Foster Home Application

Thank you for your interest in our foster program! Without people like you, we could not save the lives of animals. Fostering is an emotional commitment, but it is also very rewarding. Fostering will be of no cost to you as Paws and Claws Animal Rescue, Inc. will provide all necessary food, crates, toys and veterinary care. All we ask is that you provide a safe, loving and stable environment for the animal to reside while he/she waits for a furever home.

Applicant Information

Date
Applicant Name
Full Address
Do you rent/Own? (of you rent, provide landlord name and phone number)
Phone Number(s)
Email address
Are you interested in fostering a DOG, PUPPY, CAT or KITTEN?

Please list all the people in your household

Name / Age / Relationship

Please list current animals in the home (do not include small mammals, fish, etc.). If possible, attach a copy of your pet’s shot records. If there are no pets in the home, please enter N/A

Species / Age / Spayed/Neutered? / Up to Date on Vaccines?
YES NO / YES NO
YES NO / YES NO
YES NO / YES NO
YES NO / YES NO
YES NO / YES NO

Please provide the following information about your current pets. If you do NOT have pets in the home, please enter N/A.

Current veterinarian?
Veterinarian Phone Number
Are your pets on flea/tick medication? / YES NO N/A
Are your dogs on heartworm preventative? / YES NO N/A
Are you using any parasite (worm) prevention currently? / YES NO N/A
Do your current pets have experience with other animals? / YES NO N/A
Are your current dogs crate trained? / YES NO N/A
Are your current cats litter box trained? / YES NO N/A
Are your current pets used to other animals in the home? / YES NO N/A
Where are your current pets during the day? At night? / DAY: NIGHT:
Do any of your current animals have any of the behavioral concerns / Resource guarding Aggression (animal/human)
Separation Anxiety Leash frustration
Fear issues Other:
Do any of your current pets have health concerns? Be specific, please

In order for our foster coordinator to place animals with the best possible foster home, please indicate on the scale below how comfortable you are dealing with the following. 1 meaning you are not at all comfortable, 3 being that you are very comfortable.

Timid/Fearful animals / 1 2 3
Aggressive animals / 1 2 3
Potty/litter box training / 1 2 3
Crate training / 1 2 3
Heartworm positive dogs / 1 2 3
Pregnant/nursing animals with litters / 1 2 3
Bottle feeding abandoned puppies/kittens / 1 2 3
Special needs pets (blind, amputees, recent surgeries, etc.) / 1 2 3
Basic Obedience for dogs / 1 2 3

If you were to get a puppy, please describe the method you would use to housetrain:

Please answer the following questions. If a question does not apply to you, please just answer N/A.

Fostering can take a substantial amount of time. Are you willing to foster this animal until adopted? / YES NO
If you can only foster for a limited time, please indicate how long you can foster.
How many animals can you foster at a time? (if we have newly weaned puppies/kittens we like to keep them in pairs)
Are you able to keep the foster animal separate from other animals in your house if you need to? If yes, how long can you keep them separate?
Approximately how many hours a day will the foster animal be left alone?
Are you willing to keep the animal inside?(other than exercise, playtime and bathroom time for dogs. Cats must NEVER be let outside!) / YES NO
Are you willing to keep this animal in foster even if it becomes ill? (Paws and Claws Animal Rescue, Inc. will provide medications and veterinary treatments) / YES NO
Are you willing to transport the foster pet to PAC approved vet for scheduled exams and/or spay/neuter appointments? / YES NO
Are you willing to deny any veterinary procedures NOT approved by Paws and Claws Animal Rescue, Inc? Exceptions would be extreme medical emergencies per PAC policy. / YES NO
Are you willing to meet a PAC volunteer at pre-approved locations to pick up supplies, have pet microchipped, administer vaccines, flea control, etc.? / YES NO
Are you able to transport the foster animal to adoptions events(approximately 2-3 a month?) / YES NO

Additional Information Needed

Have you adopted an animal from Paws and Claws Animal Rescue Inc. before? / YES NO
If so, which animal and when?
Do you agree to allow a Paws and Claws Animal Rescue, Inc. representative into your home prior to the arrival of your foster? / YES NO
Would you allow a Paws and Claws Animal Rescue, Inc. representative into your home to check on the foster? / YES NO
Do you agree to notify Paws and Claws Animal Rescue, Inc. at least one week in advance of needing to have the foster placed elsewhere? Exception would be for an emergency on the part of you or your family of on the part of serious illness of the fostered pet / YES NO
Do you agree to give the foster up to a permanent home when requested to do so by Paws and Claws Animal Rescue, Inc. ? / YES NO
Do you agree NOT to place the foster with anyone other than one that is pre-approved by a Paws and Claws Animal Rescue, Inc. board member? / YES NO
Do you agree to hold Paws and Claws Animal Rescue, Inc. harmless from infections and diseases to your pet(s) that are spread due to either not keeping the fostered pet separate from your animals OR your pets not having adequate preventative health measures. / YES NO
Many of our animals come from histories of abuse and neglect. Would you be willing to take on such a case? / YES NO
You will be given foster guidelines which will suggest you keep a close eye out for unwanted behaviors. Do you agree to handle any and all unwanted behaviors WITHOUT physical discipline? / YES NO

All adult members of your household MUST sign this application. Please make sure no boxes have been left blank.

Your signature (electronic or otherwise) also indicates that you will hold harmless Paws and Claws Animal Rescue, Inc. in the event that this foster animal cause harm to you or any other living thing while in your care. You will also not hold Paws and Claws Animal Rescue, Inc. responsible for any damage done to property.

Our Promise to Foster Families: Paws and Claws Animal Rescue, Inc., will never knowingly place an ill or poorly socialized animal in a foster home without first apprising the foster family of the situation. Thank you so much for your application!

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