WAIVER - please read the following carefully before signing.
In order to foster for us you must live within a 30 mile radius from Inman, SC. This is to ensure that if an emergency arises someone can help and you can get the cat to our vet if needed. You must be at least 21 years or older to foster for us. Reliable transportation is a must.
As a foster for SCCCP, you will be liable for medical bills for your foster cat if you choose to seek treatment for the cat(s) that has not been approved by Ashley. All medical concerns need to be addressed through Ashley first, and vet visits must be approved for SCCCP to pay for the visit.
Our primary vet is Critter Care in Spartanburg. As a foster it will be your responsibility to get your foster cat(s) to and from approved vet visits at this clinic. Anormal Allie's will be where your fosters get fixed, unless Greenville humane has openings.
Food and litter is generally at the fosters expense unless we get donations and we will send a message to let everyone know we have food and litter available.
CARE OF CAT
A- Foster shall accept and consider the Cat as a household companion, not as an outside cat, and will provide the Cat with a safe environment, humane treatment, and provide proper food, fresh water, shelter, and exercise. Foster agrees this Cat will not be abused in any manner.
B - Foster shall immediately notify SCCCP if the Cat is lost or stolen, and shall make every reasonable effort to recover the Cat.
C - Foster shall not give up or sell the Cat to another person, relative, friend, or any other individual, or any rescue group, humane association, shelter, or adoption center, or any medical or experimental laboratory or any organization.
D - Foster permits SCCCP to visit at reasonable convenient times to check on the well being of the Cat.
E - Foster is assigned a Foster Coordinator and must schedule vet appointments through him or her. Foster is responsible for transporting the Cat to and from appointments including Spay and neuter.
F - Foster shall immediately notify Foster Coordinator the event of the Cat’s injury, illness, or death during the foster care period.
G- Foster shall immediately notify SCCCP if the Cat is lost or stolen, and shall make every reasonable effort to recover the Cat.
H- Foster will not give any medication to the cata without prior approval
J - The foster cat should be separated from all other animals in the household for the first 14 days. For the safety of Foster's household and other resident cats, Foster is required to carefully plan the Cat’s introduction into the home. .Slow introductions are required for each Cat and this in turn will create a more balanced transition period fo the Cat. If this is not followed, SCCCP reserves the right to relinquish the Cat from Foster’s home and relieve Foster of their duties.
FOSTER PERIOD
A - Foster understands the commitment he or she is making by agreeing to foster the and that there is no definitive time period. Foster understands it may take weeks or possibly longer for the Cat to be adopted.
B - If Foster can no longer care for the Cat, Foster shall notify SCCCP so we can make every effort to find a suitable foster or adoptive home for the cat. SCCCP will do everything possible to place the Cat accordingly. However, the Foster understands that it may take time to find the Cat a sufficient home for its needs.
C - Foster understands that during the foster period, SCCCP has ownership of the Cat. SCCCP may recover the Cat from Foster at any time during the foster period.
ADOPTION
A - SCCCP markets cats available for adoption through various methods including Facebook and website. Foster is responsible for assisting in marketing his or her foster cat by providing photos and a good description of the Cat for marketing.
B - If Foster decides to permanently adopt the Cat, Foster shall notify Foster Coordinator and upon approval, shall follow established adoption procedures including signing an Adoption Contract and paying the Cat’s adoption fee. Foster must tell the adoption team PRIOR to an approved adopter “choosing” the cat.
C - If Foster finds a permanent/adoptive home for the Cat, they must direct the potential adopter to fill out an application and follow adoption approval procedures.
D - Foster will make every effort to find a mutually agreed apon time for adopters to meet or pick up a cat within 3 days of initial contact
I understand that this is an application to foster for SCCCP and is neither a promise of nor a commitment to any volunteer opportunity. I certify that I have provided and will provide information throughout the selection process, including on this application for a volunteer position and in interviews with SCCCP, that is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that misrepresentations or omissions may be cause for my immediate rejection as an applicant for a volunteer position with SCCCP or my termination from a present or future volunteer position.
I understand and agree that any cats I foster belong to SCCCP. They may not be adopted out, given away, or otherwise transferred from my home without the express permission of SCCCP.
I recognize and understand the inherent risks associated with the care of animals, including but not limited to the possibility of any injury to person and/or property which I may suffer as a result of the unpredictable nature and/or provocation of animals. I understand that rescue animals may carry transmissible diseases which may be spread to my personal pets. I agree to take the proper precautions to minimize these risks. I will not hold SCCCP responsible for any illness to my personal pet or any other animal under my care as a result of cross contamination from a SCCCP animal.
I further understand that SCCCP carries no personal and/or liability insurance for volunteers and that I should obtain such from a personal source should I require it. I understand that I will receive no pay, benefits or other privileges of employment of any kind for my services. I further understand that I am not eligible for worker’s compensation benefits if I am injured or become ill as a result of my volunteer work, and I am not eligible for unemployment compensation benefits if or when my volunteer assignment ends. I also certify that I have not been promised and have no expectation that I will receive a paid position as a result of my volunteer work.
In consideration of the mutual promises of the parties contained in this Waiver, or of the acts to be performed by either, the parties agree that I hereby knowingly and voluntarily waive any and all claims, damages or causes of action which I may have or incur against SCCCP, its officers, directors, agents, affiliates and employees as a result of my donation of time and effort.
This Waiver shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, assigns and legal representatives