Foster Application

I acknowledge and accept that the animals in the care of LTBHS have mixed origins and LTBHS cannot guarantee the health, temperament, behavior or training of the animal(s) I agree to foster. I acknowledge and accept that no aversive training methods or tools including prong, electric, or choke collars should be used in the care of this pet, all foster dogs must be on a leash when outside, and all foster cats must be always kept inside. I acknowledge and accept that while LTBHS does examine each animal going into foster homes, providing necessary preventative care and treatments but that shelter animals may have underlying medical issues and/or parasites that could be contagious to other animals or people in my home which may not be detected upon initial exams. LTBHS requires appropriate supervision of foster pets, especially when in the presence of children or other animals and recommends confinement for unsupervised foster pets to prevent damage or injury. I hereby agree to release and hold harmless LTBHS from all lability for accidents, injuries, or damage made to myself, my family, home or property which may arise out of my/our fostering for LTBHS and fully discharge LTBHS from all claims, actions, and lawsuits relating to my agreeing to foster a pet. I certify that the above stated information is true to the best of my knowledge and that I have read, understand, and hereby agree to the LTBHS foster policies.

Foster Pet Handling and Training

At Little Traverse Bay Humane Society (LTBHS), our mission is to sustainably and respectfully serve pets and the people who love them with compassionate, comprehensive, and exemplary care. As fosters at the LTBHS, we expect that you will treat every animal with kindness. LTBHS does not allow the use of force or aversive training methods or tools, including but not limited to dominance training and/or electric, prong, or choke collars. Any foster dog should be always kept on a leash or in a fence while outside and will not be allowed at public dog parks, daycare centers, or boarding facilities. LTBHS foster cats must be kept indoors as well.

 

Foster Supplies

LTBHS agrees to provide all necessary supplies to foster families upon request including and not limited to food, treats, medications, crates, blankets, toys, etc. LTBHS will not reimburse or replace supplies purchased or used by the foster without prior approval from LTBHS staff.

 

Veterinary Care

All veterinary care, preventative or emergency shall be provided only by the Shelter and Community Medicine Veterinarian, or another approved by the same. Foster parents are responsible for ensuring foster pets are present for any scheduled appointments and that appointments are rescheduled within a timely fashion if necessary. Foster parents accept the responsibility of ensuring every foster pet maintains appropriate food, water, shelter, and medical care to keep them in a state of good health. Foster parents must report any concerns they may have with a foster pet as soon as they are recognized to ensure expedient care can be provided.

 

Report of Incidents

LTBHS requires that any incident or injury which occurs with an LTBHS foster animal be reported to a staff member immediately. This is to protect your safety and the safety of others as well as to ensure compliance with all State laws and applies to circumstances of injury or illness to foster pets or because of the behavior of a foster pet.

 

Adoption

LTBHS cannot guarantee the adoption of any pet while being fostered. LTBHS foster parents are subject to the same adoption procedures and policies as another and adoption fees are not automatically waived for those who foster. Foster pets are considered the legal property of LTBHS until adoption is approved and completed. Any decisions as it relates to a foster animal’s care, feeding, training practices, or placement is at the discretion of LTBHS, and any changes are to be approved by LTBHS employees regardless of the intended outcome for the pet.