1. ROYAL FOSTER ARRANGEMENT. The Royal Foster desires to serve as a custodian for one or more animals to be mutually agreed to by the Organization and the Foster Parent from time to time (individually or collectively, as applicable, the "Foster Animal") for the Organization, and the Organization agrees to such foster arrangement by the Foster Parent subject to the following terms and conditions.

2. TERMS OF ARRANGEMENT. The Foster Parent has agreed to participate in the Organization's foster animal program and has agreed to do so on a strictly voluntary basis without compensation or benefits of any kind (except as expressly provided in this Agreement The Foster Parent understands that the purpose of the Organization's foster animal program is to provide interim care for the Foster Animal in a private residence until the Organization can arrange for a more permanent home for the Foster Animal. The Foster Parent understands and agrees that the Foster Animal is only temporarily in the Foster Parent's care and remains in the control of the Organization. The Organization retains control of the Foster Animal, and the Foster Parent understands that s/he is not authorized to make any legal or medical decisions (except in the case of an emergency, as expressly described below) on the Foster Animal's behalf. Any and all placements, adoptions, or other dispositions of the Foster Animal are at the sole discretion of the Organization.

The organization may terminate this Agreement at any time, for any reason or no reason, in which case the Foster Animal must be returned to the Organization. Upon notice of termination provided by the Organization, the Foster Parent will continue to keep the Foster Animal safe and to house and care for the Foster Animal as required by this Agreement until the Foster Animal is returned to the Organization. The Foster Parent also agrees to surrender the Foster Animal to the Organization if circumstances develop such that the Foster Parent can no longer provide care for the Foster Animal in a manner consistent with the requirements of this Agreement.

The Foster Parent has the right to terminate the foster care of the Foster Animal and this Agreement, for any reason or no reason, with 48-hour oral or written notice to the Organization. Upon notice of termination provided by the Foster Parent, the Foster Parent will continue to keep the Foster Animal safe and to house and care for the Foster Animal as required by this Agreement until surrendered in accordance with the Organization's instructions.

3. VIOLATIONS. Any violations of this Agreement will result in the Foster Parent's disqualification from the Organization's foster care program and require immediate surrender of the Foster Animal to the Organization.

4. FOSTER PARENT RESPONSIBILITY OF CARE. The Foster Parent agrees to the following:

a. Provide the Foster Animal with Tender, Love, and Care, a clean and

secure shelter, adequate exercise, and access to food and water;

b. Keep foster dogs on leashes or outside in a secured, fenced area. Do not chain, tether, or tie up a foster dog outdoors while unsupervised at any time;

c. Keep foster cats, birds, and rabbits indoors (or, if outdoors, in secure cages or crates; provided, the Foster Parent shall not keep any Foster Animal outdoors during extreme or inclement weather conditions that may pose a risk to the Foster Animal's health;

d. Keep the Organization's identification tags on the Foster Animal for the entire foster period;

e. Notify the Organization if the Foster Animal requires veterinary medical attention;

f. In the event of an emergency where the Foster Animal requires immediate veterinary medical care, attempt to seek that care from the veterinarian(s) approved by the Organization. If such veterinarian(s) are not available, attempt to contact the Organization for approval, if reasonably possible, prior to seeking emergency veterinary services;

g. Administer medications prescribed for the Foster Animal in accordance with recommendations made by the veterinarian(s) approved by the Organization or the Organization's veterinarian(s);

h. Contact the Organization immediately if the Foster Animal is impounded by animal control or dies while in the care of the Foster Parent;

i.Return the Foster Animal to the Organization at any time upon the oral or written request of the Organization;

j. Return the Foster Animal to the Organization when going on vacation or traveling out of town unless the Foster Parent receives prior written permission from the Organization of temporary, alternative caretaking arrangements during such period. If possible, the Foster Parent must provide the Organization with 48 hours' notice of the Foster Parent's obligation to return the Foster Animal pursuant to this paragraph;

k. Return the Foster Animal to the Organization if the Foster Parent becomes unable to care for the Foster Animal in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. If possible, the Foster Parent must provide the Organization with 48 hours' notice of the Foster Parent's inability to care for the Foster Animal pursuant to this paragraph;

I.Comply with all of the Organization's policies and procedures regarding the responsibilities of the Foster Parent;

m.Comply with all state laws and regulations, as well as local or county ordinances related to the care of domestic animals;

n. Cooperate with the Organization to fulfill all responsibilities under state laws and regulations, as well as local or county ordinances;

O. Do not incur any expense or other obligation on behalf of the Organization unless previously agreed to by the Organization or in the case of a medical emergency, as outlined above; and

p. (With the exception of casual posts for updates on your personal social media pages to highlight progress and just how awesome your foster(s) are, please do not engage in any type of public activity in connection with the Foster Animal, including but not limited to, fundraising on behalf of the Foster Animal and conducting interviews concerning the Foster Animal with any news media without the express written consent of the Organization. This does not include casual posts and updates on your personal social media pages. 

 5. ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBILITIES. The Organization agrees to the following: 

(See organization obligations highlighted at the bottom of this form.)

6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE FOSTER PARENT. The Foster Parent understands, and represents and warrants to the Organization, that:

a. The Foster Parent is signing this Agreement of his/her own free will without the influence of the Organization's staff members, employees or other volunteers;

b. The Organization has not given the Foster Parent any guarantee or assurance that the Foster Animal will be available for adoption by the Foster Parent at the end of the fostering period;

c. The Foster Parent is 18 years of age or older at the date of execution of this Agreement;

d. Neither the Foster Parent nor anyone currently residing at the Foster Parent's residence has ever been found guilty of violating any law regarding cruelty to animals;

e. The Foster Parent has the authority to execute this Agreement;

f. The Foster Parent understands that s/he is not the legal owner of the Foster Animal, and that the Foster Animal remains in the control of the Organization; and

g. All information provided by the Foster Parent on the Foster Parent Application is true and correct.

7. MEDIA RELEASE. The Foster Parent hereby irrevocably permits, authorizes, grants and licenses the Organization (including its officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, successors, assigns, licensees and volunteers (collectively, its "Representatives", the rights to publish, display, exhibit, transmit, broadcast, reproduce, record, photograph, digitize, modify, alter, edit, adapt, create derivative works, exploit, sell, rent, license, otherwise use, and permit others to use the Foster Parent's, image, likeness, appearance, and voice obtained in connection with the Foster Parent's participation in the Organization's foster animal program, and all materials created by or on behalf of the Organization that incorporate any of the foregoing ("Publicity Material" The Foster Parent understands and agrees that all such Publicity Materials are the sole property of the Organization, and may be used by the Organization in connection with promoting the mission of the Organization without payment, royalties or any other consideration and without prior notification.

8. RELEASE OF LIABILITY; ASSUMPTION OF RISK. The Foster Parent understands that any animal, including the Foster Animal, may pose a risk of injury, death, illness, or damage to the Foster Parent, his/her family, other persons, other animals and/or to personal property. The Foster Parent voluntarily and knowingly assumes any and all risks associated with the Foster Parent's agreement to act as a foster parent under this Agreement, including the risk of injury, death, illness or damage. The Foster Parent hereby expressly waives and relinquishes, completely releases and forever discharges the Organization and its Representatives from any and all claims, actions or causes of action of any kind whatsoever, which the Foster Parent now has or later may have against the Organization and/or such representatives, and which in any way result from, arise out of or are in connection with the Foster Parent's custody or care of the Foster Animal, and whether or not such claims, actions or causes of action may be attributable to the negligence or carelessness of the Organization or such representatives.

9. INDEMNIFICATION. The Foster Parent agrees, on behalf of himself/herself and his/her heirs and representatives, to indemnify and hold harmless the Organization and its Representatives from and against all liability, claims, actions, suits, causes of action, losses, costs, expenses, attorneys' fees and damages of any kind, whether in law, equity or otherwise, whether now known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, arising out of or in any way related to this Agreement or Foster Parent's fostering of the Foster Animal.

10. ASSIGNMENT. The Foster Parent may not place the Foster Animal in the residence of another individual unless s/he receives written permission from the Organization.

11. GENERAL PROVISIONS. This Agreement shall be interpreted per the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, without regard to principles of choice or conflicts of law, and the Foster Parent and the Organization agree that all disputes relating to this Agreement shall be resolved or adjudicated in Philadelphia County. If any provision of this Agreement is deemed void, invalid, or unenforceable, such provision shall be considered severed from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. This Agreement and its attachments hereto constitute the entire understanding and agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter and supersedes all prior understandings, discussions, representations, warranties, and agreements between the parties, whether written or oral.

 12. QUESTIONS. Should the Foster Parent have any questions or concerns relating to their obligations under this Agreement, the Foster Parent should contact the Organization at 484 522 0271 or Dcgarner@retiredtails.org .

By signing this Agreement, the Foster Parent hereby agrees to, acknowledges and gives his/her consent without reservation to the above terms and conditions.

ORGANIZATION OBLIGATIONS

1. Supply food and special requests to the Foster Parent for the Foster Animal, if requested by the Foster Parent OR if the Foster Parent is unable to do so. Please note that we will provide an initial start-up kit and ask for any special requests.

2. Evaluate the Foster Parent and Foster Animal relationship after the first three weeks, at six, nine, and 12 weeks. After 12 weeks, the Organization will contact the Foster Parent monthly.

3. Provide the Foster Parent with information regarding Peer-to-Peer support groups (Will be provided within 1 week of application completion) ;

4. Notify the Foster Parent of any history of neglect and/or abuse, as well as any special care that may be required and any unusual behaviors to be expected as a result of this neglect and/or abuse. If the Foster Animal was surrendered to the Organization by a prior owner or finder, share the surrendering notes about the Foster Animal with the Foster Parent;

5. Provide initial vaccination(s) and medication for minor existing ailments; and

6. If the Foster Parent contacts the Organization with any questions or concerns relating to its obligations under this Agreement, respond to such questions or concerns within 48 hours.

Adoption Fees: 

Kittens/ Cats- $75

Puppies/ Dogs- $125

All seniors, (7+)- PRICELESS/ $0!

You must be 21 years old or older to adopt. Fees are due after the mandatory 30-day fostering period if you choose to adopt your current foster and will go towards the costs of their spay/neuter, vaccinations, heartworm testing (dogs), FIV & FELV testing (cats), microchip, and preventatives, which will all be completed prior to adoption.