Foster Agreement

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Foster must answer each question below in the affirmative (i.e. with a "Yes") to be approved to intake cats and/or kittens.

Foster acknowledges that NICOLE TORRE, founder of BACKYARD CATS OF BED-STUY (BCoBS), has provided this Adoption Agreement for review and signature.

Foster understands that unless and until they adopt the cat(s) in their care, the cat(s) are not theirs, and belong to the Rescuer with whom they are signing this agreement. Foster will promptly return the cat(s) if asked to do so by the Rescuer.

Foster acknowledges that unless otherwise specified, they will pick up day to day costs for the cat (food, litter, etc). Veterinary costs will be paid for by the Rescuer. (That said, Rescuer typically has to crowdfund veterinary costs. Only a tiny portion are offset by adoption fees. Rescuer welcomes any contributions toward care of your foster cat(s) as well as help with fundraising!)

Foster shall provide the cat(s) with adequate care, attention, and affection, access to fresh food and water on a daily basis, shelter, training, grooming, clean litter, and exercise. Foster shall house the cat(s) as indoor-only pet(s) in a private residence.

Foster will not administer medications or over the counter treatments or implement behavior protocols or do anything with the cat other than basic, day to day care without consulting with the Rescuer.

Foster will promptly contact the rescuer with any questions pertaining to behavior, possible medical issues, etc.

In the event of an emergency, Foster will make every effort to reach the Rescuer, but if they are unable to do so, they will use best judgment and take care of the cat as if s/he were their own. If necessary, Foster will get the cat to an appropriate medical facility. The cat’s primary vet is the first choice in most cases. A list of 24 hour emergency vets is attached. (Please be aware that these emergency vets are typically are more expensive than local vets and should only be used if the primary care vet is not open, or if the local vet tells you to go to the emergency vet, or if the situation is so emergent that you feel it warrants a trip to the emergency vet.) Foster will continue to try to reach the Rescuer and will keep them informed as the situation unfolds.

Foster will update the rescuer regularly, ideally every day, especially during the first week or two. Foster will promptly respond to messages, calls, etc, pertaining to the cat. Foster will provide photos or videos as needed. (Rescuer can usually tell much more from a photo or video than from a description, and can often see things in a photo or video that others might not even notice, pertaining to body posture, ear position, etc.)

Foster will not hire or otherwise engage anyone else to care for the cat without explicit prior approval from the Rescuer. If Foster should need to travel while fostering the cat, Foster will inform the Rescuer in advance so that care arrangements for the cat can be discussed.

Fosters have “first dibs” for adopting cat(s) in their care, although application does not guarantee acceptance, if a more suitable home can be found. Foster will make a decision about whether to adopt this cat within 2 weeks unless otherwise agreed upon with the Rescuer. If Foster chooses to adopt, a fee of $200 per cat will apply. Kittens must be adopted either in pairs or to a home with another active young cat/kitten.

If Foster does not adopt cat, Foster will cooperate fully with rehoming the cat, whether to another foster home or to an adoptive home.

As the Foster, I have read and understand this Foster Agreement and that by signing below, I am waiving certain legal rights. My full legal name and date are below.

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24-Hour Emergency Vets

VERG
196 4th Avenue, Brooklyn
718.522.9400

Blue Pearl
190 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn
718.596.0099

Animal Medical Center
510 East 62nd Street, Manhattan
212.838.8100