CAT/KITTEN FOSTER CARE AGREEMENT

A TLC Foster Parent = a foster parent(s) that has applied and become a foster parent for TLC.  These foster parents take cat/litten(s) from us when they can.

A Foster-Finder = a foster parent(s) that has found or rescued the cat/kitten(s) they are fostering and subsequently has requested that Tender Loving Cats, Inc. (TLC) accept te cat/kitten(s) into our adoption program contingent on the cat/kitten(s) being fostered by the finder.

I hereby agree to the following terms and conditions of this "Cat/Kitten(s) Foster Care Agreement:

Tender Loving Cats, Inc. Goals and Mission. 

1. Foster Parent(s) shall read the goals and mission of Tender Loving Cats, Inc. (TLC) on our website www.tenderlovingcats.org
2. Foster Parent(s) who have applied and have been approved by TLC are TLC Volunteer(s)
3. Foster Parent(s) shall assist in working toward TLC’s goals and shall represent TLC’s mission within the community
4. Foster Parent(s) shall read and abide by TLC’s foster care introductions & guidelines
5. Foster Parent(s) shall keep TLC’s foster cat/kitten(s) indoors and shall not expose them to other cats that have access to outdoors
6. Foster Parent(s) shall follow all of TLC’s instructions with regard to medical care, housing and socialization
7. Foster Parent(s) shall keep detailed, dated medical records and ensure that an up to date copy is also on file with TLC
8. Foster Parent(s) shall separately house Foster cat/kitten(s) in a temperature controlled environment and separated from other pets in their home
9. Foster Parent(s) shall be the sole caregiver to the cat/kitten(s) and shall not transfer care to any other person or agent without TLC’s consent
10. Foster Parent(s) shall ensure the foster cat/kitten(s) will remain at the Address of Foster Parent noted below unless otherwise agreed upon by TLC
11. Tender Loving Cats, Inc. has the right to send an authorized representative to visit the foster cat/kitten(s) in a Foster Parent(s) care at its discretion with reasonable notice
12. Tender Loving Cats, Inc. has the right to reclaim any fostered animal, temporarily or permanently, for any reason 

Veterinary Care

1. If a foster cat/kitten(s) needs veterinary care that care will be provided solely by TLC veterinarians, or veterinarians expressly approved by TLC 
2. Foster Parent(s) shall attend any and all veterinary appointments. When possible appointments will be scheduled according to the Foster Parent(s) availability. Foster Parent(s) must notify TLC Representative immediately if not available to transport to veterinary appointments so that other arrangements can be made
3. Foster Parent(s) shall bring the cat/kitten(s) for veterinary care upon the request of an authorized TLC Representative 
4. TLC is not responsible for fees incurred from any veterinary visits that do not have prior authorization given by verbal or written authorization by a TLC Representative including emergency visits

Transferring Foster Cats and Kittens to Another Foster Home

1. Foster Parent(s) shall obtain permission from the Foster Coordinator or TLC’s President before sending any foster cat(s)/kitten(s) to another approved TLC foster home 
2. If a Foster Parent(s) needs to leave town during the foster period, the Foster Parent(s) shall give a two-week notice to the Foster Coordinator or TLC’s President to arrange for the cat/kitten(s) to be cared for during that time

Adoption of Foster Cats and Kittens

1. If a Foster Parent(s) wants to adopt any of their foster cat(s)/kitten(s), they may do so by going through the standard TLC adoption process 
2. Expenses for food, litter, treats, scratch posts, etc. will not be applied toward adoption fees should a Foster Parent(s) adopt their foster cat(s)/kitten(s) 
3. Foster Parent(s) shall not send any of their foster cat(s)/kitten(s) to an adoptive or potential adoptive home until: Pre-adoption or adoption paperwork has been signed and, a confirmation text or phone call has been received confirming the adoption process has been completed. 
4. Foster Parent(s) shall not adopt out any foster cat/kitten(s) without the consent of TLC

Injury or Illness

1. There is a possibility of health or injury risk when caring for cat(s)/kitten(s) 
2. Pregnant women and people with suppressed immune systems need to be aware that a parasite sometimes found in feces could cause toxoplasmosis. Special care needs to be taken if such persons plan to come in contact with used litter pans 
3. TLC is not liable for any injury or illness to the animals or humans in the Foster Parent(s) home which may result from foster activities

Questions, Comments, and or Concerns

1. Foster Parent(s) shall immediately report any problems or concerns with their cat/kitten(s) to TLC’s President and the Foster Coordinator
2. Foster Parent(s) shall immediately report any issues having to do with medical care, behavioral, or otherwise, regarding the cat/kitten(s) to TLC’s President and Foster Coordinator
3. Foster Parent(s) shall immediately report any medical emergencies to TLC’s President and the Foster Coordinator. If neither party can be reached in a timely manner during a medical emergency, Foster Parents must call every coordinator listed on the last page of the Foster Care Intro & Guidelines, which I have received, until a representative of TLC can be reached

Exceptions and Changes

1. Only TLC’s Foster Coordinator and President have the authority to make exceptions/changes to program guidelines
2. Foster Parent(s) that find any cat/kitten(s) may request TLC accept the found cat/kitten(s) into the adoption program, acceptance into the program is contingent on the finder’s agreement to foster the found cat/kitten(s) until they are adopted 
3. When fostering cat/kitten(s) found by the foster, the obligations and rules may be different than that of a Foster Parent(s) TLC assigns a cat/kitten(s)
4. TLC is the sole guardian of cat/kitten(s) in foster care and that fostered cat/kitten(s) must be returned to TLC upon TLC’s request 

Termination of Foster Care Agreement

1. TLC has the right to terminate this foster care agreement and relationship at will for any reason
2. If at any time a foster stops being a Foster Parent(s) for TLC for any reason or upon the request of TLC at any time, the Foster Parent(s) shall promptly return any TLC supplies, equipment, records, cat/kitten(s) and any other items belonging to TLC in good clean condition
3. If a Foster Parent(s) does not comply with these terms, the Foster Parent(s) shall pay the estimated value of items and/or adoption fees as applicable. 
4. Value of borrowed items is determined by Tender Loving Cats, Inc

Failure to Comply

1. If at any time a foster parent fails to comply with the agreed to terms listed above, TLC may terminate the foster agreement. See section 'Termination of Foster Care Agreement'

Borrowed Fostering Items from Tender Loving Cats, Inc:

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