FOSTER PARENT APPLICATION

Introduction:

Thanks so much for considering becoming a foster parent to pets taken into the Faithful Friends Animal Advocates Foster Care Program. We realize that your interest indicates a passion for the plight of abandoned and abused defenseless pets. Every day we get calls for help from people who have found abandoned puppies, dogs, cats, and kittens. Foster parents are very much needed to provide the special care that is difficult, if not impossible, in a shelter situation.

FFAA embraces a “No–Kill” philosophy -- we are committed to caring for a pet until such time as we find a suitable forever home. The only exceptions to that “No-Kill” policy are in the case of a pet (cat or dog) too sick or injured to recover, or a pet too abused (broken) to be rehabilitated and be placed in a forever home. Only in those two situations and only with a veterinarian's prognosis combined with unanimous agreement of our adoption committee, may a dog or cat under our care be euthanized as the most humane and compassionate final act we can do for this animal.

The adoption process can take anywhere from a few days to a few months. Our first priority is the welfare of the pet, matching each individually unique pet with the right lifelong guardian(s). We ask you to commit to this pet until it is adopted, if at all possible. The pets we receive have usually been traumatized by abuse and/or abandonment. They recover best in a stable, caring environment. Moving them from place to place can slow their recovery process.

FFAA Responsibilities: An animal coming into our foster care program is first taken to a veterinarian for a health examination, vaccinations, deworming and flea/tick treatment before going to a foster home. This protects you, your home and other pets. We take photos of the pet, write a description of the pet and place this information on Petfinder, Facebook, and our website. We also hold “Adoption Days” at various FFAA events. We field all inquiries about the pet, via phone or email. Our adoption committee reviews each adoption application carefully. We follow up the application with a phone interview, determining at that time whether to proceed with a “meet and greet.” The final decision about an adoption is made by our committee. FFAA is responsible for all medical care expenses, flea/tick applications, and food while in your home, as well as a kennel/crate for training purposes if needed.

Foster Home Responsibilities: You and all members of your household would be responsible for providing safety, shelter, basic training, socializing and love for the pet while in your care. We would also appreciate your help with transportation to and from vet appointments and adoption days although that is not required. When we are in the interviewing process with a potential adopter, we may ask for your valuable input. You will by then know the pet better than anyone else and could field any specific questions we or the applicant might have. We may forward applicant contact information to you for that purpose. When an adoption has been approved, we would contact you to schedule the adoption appointment at which time the pet goes to its forever home. We also appreciate any help you can give in finding the right home for your foster pet by spreading the word among family and friends.

Foster care is a very rewarding experience for you and your family. We are deeply grateful for the vital service provided by our foster families. With your special love and care, you can transform the life of an orphaned dog or cat.

If you are ready to make this commitment, please complete and submit the application below!

I am interested in providing foster care for (check as many as apply):

Dogs:

Puppy Litter Mother & litter Adult Senior

Cats:

Kitten Litter Mother & litter Adult Senior

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Name

First Name Last Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number

E-mail

Emergency Contact

First Name Last Name

Emergency Contact Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number

Occupation:

Employer:

Work Phone:

HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION:

Living Accommodations:

Landlord/Apt Mgr Name & Phone #

Does your lease allow pets?

yes yes, w/ restrictions no

Do you have a fenced yard?

Yes No

How many adults reside in your home, and what is their relationship to you?

How many children live in your home or visit regularly, and what are their ages?

SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

Fostering animals requires a time commitment on a daily basis and over a period of weeks or even months -- litters, animals recovering from illness or surgery, elderly animals, or animals with special needs may require care from 1 to 8 weeks or more.

How many weeks are you prepared to care for fosters?

How much time can you devote to foster care?

	Approx # hours
Weekdays
Evenings
Weekends
Vacations

Who will care for your foster pet(s) while you are away?

ANIMAL CARE INFORMATION:

Do you presently have pets of your own?

Yes No

If "No," have you previously had pets for which you were responsible?

Yes No

Please list the pets you currently own:

	Species	Breed	Sex	Age	Spayed/Neutered
Pet #1
Pet #2
Pet #3
Pet #4
Pet #5
Pet #6

Are all your pets up-to-date on all shots?

Yes No

Are all your pets spayed/neutered?

Yes No

Name/Address of your veterinarian:

Describe any experience you have had in pet training (i.e. house training, basic commands, etc).

Describe any experience you have had in caring for sick or orphaned animals.

AGREEMENTS

COMPENSATION: I agree to provide my services as a foster parent without compensation.

I agree. I do not agree.

CONFIDENTIALITY: During my association with FFAA and indefinitely thereafter, I will keep confidential, refrain from disclosing to others, and use only in the performance of my duties, ALL confidential information of FFAA. Confidential information will be shared only with those inside the organization.

I agree I do not agree

PHOTO, VIDEO, & AUDIO: I understand that as a volunteer I may be recorded on film, video, or electronic media. I hereby consent to such recording and to the use by FFAA of any recorded images. I grant FFAA permission to copyright and use, reuse, publish, and republish without restriction for art, advertising, or other purposes. I understand that the product of all work I perform as a volunteer of FFAA will be the property of FFAA. FFAA will have sole right to use, sell, license, publish, or transfer any such work product, including all media and mechanical and electronic formats.

I agree I do not agree

RISK: I am voluntarily participating in the Foster Parent program of FFAA with full knowledge of the risk and dangers involved and hereby agree to accept any and all risks injury, death or damage to myself and/or my personal property. This includes but is not limited to being bitten, kicked, clawed, tripped, or possibly being exposed to zoonotic diseases including rabies.

I agree I do not agree

Name

First Name Last Name