CAROLINA HELPING PAWS RESCUE (CHPR)

GUIDELINES, RESPONSIBILITIES, and RELEASE OF LIABILITY

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I AGREE to care and love ANY foster dog given to me by CHPR as if it were my own.

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I AGREE to provide the dog with exercise, basic obedience training and housetraining. training greatly increases a dog's chance of being adopted.

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I AGREE to bring the dog to adoption events and if I am unable I notify a CHPR representative so arrangements can be made for my foster to participate in the event.

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I AGREE to join the CHPR foster/adopter by Facebook page so I can stay updated and informed; to share pictures and bio of my foster dog.

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I AGREE to bring the dog to adoption events and if I am unable I will notify a CHP representative so arrangements can be made for my foster to participate in the event.

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I AGREE to join the CHPR foster/adopter Facebook page so I can stay updated and informed; also to share pictures and bio of my foster dog.

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I UNDERSTAND that all basic medical expenses for each foster dog that comes into my care will be covered by CHPR, provided that Janet Derrick or Angel King has approved the medical expenses and the care is from a CHPR designated veterinarian.

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I UNDERSTAND if I choose to go to a vet that is not approved, I will be responsible for most of or the entire vet bill; and could result in removal of my foster dog.

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I UNDERSTAND that CHPR provides monthly heartworm prevention and flea preventative for each foster dog that comes into my care. CHPR appreciates willingness to donate toward the dog's general expenses, like food, treats, etc., and CHPR will offer donated items, as available, for use by foster homes (Such general expenses, if paid for by a foster home and not by CHPR, may be tax deductible). Crates can be lent to foster homes and returned to CHPR when a foster dog is adopted.

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I AGREE to assist in getting a photo of each foster dog that comes into my care. I agree to either take a photo and write a short description myself, and submit it to my CHPR representative for review and assistance, or allow and coordinate with the CHPR photographer to take pictures of each foster dog in my care.

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I UNDERSTAND that any potential adopter MUST be screened, interviewed and approved by Marlene, the authorized CHPR representative. I understand that my input will be appreciated and a part of the process, and that the final decision to place or not to place any particular dog with any particular potential adopter will be made by Janet Derrick or Angel King.

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I AGREE to let CHPR know if prospective adopters may contact me directly by phone or email, and to send copies of any email inquiries to Janet Derrick. If it is possible for a prospective adopter to visit my home to meet the animal, I will arrange for a CHP representative to be there during the visit.

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I/we understand that the following protocol should be followed regarding children in the house:

Do not under any under any circumstances leave a child unattended with any dog. Do not leave bones around the house when children are present and be cautious and observant when children are eating and the dog is in the room. If there is a child in the household under the age of 5 the dog must be in a crate or separate room while the dog is eating or sleeping to prevent accidents. Children under the age of 13 will not walk the dog unless supervised by an adult. Whenever a child is in the house with a dog, the child is at risk of being accidentally knocked over, scratched or bitten etc. Should you have ANY concerns or feel uncomfortable with a situation between the dog and a child contact your foster coordinator and/or Janet Derrick. We will either take the dog out of your home immediately or see how we can assist to improve the cause of concern, depending on the severity of the situation.

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I/we understand that even if this animal has been housed with cat(s) in its foster home that CAROLINA HELPING PAWS RESCUE cannot guarantee the behavior with a new cat(s) will be the same. Please use caution when introducing a new dog to existing cats in the household and do the introduction slowly over a period of a few weeks, keeping dog on leash. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to a CHPR representative.

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I/We understand that the following protocol should be followed when bringing additional dogs into the house. Do not leave multiple dogs at home in the same room unattended. Do not feed the dogs in the same room and don't leave toys and treats lying around the house. CHPR can put you in touch with either a senior volunteer or Janet Derrick to assist you with a dog to dog introduction if necessary.

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IUNDERSTAND that the CHPR ID tag must be worn on the dog's collar at all times, because this is its link to back to CHPR. If the dog loses its tag, I agree to immediately contact CHPR for a new one.

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I AGREE to keep each foster dog that comes into my care on a leash when outside my home or my own securely fenced yard.

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I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE that no foster dog that comes into my care will be allowed to run or play off leash in open public areas.

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I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE that I am responsible for the safety of each foster dog that comes into my care, for the safety of other dogs and people the dog comes into contact with.

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I AGREE to immediately notify my CHPR contact or Janet Derrick in the event of a missing or injured foster dog.

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I UNDERSTAND that if I decide to adopt a foster dog in my care, I must go through the adoption process, and could include paying the requested donation. (Donations are used to help cover costs to save and help more dogs UNDERSTAND that if I need to return a dog to CHPR's care, for any reason, enough forewarning is necessary for CHPR to locate a new foster home placement for the dog, and that this process may take a week or more, depending on the dog and the number of other dogs in foster care.

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CAROLINA HELPING PAWS RESCUE RETAINS THE RIGHT TO REMOVE A FOSTER DOG FROM MY CARE AT ANYTIME.

This document provides for the release of liability of Carolina Helping Paws Rescue. (CHPR) and its volunteers on account of the actions of any dog of any breed, which has been released into the ownership of CHPR and placed into the care of a Foster Care Provider ("any fostered dog")

I, blanks , the Foster Care Provider named above understand that CHPR and its volunteers cannot guarantee actions or disposition of any fostered dog placed into Foster Care with me. I understand that although reasonable effort has been made to assess the disposition of each dog released to CHPR beforehand but, being living animals, they may act unpredictably in any given situation, and that I must take necessary precautions to prevent accidents and guard against unpredicted actions by any fostered dog in my care. I promise to take adequate care of any fostered dog in my care by providing nutritious food, plentiful water, and adequate shelter, as well as control of external parasites (fleas and ticks I promise to notify CHPR if any fostered dog in my care is in need of veterinary care such as vaccinations, routine testing and refill of heartworm preventive or treatment for illness. At no time will I allow any fostered dog to be a nuisance to people or other animals. I promise to keep any fostered dog in my care safely confined in a fenced yard or kennel run or inside a house or garage when the dog is not with me or a member of my family. I promise that at no time will any foster dog be placed outside on a tie-out (in a yard, in front of café, store etc. I promise that when off of my property, any fostered dog will be kept on a leash at all times unless I have approval from Janet Derrick. In that case the dog can only be off leash in a safely enclosed dog play area. Large dogs shall never be allowed off leash.

I understand that CHPR recommends the use of a dog crate for confinement inside the house.

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I understand that fostering a dog for CHPR is not the same as adopting a dog, and that any fostered dog must be made available to Prospective Adoptive Owners referred by CHPR for viewing for possible permanent Adoption. If I wish to adopt any fostered dog, I understand I must complete an Adoption Application and be responsible for the donation requested at the time of adoption. If I find a prospective adopter for my foster dog I will contact Janet Derrick with the information.

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I promise not to give the dog over to anyone until an adoption has been approved and an agreement has been signed. I understand that my foster dog belongs to Carolina Helping Paws Rescue and I cannot under any circumstances rehome, sell, or giveaway a CHPR dog.

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CAROLINA HELPING PAWS RESCUE (CHPR)

DOG DESCRIPTION AND INFO FOR LISTING DOGS FOR ADOPTION/FOSTER

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CAROLINA HELPING PAWS RESCUE RELEASE OF LIABILITY

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