel that the Foster Animal is in need of medical attention, I/We will contact a Philly Rescue Angels Inc. representative immediately and utilize the veterinary service of its choice as and when instructed by Philly Rescue Angels Inc. If I/We choose to obtain veterinary care for the Foster Animal without the prior knowledge and permission of a Philly Rescue Angels Inc. representative, I/We will be solely responsible for payment.
9. Emergencies: I/We agree to immediately report any and all emergencies concerning the Foster Animal, including, but not limited to, bites, behavioral issues and concerns, injuries, illnesses, death, other medical issues and concerns, and run-a-ways, to a Philly Rescue Angels Inc. representative.
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10. Resident Pet Vaccinations and Preventative Care: I/We verify that my/our own pets, if any, are currently up-to-date on their vaccinations. I/We acknowledge my/our responsibility as a pet owner to keep the vaccinations and flea, tick and heartworm prevention measures current for all of my pets to prevent the Foster Animal from being affected adversely. I/We agree not to hold Philly Rescue Angels Inc. responsible for any injuries, illnesses, or other health problems experienced by me/us, my/our family, friends and visitors, and my/our animals as a result of exposure to the Foster Animal.
11. Transportation of Foster Animal: I/We agree to provide transportation to required veterinary visits, events, meet and greets. If I/We cannot provide transportation, I/We agree to discuss alternatives with a Philly Rescue Angels Inc. representative to obtain alternative arrangements.
12. Adoption or Placement: If I/we decide to permanently adopt the Foster Animal, I/we shall notify our Philly Rescue Angels Inc. representative and, upon approval, shall follow established adoption procedures including signing an Adoption Agreement and paying the Foster Animal’s adoption fee. If I/we find a permanent/adoptive home for the Foster Animal, I/we shall notify our Philly Rescue Angels Inc. representative and, upon approval, shall follow established adoption procedures. I/We understand that I/We cannot place the Foster Animal in a new home and all interested parties must be referred to a Philly Rescue Angels Inc. representative. I/We understand that the final placement of the Foster Animal will be solely determined by a Philly Rescue Angels Inc. representative, with input from me to be taken into consideration.
13. Return of Foster Animal; Reservation of Rights: I/We understand that Philly Rescue Angels Inc. has the right to remove and reclaim the Foster Animal at any time and for any reason. I/We agree to return the Foster Animal to Philly Rescue Angels Inc. or its representatives as and when instructed to do so. I/We hereby agree that if Philly Rescue Angels Inc. determines that the Foster Animal is being or was mistreated, abused, neglected or abandoned in any way, or that I/We am/are/was/were in breach of this Agreement, that Philly Rescue Angels Inc. maintains the right to inspect my/our premises at any time and unannounced, and to repossess the Foster Animal at any time. If such action occurs, I/We shall be responsible for all costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) associated with Philly Rescue Angels Inc. taking such action.
14. Non-disparagement: I/We understand that while I/We have a the Foster Animal, I am/We are a representative(s) of Philly Rescue Angels Inc. and I/We will act as an ambassador for the organization and I/We promise that I/We will not use word of mouth, email, and/or social media to cause the organization any harm.
15. Insurance: I/We verify that I/We have my/our own medical and property insurance.
16. No Guarantee: I/We hereby agree to foster the Foster Animal as is, and understand and acknowledge that Philly Rescue Angels Inc. does not provide any warranty, representation, or guarantee whatsoever relating to or associated with the Foster Animal, including, but not limited to, its lineage, or past, present and/or future health, medical condition, temperament, and behavior.
I/We also understand and acknowledge that any animal, including the Foster Animal, may be prone to medical or genetic conditions not readily evident. I/We further understand and acknowledge that any rescue animals, including the Foster Animal, have no history and may not show their true nature or health for some time after placement with me/us.
17. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNIFICATION: I/We, for myself/ourselves and for my/our family, heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, and assigns, as the Foster Parent(s) of the Foster Animal, fully understand, acknowledge and agree that: because the Foster Animal came to Philly Rescue Angels Inc. as a stray or owner surrender from a shelter or as an owner surrender directly from its prior owner(s), it is impossible to obtain a health history or other information for the Foster Animal, including behavioral history; Philly Rescue Angels Inc. is without knowledge of any health or behavior problems or concerns that the Foster Animal may have had in the past or will have in the future, but has disclosed fully any known healthy or behavioral history as noted above: working with animals, including the fostering, care and control of an animal, may involve inherent risks and dangers of bodily injury or death to person and/or damage to or loss of service of property, and/or other, and that the Foster Animal may have a propensity to bite, whether or not when provoked, threatened, scared or being protective (collectively, “Risks”); these Risks may be caused by the own actions or inactions of me/us, the actions or inactions of others, the condition in which the bodily injury to person and/or damage to property takes place, or the fault or negligence of Philly Rescue Angels Inc.
There may be other risks and social and economic losses either not known to me/us or not readily foreseeable at this time; Philly Rescue Angels Inc. cannot and will not assume any liability or responsibility for such Risks or other risks, social or economic losses.
I/We fully accept and assume any and all such Risks, other risks and liabilities, full responsibility for, and agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Philly Rescue Angels Inc., its administrators, directors, agents, officers, members, volunteers, and employees, from and against any and all losses, costs, damages and liabilities incurred by me/us or any third party as a result of the fostering, care and control of the Foster Animal by me/us.
I/We hereby fully release, discharge, and covenant not to sue Philly Rescue Angels Inc., its administrators, directors, agents, officers, members, volunteers, and employees, from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, causes of actions, suits, losses, damages or judgments on the account of me/us or others caused or alleged to be caused, in whole or in part, by my/our fostering of the Foster Animal, the fault or negligence of Philly Rescue Angels Inc., its administrators, directors, agents, officers, members, volunteers, and employees, circumstances beyond the control of Philly Rescue Angels Inc. and its administrators, directors, agents, officers, members, volunteers, and employees, or otherwise
I/We further agree that if despite this release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity, I/We or anyone on my/our behalf makes a claim against Philly Rescue Angels Inc., or any of its administrators, directors, agents, officers, members, volunteers, and employees, I/We will indemnify, defend, save, and hold harmless Philly Rescue Angels Inc., and its administrators, directors, agents, officers, members, volunteers, and employees, from any and all litigation expenses, attorney fees, liability, damage, or cost which any of them may incur as the result of such claim.
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By signing this Foster Agreement, I/We, the above-referenced Foster Parent(s), hereby acknowledge(s), agree(s) and certify(ies) that:
- I am/We are at least 18 years of age or older.
- I/We have read and fully understand the above terms and conditions and acknowledge(s) that they are reasonable.
- I/We will abide by and be bound by same.
IN PARTICULAR, I/WE HAVE READ (RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNIFICATION), AND I/WE FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I/WE HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING THIS FOSTER AGREEMENT, AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT OR ASSURANCE OF ANY NATURE AND INTENDS TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND AGREE THAT IF ANY PORTION OF THIS FOSTER AGREEMENT (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMTATION, THE RELASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY) IS HELD TO BE INVALID, THE BALANCE NOTWITHSTANDING, SHALL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
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