Foster Application

Applicant Name

Email Address

example@example.com

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Do you own or rent your home?

How long have you lived at your current address?

Does your landlord/property management allow birds?

Foster Available Start Date

Date

Who lives in your household?

Please include Adults, children and their ages.

Are there any household members who are afraid of, uncomfortable around, or allergic to birds?

Please explain:

Who will be primarily responsible for the foster bird's daily care?

If the primary caregiver is unavailable, who will care for the foster bird?

Are you willing to have a foster bird remain in your home for as long as needed while What the Flock Rescue works to find an appropriate permanent home?

Are there any upcoming changes to your household that could affect your ability to foster?

Examples: moving, new baby, extended travel, major schedule changes, etc.

Have you ever owned or cared for a bird?

Please tell us about your experience with birds.

Include species, approximate length of time caring for them, and whether they were personally owned, fostered, or otherwise cared for.

What species of birds are you comfortable caring for?

Are there any species or sizes of birds you are NOT comfortable fostering?

Have you ever cared for a bird with behavioral challenges, such as biting, screaming, fear, aggression, or difficulty handling?

Please explain:

Have you ever cared for a bird with special needs or medical needs?

Please explain

What do you believe is the most important thing to understand about fostering a rescue bird?

Do you currently have any pets?

Please list all current pets, including species, number of animals, and approximate ages.

Have your current pets ever been around birds?

Are you willing to keep the foster bird physically separated from other pets when required by the rescue?

If you already own birds, are you willing and able to quarantine a foster bird separately from your personal birds as directed by What the Flock Rescue?

Which of the following are present or regularly used in your home?

Are you willing to eliminate or safely manage environmental hazards around the foster bird, including fumes, smoke, aerosols, fragrances, and overheated non-stick/PTFE-coated products?

Where in your home would the foster bird primarily be housed?

How would you keep the foster bird safe from open doors and windows?

How would you prevent the bird from accessing unsafe areas of the home when outside its enclosure?

Are you willing to follow What the Flock Rescue's safety requirements regarding household products, cooking, air quality, and bird-proofing?

What would you do if you accidentally exposed the foster bird to smoke, fumes, or another potential environmental hazard?

How much time are you typically home each day?

What does a typical weekday look like for you?

What does a typical weekend look like?

How much time are you prepared to dedicate each day to the foster bird?

Are you willing to provide daily interaction, enrichment, socialization, and appropriate out-of-cage time when recommended?

Are you comfortable cleaning the bird's enclosure and surrounding area regularly?

Are you comfortable following a specific feeding, medication, handling, or care routine provided by the rescue?

What would you do if the foster bird refused to interact with you or seemed frightened after arriving in your home?

Are you willing to transport your foster bird to a veterinarian designated or approved by What the Flock Rescue when necessary?

Do you have reliable transportation for veterinary appointments, emergencies, or other rescue-related needs?

How would you respond if your foster bird suddenly appeared sick, injured, unusually lethargic, stopped eating, or showed difficulty breathing?

Are you willing to contact What the Flock Rescue immediately if you notice concerning changes in your foster bird's health or behavior?

If needed, are you comfortable administering medications if instructed by the veterinarian?

Are you comfortable learning how to safely handle a bird for medication, health checks, or transportation when necessary?

How comfortable are you with handling birds?

1 is No Experience, 5 is Very comfortable

How would you respond if a foster bird bit you?

What would you do if the bird screamed frequently?

What would you do if the bird did not want to be handled?

What would you do if the bird damaged household items while outside of its enclosure?

Are you willing to follow positive, humane handling and training methods recommended by What the Flock Rescue?

Are you willing to ask the rescue for help if you encounter a behavior you don't know how to handle?

What are you hoping to gain from the foster experience?

What do you believe your responsibilities are as a foster caregiver?

Are you willing to allow What the Flock Rescue to make decisions regarding the foster bird's medical care, placement, adoption, and overall welfare?

Are you willing to communicate honestly and promptly with the rescue regarding the bird's health, behavior, and care?

Are you willing to follow rescue policies and care instructions even if they differ from how you have cared for birds in the past?

If you become attached to your foster bird, are you prepared to support the rescue's adoption process if another home is determined to be the best permanent placement?

Would you be interested in adopting your foster bird if the rescue determines that adoption is appropriate?

What the Flock Rescue is based in Nampa, Idaho and does not ship birds. Are you willing and able to travel within Idaho, when reasonably necessary, for foster-related needs such as pickup, veterinary appointments, meet-and-greets, or adoption events?

What is the appropriate distance you are willing to travel for your foster bird?

Do you regularly travel overnight or for extended periods?

If you need to travel while fostering, what arrangements would you make for your foster bird?

Are you willing to contact What the Flock Rescue before making arrangements for someone else to care for the foster bird?

Are you willing to provide regular updates about your foster bird as requested by the rescue?

Are you willing to immediately report illness, injury, escape, death, or other serious concerns to What the Flock Rescue?

If you can no longer foster the bird, are you willing to notify the rescue rather than rehome, surrender, sell, or give the bird to another person yourself?

How long are you realistically able to commit to fostering?

What do you think would be the most challenging part of fostering a rescue bird for you?

What would cause you to decide that fostering a particular bird is no longer something you can manage?

What would you do if you and the rescue disagreed about how the foster bird should be handled or cared for?

Is there anything about your household, schedule, pets, experience, or living situation that you think What the Flock Rescue should know before considering you as a foster home?

Is there anything you would like to ask us about fostering?

By submitting this application, I understand that becoming a foster home for What the Flock Rescue is a commitment to provide a safe, stable, and appropriate temporary home for a rescue bird. I agree to follow the rescue's care and safety guidelines, communicate openly with the rescue, promptly report health or behavioral concerns, and contact the rescue before making decisions regarding the foster bird's care, placement, or transfer. I understand that submitting an application does not guarantee approval to foster and that What the Flock Rescue may determine which birds are appropriate for my household based on the bird's individual needs.

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