Foster Care Application

Thank you for considering fostering cats for Cause for Paws. Your interest is very much appreciated. As an all-volunteer nonprofit organization with no external shelters, we couldn't exist without foster homes.

Please provide us with the following information:

Your Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

CityState

Zip Code

Please enter your phone numbers including area code

Email*

example@example.com

Preferred method and times to contact you*

Are there others living in the home besides you?*

YesNo

Please list others living in the home and their relationship to you. Provide the ages of any children.*

Is everyone living with you in agreement with your decision to foster cats?*

YesNo

Do you have dogs or cats in your home now?*

YesNo

If yes, please list types and ages and whether they are spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations*

Have you had other pets in the last five years that are no longer living with you? If so, please list and describe what happened to them*

Current or former Vet information for references*

Please provide information on why you are considering fostering and any previous experience you may have*

Do you plan to keep your foster cats separate from your resident or visiting animals? If so, please explain*

Residence type*

HouseCondo/TownhomeApartmentOther

Do you own or rent?*

OwnRent

If you rent, does your lease allow you to have pets?*

YesNo

Cause for Paws does not have a shelter outside of our foster network. All animals remain in foster homes until adopted which can sometimes take several months (and in rare occasions even longer). Do you have any concerns or limitations regarding the length of time a foster can remain in your home?*

YesNo

If you do have concerns or limitations, please explain*

Cause for Paws will pay for all medically required procedures provided by our Veterinary Clinic Partners. We provide toys, treats, food and litter to our fosters but unfortunately we cannot guarantee any particular brand of food or specific flavor. Please note, we are unable to reimburse you for any supplies you choose to purchase but these may qualify for a charitable deduction on your taxes (save your receipts for your documentation).

Please provide name and phone contact information for two personal references (at least one of whom is not a relative). *

reference 1

reference 2

PLEASE READ AND SIGN BELOW TO ACKNOWLEDGE

Cause for Paws obtains cats from animal control facilities, overcrowded shelters, and other sources. A Cause for Paws board member must approve all incoming animals. As a foster volunteer, I may choose to be involved in the process to identify potential foster cats for my home but agree to obtain board approval prior to taking custody of any animal on behalf of Cause for Paws.
As a foster volunteer I understand that I will provide temporary care for foster cats received through Cause for Paws. Foster cats must be kept indoors only. Any outdoor activity must be supervised with a harness/leash. If I choose, I will be given the opportunity to adopt any of my foster cats before they are made available for adoption. I recognize that some animals may have or may develop medical/behavioral issues that make them unadoptable. This is a very difficult decision and will be made with input from the foster provider and unanimous board approval. If an animal is determined to be unadoptable, the current foster home has the ability to adopt the animal or receive assistance in coordinating euthanasia, if necessary.
I understand that until adopted, all foster cats are the property of Cause for Paws and must be returned to Cause for Paws in the event the foster is unable to continue providing care. I understand that the foster cat(s) in my care cannot be given away, sold, or transferred to another home. Adoptions are coordinated via Cause for Paws and cats cannot go to adopters home without the person completing an application and contract.
Cause for Paws reserves the right to visit my home.
As a foster volunteer, I recognize that I will have the most up to date knowledge of the cat’s personality, behavior and needs. I will be provided with assistance setting up an online profile on Petfinder and will update as needed. I agree to have a conversation with potential adopters to determine if the cat would be a good fit for their home. In adoption decisions, I agree not to discriminate against any potential adopter based on age, race, religion, sexual orientation, or economic status.
Cause for Paws will pay for all medical work completed for the foster cat. All medical work must be coordinated with a Cause for Paws staff person and will be completed at a participating veterinary clinic. I agree to provide the prescribed veterinary protocol that each Cause for Paws cat receives. Cause for Paws staff are available for support and consultation if any medical issues arise.
Cause for Paws will coordinate/provide the following treatments:
- Initial medical examination upon intake
- Flea preventative
- Felv/fiv/heartworm test
- Worming (two times, two weeks apart or as prescribed by the Veterinarian)
- Vaccinations (rabies, distemper combination – both initial and booster for adults, if recommended, and three distemper vaccines for kittens typically ending at age 16 weeks)
- Spay or neuter at appropriate age designated by veterinarian.
- Microchip (usually done at the time of spay/neuter surgery)
- Other medical work as designated by the veterinarian.
There is no financial compensation or reimbursement for fostering. Cause for Paws will provide food and litter for use in my foster home, but I agree that I will not be reimbursed for items that I purchase myself.
I understand that in the course of fostering cats there is a risk of injury including but not limited to, animal bites, scratches, zoonotic diseases, personal injury, etc., to myself or other household members, visitors, and to my own pets.
I hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless Cause for Paws, Inc. and its officers, directors and agents from and against all claims, loss, damage, or expense incurred or sustained in connection with my services as a volunteer. I agree to release and hold harmless Cause for Paws from any loss or legal responsibility for any claims brought against Cause for Paws for injury incurred by a person, or animal, I foster for Cause for Paws.

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