Foster agreement DCAS

Today's Date

Date

First & Last Name

This agreement is made and entered into on {todaysDate} by and between DeKalb County Animal Services (hereinafter referred to as "DCAS"), LifeLine Animal Project (hereinafter referred to as "LifeLine") and {firstamp} (hereinafter referred to as "Fosterer" The Fosterer agrees to, voluntarily and upon consent, temporarily care for a homeless animal(s) on behalf of LifeLine and to agree to the following regulations:

"Please initial beside each regulation below**

The Fosterer understands that the foster pet is only temporarily in his/her care and remains the property of DCAS and LifeLine. Any and all adoptions of the foster pet will be handled through DCAS and LifeLine. The Fosterer is encouraged to assist in this placement but cannot make the final decision. DCAS and LifeLine or designee can remove the foster pet from the Fosterer at any time and without any prior notice.

Fosterer understands the foster pet may be incubating infectious diseases unbeknownst to the DCAS and LifeLine Veterinarian (S)He also understands that DCAS and LifeLine will not provide medical care or treatment to Fosterer's personal pets should they contract any disease from the DCAS/LifeLine foster pet.

DCAS is a licensed shelter by the state of Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA). Because foster homes are an extension of the shelter. foster homes must pass GDA inspection. The Fosterer agrees to an initial and periodic inspection by DCAS, LifeLine. and/or GDA.

The Fosterer will make no decisions or actions regarding the foster pet's medical care (including euthanasia when an animal is put to sleep to end their life) without prior approval from DCAS/LifeLine All well and sick visits will be scheduled at LifeLine. In the case of an emergency. Fosterer will make every effort to contact the Foster Coordinator or the Shelter before considering an emergency visit. DCAS and LifeLine will not reimburse for unapproved emergency vet visits.

DCAS and LifeLine will continue to provide preventative care (including vaccines, dewormer, flea and heartworm preventative) and medication for some minor illnesses diagnosed and treated by a DCAS and LifeLine approved veterinarian. Fosterer may be responsible for any medications, treatments or office fees for major illnesses or injury arising while in the fosterer's care.

The Fosterer shall provide the foster pet with humane care and maintain him/her in accordance with all current state, county, and municipal laws and ordinances while the animal resides with the Fosterer. The Fosterer agrees to provide the foster pet entrusted to his/her care with adequate food, water. shelter, affection, socialization and exercise as (s)he would his/her own pets.

The Fosterer shall provide the foster pet with a fenced yard or other humane means of exercise. The foster pet shall not be kept constantly tethered or outdoors. Foster dogs shall be leashed at all times when outside an unfenced area. Foster dogs are not allowed to visit dog parks or other off-leashed areas. Foster cats shall be housed exclusively indoors.

The Fosterer understands that DCAS and LifeLine will not reimburse for any property damage incurred due to foster pet's presence in the home.

The foster pet shall reside at the Fosterer's address If the Fosterer cannot keep the foster pet, the Fosterer shall notify DCAS and LifeLine immediately. The foster pet shall not be sold, abandoned, relinquished to a shelter or to another rescue group other than DCAS and LifeLine Fosterer will not relinquish custody of foster pet to anyone other than DCAS and LifeLine. And no person under the age of 18 shall attend to or care for foster pet without direct parental supervision

The Fosterer understands that DCAS, LifeLine, and its representatives have limited information regarding the temperament and habits of the foster pet. The Fosterer will take all reasonable precautions (through the use of crates, leashes, supervision, and common sense) to ensure that the foster pet does not run loose. become a nuisance, destroy property. injure or be injured by another animal, or injure or be injured by any person or persons.

Fosterer agrees to provide. or coordinate assistance to provide, marketing materials about their foster

Fosterer agrees to be contacted by a DCAS and/or LifeLine representative via phone and/or email to communicate relevant information that can include, but not limited to, foster pet medical needs, adoption events, and updated program protocols.

In the event that the Fosterer wishes to permanently adopt the foster pet, an Adoption Questionnaire must be filled out and approved by an Adoption Counselor, and, if approved. an Adoption Agreement must be signed and submitted along with the appropriate adoption fees.

Fosterer understands that DCAS and LifeLine have disclosed all known information regarding the foster pet and understands that the information provided to them about the foster pet may have been received by DCAS and LifeLine from third parties and this information cannot be relied upon and that DCAS and LifeLine do not warrant the accuracy or correctness of such information.

Fosterer understands that animals can be unpredictable, and that DCAS and LifeLine cannot anticipate or ensure the conduct of animals fostered from DCAS/LifeLine Fosterer acknowledges that DCAS and LifeLine have not made through their agents, volunteers, or employees, any representations or warranties regarding the condition, health, temperament, or conduct of the animal.

Fosterer understands and acknowledges any known behaviors of the foster pet and confirms they have been counseled on this information prior to signing this agreement. Fosterer agrees to maintain behavior training protocols supplied by DCAS/LifeLine for the foster pet should it be deemed necessary by DCAS and/or LifeLine.

Fosterer agrees that if they are fostering an unaltered pet from DCAS/LifeLine, they will not have any other unaltered pet within their residence, unless they have received prior approval from DCAS/LifeLine's foster staff.

The Fosterer does hereby release, discharge. and hold harmless DCAS, LifeLine, and any person, firm or corporation charged or chargeable with liability, their heirs, administrators, executors, successors, and assigns, from any and all claims, damages, costs, expenses, loss of services, actions, and causes of actions, whether known or unknown, belonging to the said Fosterer due to any action or occurrence from date of this agreement arising out of or in connection with the care of the foster pet

The Fosterer agrees to pay DCAS/LifeLine any and all expenses. including court costs and reasonable attorney fees, in enforcing the terms and provisions of this agreement.

The fosterer agrees that, if at any time they become non-compliant with the protocols set forth by the foster agreement and/or LifeLine staff, including becoming non-communicative, that the pet ownership will be transferred to them. This will include all medical responsibility and liability of the pet.

In an effort to find your foster pet the best home quickly, we would like to put you in direct contact with the potential adopter. By consenting below, you agree for your email to be connected to our Adoption Inquiry software to reach out to prospective adopters directly about your foster pet. You are required to reach out to interested adopters within a reasonable period of time and schedule meet and greets with interested parties. Fosters are expected to follow an Adopter's Welcome protocol during this process. DCAS will not share any other personal information with the adopter, and DCAS will not share your personal information with parties outside of DCAS and Lifeline Animal Project's overall operations.

By signing below, Fosterer acknowledges that he/she has read the terms of this agreement and understands its contents and provisions fully.

Foster Pet Name

Foster Pet ID

Fosterer Name

Your Name

Address

Street Address Line 2

City/State/Zip

Cell Phone

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Home Phone

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email

example@example.com

Fosterer Signature

Date

Please upload a photo of your License or State Identification.

LifeLine Animal Project

FOSTER AGREEMENT

CONSENT TO SHARE EMAIL ADDRESS WITH POTENTIAL ADOPTERS

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