• Foster Care Agreement

  • Foster Volunteer Information

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  • Foster Volunteer Commitment

  • I, agree to act as temporary Foster Home for Happy Days Pet Rescue. I agree to abide by the following conditions whenever fostering any animals for HAPPY DAYS.  

    1. Any animal(s) fostered by me will be kept in a HAPPY DAYS-approved facility. I understand that any animal(s) I foster is/are the property of HAPPY DAYS, and I agree to turn it/them over to HAPPY DAYS immediately upon request. I agree to bring any animal(s) fostered by me to the shelter for exams, vaccinations, weight checks, or other reason deemed necessary by HAPPY DAYS at a mutually agreed upon date and/or time.
    2. I understand that I am responsible for adhering to all HAPPY DAYS standards of care and applicable local and state laws dealing with animal welfare.
    3. I agree to a premises check upon the request of HAPPY DAYS which can include a visual inspection of the living quarters of all HAPPY DAYS foster animals in that environment and testing for transmissible disease.
    4. 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 HAPPY DAYS. I also agree to abide by any instructions given by HAPPY DAYS regarding the feeding of specific brands or types of supplemental food and/or nutritional supplements to my foster animals. Although HAPPY DAYS 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 HAPPY DAYS. HAPPY DAYS cannot and does not guarantee to be able to provide free food, litter or supplies for my foster animals.
    5. I will not allow foster cats or kittens to go outside at anytime except to transport them to and from the shelter or to a veterinarian, if needed. I agree to transport any foster cats/kittens in sturdy carrier. I agree that animals will not be kept outside unless otherwise discussed and approved by HAPPY DAYS.
    6. I understand that HAPPY DAYS 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 HAPPY DAYS cannot be held responsible for any unforeseen health problem that may develop after the animal(s) is/are in my care. I understand that HAPPY DAYS may require me to return my foster animal(s) to the shelter to assess or treat any health problem, at its discretion.
    7. I understand that I am not authorized to seek outside veterinary care for HAPPY DAYS foster animals without approval from HAPPY DAYS staff or the HAPPY DAYS 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 HAPPY DAYS will be unable to reimburse me for any such payment.
    8. 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 HAPPY DAYS. I agree to bring my foster animal(s) in to the shelter for any required vaccinations, de-worming, or other medication prescribed and provided by HAPPY DAYS at no cost to me. When the foster period is over, I will call HAPPY DAYS to return the animal(s), and will do so at the agreed upon time.
    9. I agree to keep my foster animal(s) separate from my own pets, and 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 vaccines and de-wormers according to my own veterinarian, while I am fostering any animal(s) for HAPPY DAYS. I understand that if I choose to allow my foster animal(s) and my own pet(s) to have access to each other, I do so at my own risk, and will not hold HAPPY DAYS liable for any illness or injury that may occur to my own pet(s).
    10. I agree to keep HAPPY DAYS animals safe from harm/illness as a result of contact with resident pets.
    11. I understand the potential for contagious illness is high in animals. Therefore, I agree not to mix any of my foster animals or animals from more than one litter unless approved by HAPPY DAYS. I also agree not to foster animals from any other organization while I am fostering for HAPPY DAYS, unless granted specific approval by HAPPY DAYS. 
    12. I understand that Foster Coordinators/ HAPPY DAYS staff have the right to limit the number of animals in my care at any given time.
    13. I assume responsibility for any events that occur in connection with my fostering of an animal for HAPPY DAYS. 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 HAPPY DAYS responsible for any injuries that may result from my failure to do so. I AGREE TO NOTIFY A HAPPY DAYS REPRESENTATIVE IMMEDIATELY OF ANY BITES THAT BREAK THE SKIN that occur to any person or animal while any foster animal is in my care.
    14. Any animal fostered by me is to be adopted to a permanent home only under the supervision of HAPPY DAYS, to an adopter approved by HAPPY DAYS, even if the adopter is me or a member of my household. All foster animals MUST be returned to HAPPY DAYS 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 of the above conditions must apply, and that the adopter must pay the adoption fee.
    15. I understand that Happy Days 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 a 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.
    16. In consideration of receiving any HAPPY DAYS foster animal, I, as a foster caregiver, hereby release Happy Days, its officers, agents and employees from all claims of injury or damage that a fostered animal may cause me or my property. I agree to hold harmless, defend and indemnify Happy Days, it’s officers, contract veterinarians, agents and employees from any and all claims of liability, other persons for injuries or damage arising out of or in connection with services of this program or caused to them or their property by the animal(s) I am fostering through Happy Days.
    17. If for any reason, I do not comply with all provisions of this agreement, I agree to return the fostered animal to Happy Days upon demand of the enforcement agent. If I refuse to return the fostered animal to Happy Days upon demand of the enforcement agent, I understand that HAPPY DAYS reserves the right to impound them as legal owner of the animal.
    18. 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.

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