OTC FOSTER APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to be a foster parent. Your information will remain confidential and used only as part of the OakTree Crew Foster Care Program. Please answer the following questions before deciding to foster. We want to ensure the best possible match between foster parents and foster pet. This program is an important and often life-saving alternative to shelter life for specifically selected companion animals. Most often foster commitments are short term (2 weeks - 3 months) for Moms and their kittens/puppies, orphaned kittens/puppies, or sick or injured animals. On occasion we will have animals that need longer term fostering for behavioral or medical reasons.

How did you hear about Oak Tree Crew and the need for fosters?*

YOUR FULL NAME*

First NameLast Name

DATE OF BIRTH*

Date of Birth

ADDRESS*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

PHONE NUMBER*

What type of phone number is listed above?*

EMAIL*

example@example.com

ARE YOU ON FACEBOOK?*

YESNOOther

FACEBOOK NAME*

EMPLOYER*

Have you every been involved with or been a member of any animal rescue organizations or animal welfare groups?*

YESNOOther

If you answered YES to above question, please list the name(s) of the organization(s) here or type "N/A" :*

Animal Rescue Group Name(s) / Animal Welfare Group Name(s)

Are all members of the household in agreement to foster an animal at this time?*

YESNONOT DISCUSSED WITH EVERYONE YETOther

Who will be the foster animal's primary caregiver?*

Full Name(s)

The foster animal's primary caregiver listed above can be best described as:*

Please list the Names & Ages of the adults living in the household: *

Adults Over the age of 21, including yourself

Please list the Names & Ages of the children living in the household: *

Name (age) per child under 21.

Does anyone in the household have pet allergies?*

YESNOOther

What type of home do you have?*

If you selected CONDO above, please provide your condo by-laws that state pet allowances. You can email them to OakTreeCrew@comcast.net.

How long have you been at this address?*

Do you OWN or RENT your home?*

OWNRENTOther

If RENT, please provide the Landlord Contact Information:*

Landlord's Full Name & Phone Number

Are animals as pets allowed at this residence?*

YESNOI'm not sure.Other

Your Veterinarian's Name/ Clinic Name*

Your Veterinarian's Phone*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Your Veterinarian's Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Do we have permission to contact your Veterinarian for a Reference?*

YesNoOther

Please list all pets currently residing in your household, including those cared for by relatives and/or roommates:

Pet Name/ Species, Breed, Age, If Spayed/Neutered & Time Period

Please list all pets you have owned or cared for in the past 10 years:

Pet Name/Species, Breed, Age, If Spayed/Neutered & Time Period

Are all the animals in your home up to date on the following (check all that apply):

What experience and/or training do you have regarding pet training and/or temperament assessment? *

On average, how many hours a day will this pet be left home alone? *

Where will the pet be kept when no one is at home? *

PERSONAL REFERENCE #1*

First NameLast Name

REFERENCE #1 PHONE NUMBER*

Please enter a valid phone number.

YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO REF #1*

PERSONAL REFERENCE #2*

First NameLast Name

REFERENCE #2 PHONE NUMBER*

Please enter a valid phone number.

YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO REF #2*

PERSONAL REFERENCE #3*

First NameLast Name

REFERENCE #3 PHONE NUMBER*

Please enter a valid phone number.

YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO REF #3*

What does a "foster parent" do?

I agree to receive and care for the foster pet in my home until the time the animal is ready to return to OakTree Crew, Inc. or is adopted. I will be responsible for feeding, daily hygiene and providing a safe and clean environment; making sure it gets proper exercise and mental stimulation (that includes playtime); making sure the pet follows the vaccination schedule given by OaKTree Crew; transporting my foster pet to its veterinarian appointments if necessary; attending adopt-a-thons that are scheduled by OakTree Crew; making sure that photos are forwarded to my foster coordinator to post on the website with all of the information regarding my foster; reviewing all adoption applications for my foster pet and conducting personal telephone interviews if the pet is being fostered long term. And lastly, to give lots of love and affection to an animal that needs it the most. OakTree Crew provides medical care for pets in foster care. Any illnesses which arise should be immediately reported to an OakTree Crew Foster Coordinator and will be assessed and handled as deemed necessary. Any vet visits which are not previously approved will not be covered by OakTree Crew.

I will not sell or give away any animal in my care to a research facility, pet shop, dog broker/breeder, or puppy mill, or to any other person or business without written permission from OakTree Crew. In the event that I am no longer a Crew member of OakTree or am unable to care for the pet any longer, I agree to immediately return any foster animal(s) in my care at that time, as well as all records and property belonging to OakTree Crew. The length of time a pet is in foster care is at the sole discretion of OakTree Crew and pets can be required to be returned at any time. I agree to adhere to any and all foster guidelines which are outlined in the foster manual.

I have completed this application to the best of my ability and knowledge. I have made no misstatements or misrepresentations. I understand that although OakTree Crew takes reasonable care to screen animals for foster care placement, it makes no guarantees relating to the animal's behavior or actions. I understand that I receive foster care animals at my own risk and can decline to accept any animal offered to me to foster. I acknowledge that OakTree Crew is not responsible for any property damage or personal injury suffered by me, members of my household, including my own animals, or any third parties during foster placement, and I assume liablity to provide adequate controls to prevent such damage or injury.

Upon receipt and review of your completed application, the OakTree Crew Foster Coordinator will contact you to set up a meeting and orientation to go over the foster program policies. We will also contact your vet if you have other pets to ensure they are up to date with vetting.

Being a foster parent to a rescue pet is a demanding, yet gratifying job. Thank you for taking the time to fill out this application. For more information, please contact:

OakTreeCrew@comcast.net or by phone at 860-884-9509.

Signature*

Date*

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FOSTER CARE APPLICATION