MASA Foster Application

What is A Foster Home?
Foster homes are the backbone of MASA. Without foster homes, we are unable to save the animals we do. Foster homes provide a safe, temporary home for the animal to rest, recuperate, and prepare to meet their forever families! The animals in foster care benefit greatly from love and attention and living in a home environment; for most of the dogs coming from Midland Animal Shelter, it may be a first.

How Long Does a Dog or Cat Stay in Foster Care?
We cannot guarantee a set amount of time when it comes to fostering. It could be a couple of days or a couple of months. The average foster stays in his/her foster home for about 3-4 weeks.

What does the Foster Home Provide?
While fostering for MASA, all we ask is that you provide a safe and loving home for your foster pet. We also ask that you are able to take your foster to the vet if he/she becomes ill or needs follow up vet care after they are out of the shelter. (vaccines, alterations, etc If you are not able to take your foster to the vet, please let one of the MASA representatives know so we can make other arrangements to get your foster there for you. MASA uses Town and Country to vet all fosters and vetting will always be 100% covered with no expense to you. We will provide food if you can't. MASA will provide food, puppy pads, toys, grooming. etc., just let us know and we will get you what you need! We ask the foster family to treat the foster pet like any other member of the family. Get to know their personality. Any insight you can offeris helpful when we are looking for the perfect forever home.

Quarantine? What's That?
All new fosters coming into your house should have a minimum quarantine of 7 to 14 days before being integrated into your household. If possible, consider an "all in"/"all out" policy to allow for adequate cleaning and disinfection. Over the months of rescuing dogs out of Midland Animal Shelter, we have noticed several have an upper respiratory infection. It is simple to treat with antibiotics, but quarantining your new foster pet helps ensure that he/she will not spread any illnesses to your current dogs/cats. New foster pets should be in a separate area of the house with no contact with other pets. Dogs should be walked in a separate area of the yard where others do not have access if possible. The most common signs of this upper respiratory infection are coughing, sneezing, and/or a runny nose. If you see any of these signs with your new foster, please let a MASA representative know so we can get him/her into the vet at your earliest convenience!

Personal dogs in foster homes must be altered and up to date on vaccinations. MASA will be happy to help get your dog altered and vaccinated prior to joining our foster team. Please message/call your MASA representative for ANY CONCERNS or problems with your foster dog.

Full Name

Age

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip

Email Address

example@example.com

Spouse or Emergency Contact's Name

Spouse or emergency Contact's Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Please List any Pets you have (Please include Name, Breed, Age, Gender)

Are all of your pets spayed or neutered? If not, why?

Are all of your pets current of vaccines? If not, why?

How many adults live in your home with you?

Are all adults in the household in agreement to fostering?

YesNo

If no, please explain:

How many children live in your home with you?

Please describe your homes activity level:

Do you rent or own your home?

RentOwn

If renting, do you have permission to foster from your landlord?

YesNoNot applicable

What type of fence do you have?

If you answered no fence, how will you let the foster outside? How will you prevent the foster from escaping?

Do you have a dog door?

YesNo

Do you have a pool?

YesNo

Have you ever had Parvo in your home/yard?

YesNoUnknown

If yes, how long ago was this?

How many hours a day will the foster be alone?

Where will the foster be kept during the day?

Where will the foster be kept at night?

What gender do you prefer to foster?

MaleFemaleNo Preference

Are you willing to foster an animal of any age?

YesNo

If no, what age would you consider?

What size of dog are you willing to foster? (Check all that apply)

LargeMediumSmall

We can not guarantee any dog to be housetrained, are you able to train with love and patience?

YesNo

Are you willing to use a kennel for your foster if recommended?

YesNo

Are you comfortable giving meds to your foster?

YesNoYes, but only monthly prevention

Do you have access to a vehicle so that you can get your foster to and from vet appointments or events?

YesNo

Please describe the type of animal you are willing to foster (Please include breed, personality traits, energy level, housetrained, good with kids, etc.) We always want to make sure we have the best fit for our foster homes.

Veterinarian's Name

Business NameVet's Name

Veterinarian's Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Personal Reference

First NameLast Name

Personal Reference Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Personal Reference Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

I, the undersigned, do hereby declare that I am aware:

1. The actions of animals are often unpredictable

2. Animals should be closely supervised when they are with children or other animals

3. An animal's behavior may change after it leaves the shelter and accustoms itself to a home or other environment

4. MASA makes no claims or representations as to the temperament, health, or mental disposition of any animal put up for foster/adoption

5. The dog/cat in my care legally belongs to MASA & that I must return the dog/cat to them if for any reason I can no longer foster the dog/cat. This includes puppies or kittens that were born before or after entering into the foster home.

6. I will provide the needed care (water, shelter, affection) to the dog.

7. If the dog/cat needs medical attention, becomes lost, or if there is an issue that I will notify a MASA representative immediately.

8. Any dog/cat that comes directly from the shelter should be quarantined away from your personal animals for 14 days. MASA is not responsible for sickness transmitted to personal animals if not quarantined.

9. I will give MASA at least two weeks' notice when I plan to go out of town to allow MASA to find a temporary foster.

10. I have read, understand, and I agree to the terms and disclosures printed on this contract.

Foster's Signature

Date

MASA Foster Application & Contract

Foster Information

Animals in the Household

Household

Foster Preferences

References

Disclosure and Release Clause