Adoption FacilityFoster Care Agreement

Species: / Disposition# / Name: / Foster Start Date: / End Date (NTE 180 days):

I hereby acknowledge receiving the above described animal and agree to the following conditions:

  1. I certify that my own pets are currently up-to-date on their vaccinations. FVRCP and Rabies are required for cats and dogs are required to have Canine Distemper and Rabies. The vet will be called to confirm, or you can provide us with verification.
  2. I understand that it is suggested that I keep my pet(s) separate from the foster animals for at least the first 2 weeks. If introduced, I will supervise the animals; if the animals do not get along, I agree to keep them separate. I understand that there are risks to introducing foster animals to my own pets and I assume that risk. I understand thatthe Adoption Facility cannot treat my own animals if they get sick from contact with a foster animal.
  3. Should the foster animal(s) become ill while in my care, I will call the Adoption Facility at 036-868-2234 (during business hours) or if it is after hours and an emergency call: 080-9248-7509.
  4. I will only bring the foster animal(s) to an emergency vet if instructed to do so by a representative of the Adoption Facility. If the Adoption Facility did not recommend or approve an emergency vet visit, I agree to take responsibility for any costs associated with this visit. I also agree to notify the Adoption Facility and provide records from this visit.
  5. I fully understand that the foster animal(s) are the property of the Adoption Facility and I understand that the Adoption Facility reserves the right to euthanize its animals. I agree to follow any decisions made by the Adoption Facility regarding the return and/or the euthanizing of the foster animal(s).
  1. I am aware that the Adoption Facility is a government-run facility that cannot generate outside funding or receive monetary donations. The Adoption Facility is ONLY responsible for the vetting of the foster animal(s) and I understand that I am solely responsible for all pet supplies and consumables.
  1. I agree to have my foster animal(s) at all adoption days and vetting appointments. Should I not be able to do so, it is solely my responsibility to make arrangements for a representative to drop off/pick up my foster animal(s) from the Adoption Facility.
  1. I understand that I am not allowed to board my foster animal(s) or have a pet sitter watch my foster animal(s) in the event of emergency leave, TDY, planned vacation, deployment etc. All foster animal(s) should be brought back to the Adoption Facility and it is the Adoption Facility’s responsibility to find an alternate foster.
  1. As a SOFA status holder, I agree to follow base housing rules in accordance to AFI 32-6001_AFGM2 and off base housing in accordance to the Government of Japan’s pet ownership rules and regulations.
  1. I agree to notify the Adoption Facility if the foster animal(s) escape(s) from my home.
  2. I understand that I must report all bites and scratches to the Foster Coordinator.
  3. I agree that due to health risks, I am not to take any foster animal(s) to parks, pet stores or other areas of high activity.
  1. I agree not to share information about my foster animal(s) through my personal social media page(s) and to only share/post the information from the Adoption Facility main social media page.
  2. I recognize and acknowledge that working directly with animals entails inherent risks of injury to person(s) and damage to property. The Adoption Facility cannot assume this liability, and I do hereby waive any and all claims resulting from any activity in which I might participate in for the Adoption Facility. I also understand that I must have my own medical insurance if an accident occurs of being scratched and/or bitten.
  1. Should I choose to adopt my foster pet(s), I hereby acknowledge that my $100 adoption fee will be waived, but I will still be required to pay the $100 spay/neuter deposit IF the pet(s) are not already fixed. I agree to spay/neuter my newly adopted pet(s) within the timeline given to me by Karing Kennels Adoption Facility.
  1. I have read the Foster Care Agreement in its entirety and I recognize that any misrepresentation of the terms of agreement will result in my losing the privilege of fostering through the Adoption Facility.

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Please print name (foster care provider)Day and Evening Phone Numbers

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Signature of foster care providerDate

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Signature of the Adoption Facility Staff RepresentativeDate

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