Foster Application

Foster Application

Thank you for your interest in fostering. Fostering is a rewarding opportunity to provide temporary care for HOA cats until they find their forever homes. As a foster, you’ll play a vital role in preparing animals for adoption by offering a safe, loving environment, socialization, and care. Since we do not operate a shelter, our foster homes are essential to the success of our adoption program. Every foster placement directly increases the number of cats and kittens we can rescue, giving more animals a second chance at a happy life. We appreciate your compassion and commitment—our lifesaving work wouldn’t be possible without people like you! 💙
Helping Outside Animals (HOA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (tax ID# 41-3516812), operates as a community-driven rescue dedicated to assisting vulnerable and at-risk animals in Connecticut. HOA focuses on advocacy, fostering, and coordinating rescue efforts, while supporting spay/neuter initiatives and connecting animals with safe placements and long-term homes.
Foster Details:
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
E-mail
example@example.com
Facebook User Name
example@example.com
Are you 21 or older?
Number of adults in your household
Including yourself
Ages of adults in your household
Number of children in your household (if any)
Ages of children in your household
Do you own or rent the home in which you live?
If renting, are you allowed pets?
Are there building restrictions on number/breed/size of animals? If yes, please explain.
Landlord's Name and Phone Number (if renting)
Upload a bill (utility, phone, cable) showing your full name and current address. Account numbers must be blacked out before submission. Do NOT upload any documents that contain account numbers or other sensitive personal information.

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Describe your yard (for dog fosters)
Fence height at its lowest point
Fence made of:

Other
How big is the fenced area?
Does anyone in your house have allergies that could affect fostering pets?

Other
Do you currently have pets in your household? If yes, please list species (dog, cat, bird, other), breed, and ages.
Please be sure to answer all parts of the question.
Are your pets spayed or neutered? If no, why not?
Are your pets current on vaccinations? If no, why not?
HOA requires all animals currently residing in your household to be up to date on vaccines. You may be asked to provide proof of vaccination records.
If you have cats, do they go outside?
If you have cats, are they declawed?
Please list any medical issues of your current pets.
Your Veterinarian's name
Your Veterinarian's Phone Number*
References
Personal Reference 1: First and Last Name
Personal Reference 1: Relationship
Personal Reference 1: Phone Number
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Personal Reference 2: First and Last Name
Personal Reference 2: Relationship
Personal Reference 2: Phone Number
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please describe briefly why you would like to be a foster parent.
Type of animal preferred
Which type of animal(s) are you interested in fostering?

Other
Have you fostered cats or dogs before?
If yes, for which foster program?
Please describe your animal handling/care experience. (Puppies, Dogs, Kittens, Cats)
Are you able to separate foster animals from your own animals?

Other
Approximately how many hours during each work day would your foster(s) be without direct care?
Where in your home would a foster stay while you are at work or when you are not home?
Where in the home would a foster sleep at night?
What is the maximum time you are able to foster?
If there is a time limit, please explain.
Our vet is located in Farifield, CT. Are you be able to transport your foster to/from the vet?

Other
Please confirm you are aware that our vetrinary is located in Farifield, CT.
Would you be okay with scheduling pet Meet & Greets with adoption applicants?

Other
Do you have any objections for HOA conducting an on-site or virtually visit to your home where the foster animal(s) will be kept?
Do you agree to HOA conducting either an on-site or virtual visit to your home where the foster animal(s) will be kept?
Are you interested in learning about our foster-to-adopt program?
Interested in learning about our Foster-to-Adopt program? You can view the program brochure here.
Foster Terms & Agreements
Support Provided by HOA:
HOA will provide food, litter, crates, bedding, toys, and other necessary supplies while the animal is in your care. Foster parents are responsible for transporting foster animals to required veterinary appointments.

Foster Responsibilities:
As a foster, you agree to:
✔️ Keep the foster animal safe and secure at all times.
✔️ Return the animal to HOA when requested.
✔️ Not promise the animal to anyone or imply that you have the authority to approve an adoption.

Ownership and Adoption Decisions:
HOA retains ownership of all foster animals and makes all final decisions regarding their adoption and placement.

Volunteer Status:
Foster services are voluntary and do not include salary, compensation, or payment of any kind.
Acknowledgment and Liability Waiver:
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References

Foster Terms & Agreements