Foster Care Application Form

Loving Heart Animal Shelter

Foster Care Application
Thank you for your interest in fostering homeless pets! To foster from our shelter, you must provide a secure home, love and care, proper exercise, and assist in any socialization or training your foster animals need. You'll also need to administer medication (when needed) and let us know of any changes in an animal's behavior.

Submitting this adoption application does not mean you are committing to fostering pets, nor does it guarantee you will become a foster parent. Please answer the following questions of this application fully and completely.

Because we are very short-staffed at the moment, reviewing your application and making a decision can take up to 1-2 weeks. Thank you for your patience and, again, for considering fostering pets from our shelter!
Applicant Information
Applicant Name:*

First NameLast Name
Applicant's Day of Birth:*

MonthDayYear
E-mail Address:*
Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number
Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
How long have you lived at this address?*
Do you own or rent?*

OwnRentLive with parentsLive with roommate
If you rent, please provide your landlord's name and pet policy here:*
Household Information
Is everyone in your household in favor of fostering pets?*

YesNoNot sure
How would you describe the activity level in your home?*

Lots of activity & noiseSomewhat noisyMostly calm & quiet
Do you currently own any pets? If so, please list their names and breeds:*
Are your current pets spayed or neutered?*

YesNoI do not have any pets.
Are your current pets up to date on their vaccines?*

YesNoI do not have any pets.
Are your current pets on heartworm and flea preventative?*

YesNoI do not have any pets.
Do you have a yard?*

YesNo
If "Yes" to the above, is your yard fenced? If so, please describe the fence type and height:*
If you do not have a fence and wish to foster dogs, what provisions are there to protect and control foster dogs during exercise, playtime, and potty breaks?*
If you have other pets, is there space in your home to keep your pets and foster animals separated if needed?*
Are there children in your home? If yes, please list their ages:*
Do other pets or children visit your home often?*
Fostering Information
What types of animals do you have experience caring for? Please be as specific as you can:*
Is there any other animal care-related skills or experience you would like us to know about?*
Have you fostered pets for another animal shelter or rescue organization before?*

YesNo
If you have fostered for an organization before, which organization was it, how long did you foster for them, and why did you leave?*
Are you interested in fostering cats, dogs, or both?*

Cats onlyDogs onlyBoth
What types of cats are you interested in fostering? Check all that apply:*

Baby (under 6 weeks)Kitten (6 weeks-1 year)YoungAdultSeniorKittens needing bottle feedingPregnant (through pregnancy and nursing of kittens)Special needs (FIV or FeLV positive, surgery recovery, injured, blind, deaf, in need of hospice, etc.)I do not wish to foster cats.
What types of dogs are you interested in fostering? Check all that apply:*

Baby (under 8 weeks)Puppy (8 weeks-1 year)Young (1-2 years)AdultSeniorSmall (under 25lbs.)Medium (26-50lbs.)Large (51-75lbs.)Giant (76lbs. and up)Puppies needing bottle feedingPregnant (through pregnancy and puppy whelping)Dogs needing basic trainingDogs needing advanced trainingSpecial needs (heartworm treatment, surgery recovery, injured, blind, deaf, in need of hospice, etc.)I do not want to foster dogs.
Are there any types of animals that you would NOT be comfortable fostering?*
Who would be the primary caregiver of foster animals?*
How long would foster animals be left alone on a typical day?*
Where would foster animals be kept?*

IndoorsIndoors with constant access to outdoors (dog door)OutdoorsGaragePole barn
When you are not home, where would you plan to keep foster animals (in a crate/enclosure, freely roaming the house, etc.)?*
How many animals would you be comfortable fostering at one time?*
How would you handle any problem behaviors or behavioral issues that arose with a foster animal?*
Would you be willing to transport foster animals to vet appointments and adoption events as needed?*

YesNo
References/Closing
Please list 3 references that are familiar with your fostering abilities. Include their names and contact numbers:*
Have you ever been convicted of an animal related crime, such as cruelty to animals, animal theft, or animal abandonment?*

YesNo
If you answered "Yes," please provide a detailed description of what happened:*
- By clicking the submit button, I agree to Loving Heart Animal Shelter's fostering process and may undergo a home-check and interview at the discretion of Loving Heart Animal Shelter.
- By clicking the submit button, I understand Loving Heart Animal Shelter will check my references, including personal references.
- By clicking the submit button, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Loving Heart Animal Shelter against any losses, lawsuits, claims, injury, damages incurred by me or to any persons or property by my foster animals, if I have been accepted into the foster care program.
- By clicking the submit button, I understand that Loving Heart Animal Shelter will disclose any foster animal's KNOWN health or behavior issues by the above named rescue group before the animal comes into my care. I understand, though, that Loving Heart Animal Shelter may not know all there is to know about certain foster animals, primarily ones that are new to the above named rescue group.
- By clicking the submit button, I understand that if I no longer want to foster animals, or am no longer able to care for foster animals, I must return foster animals and all supplies provided by Loving Heart Animal Shelter to Loving Heart Animal Shelter and provide transport to where Loving Heart Animal Shelter deems appropriate.
- By clicking the submit button, I verify all of the above information is true and accurate.
Signature of potential foster parent:*
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Loving Heart Animal Shelter

Applicant Information

Household Information

Fostering Information

References/Closing