Foster Care Application

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Foster Parent's Information

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Fields marked (*) are mandatory.

Name:*(Required)

First Last

Date of Birth:*(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Address:*(Required)

City:*(Required)

State:*(Required)

Zip:*(Required)

Home Phone:*(Required)

Cell Phone:

Work Phone:*(Required)

Email:*(Required)

How many adults reside in your home?*(Required)

Children:*(Required)

Ages of Children:*(Required)

Would anyone be home during the day?*(Required)

Yes

Do any members of your household suffer from allergies?*(Required)

Yes

Do you have reliable transportation?*(Required)

Yes

What type of housing do you live in?*(Required)

Do you:*(Required)

If other, please describe:

Do you have a fenced yard?*(Required)

Yes

Have you fostered an animal before?*(Required)

Yes

If yes, for which organization and how long ago:

How do you intend to keep our animal(s) physically separated from your personal animals during the initial 14 day quarantine period?*(Required)

Where will the foster animal(s) be kept when no one is home:*(Required)

Indoors

Outdoors

Please describe:*(Required)

Where will the foster animal(s) sleep?*(Required)

Indoors

Outdoors

Please describe:*(Required)

Why do you want to foster?*(Required)

Are there any factors that might hinder your ability to foster animals that we should know about?*(Required)

Pet History

Do you have any pets at home:*(Required)

Yes

How many dogs reside in your home:*(Required)

Please tell us more about your pets (Name of Pet, Breed, Age, Sex, Altered, Licensed or Microchipped)

We will need to verify that all your animals are current on their vaccinations. Please provide your veterinarian’s name and phone number so that we may contact them.

Veterinarian's Name:*(Required)

Veterinarian's Phone Number:*(Required)

Are your pets's medical records under your name? If not, please list the name under which the medical records are kept:*(Required)

Do your pets get along with other animals:*(Required)

Have you had any other pets in the past five years:*(Required)

Yes

If yes, please provide (Breed, Age and Reason you no longer have the pet(s)):

What types of animals are you interested in fostering?

Cats:

Adult Cat(s):*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Momma Cat and Kittens:*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Orphaned Kittens (bottle fed, over 3 wks):*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Orphaned Kittens (not bottle fed)*:(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Ringworm (contagious):*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Sarcoptic Mange (contagious):*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Upper Respiratory Illness (contagious):*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Demodex Mange:*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Malnourished:*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Injured:*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Under Socialized Cat(s)/Kittens*:(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Military Cat(s):*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Are you a medical foster interested in learning how to administer subcutaneous fluids and medical injections?(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

What types of animals are you interested in fostering?

Dogs:

Adult Dog(s):*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Momma Dog and Puppies:*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Orphaned Puppies (bottle fed, over 3 wks):*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Orphaned Puppies (not bottle fed)*:(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Ringworm (contagious):*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Sarcoptic Mange (contagious):*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Upper Respiratory Illness (contagious):*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Demodex Mange:*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Malnourished:*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Injured:*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Under Socialized Dog(s)/Puppies*:(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Military Dog(s):*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Event Dog(s):*(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Are you a medical foster interested in learning how to administer subcutaneous fluids and medical injections?(Required)

Definitely

Possibly

Foster Care Agreement

Please read and mark yes or no:

I certify that my own pets are currently licensed and up to date on their vaccinations, including rabies. I understand that my vet records will be requested.*(Required)

Yes

I agree to keep my pets separated from the foster animal(s) for at least 14 days. If the foster animal is incubating any diseases, this separation will minimize the chance of my own pets becoming ill.*(Required)

Yes

I agree to keep the foster animal(s) indoors, unless I'm advised I may do otherwise by the Foster Care Coordinator.*(Required)

Yes

I agree to never leave the foster animal(s) unattended while chained, tied, or leashed for any period of time.*(Required)

Yes

Should the animal become ill while in my care, I agree to follow any and all instructions I am given for the foster animal's further care, including bringing the animal(s) into the Humane Society or the designated emergency veterinary clinic for treatment.*(Required)

Yes

I agree to bring the foster animal(s) for their scheduled deworming and vaccination appointments.*(Required)

Yes

I fully understand that foster animal(s) are always the property of the San Antonio Humane Society. As such, I agree that any decisions made by the Foster Care Coordinator regarding their care and treatment will be followed by me, including their return.*(Required)

Yes

I agree to return the foster animal(s) as instructed. I agree to make an appointment in advance for the animal's return.*(Required)

Yes

I understand that the San Antonio Humane Society is not responsible for any property damage or injuries that may occur while the foster animal(s) are in my care.*(Required)

Yes

The San Antonio Humane Society is held harmless should my own pets become ill from foster animal(s). I further agree to be responsible for and pay for any veterinary expenses incurred for my own animal(s).(Required)

Yes

Have you ever been convicted of a crime causing harm to a person or animal?*(Required)

Yes

Excluding minor traffic violations, have you ever been convicted of any criminal offense?*(Required)

Yes

Do you understand that fostering for the San Antonio Humane Society does not offer any preference when bringing in stray and/or injured animals into the shelter? You must still abide by the stated policies regarding intake of any animals to the San Antonio Humane Society.*(Required)

Yes

I agree that all of the information I have provided herein (this form) is correct as written (answered) and I authorize the San Antonio Humane Society to verify any information. I also understand that a background check may be conducted before I can foster any animals.*(Required)

Yes

There is a possibility that in the future, the San Antonio Humane Society will start requiring background checks for all foster parents new and existing, (it is not in effect at the moment). These background checks are $15 and will be the responsibility of the foster parent to pay. I agree to cover the cost of my background check.*(Required)

Yes

I agree to return any and all borrowed Humane Society equipment upon the foster animal's return.*(Required)

Yes

Media Liability Photo & Video Release Form

I understand that the Department of Communication is an important aspect of the San Antonio Humane Society. On behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives, and executors, I hereby allow SAHS to use any photographs and/or videos taken of me and/or information given by me, for use in public relations efforts (SAHS website, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, YouTube, newsletters, brochures, flyers, etc.) as it is property of the SAHS.

I understand.*(Required)

Yes

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Foster Care Application

Foster Parent's Information

Pet History

What types of animals are you interested in fostering?

What types of animals are you interested in fostering?

Foster Care Agreement

Media Liability Photo & Video Release Form

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