Foster &#8211; Humane Society of St. Joseph County

Foster Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to be a foster pet parent! Please answer the following questions before deciding to foster. We want to ensure the best possible match between foster parents and a companion animal. The shelter provides all of the supplies you'll need & will cover all approved medical costs. This program is an important and often life-saving alternative to shelter life for specifically selected companion animals.
Your Information
Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
What species do you want to foster?
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Primary Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Secondary Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Can we contact you via text-message?
Email
example@example.com
Being inclusive is very important to us and we want to respect each applicant as the individual they are. What pronouns do you use?
Emergency Contact Info
Emergency Contact Name
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Relationship to Emergency Contact
Tell Us About Your Household

Including yourself, please list the name, age, and relationship of each person who lives (even part-time) in your home.

Rows	FULL NAME	Date of Birth	Relationship
You
Person 2
Person 3
Person 4
Person 5
Person 6

What type of housing do you live in?
Do you own or rent?
If you rent, please provide your landlord's name and phone number.
Animal Info & Experience
Why would you like to become a Foster Pet Parent?
Are you interested in our Doggy Day Out Program?

List all current pets in your household.

Rows	Name	Species	Breed	Gender	Age	Vet Clinic
Pet 1
Pet 2
Pet 3
Pet 4
Pet 5
Pet 6
Pet 7
Pet 8

Do you have a fenced in yard? If so, briefly describe it.
Privacy, chain link, how tall, etc.
Please select all that apply regarding your relationship with the Humane Society of St. Joseph County (HSSJC).
If you are currently fostering for another animal welfare organization, which organization are you fostering for and what type of animal(s) are you fostering?
Please list any skills/training/experience you have with animals.
Have any of your pets or pets residing at your home had a contagious disease or illness within the last three years? If so, please describe illness and treatment plan for said pet.
(ie: parvo, kennel cough, canine flu, FIV, FelV, mange, internal or external parasites...)
Are you willing and able to keep your foster animal(s) separate from your personal pets?

Other
Where will your foster animal(s) be kept when you are home?
Where will your foster animal(s) be kept when you are NOT home?
Do you have experience with any of the following?
Is everyone in your home in agreement about fostering an animal and willing to participate in its care?
Are you willing to have someone from the Humane Society of St. Joseph County come for a home visit?
Are you able to transport foster animals to the shelter for routine vaccines/medical care?
Is there a particular shelter pet you'd like to foster?
I am available for... (select all that apply)

Other
Please check the box next to each statement, if you agree.
Cat/Kitten Foster Mentor Program consent. Due to the more involved nature of fostering cats/kittens with HSSJC our organization uses volunteers called "Foster Mentors". Your Foster Mentor will be your first point of contact for any questions that you may have while you have cats/kittens in your care while fostering for HSSJC. All Foster Mentors have a year or more experience fostering with HSSJC and Foster Mentors must maintain the same standards to be employable at HSSJC. All Foster Mentors will have access to your full name, phone number, and email address. This is a required part of our Cat Foster Program due to the Cat Manager's other responsibilities in the shelter they aren't able to maintain the cat/kitten foster care system while maintaining all other departments under their supervision at HSSJC.

Please specify which of the following animals you would be willing to foster or not willing to foster.

Rows	Yes	No	Maybe
CATS - with URI
CATS - Kittens
CATS - Mom & Kittens
CATS - Neonates/Unweaned
CATS - Injured/Recovering
CATS - Undersocialized
CATS - Requiring Injectable/SQ Fluids
DOGS - with URI
DOGS - Puppies
DOGS - Mom & Puppies
DOGS - Neonates/Unweaned
DOGS - Injured/Recovering
DOGS - Undersocialized
DOGS - Requiring injectables/ SQ fluids
DOGS - Behavior/Training Needs
Birds
Ferrets
Guinea Pigs
Rabbits
Small rodents
Reptiles

Please sign to verify that the information provided in your foster application is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
Should be Empty:

Foster Application

Your Information

Emergency Contact Info

Tell Us About Your Household

Animal Info & Experience