Foster Application

You can help change the life of an animal, by fostering a pet. If you have been thinking about becoming a foster pet parent, we would love to have your help! Your gift of fostering an animal who needs your love and care is priceless. Every day, pets your community need someone just like you who cares. You can be a hero to a pet in need! Just submit the form below to get started.

To be considered as an adopter, you must:
* Be 21 years of age or older
* Have identification showing your present address
* Have the knowledge and consent of your landlord (if applicable)

The necessary steps to adopt a dog:

1. Fill out foster application online.

2. Coordinate a time for an interview/home visit by a representative of TAPS

Name*

First NameLast Name

What type of animal(s) are you interested in fostering?*

DogCat

What type of foster commitment can you provide?*

14-Day FosterSocial Security Pet Foster

Your age:*

Occupation:*

Employer:*

E-mail:*

Confirm E-mail:*

Do you have a spouse or significant other?*

YesNo

Spouse or significant other full name:

Age:

Occupation:

Employer:

Your Cell Phone:*

Area CodePhone Number

Work Phone:

Area CodePhone Number

Home Phone:

Area CodePhone Number

Street Address:*

City, State, Zip:*

Do you have a mailing address that is different than your home address?*

YesNo

Street Address:

City, State, Zip:

Emergency Contact Name:*

Emergency Contact Phone*

Area CodePhone Number

1st Personal reference name and phone number:*

2nd Personal reference name and phone number:*

Do you live in a:*

Do you own or rent your home?*

OwnRentLive with parents/other famiy

Does your landlord allow pets?

YesNo

May we contact your landlord for permission for you to foster?

YesNo

Are there any restrictions from your landlord or subdivision?

Number of petsSize or weight restrictionsBreed restrictionsNone

Landlord's name and phone number:

How many adults are in your household?*

How many children are in your household?*

If children, what are their ages?

Have your children been around animals before?

YesNo

Please select the noise activity in your home:*

QuietModerate/mid-levelActive/loudOther

Please select the visitor activity in your home:*

Family onlyMid-levelMany visitorsOther

Please select the physicial activity in your home:*

Low activityMid-levelActive/athleticOther

Are you willing/able to foster special needs animals?*

YesNoDon't Know

Can you provide any of the following for your foster? (check all that apply)

Do you or anyone else in your household smoke?*

YesNo

Where do you/they smoke?

Do you have a fully fenced yard?*

YesNo

Height and type of fence:

Please explain the reason for no fenced yard:

Do you have any of the following?*

Underground fenceOutdoor KennelDog RunNone

Does anyone in your home have allergies to dogs or cats or have asthma?*

YesNo

Do you currently have pets (foster pets or your own)?*

YesNo

List the types of pet(s) and ages (if still living):

How many of these pets are spayed/neutered?

If you currently have pets how will they adjust to a new foster?

Please provide the name and phone number of your current and/or previous veterinarian or clinic and how long you have been a client:

Have you fostered for an animal welfare group before?*

YesNo

If yes, what group?

How many hours each day will your foster pet be home alone?*

The pet will mostly live:*

Do you have a balcony?*

YesNo

Is your balcony pet proofed?

YesNo

Do you have unscreened windows?*

YesNoI don't knowOther

Do any of the following have regular and/or unsupervised access to your home? (check all that apply)*

Please explain why you are comfortable with this and how you would prevent a pet from accidentally getting out:

Will your foster spend any time in the garage?*

YesNo

Please explain why:

Are there times when the foster pet will be crated?*

YesNo

Please explain why:

Where will your foster stay when nobody is home?*

Where will your foster sleep at night?*

Are you willing to work through your new fosters issues, if any?*

YesNo

Are you aware that a new environment is stressful for a pet, and they may exhibit uncharacteristic behavior?*

YesNo

Are you willing to have a representative from The Animal Protectorates come to see where thee foster pet will be living?*

YesNoOther

Have you ever been charged with animal cruelty (of any kind) or domestic violence?*

YesNo

How did you hear about The Animal Protectorates?*

TERMS & CONDITIONS: (please review and then follow instructions at the bottom to submit):

I agree to the following terms regarding my participation as a Foster Parent for The Animal Protectorates (“TAPS”):

1. Subject to the remainder of the terms set forth herein, I agree to provide a temporary home any animal I foster for the agreed upon foster period. All identification tags will remain on the foster animal for the entire foster period. I understand that I am responsible for providing daily food, water, exercise, shelter, and affection for my foster animal, all at my own expense (unless otherwise arranged). I WILL NOT TAKE MY FOSTER ANIMAL TO DOG PARKS.

2. In the case of a medical emergency, I will contact the Foster Care Coordinator and will obtain immediate veterinary care at the clinic approved by The Animal Protectorates (TAPS). The medical fees will be paid for by TAPS. I, as the Foster Parent, am responsible to get the medical records to the Foster Care Coordinator within 48 hours of treatment.

3. If I encounter behavior concerns with my foster animal, I will contact the Foster Care Coordinator. I understand that TAPS may provide a professional dog trainer and/or a cat behaviorist to work through minor issues. I understand that foster animals often have unknown medical and behavior histories and may show behaviors in one home that they may not show in another home. I agree to work through these issues to the best of my ability. If concerns are beyond my ability, I will work with TAPS to find a more appropriate foster home.

4. If I need to return the foster animal before the end of the agreed-upon foster period I will contact the Foster Care Coordinator and try to give TAPS at least 72 hours to find another foster home for the animal. If I have a known period of time (i.e vacation) that I cannot provide care for the foster animal, I will arrange with the Foster Care Coordinator options for my foster animal at least one week prior.

5. All foster cats must be kept inside only.

6. Foster dogs should be allowed indoors/outdoors but must be provided with a secure fenced area when outside, including shelter from the elements. The foster animal will always be under my control either on leash or in the confines of my property - the animal will never be thethered.

7. I will not allow others to care for my foster animal unless I have received approval from the Foster Care Coordinator to do so. I am responsible for the well-being of my foster animal at all times.

8. As the foster parent, I understand that I have first choice to adopt my foster animal. If I choose to do so, I will alert the Foster Care Coordinator to begin the process of adoption. I understand that if I do not alert the Foster Care Coordinator of my desire to adopt, the foster animal is considered available for other adopters and will be required to attend events and be available for potential adopters to meet. Once an adoption is in process, I will be unable to adopt my foster animal. I agree to surrender my foster animal upon notification that an adoption has been approved.

9. I understand that part of the responsibility of a foster parent is to feature my foster animal for adoption in my own neighborhood and with my friends and family. Because I know the animal the best, I can help answer questions for potential adopters and will set up meet and greets as requested by the Foster Care Coordinator.

10. There is a limit of two (2) dogs, which can be fostered at the same time by the same person/household. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the TAPS Foster Care Coordinator.

11. By typing my name in the box below an clicking submit, I consent to the performance of a home check by TAPS staff prior to my taking the foster animal home. I also consent to home checks during the foster period upon 24 hours notice.

12. I understand that my foster animal is owned by TAPS and can be removed from my care at any time by TAPS, in its sole discretion, for any reason or no reason. I agree to surrender my foster animal to TAPS upon receiving notification of the termination of the foster agreement.

13. I understand that any animal, including the foster animal, may pose a risk of injury, death, illness,or damage to me, my family, other persons, or to personal property. I voluntarily and knowingly assume any and all risks associated with my agreement to act as a foster parent, including the risk of injury, death, illness or damage.

14. I hereby waive and release TAPS, its board members, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, and volunteers, from any claims, causes of action or liability for any injury, illness, or damage to self, other persons, or property once the animal is in my foster care.

15. I have read this Release Agreement and fully understand that I will relinquish all claims or actions known now or in the future against TAPS, its board members, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, and volunteers. I am of legal age and legally competent to sign this agreement. I am signing this agreement of my own free will without the influence of a TAPS representative. It is expressly understood and agreed that I am hereby waiving and surrendering my rights pursuant to Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California, which provides as follows:

“A general release does not extend to claims which a creditor does not know or suspect exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.”

I hereby waive any and all provisions, rights and benefits conferred by any law or of any State or territory within the United States or any foreign country, or any principle of common law, which is similiar, comparable or equivalent in substance to Section 1542 of the California Civil Code.

By typing my name in the box below, I certify that I have read and understand all of the questions on this form. I have answered all questions on this form as truthfully as possible. I understand that if I have purposefully answered any of the questions untruthfully, I may be committing a felony and may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and additionally shall return my foster pet to The Animal Protectorates - TAPS immediately.

I understand that I assume full responsibility for the welfare of this pet while in my care.

I agree to all of the above terms:*

YesNo

Type your name here:*

Drivers License Issuing State:*

Today's Date*

Date

Please verify that you are human*

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