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
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
What species do you want to foster?
Cats
Dogs
Pocket Pets
Dogs and cats - dogs preferred
Dogs and cats - cats preferred
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Primary Phone
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Area Code
Phone Number
Secondary Phone
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Area Code
Phone Number
Can we contact you via text-message?
Yes - Either text or phone call is fine!
Yes - but I prefer a phone call
Yes - I prefer text
No - Please just call
Email
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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?
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He/Him
She/Her
They/Them
Other
Emergency Contact Info
Emergency Contact Name
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Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Relationship to Emergency Contact
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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.
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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?
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Please Select
Apartment/Condo
Townhouse
Single family home in a neighborhood
Single family home in a rural area/ Farm
Other
Do you own or rent?
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Please Select
Own
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?
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Are you interested in our Doggy Day Out Program?
Yes
No
Maybe
List all current pets in your household.
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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).
I have volunteered and fostered for HSSJC before.
I have volunteered for HSSJC before
I have fostered for HSSJC before
I have not volunteered or fostered for HSSJC before
I have volunteered and/or fostered for a different animal welfare organization before.
This is all new to me! I'm excited to get started!
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?
Yes - No problem!
Yes - but it is not ideal for my living space.
No - my foster animal(s) will be in the same living spaces as my personal pets
Other
Where will your foster animal(s) be kept when you are home?
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Where will your foster animal(s) be kept when you are NOT home?
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Do you have experience with any of the following?
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Large breed dogs (50+ lbs)
Syringe feeding kittens
Administering injectable medications
Working in a shelter or animal hospital
Working in other animal-related fields
Socializing shy or semi-feral kittens
Owning pets (normal to minimal experience)
I have never owned a pet
Other
Is everyone in your home in agreement about fostering an animal and willing to participate in its care?
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Please Select
Yes
No
Unsure
Are you willing to have someone from the Humane Society of St. Joseph County come for a home visit?
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Please Select
Yes
No
Are you able to transport foster animals to the shelter for routine vaccines/medical care?
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Please Select
Yes
No
Is there a particular shelter pet you'd like to foster?
I am available for... (select all that apply)
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Short-term fostering 1-2 nights
Short-term fostering 3-7 nights
Short-term fostering 1-2 weeks
Fostering until the kitten/litter can return to be adopted (usually 8-10 weeks or less)
Fostering until a puppy/litter can return to be adopted (usually 8-10 weeks or less)
Fostering until the dog finds a home (average of 8-12 weeks)
Other
Please check the box next to each statement, if you agree.
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I understand anyone wanting to adopt a foster pet must go through the full adoption process and may be required to pay an adoption fee.
I understand that unless I specifically indicate that I am only available to be a short-term foster, fostering an animal could be a long term commitment and on average is 8-12 weeks, but sometimes longer.
I understand that like most shelter animals, my foster may not be house/litter-box trained and that he/she may have accidents in my home.
I understand that my foster animal may chew/scratch on furniture, clothing, or other objects. I am comfortable working with this behavior and understand HSSJC is not responsible for these damages.
I agree to keep my foster pet indoors at all times; or I promise that my foster dog will remain on a leash or in a secure fenced in yard under my supervision at all times.
I agree to be entirely honest and forthright regarding my foster animal's behavior, be it positive or negative.
I understand that all medical treatment will be done by HSSJC trained staff and that I am not allowed to take my foster animal(s) to a vet without staff consent and I will not be reimbursed for any bills.
I understand that my foster animal(s) should not be taken or transported to any location other than my residence or the Humane Society without the permission of an HSSJC representative.
All of the information I have provided on this application is, to the best of my knowledge, true and complete. I understand that falsifying answers on the application, or at any other time during the fostering process, disqualifies me from fostering.
I do not agree with all or part of these policies.
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.
Yes
No
Please specify which of the following animals you would be willing to foster or not willing to foster.
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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.
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