Palm Springs Animal Shelter Foster Application
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Last Name
Address
Street Address
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
I am interested in fostering adult animals (choose all that apply) Please note that larger dogs over 40lbs are the most in need of fosters!
Semi-Feral Cats/Kittens Needing Socialization
Paws-Out! (Day Fosters- Foster a Dog for just a few hours!)
Small Adult Dogs
Medium/Large Adult Dogs
Seniors & Hospice Dogs
Senior & Hospice Cats
Adult or Senior Cats Needing Socialization/Behavior Needs
Adult or Senior Small Dogs Needing Socialization/Behavior Needs
Adult or Senior Medium/Large Dogs Needing Socialization/Behavior Needs
Medical Needs/Recovery Adult Cats
Medical Needs/Recovery Small Dogs
Medical Needs/Recovery Medium/Large Dogs
Would you be interested in fostering puppies and/or kittens that are too young for adoption? Choose all that apply. If interested and want to learn more, we will set you up with in person neonatal training
Neonatal Kittens (Kittens under 4 weeks old who require bottle feeding)
Neonatal Puppies (Puppies under 4 weeks old who require bottle feeding)
"Gruel" Stage Kittens (Kittens typically 4-6 weeks old, learning to eat on their own)
"Gruel" Stage Puppies (Puppies typically 4-6 weeks old, learning to eat on their own)
Self Feeding Kittens (Kittens 6+ weeks also waiting for spay & neutering)
Self Feeding Puppies (Puppies 6+ weeks also waiting for spay & neutering)
Pregnant/Nursing Medium/Large Dogs w/ Puppies
Pregnant/Nursing Small Dogs w/ Puppies
Pregnant/Nursing Cats w/ Kittens
Do You Rent or Own Your Home?
Rent
Own
If Renting, Have You Look Into Your Landlords Pet Policies?
Yes
No
Any Renters or HOA Pet Restrictions? (Example; 2 Pet Limit, No Dogs Over 25lbs+)
Do You Have a Fenced Back Yard?
Yes
No
How Many Dogs Do You Have At Home?
How Many Cats Do You Have At Home?
Please Tell Us A Bit About The Housing Space Your Foster Animals Will Be Housed
Are Your pets Up To Date On Vaccines? (Rabies, FVRCP, DA2PP, Bordetella)
Yes
Some
No
Are Your Pets Spayed/Neutered?
Yes
No
Not All Of Them
I have visitors over:
Very often: Multiple times a week
Often: Once A Week
Sometimes: Once or Twice A Month
Not frequently - Every Few Months
Very Infrequently - Once Or Twice A Year
Never
Is this your first experience fostering?
Yes
No
Please tell us about any additional experience you have with fostering or with dogs/cats?
Do You Agree To Keep All Cats/Kittens Indoors? (Other Than A Safe Space Like A Catio or Fully Enclosed Patio)
Do You Agree To Avoid Walking Dogs/Puppies in Extreme Weather. Always check asphalt during the summer months.
Anything else you would like to tell us about yourself? Additional Comments?
Palm Springs Animal Shelter Foster Policies Agreement
Foster Parents must agree to respect the pet as a companion and agree not to use the pet/s for the sole purposes of protection, hunting, illegal entertainment/sport, or any other activity involving animal cruelty. Foster Parents must agree to never allow a pet/s to be used for medical experimentation or research.
Agree
PSAS requires all Foster Parents to meet the minimum standards of pet care for housing, nutrition, exercise, medical care and socialization appropriate to the species. Pets should be maintained in a healthy and safe environment with appropriate human interaction.
Agree
The Foster Parent will supervise all young children and/or unfamiliar people around the foster pet/s & should only be housed with the approved Foster Parent.
Agree
Foster parents must keep the foster animal at the address provided above. Foster may not take any PSAS Foster Animals out for state/town unless approved by PSAS.
Agree
Foster Parent Must Update Their Address/Contact Information with PSAS If ever changes from information above
Agree
PSAS assumes no liability for damages caused by the pet/s while in the custody of the Foster Parent.
Agree
PSAS will not reimburse for foster expenses unless approved by the Shelter’s Management Team. PSAS does offer the foster parent all medical support/care and supplies while fostering for PSAS.
Agree
Each Foster Parent understands that this animal is the subject of a legal dispute, and that PSAS retains an absolute right to reclaim the foster pet at any time, and that foster pet/s must be returned to PSAS immediately upon request by PSAS. Each Foster Parent understands that s/he might be subject to legal action for failure to immediately return the foster pet upon request.
Agree
The Foster Parent(s) will notify PSAS immediately if the foster pet bites or injures a person or another animal. The Foster Parent(s) will follow all PSAS directions with respect to such an incident, including potential return of the foster pet to PSAS.
Agree
The Foster Parent(s) may need to visit the shelter from time to time for vaccinations and health checks, which will be scheduled and communicated by PSAS staff members. It is very important that the Foster Parent(s) follow instructions and attend any scheduled appointments. All medical care of PSAS Foster Pets must be performed by PSAS or other organizations approved by PSAS.
Agree
If the Foster Parent(s) have any questions of a medical nature, they must contact PSAS. The only exception to this requirement is an emergency medical situation that needs immediate veterinary care. Once any emergency situation is under control, the Foster Parent(s) must immediately contact PSAS for further instructions.
Agree
If a foster pet unfortunately passes away while in the foster home, the Foster Parent(s) agree to notify PSAS and return the deceased pet to PSAS as soon as is reasonably possible.
Agree
Foster pets that have not fully vaccinated (kittens/puppies) or animals undergoing a treatments should be kept separate from household pets at all times unless approved by PSAS. Typically, healthy animals may be approved to be around the Foster Parent’s owned animals.
Agree
The Foster Parent(s) understand that a foster animal could potentially carry illness into their home that could affect resident pets’ health. In addition, foster pets also have the potential to carry diseases that are transferable to humans (zoonotic) such as ringworm, intestinal parasites; and that foster pets may carry fleas and ticks. PSAS shall not be responsible for any illness or diseases, etc., transmitted to any member of the household or to any household pets unless pre-approved by a PSAS Director.
Agree
Thank you for filling out our PSAS Foster Application and Agreement, after being Submitting our Foster Team will email a schedule a one on one foster orientation with the contact information you provided above.
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