Thank you for your interest in fostering. Please read and then accept your compliance with the below criteria. Then you may complete the foster application.
When fostering a dog we ask that you do some basic positive reinforcement and force-free training to help maintain and improve your foster dogs behavior. This may include house training, crate training, leash walking and learning basic commands such as sit, down, stay, shake and heel.
Most of our dogs come from shelters where we have no back history on them, so, we ask that you be patient with your foster dog and help them transition into their new role as an "adoptable dog." If you already have dogs or cats in your home we will require them to be spayed or neutered and current on all their vaccinations.
Our foster dogs should never be let out unattended or walked off leash and will require that their collar be worn AT ALL TIMES with our name tag attached. Not every dog is a dog park dog and we ask that you refrain from visiting a dog park with our foster dog.
By signing, you understand that fostering is about giving back to the rescue community and NOT about adoption. Fostering is not a way to fast track our adoption process. If you wish to adopt, you will need to fill out an adoption application to be considered in ARPF's adoption process. You also need to understand that it is NOT your responsibility to find a home for our foster dog. You, your friends and members of your family do NOT get priority to this animal.
If the dog you foster is on medication you will continue the medication as directed. If your foster dog requires medical attention, you will contact ARPF immediately. You need to understand that this foster dog is the property of ARPF and you will not sell, trade, abandon, give away or dispose of our animal. It is important that your own animals be spayed or neutered and up-to-date on all their vaccinations. You will need to provided ARPF with current shot records.
You understand that all vet appointments must be made by and approved by Animals Rule Placement Foundation. Animals Rule will NOT reimburse for any medical appointment made by the foster without our prior consent. If your foster dog is experiencing a life threatening emergency you must make reasonable attempts to contact ARPF for medical advice and guidance of the foster dog before going to an emergency vet.
I understand that anyone interested in adopting my foster dog, cat, puppy or kitten (including myself) must go through ARPF's standard adoption process. Approval of candidates and placement of our animals is solely up to ARPF. (of course we welcome your referrals).
I understand that although ARPF takes appropriate steps to screen animals for foster care placement, it makes no guarantee relating to the animals health, behavior or actions. I understand and I agree to foster animals at my own risk.