HARK Fostering Policy

A foster parent provides a temporary home for animals in need. The lenght of fostering can vary from a few days to several months, depending on the amount of care or behavior modifications that is needed. The devotion and care given during this time allows the animmal a second chance to be adopted by a loving home. All animals placed in foster homes will remain advertised as available for adoption. A foster home that wishes to adopt the fostered animal will be given the first consideration to do so within 24 hours of an adoption inquiry.

A fostering application must be completed and signed by the fostering party prior to taking the animal home. Shelter staff will review the fostering application, contact references and request board input when appropriate.

It is the resposability of the fostering party to make sure the animal is fed, watered, exercised and safely sheltered.

We request that cats in foster care reside indoors, unless otherwise discussed.

Until the animal is adopted, HARK will assume responsibility for all veterinary care for the animal.