Foster Care Application

Almost Home's Foster Care Program is designed to provide temporary homes for shelter animals when there is no room at the shelter, or for animals who do not do well in the shelter setting. The following rules apply to all foster care:

1. Foster homes will have no more than 6 animals at any time including animals owned by the foster care home, except for a litter of puppies or kittens under 16 weeks of age. A litter of puppies or kittens is considered to be one dog or cat. No more than 2 litters of puppies or kittens under 16 weeks of age may be in a foster home at any given time.

2. Foster animals will not be placed in homes with intact animals of the opposite sex.

3. Foster homes will be inspected prior to approval, and at least once during each foster animal's stay, or annually, whichever is more often.

4. Foster homes receive no pay for fostering; food and/or litter may be provided if requested by the foster family.

5. Foster families are eligible to adopt their foster animals if no prior commitment has been made.

6. Almost Home will pay for any necessary veterinary care for foster animals provided a member of the shelter management team is notified prior to care being given and agrees that the care is necessary.

7. Foster animals will be returned to the shelter within 48 hours at the request of the shelter management team or within 7 days at the request of the foster family.

8. Almost Home will disclose all health history and other relevant information regarding foster animals.

9. Almost Home will provide routine vaccination and worming to all animals prior to them being placed and while in foster care.

Name

First NameMiddle InitialLast Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email

example@example.com

Date of Birth

Date

What type of home do you live in?

Do you rent or own your home?

If you rent or don't own the home, please provide your landlord's name and phone number or the homeowner's name and phone number. If you are not listed on the deed, please provide the deed holder's information.

Some cities, communities, and property managers enforce pet restrictions (breed, species, size, etc). Do any of these restrictions apply to your situation?

Please list the first name, middle initial, last name, and birth date of any additional adults living in the home over the age of 18, including spouse/significant other. If none, please type "N/A" in the box below.

Are there any minors under the age of 18 in the home? If yes, please list their names and ages. If none, please type "N/A" in the box below.

Have you or anyone in your household been charged with OR convicted of any type or assault? If yes, please explain below. If no, type "No" in the box below.

Have you or anyone in your household been charged with OR convicted of animal abandonment, neglect, or cruelty? If yes, please explain below. If no, type "No" in the box below.

Please list ALL pets that are currently living in your home. Information to include: Name, Type of Pet, Breed, Age, Sex, Spayed/Neutered. If you don't have any current pets, type N/A.

Are your pets up-to-date on vaccinations?

Name of the vet clinic you use?

Phone number of the vet clinic you use?

Could the records be under any other name? If so, please list the name.

What type of animal(s) are you interested in fostering?

Will you take animals who are not potty trained?

Do you have a fenced in yard? (Only applies for dogs)

How many hours per day is no one home?

Where will your foster pets be kept during the time no one is home?

How will you provide exercise to your foster pets?

Please list 3 personal references (not related to you), their phone numbers and email addresses.

As a foster home, you agree to:

1. Care for foster animals as if they are your own.

2. Provide food, shelter, socialization and basic companion animal training (housebreaking, basic obedience) for the animal(s) in your care.

3. Notify the shelter prior to seeking veterinary care for foster animals.

4. Return the foster animal to the shelter upon request.

5. Welcome shelter personnel into your home for periodic inspections.

6. Notify the shelter immediately of any problems with foster animals (behavior, illness, injury, etc.)

By signing my name below, I have read and agree to the terms and agreements above. I understand that Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa has the right to refuse fostering of our animals to any individuals who do not meet our foster home criteria.

Date

Foster Care Application

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