Cabot Long Term Foster Form

Sign up to become a Foster Hero!

Thank you for offering to be a hero to shelter pets searching for a forever-loving home. Pets, like people, need a place to feel safe; a place where they can be themselves and let their guard down. Many pets have lived tough lives before entering our shelter, and foster heroes like YOU get these adoptable pets out of the shelter and into a comfortable homes until they find their forever families.

While we have many options for fostering available, our biggest need is for dedicated fosters to care for pets until adoption. We are currently looking for numerous long-term foster heroes—are you one of them? We'll make it easy for you, and provide an orientation when you're ready to foster. We even have supplies we can provide if needed!

If you feel this is something you can commit to, and that you are confident in your ability to keep this foster separate from other resident animals and people should an issue arise, please complete the form below and we will contact you. Make sure to click "submit" at the end so that we have your information on file.

For questions specific to filling out the application, email our Program Coordinator at kjennings@cabotar.gov.

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

E-mail*

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

What is your home address? This is where you RESIDE and SLEEP.*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

If you rent your home, you understand that it is YOUR responsibility to identify breed and/or size restrictions with your landlord PRIOR to fostering a pet.*

Yes, I understandNo, I do not understand and require more information on this topic.Not Applicable; I own my home.

Provide a CURRENT proof of residency. Must be dated within the last 45 days.*

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How can we reach you?*

PhoneEmailText

Are you at least 18 years old?*

YesNo

Upload a picture of your government-issued photo identification*

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Are you confident in your ability to separate a foster animal from any other resident pets and people should an issue arise?*

YesNo

Do you have any kids under 12 in the home?*

YesNo

Do you have other dogs?*

YesNo

If you have dog(s), are they spayed or neutered?

Yes my dog(s) are spayed/neuteredNo my dog(s) are not spayed/neuteredSome of my dogs are, some are notI do not own a dog.

If you have dog(s), what gender are they?

MaleFemaleBoth

If you have dog(s), what size(s) are they?

Do you have other cats?*

YesNo

If you have cat(s), are they spayed or neutered?

Yes my cat(s) are spayed/neuteredNo my cat(s) are not spayed/neuteredSome of my cats are, some are not

If you have cat(s), what gender are they?

MaleFemaleBoth

Are you willing to help where the need is greatest? Our greatest need is for long term fosters willing to foster dogs or cats until adoption.*

YesNo

Are you interested in fostering dogs? Fostering a dog requires you to promote the pet for adoption through social media outlets, events, networking, etc. Your sole duty is to care for them while you also try to find a loving home.*

YesNo

What types of dogs are you interested in fostering?

Medium or large adult dogs (our greatest need!)Small adult dogsMedical need dogsPuppies

Are you willing to consider bully breeds?

YesNoMaybe

What are your preferences in a dog foster (running buddy, couch potato, male/female, young/senior, etc)?

Please check any of the below basic supplies that you may need to get started:

Are you interested in fostering cats? Fostering a cat requires you to promote the pet for adoption through social media outlets, events, networking, etc. Your sole duty is to care for them while you also try to find a loving home.*

YesNo

Which types of cats are you interested in fostering?

Please check any of the below basic supplies for your cat(s) you may need to get started:

Are you interested in fostering any other types of animals (rabbit, guinea pig, etc)?*

YesNo

How soon can you foster? If other, please specify date.*

ImmediatelyOther

For how long can you keep your foster pet? Click all that apply. Our greatest need is foster heroes willing to foster until adoption.*

Short Term (1-4 weeks)Mid Term (4-8 weeks)Long Term (8+ weeks)

Thank you for completing this form! Someone from Cabot Animal Support Services will be reaching out by phone or email within 48 hours.