Foster Application
Flower City Kitties / Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc flowercityrescue@gmail.com / 585-944-5226 / PO Box 10119 Rochester NY 14610
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Email
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Phone Number
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Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
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Age
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Occupation
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Do you rent or own your home? If renting please provide your landlords name and phone number so we can verify pets are allowed.
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Does any member of the household suffer from allergies? If so which kind?
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How many adults and children are in the home? Please list ages as well.
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Are there any other pets in the home? If so, what are they? Are dogs/cats/etc fixed? If not, why not?
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Are you interested in fostering..
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Kitten - single
Kittens - multiple
Pregnant Mother/Mother with nursing kittens
Bottle fed kittens
Adult Cat - single
Adult Cats - multiple
Are you interested in fostering to adopt?
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Do you have prior animal experience? Please be specific
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Upon initial intake it is presumed that all cats and kittens have not yet received vetting, including age appropriate vaccines / combo test / spay-neuter. Are you able to provide foster cats with a separate space within your home away from other cats until initial vetting (vaccines, combo test) are completed?
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Will you be able to bring the foster to vet appointments?
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Will you be able to do meet & greets with potential adopters in your home?
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We require fosters to commit to a minimum of 6 months fostering time. Are you able to meet this requirement?
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Is there any experience that you would like to share with us that you feel would be relevant?
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Provide 2-3 photos of your home, and the pets in your home if you have any:
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Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc retains legal ownership of pets placed in temporary foster homes. All vet care will be provided by and paid for by FCCSMAR, inc. At no time shall any pet be given to, sold, or otherwise rehomed to any individual not approved and authorized by a representative of FCCSMAR, inc. Do you agree to these terms?
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FOSTER AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY This Release, Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement is made between Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc and the foster parent who has signed this agreement below, in favor of and for the benefit of Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc and all of its officers, directors, employees and all other persons or entities doing action through them. The agreement between the foster and Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc is ongoing and Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc reserved the right to update policies at any given time. The undersigned has read and agrees to abide by all of the following: In consideration of participating as a foster parent the foster parent agrees that they are assuming certain risks and agrees to participate in fostering voluntarily, waiving, releasing and forever discharging any and all claims for damages of property or personal injury. The undersigned is aware there are no guarantees, warranties, or full knowledge of the pets that Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc acquires as to the health and temperament of the animals. The undersigned volunteer agrees to accept the animals they foster to their charge as a humanitarian act and agrees to release and hold harmless Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc from any and all liability or responsibility in connection with fostering a cat obtained by Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc. If the foster has any issues with the foster animal, the foster shall make the mentor aware of these issues immediately. If the foster is unable to continue caring for their foster pet(s), the foster will make arrangements with their mentor to move the animal within two week’s time. Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc shall supply food, medical care and supplies for the foster animal. The undersigned agrees to care for the cat(s) in a responsible manner providing the food, shelter, and medical care as needed, and will restrain this pet appropriately at all times. All medical treatment shall be directed through Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc. The foster understands and agrees that there are some diseases that can be spread to humans and other animals and that Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc does not guarantee the animal is free of these diseases upon entering the foster home and Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc is not responsible if said disease is spread in the foster home. The foster understands and agrees that the foster may be required to bring the foster animal to the vet for altering or any other needed vetting. The foster agrees to be made available to drive and attend the visit with the foster at a time that works for the foster and Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc. The foster agrees to give 48 hours’ notice if unable to attend a vet appointment or the foster will be billed the no show/cancelation fee. The foster agrees to report all health concerns to a Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc Representative immediately and will be made available to bring the cat(s) to the vet. In addition, the foster volunteer agrees to carry the appropriate house or rental insurance on their property as required by their insurer. The foster understands and agrees that Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc and or any of its volunteers or employees will not be held responsible in the rare case that a foster cat bites a person or animal. The foster agrees that while the cat(s) in their care the foster is responsible for the actions of the animal not Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc. I agree that I will report to Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc any bite (whether inflicted on a human or another animal) within 1 hour of the incident. The foster home will abide by the decision of Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc as to the disposition of the rescue animal should a bite occur. The foster understands and agrees that Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc Does, in the rare event an animal should become severely ill or aggressive, use humane euthanasia as an option. If the foster of the cat(s) has become ill or aggressive inform the foster coordinator if the foster would like to be present and/or updated on the decision of the animal. The foster parent agrees to play an active role in finding an adoptive home for any animals in their care, including to but not limited to responding to public inquiries, writing online-listings for the pet, and attending adoption events based on Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc guidelines. The foster understands and agrees to be made available for meet and greets or events with potential adopters. The foster understands and agrees to work directly with potential adopters and being contacted with approved adopters. The foster will make themselves available at a minimum on the weekends for meet and greets. The foster understands and agrees that in the case the foster wants to adopt the foster cat(s) a Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc representative must be notified immediately so it can be considered. If a meet and greet is already set up with another family then the foster does not have the option to adopt. Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc shall do its best to supply all food, medical and pet supplies for the foster cat(s). If there are additional items needed, the foster volunteer must seek pre-approval for purchase from a rescue representative; this includes items such as grooming. Reimbursements will not be made for any purchased supplies without prior consent. The foster parent is held to a level of confidentiality regarding personal information about adopters or other matters that fosters, volunteers, and board members may discuss in meetings and via the group email(s)/message(s). If the foster finds any of these matters to impugn the character of the organization or its members, the foster shall bring it to the attention of their Foster Coordinator or the Board; all of which are still held to the standard of confidentiality. Through the foster’s words or actions, the foster shall not place Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc in a poor light in the community. The foster shall grant Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc. the use of the Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc cats’ image or likeness in connection with the volunteer experience, for the benefit of the organization. The foster agrees and understands that the foster may not give, lease, sell or otherwise transfer custody of the rescue animal to anyone while it is under the foster homes care. Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc will retain ownership of all foster animals and will make final decisions (with the input of the foster home) regarding adoption or euthanasia. I understand that Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc may, as it deems necessary, make visits to the foster home to check on the foster animal status. Should Right Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc decide that the foster animal requires any behavioral training or medical attention, the foster home agrees to abide by Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc decision(s). The foster understands and agrees that while the foster is in their home and under their care that the foster is responsible and liable for the animal(s)’ actions. BY SIGNING THE FOSTER UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES TO HOLD HARMLESS Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc its employees, agents, members, directors, officers, or any affiliated entities thereof, from ANY LOSS, LIABILITY, DAMAGE, OR COST INCLUDING BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE FOSTERING OF AN ANIMAL FROM Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue, inc THE FOSTER AGREES TO HAVE READ THIS FOSTERING AGREEMENT, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT, ASSURANCE, OR GUARANTEE BEING MADE TO THE FOSTER AND INTEND THE FOSTER’S SIGNATURE TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW. The foster agrees to have read the agreement in its completeness and accept the foster agreement and limited liability waiver.
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