Fostering is a responsibility and a privilege. The policies below are created to ensure the safety and health of the animals. Please read the policies below and understand these must be agreed to and met in order to foster for Alleycats & Aristocats.
1. I agree to permit an Alleycats & Aristocats representative to visit my home and inspect all animal(s), medical records and observe where the foster animal(s) will be kept. I will keep my fosters separate from my own pets unless discussed and pre-approved by the board.
2. Upon request by Alleycats & Aristocats , I will return the animal(s) within 24 hours or less.
3. If a foster animal is seriously injured, dies or experiences any health problems, I will call Alleycats & Aristocats immediately and get instructions from the board.
4. I will call Alleycats & Aristocats for approval before taking the animal(s) to an approved veterinarian.
5. I will assume all financial responsibility for the foster animal(s) if I take them to any veterinarian other than those approved by Alleycats & Aristocats or if I take them without pre-approval.
6. Alleycats & Aristocats will provide food, litter and any other supplies needed when available. Any additional expenses incurred will be my responsibility unless approved by the board before purchasing.
7. I may not sell, give away or otherwise transfer ownership or possession of the
animal(s) to another party without written permission by Alleycats & Aristocats. If I can no longer care for the animal(s), it must be returned immediately Alleycats & Aristocats.
8. I understand that I will not be contacted for my consent if the situation should arise that the foster animal(s) are deemed unfit for adoption and must be euthanized.
9. I agree to adopt out an animal ONLY with specific permission from the board along with a pre-approved adoption application.
10. I agree to not post pictures or videos of foster animal(s) on social media until they have been medically cleared and posted for adoption unless pre-approved by the board.
11. I agree to keep the animal(s) confined or securely tethered at all times and shall not allow the animal(s) to run free outdoors.
12. I understand that some animals may have been seized as part of a cruelty
investigation. These animals are potentially evidence in a criminal case and are not property of Alleycats & Aristocats or the Foster Home. This means that a court could order the animal(s) to be returned to the defendant/owner. I agree to comply with any court order directed to Alleycats & Aristocats.
13. I accept responsibility for the care and well-being of the animal(s) I accept to foster until the animal is adopted or returned to Alleycats & Aristocats.
14. I agree to bring or coordinate to bring the foster animals to adoption events that Alleycats & Aristocats schedules at different venues to facilitate adoption.
15. I understand that the animals may have been rescued from situations of neglect or abuse, and although we may provide some information about an animal, Alleycats & Aristocats can never guarantee its health, behavior or disposition. I therefore hold harmless and will indemnify Alleycats & Aristocats against all liability and claims for losses and damages to persons or property in connection with the animal(s), including but not limited to damages from animal bites/attacks and claims of negligence on part of Alleycats & Aristocats. I waive any remedy for damages which is not specifically contained in this Agreement.
I have carefully read this agreement and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability and an agreement between myself and Alleycats & Aristocats.