Foster Application 1 Introduction2 Tell us about yourself3 Tell us about your decision to foster4 Tell us about your family and home5 Tell us about the pets in your home6 Tell us about your experience7 Agree & submit This application that will take about 10 minutes to complete. We take the business of rescuing shelter pets very seriously. We thoroughly screen potential foster homes for the safety of the animals, the organization, and all people involved. Please answer all questions to the best of your ability. Once you have submitted the application, our Foster Coordinator will be in touch with you. If you have any questions or issues in the meantime, please contact us. Your name:* First Middle Last Your spouse's or partner's name (if applicable): First Middle Last Your address: Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Your email address: Enter Email Confirm Email Your phone number:Your occupation:Your employer:Your gender:FemaleMaleOtherPrefer not to answerYour date of birth: MM DD YYYY Why are you considering fostering?What kind of animals do you want to foster? Cats Dogs Other Please explain:Describe the foster pet(s) who would best fit your circumstances (personality, energy level, quantity, etc.):What gender do you prefer for your foster pet?MaleFemaleNo preferenceWhat age range do you prefer for your foster pet? Pregnant mom Mom with babies Bottle babies (no mom) Baby (eating on own) Young Adult Senior No preference Have you discussed fostering with all family members and are they in favor?YesNoNo one to discuss it withPlease explain how you will handle this: How many children are in your home?None1234More than 4How old is child 1?How old is child 2?How old is child 3?How old is child 4?What are the ages of the additional children?Do any family members have animal-related allergies?YesNoDon't know / MaybeWhat steps will you take for the allergies?Do you own or rent your home?OwnRentLive at someone else's homeOtherLandlord's name:Landlord's phone number:How many pets are you allowed?What kind of pets are you allowed? Cats Dogs Other Are there any restrictions? Size Breed Declawed Other Please explain the restriction(s):What is the pet deposit requirement?Have you already paid the pet deposit?YesNoIs there anything else we need to know about the pet policy?Please explain your living situation:If you move, where will your pets go (including your foster pets)?Where will your foster pet stay during the day?Where will your foster pet stay at night?How will your foster pet be cared for if you are away for more than a day?Please describe your yard: How many pets do you currently have?None12345More than 5Have you ever introduced your current pet(s) to a new pet?YesNoHow did it go?Where do you take your current pet(s) for medical care?Veterinarian phone number:Current Pet #1Name:Type:CatDogBreed:Age:Gender:MaleFemaleUnknownSpayed or neutered?YesNoWhy not?Current on vaccines?YesNoUnknownPlease explain:Tested negative for FIV & FeLV?YesNoUnknownPlease explain:Declawed?YesNoInside/Outside?Inside onlyOutside onlyBothCurrent Pet #2Name:Type:CatDogBreed:Age:Gender:MaleFemaleUnknownSpayed or neutered?YesNoWhy not?Current on vaccines?YesNoUnknownPlease explain:Tested negative for FIV & FeLV?YesNoUnknownPlease explain:Declawed?YesNoInside/Outside?Inside onlyOutside onlyBothCurrent Pet #3Name:Type:CatDogBreed:Age:Gender:MaleFemaleUnknownSpayed or neutered?YesNoWhy not?Current on vaccines?YesNoUnknownPlease explain:Tested negative for FIV & FeLV?YesNoUnknownPlease explain:Declawed?YesNoInside/Outside?Inside onlyOutside onlyBothCurrent Pet #4Name:Type:CatDogBreed:Age:Gender:MaleFemaleUnknownSpayed or neutered?YesNoWhy not?Current on vaccines?YesNoUnknownPlease explain:Tested negative for FIV & FeLV?YesNoUnknownPlease explain:Declawed?YesNoInside/Outside?Inside onlyOutside onlyBothCurrent Pet #5Name:Type:CatDogBreed:Age:Gender:MaleFemaleUnknownSpayed or neutered?YesNoWhy not?Current on vaccines?YesNoUnknownPlease explain:Tested negative for FIV & FeLV?YesNoUnknownPlease explain:Declawed?YesNoInside/Outside?Inside onlyOutside onlyBothAdditional Current PetsPlease tell us about your additional pets not mentioned above: Please tell us about any current or previous volunteer work:Is there anything else you'd like us to know about you?How did you hear about us?Reference #1Reference Name: First Last Reference phone number:How are you connected to this reference?Volunteer workPersonalProfessionalOrganization/Company:Years known:Reference #2Reference Name: First Last Reference phone number:How are you connected to this reference?Volunteer workPersonalProfessionalOrganization/Company:Years known: By submitting this application, you certify that the information you have provided is true. You are authorizing us to contact your landlord, veterinarian, and references, as applicable. You understand that there is a possibility of health or injury risk to humans and personal pets when fostering animals. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shelter to Home, Inc., its volunteers, agents, and Board of Directors, from any and all liability arising out of or in connection with any injury sustained by you, any member of your household including your pets, or your property as a result of any activity connected with you fostering for Shelter to Home. Shelter to Home has a strict "no drama" policy. We are here for the animals and we do not tolerate behavior that results in unnecessary drama and takes the focus off our mission. Volunteers, including fosters, are expected to treat each other with respect, as well as everyone else they come into contact with through the organization and otherwise. This includes contact in person as well as electronically, such as with social media. If you are a volunteer with Shelter to Home, your behavior reflects on the organization whether it's directly related to your activities with us or not. We reserve the right to terminate the relationship with any person who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, does not abide by this policy. Finally, you are authorizing Shelter to Home to perform a commercial background check on you. We reserve the right to deny your foster application for any reason, including for anything we find in the background check, views or opinions inconsistent with our mission, and for any other reason. We do this for the safety of the pets we rescue, as well as for the safety of the organization and all people involved. If we deny your application, we will explain the reason. If you wish to appeal the decision, we will reconsider but our decision on appeal is final.
