Applicant Information
Applicant's Full Name (as it appears on your driver's license/state ID):
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First Name
Last Name
Applicant's Full Date of Birth:
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Co-Applicant's Full Name and DOB (if applicable):
Applicant's Mobile Phone #:
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Applicant's E-mail:
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Applicant's Address:
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
If your application is approved, we may ask for a copy of your driver's license/state ID to confirm some of the above information you provided. You can choose to upload a copy of your license/ID ahead of time here to speed up the foster process, or you may wait to email it to us upon request.
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What is your Facebook and/or Instagram name? *we will require you to follow our pages
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What are your preferred pronouns?
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She/Her
He/Him
They/Them
Other
If your application is approved, what is your preferred contact method?
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Text
E-mail
When is the soonest you could begin fostering?
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What is your employment status?
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Full-time
Part-time
Unemployed
Retired
If employed, what is your occupation title and the shift(s) you work?
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Are you currently a college student?
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Yes
No
Not yet, but will be in the future
After you graduate, are you still able to continue fostering for us?
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Yes
No
Other
Do you have reliable transportation for vet appointments, events, etc.?
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Yes
No
Are you willing to transport your foster kitty(ies) to and from their future scheduled vet appointments and adoption events? *we will always schedule accordingly and notify you ahead of time of any upcoming appts/events
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Yes
No
Other
Do you currently have a regular veterinarian/vet office that you use for current or previous pets?
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Yes
No
Please provide us with the facility name and phone number.
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Please explain why you do not currently have a vet (if you currently do not own any animals, please make note of that here).
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Have you previously fostered any animals for another organization?
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Yes
No
How long ago was this? How long did you foster for? What kind of animals did you foster? Why did you stop fostering? Please also provide us with the rescue/shelter's name that you have previously fostered for.
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Are you currently fostering any animals for another organization?
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Yes
No
Please provide us with the rescue/shelter's name that you are currently fostering for.
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Household Information
What kind of home do you reside in?
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House
Apartment
Condo
Manufactured/Mobile
Other
Do you own or rent? *we will check public property records to confirm
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Own
Rent
Live with parent/guardian
Does your parent/guardian own or rent their home? *we will check public property records to confirm
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Own
Rent
If you selected "rent", does the landlord allow cats?
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Yes
No
Per your lease, how many cats are you allowed to have in the home?
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Please provide the landlord's name and phone number:
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Name
Phone Number
If your application is approved, we will ask for a copy of your current lease to confirm the above information you provided. You can choose to upload a copy of your lease ahead of time here to speed up the foster process, or you may wait to email it to us upon request.
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We will require your foster kitty(ies) to start off with you in a spare room/space to decompress and/or quarantine until they're ready to be introduced to the rest of your household and other animals. Do you have a spare room to keep the kitty isolated for at least 2 weeks upon intake, or as needed (after surgeries, if/when sick, etc.)? If so, what room/space will you be using for them?
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Please list the legal first and last name of each adult in your household, including yourself.
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How many children are in your household?
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If you have children, what are their ages?
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Who will be the cat's primary foster/caregiver in your household?
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Is everyone in your household prepared to foster?
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Yes
No, it's a surprise
No, I have yet to discuss it with them
Is anyone in your household allergic to cats?
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Yes
No
Please tell us the severity of the allergy and what they will do to help maintain that allergy with a cat in the home.
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How would you describe the environment in your household?
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Your Foster Kitty
Age Preference *please check all that apply
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Neonatal kittens (0-4 wks) *will require bottle feeding
Young Kittens (5 wks - 6 mos)
Junior Kittens (7-11 mos)
Junior Adults (1-2 yrs)
Prime Adults (3-6 yrs)
Mature Adults (7-10 yrs
Seniors (11-14 yrs)
Super Seniors (> 15 yrs)
Nursing mom w/ kittens
Special needs (blind, deaf, deformity, etc.)
Timid cats and/or kittens
Feral/spicy cats and/or kittens *require more frequent socialization
FIV+ cat
FeLV+ cat
No preference
Do you have experience with bottle feeding kittens?
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Yes
No
Other
Are you willing to foster a cat or kitten that requires short or long-term daily oral medications?
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Yes
No
Given that the majority of the cats we intake come from outdoors, we see a lot of sick cats. They could also develop illnesses/viruses/diseases over time that may have been underlying to begin with. Are you willing to foster a cat or kitten that is sick? *being "sick" doesn't necessarily mean they are contagious
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Yes
No
Other
We require all of our kittens (under 1 yr old) to be fostered in a home with another friendly kitty playmate under 6 years old, for their social benefit. This means that if you do not currently own any young, playful cats and are applying to foster one of our kittens, you can expect to foster TWO kitties for us instead. We do not make any exceptions to this stipulation. Dogs are not considered compatible playmates for kittens. Do you understand?
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How many cats or kittens are you open to fostering at this time?
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How long are you willing to foster for?
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When fostering rescue cats and kittens, anything can happen at any time. You may experience challenging or upsetting situations when fostering. Please list any limitations you may have while fostering.
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Please tell us why you want to foster, what you would like to get out of the foster program, and what Kitty Co. can do to help you have a successful fostering experience.
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Existing Fur-members
What kind of pet(s) do you currently own? *please check all that apply
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Cat
Dog
Small animal (rabbit, hamster, guinea pig, gerbil, etc.)
Reptile (snake, lizard, etc.)
I do not currently own any pets.
Please tell us all of your pets' names, species, breeds, and ages.
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If you do not currently own cats, have you previously owned any cats?
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Yes
No
How long ago did you previously own a cat?
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Where did your current pet(s) come from (family member, shelter, rescue, etc.)? *if adopted from a rescue or shelter, please provide the facility's name
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Please tell us about your current pets' personalities and how they do with meeting new cats.
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Are they all spayed/neutered?
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Yes
No
Please tell us which animals are not currently spayed/neutered and why.
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Are they all up-to-date on rabies and distemper vaccines?
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Yes
No
Please tell us which animals are not currently up-to-date on vaccines and why.
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Has your cat(s) been previously tested for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)?
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Yes
No
What were the results of the testing (we will require copies of their results)?
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We will require your existing cats to be tested for FIV and FeLV prior to fostering one of our kitties. This is for the health and safety concerns of both your and our cats. If your application is approved, is this something you're willing to do prior to fostering?
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Yes
No
If your application is approved, we will ask for copies of your current pets' vet records to confirm the above information you provided. You can choose to upload their records ahead of time here to speed up the foster process, or you may wait to email them to us upon request.
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Additional Information
When you go on vacation or leave out of town for any occasion, what plan do you have in place for your foster kitty during the time you are away? Who would be caring for them?
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How many hours each day will your foster kitty be home alone?
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Where are all of the places your foster kitty will have access to? Please check all that apply.
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Entire house indoors
Indoors/Outdoors
Shed
Garage
Outdoors
Bedroom
Basement
Main level
Upstairs
Screened-in porch
Sun room
Balcony
Barn
Other
Please clarify how your foster kitty will have access to the outdoors (free roam, in a catio or enclosed playpen, balcony, in a pet stroller, etc.). Will they be supervised and harnessed?
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Have you previously had a cat declawed?
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Yes
No
If you answered "yes", please tell us how long ago this was and explain why you had this procedure done.
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Have you previously surrendered an animal to a shelter/rescue or rehomed an animal?
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Yes
No
If you answered "yes", please explain why.
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*if surrendered to a rescue or shelter, please provide the facility's name
What do you consider acceptable reasons to return your foster kitty to the rescue? Please check all that apply.
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Aggressive biting
If cat developed health issues
If I had any health problems come up
Changes to my work schedule
Moving
Having a baby
Aggression
Not getting along with current pets
Chewing or scratching furniture or other household items
Someone in my household developed cat allergies
Urinating or defecating outside the litter box
Other
We require our fosters to be willing to train their foster kitty, if needed, and teach them basic behaviors and manners (scratching on posts/boards instead of furniture, off of kitchen counters, no table scraps, etc.), as we want them setup for success in their forever homes. Is this something you're able to do?
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Yes
No
We ask that our fosters are comfortable administering oral medications, trimming nails (friendly cats only), brushing as needed, and administering topical flea meds. Is this something you're able to do?
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Yes
No
We require our fosters to share frequent posts on behalf of Kitty Co. Cat Rescue, about the kitty(ies) you are fostering, to promote their adoption. Is this something you're able to do?
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Yes
No
Are you OK with a potential adopter contacting you directly about the animal you are fostering for more information and to schedule a meet and greet?
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Yes
No
Frequently, our cats are adopted directly from their foster home, following a meet and greet. Are you OK with a potential adopter coming to your home to meet and adopt your foster kitty?
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No
Our home checks are done prior to you obtaining your foster kitty. If your application is approved, our foster coordinator will schedule a day to visit your home, to view the room/setup you will have for your foster kitty, and to go over any information necessary to make it a successful fostering experience! Is this something you are prepared for and comfortable with us doing?
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A new environment can be stressful and scary for a cat, and they may exhibit uncharacteristic behavior upon arriving at your home (timidness, hiding, hissing at other animals, etc.). Are you prepared to follow proper introduction protocols that we will go over with you, upon taking your foster kitty home?
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Fostering is a learning experience and has its challenges, but it's so rewarding and saves so many lives. It is important that during your foster experience with us, that you have a memorable and fun experience but with that, it entails honesty, reliability, motivation, and passion. Do you agree to always be truthful, reliable, and willing to learn?
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Yes
No
Have you ever been convicted or accused of any animal-related crime, such as animal cruelty, animal neglect, animal theft, or animal abandonment?
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Yes
No
Please tell us more about the crime/accusation. How long ago was this? Were you convicted?
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How did you find out about Kitty Co. Cat Rescue?
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Google Search
Facebook
Instagram
PetFinder
Family member/friend
At a vendor show/adoption event
Other
Is there anything else you would like to tell us?
Personal References
Please list 3 names and contact information of people not currently living with you, who are also not immediate family. These references should be able to tell us a little bit about you OR your experience with being a pet owner. Please tell these individuals that they may receive a text or e-mail from "Kitty Co. Cat Rescue" if your application is approved. Thank you!
Reference #1
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First and Last Name
Phone # or E-mail
Reference #2
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First and Last Name
Phone # or E-mail
Reference #3
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First and Last Name
Phone # or E-mail
Sign and Submit
By signing below, I have completed this application truthfully and understand that completion of this questionnaire does not guarantee the right to foster. I understand that if approved, I am required to follow Kitty Co. Cat Rescue's stipulations and process to foster. My entire household is prepared to welcome a foster kitty into our home.
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