Hope for Tiny Paws Foster Application Form

What is Hope for Tiny Paws? It's a program designed so YOU can make a direct, life-saving difference for a cat in need! By temporarily opening your home to a shelter kitty, you're giving them the gift of your time, love, and care - all things they need to survive and thrive!

Catman2 and Jackson County Animal Shelter have launched a life-saving collaborative foster program to help the most vulnerable population of animal shelters - kittens! They're adorable and everyone loves them, but they are vulnerable to viral illnesses and their needs can be labor-intensive to overburdened shelter staff That's where heroes like YOU come in!

Our main needs for foster homes are for kittens who are too small to be spayed/neutered, and for kittens who are spicy to get more socialized so they can be adopted. Instead of occupying a cage for longer and taking up precious space for another needy feline friend, they could go to a foster home for 2-4 weeks (8 weeks for bottle babies) that could give them the extra love and attention, and get them on track to come back to the shelter and be adopted!

The program will provide all food and medical care - your contribution if a safe space in your home and all the love you can spare!

Fosters must be:
- 21 years or older
- have reliable transportation
- live in Jackson County
- a little flexible
- allowed to have cats in their home
Thank you for your interest in fostering kittens! Please complete this application so we can match you with an appropriate foster cat when one is in need.
- Full Name*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Age*
  Enter your age
- E-mail*
  example@example.com
- Physical Address*
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState
  
  Zip Code
- Cell Phone Number*
  Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Driver’s License Number*
  Enter your driver’s license or state ID number (Please include the state - ex: NC0000123456)
- OwnRentLive with FamilyOther
- If Renting: Please indicate landlord contact information. Program staff may follow up to ensure homeowner is agreeable to renter fostering cats.*
- HouseApartmentDuplexMobile HomeRV/camperOther
- How many adults live in your home?*
- How many children live in your home?*
- What are the ages of the children in your home?*
  Ex: 3, 7, 16
- Busy/NoisyModerate Comings/GoingsQuiet with Occasional Guests
- YesNo
- YesNo
- Please list any pets you have living in your home: (Please include species, age, and any health or behavioral issues*
- YesNo
- YesNo
- YesNo
- YesNo
- YesNo
- YesNo
- YesNo
- Please list the shelter or organization and their location.*
- Please describe any experience you have caring for cats or fostering animals*
- Tier 1: weaned, healthy kittensTier 2: nursing mom cat with litter of kittensTier 3: bottle feeding unweaned kittensTier 4: vulnerable and medically needy kittensTier 5: socialization foster for feral or "spicy" kittensEmergency short-term (up to one week) placement (no bottle babies)Emergency short-term (up to one week) placement for bottle babies
- Is there anything you would consider a "deal breaker" in a foster situation?*
  Example: no single kittens, don't want to foster cats/kittens who aren't friendly
- How long are you able to commit to fostering?*
  Note: Typical foster period is 2-4 weeks.
- YesNo
- YesNo
- If No please explain how you will travel to and from your foster's appointments:*
- YesNo
- A seasoned cat owner with lots of experienceModerate experienceLittle to no experience, but willing to learn!
- By sending this electronically, I acknowledge that I have completely read this questionnaire and comprehend it fully.
  
  I understand that applying does not ensure approval and that untruthful answers or failure to comply with the requirements of this application can result in the forfeiture of any Hope for Tiny Paws ("The Program") cat fostered by me.
  
  I certify that the above information is correct, and I understand that the information will be verified.
  
  I understand that by submitting this form electronically, I agree to release and covenant to hold harmless Jackson County Animal Shelter, Catman-2 Inc., and the Jackson County Department of Public Health and its members from any claims, damages, costs, or actions incurred because of the care or actions of the foster cat.
  
  I accept full responsibility for the cat(s) actions at all times, and release Jackson County Animal Shelter, Catman-2 Inc., and the Jackson County Department of Public Health from any liabilities or damages that may be incurred because of fostering such cat(s).
  
  I agree to have The Program staff and volunteers complete reference call checks to be able to approve my foster application.
  
  I agree to use the materials given to me to resolve issues and to communicate properly with The Program about any behavioral or medical issues that arise.
  
  I agree that if I'm unable to foster the cat(s) anymore that I will return the cat(s) to The Program and try to give The Program a 2 week period to try and find another suitable foster for the cat(s).
- Date*
  
  MonthDayYear
- Your name*
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