Cat Foster Application

Cat Foster Application
Thank you for your interest in fostering! Fostering is a rewarding experience. While adopting saves one life, fostering saves many! Fosters provide the shelter and TLC, and the Rescue is responsible for food and medical costs. If you have questions, call the Rescue at (717) 993-3232. IMPORTANT: Please check your email (and spam) regularly after submitting this application.
Your Information
Today's Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Applicant 1 Full Name (must be 21+ years old)*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Applicant 2 Full Name (must be 21+ years old)

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Relationship*
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number 1*

Area CodePhone Number
Phone Number 2*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail*
example@example.com

Selecting the Right Pet for Your Family
Why do you want to foster a cat?*
Age, personality, breed, size, etc.
Select the type(s) of cat(s) you'd be willing to foster*

Kittens that need to be bottle fedKittens with a motherOlder kittens who need socializationAdult cat that is shy/nervousAdult cat with health issuesAdult cat that needs to gain/lose weightSenior cat needing hospice careOther
Describe your lifestyle*
List the names and DOB (MM/DD/YY) of all members of the household*
Where will the cat be kept*
How long will the cat be left alone on a typical work day?*
Include your commute in the estimated time
Have you ever given a pet any for any reason?*
If you have given away a pet, please explain
Do you have a room or boundary to separate this cat from your current pets?*

Current Pets

Please list all of your current pets. If you have more than three pets in your home, please use the space provided beneath these questions and complete the same information for these additional pets in the text area.
Current Pet 1 Name
Species
Breed
Sex
Age
Is this pet declawed?
Years owned
Current Pet 2 Name
Species
Breed
Sex
Age
Is this pet declawed?
Years owned
Current Pet 3 Name
Species
Breed
Sex
Age
Is this pet declawed?
Years owned
If you have more pets, list additional pets' information here as you did for the pets above.
If any of your pets are not spayed/neutered, explain

Past Pets

Please list all of your past pets. If you had more than three pets in the past, please use the space provided beneath these questions and complete the same information for these additional pets in the text area.
Past Pet 1 Name
Species
Breed
Sex
Age
Was this pet declawed?
Years Owned
List when and how the pet was deceased, lost, given away, etc.
Past Pet 2 Name
Species
Breed
Sex
Age
Was this pet declawed?
Years Owned
List when and how the pet was deceased, lost, given away, etc.
Past Pet 3 Name
Species
Breed
Sex
Age
Was this pet declawed?
Years Owned
List when and how the pet was deceased, lost, given away, etc.
List each additional past pets' information as you did for the pets above.
If any of your pets were not spayed/neutered, explain

Home Arrangement
Living Situation*
Do you have a HOA or Property Management Company?*
Name of landlord, HOA or property manager (or write "none.")*

First NameLast Name
Phone of landlord, HOA or property manager (or write "555-555-5555" if you don't have a landlord, HOA or management company) *

Area CodePhone Number
Are all household members interested in fostering and active in the fostering process?*

Care
Is anyone home during the day*
Who will be responsible for caring for this pet?*
Do you understand that changing a cat's environment may cause the cat to have accidents?*
What circumstances would cause you to return this pet?*
If a behavioral problem arises, how will you correct it?*
As part of our foster process, we may require potential adopters to undergo a home visit with a trained volunteer. Are you willing to have a home visit?*
If you're unwilling to have a home visit, explain
In the past 30 days, have you applied for a cat at another rescue or shelter?*
If yes, who/when?

Relative Information

We keep this information in case the pet you adopt is returned to us from being lost and we cannot contact you. We may also use this person as an additional reference.
Relative's Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone *

Area CodePhone Number
Relationship *

Foster Application Agreement
I have read the above information carefully and have filled out the application honestly. I understand that omission of information and/or failure to answer all questions can result in the application being denied. I also understand the fostering decision is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to compatibility of the family and home to the individual animal. Animal Rescue, Inc. may perform judiciary background checks on persons listed on this application. Animal Rescue, Inc. reserves the right to refuse the foster of an animal to anyone for any reason. By signing this form, I authorize the release of my pet’s (or pets’) medical information from the veterinarian or animal hospital listed on this application.
Applicant 1 Typed Signature*

First NameLast Name
Applicant 2 Typed Signature*

First NameLast Name
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Should be Empty:

Your Information