I,___________________ agree to act as temporary Foster Home for Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter ("FJCAS"). I agree to abide by the following conditions whenever fostering any animals.

1. Any animal(s) fostered by me will be kept in an FJCAS-approved facility. I understand that any animal(s) I foster is/are the property of FJCAS and I agree to turn it/them over to FJCAS immediately upon request. I agree to bring any animal(s) fostered by me to the vet for exams, vaccinations, weight checks, or other reason deemed necessary by FJCAS at a mutually agreed upon date and/or time.

2. I understand that I am responsible for adhering to FJCAS's standards of care and applicable local and state laws dealing with animal welfare.

3. I agree to a premises check upon the request of FJCAS, which can include a visual inspection of the living quarters of all FJCAS foster animals in that environment.

4. I understand that all fostering volunteers working with dogs or cats under FJCAS must complete the canine and feline training courses provided by Maddie's Fund. FJCAS will provide the Foster with the information to log into the website and take the training, and the Foster agrees to complete the training within 14 days after signing this Agreement.
There are two training sites offered by Maddie's Fund, one for canine and one for feline. FJCAS requires all fosters to complete both courses:

• https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/shelter-and-rescue-training-canine
• https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/shelter-and-rescue-training-feline

After the courses are completed, the Foster will receive a Certificate for all but the SPCA and the CDC courses and must provide a copy of each Certificate to FJCAS to maintain in the Foster's file.

5. Any animal(s) fostered by me will be fed, watered and exercised appropriately. I agree to provide an adequate and nutritious diet, including any necessary supplements, as recommended by regarding the feeding of specific brands or types of supplemental food and/or nutritional supplements to my foster animals. Although FJCAS will make every attempt to furnish food and/or litter for those foster care volunteers who are unable to afford these supplies on their own, I understand that the availability of these supplies is based on donations from the public and limited to stock on hand and that I will be responsible for providing necessary supplies in the event that they are not available through FJCAS. I understand that FJCAS cannot and does not guarantee to be able to provide free food, litter, or supplies for my foster animal.

6. I will not allow any foster dogs or puppies to have any unsupervised off-leash time. I will provide a kennel, crate and/or securely fenced yard for their safety. I will not allow foster cats or kittens to go outside at any time except to transport them to and from a veterinarian, if needed. I agree to transport any foster cats, kittens, puppies and small dogs in a sturdy carrier.

foster animal(s) in an enclosed vehicle only, and I will not allow them to ride in the bed of a pickup or a convertible.

7. I agree that animals will not be kept outside unless otherwise discussed and approved by FJCAS.

8. I understand that FJCAS will take every precaution to ensure that any animal(s) I foster are reasonably healthy and that any known health problems will be disclosed to me prior to my taking the animal into my home, but FJCAS cannot be held responsible for any unforeseen health problem that may develop after the animal(s) is/are in my care. I understand that FJCAS may require me to return my foster animal(s) to a staff member to assess or treat any health problem, at their discretion.

9. I understand that I am not authorized to seek outside veterinary care for FJCAS foster animals without approval from the FJCAS staff or foster coordination team and may be dismissed from the foster program for doing so. If I choose to treat the animal(s) at a veterinarian of my choice, I understand that I will assume full responsibility for payment of the vet bill, and that FJCAS will be unable to reimburse me for any such payment. I acknowledge that in the case of an emergency that does not allow for pre-approval by FJCAS of veterinary care, I must contact FJCAS within 24 hours of the event to notify them of the circumstances and place them in contact with the vet providing services.

10. I agree to provide adequate, positive socialization for any animal(s) fostered by me to help ensure their temperament will be as sound as possible. I also agree, when requested, to give a progress report to FJCAS. I agree to bring my foster animal(s) into the vet for any required vaccinations, de-worming, or other mediation prescribed and provided by FJCAS at no cost to me. When the foster period is over, I will return the animal(s), and will do so at the agreed upon time.

11. I understand that the possibility of foster animals fighting, injuring, or spreading illness to my own pets does exist. I agree that I will keep my own pet up to date on vaccine and de-wormers according to my own veterinarian, while I am fostering any animal(s) for FJCAS I understand that if I choose to allow my foster animal(s) and my pet(s) to have access to each other, I do so at my own risk, and will not hold FJCAS liable for any illness or injury that may occur to my own pet(s).

12. I agree to keep FJCAS animals safe from harm/illness as a result of contact with resident pets.

13. I understand the potential for contagious illness is high in animals. I agree not to foster animals from any other organization while I am fostering FJCAS unless granted specific approval by FJCAS.

14. I understand that the FJCAS Foster Coordinator staff have the right to also limit the number of animals in my care at any given time.

15. I assume responsibility for any events that occur in connection with my fostering of an animal for FJCAS. I understand the possibility of my children or others being bitten, scratched, or contracting disease does exist. I agree to be responsible for my children and anyone else handling any animal(s) fostered by me in a safe and hygienic manner and will not hold FJCAS responsible for any injuries that may result from my failure to do so. I AGREE TO NOTIFY A FJCAS REPRESENTATIVE IMMEDIATELY OF ANY BITES OR BAD SCRATCHES that occur to any person or animal while any foster animal is in my care.

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16. Any animal fostered by me is to be adopted to a permanent home only under supervision of FJCAS to an adopter approved by FJCAS even if the adopter is me or a member of my household. All foster animals MUST be returned to FJCAS for sterilization and completion of adoption paperwork prior to permanent adoption. I understand that if I find a suitable home for any animal that I am fostering, all the above conditions must apply, and that the adopter must pay the adoption fee.

17. I also understand that the foster animal(s) must remain in my care and control at all times with the obvious exceptions of pet adoptions, vet visits, and grooming and that if the foster dog needs temporary care for any reason, the foster agrees to contact the rescue to make arrangements with an approved representative.

18. I understand that FJCAS cannot and does not make any representations or warranties either expressed or implied concerning the temperament, habits, health, pedigree, disposition, age, sex or background of this animal and that I have no right to reimbursement of medical, adoption or other professional fees. Furthermore, I understand that the animal's future reactions to me, my family or any other person are completely unpredictable because animals, like people, have their own personalities.

19. In consideration of receiving any FJCAS foster animal, I, as a foster caregiver, herby release FJCAS, its officers, agents and employees from all claims of injury or damage that a fostered dog/cat/other may cause me or my property. I agree to hold harmless, defend and indemnify FJCAS, it's officers, agents and employees from any and all claims of liability to other people for injuries.

20. If for any reason, I do not comply with all provisions of this agreement, I agree to return the fostered animal to FJCAS upon demand of the enforcement agent. If I refuse to return the fostered animal to FJCAS upon demand of the enforcement agent, I understand that FJCAS reserves the right to impound them as legal owner of the animal.

21. I acknowledge that a staff member has reviewed documented information about this animal with me and that I have received said documentation in writing. I am fostering with awareness of any documented medical or behavioral history.

I have read, understand, Agree to and Accept the above terms.

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Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter Foster Agreement

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