Rehoming assistance form

Animal you wish to foster (leave blank if non specific)

What kind of fostering are you interested in?

Name

First NameLast Name

Name as appears on Facebook (required for foster carer group approval)

First NameLast Name

Phone Number

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

E-mail

Date of Birth

DayMonthYear

Driver's License Number

All carers are required to have a valid license and car to transport animals to the vet

What is your living arrangement?

Please describe the humans who lives with you (age etc)

Have you ever been involved in a foster care program before?

Who did you foster with prior to Happy Tails? Any comments on your experience?

Do you have any pets of your own? Please tell us about them (breed, age, sex etc)

Are your pets (or pets you look after) up to date with vetwork? (Desexed, microchipped, vaccinated yearly, worm & flea treatment monthly?). If not, please describe why below

What type of animals would you like to foster? (Select all that apply)

Are there restrictions on animals within your selected preferences? (i.e.Females only, small dogs only etc)

Where will your foster animal be kept during the day?

Where will your foster animal be kept at night?

How often will your foster animals be left at home alone?

Work hours and other commitments etc

How would you respond if your foster animal got in a fight with one of your existing animals?

Are you willing to work with Happy Tails Support team for foster animals displaying inappropriate behaviour? (such as urinating, resource guarding, separation anxiety etc)

Are you able to provide food for your foster animal (Donations are provided when available) (All items purchased for your foster is tax deductible)

Foster carers are required to show HT where the foster animal/s will be living by providing photographs (a home check may be requested by staff if photos are inadequate or requires a check in person). Please select your preference.

Please upload photos of your fence (low and high points), windows (screens), where animal will be kept and of your own animals.

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After you submit the application we will contact you to conduct a brief phone interview. Please advise of the best times to give you a call (e.g mornings, afternoons, evenings)

Please check each condition you agree to. Failure to agree to all conditions may result in your foster application being denied.

I agree to put a collar with a tag (engraved, or plastic tag with contact details) on each of my foster animals the day they arrive in care.

I agree to keep in regular weekly contact with my coordinator; providing updates, photos and videos of my foster animal/s.

I agree to provide adequate food, water, shelter and enrichment for my foster animal/s and to keep the animal and environment in a hygienic and satisfactory condition.

I agree to inform my coordinator immediately of any changes in my circumstance, environment or otherwise that may effect my foster animal/s (including contact information).

I agree to provide transportation for my foster animal/s to and from their vet appointments

I agree that if I take my foster animal to a non-approved vet without prior approval from my coordinator, Happy Tails Animal Rescue Inc. will not cover the costs or provide reimbursement.

I agree that while I have a foster in my care, I will only foster for Happy Tails Animal Rescue Inc.. I will not foster for another rescue group at the same time as Happy Tails Animal Rescue Inc. without prior approval from my coordinator. (This includes pet sitting)

I agree that any and all animals in my home or that will have access to my foster animal will have current and up-to-date vetwork (including vaccinations and desexing) and understand the risk to my animals if they are not.

I agree to not take my foster dog or puppy to any public off leash area or dog park. (on leash areas and walks are ok)

I agree that all foster cats & kittens are required to be kept strictly indoors or in a secure outdoor enclosure only. (Balconies and terraces are not allowed unless fully enclosed)

I understand that Happy Tails Animal Rescue Inc. may not know the medical history or any undisclosed behavioural problems (any information provided to staff is shared with the carer prior to collection).

I agree to accept the animal in its current condition (health and behaviour) and to work with the staff on issues that arise (where able).

I agree that I will not hand over care or ownership of my foster animal to any other party (shelter, pound, carer, adopter etc.) unless approved to do so by your coordinator.

I agree to inform my coordinator immediately if I am no longer able to provide due care to my foster animal; understanding that the animal may not be moved straight away due to carer availability.

I agree to inform my coordinator immediately should my foster animal become sick, injured, lost or anything else that could impact their health or adoption.

I agree that should my foster become sick or injured or otherwise while in my care due to negligence on my part, that I am fully responsible for all costs associated and may result in immediate removal of the animal and approval as foster carer

I understand that Happy Tails Animal Rescue Inc. are the legal owners of all foster animals that are surrendered to the rescue (this includes animals who are not microchipped)

I agree that any decisions that need to be made on the welfare of a Happy Tails Animal Rescue Inc. foster animal, including health, behaviour and euthanasia will be made by the coordinator and committee only.

I agree that the Facebook Carers Group is to be used to communicate regarding Happy Tails Animal Rescue Inc. foster animals only; and that no harassment, bullying or abuse of any kind will be tolerated.

I agree that if I am approved to adopt (foster fail) an animal in my care; the animal remains legal property of Happy Tails Animal Rescue Inc. until the below criteria is met: 1) a signed application is submitted. 2) all vet work is completed (vaccination/s, microchip, desexing and anything else deemed necessary by our vets and committee). 3) complete payment has been received as per invoice emailed to me. 4) adoption paperwork is emailed to me to confirm successful adoption. Failure to comply with any of the above may result in HTARI enlisting help from debt collection agencies and local authorities:

I agree that any sensitive business information I hear during my time with Happy Tails Animal Rescue Inc. should be treated as confidential and I will not under any circumstance disclose said information to an unauthorised third party.

Other

I agree that failure to comply with the terms and conditions as stated above may result in the removal of my foster animals and termination of my foster agreement and registration.

If you did not check one or more of the above, please list your reasons below and our foster coordinator will be in touch to discuss in further detail

I consent to the foster coordinator calling me for a brief interview and to answer any questions

By signing below and accepting a foster animal into my care, I acknowledge that I am bound by and agree to the above terms and conditions of fostering for Happy Tails Animal Rescue Inc.

Furthermore I understand that should I be in breach of the above terms and conditions my registration will be terminated and I may be held liable (financially or otherwise) for any damage, death, illness or injury caused by or to my foster animal.

Name

First NameLast Name

Date

DayMonthYear

I agree to the above terms and conditions

Signature (use your finger or mouse)

Foster Carer Application Form

Foster Carer Agreement

What is required of you as a foster carer

General foster information