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Foster a Pet

Are you interested in offering a safe haven for an animal at our shelter while they await their furever home?

If so, please fill out the form below or complete and return a Foster Application. You may email your completed form or drop off during regular business hours – info@humanesocietyofthelakes.org

Printable Foster Application

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Foster Application

- Step 1 of 5

Name *

First

Last

Date of Birth *

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone *

Email *

Best way/time to contact you:

Primary's Occupation & Length of Employment *

Co-Applicant Name (if applicable)

First

Last

Co-Applicant Phone

Relation to Co-Applicant

How many people are living in your current household? *

Do you have any children? *

Yes
No

If so, what age(s)?

Please list and name any household member including spouse, children, roommates or others living in your current household: *

Are all household members in agreement in fostering an animal? *

Yes
No

Do any household members have pet-related allergies or asthma? *

Yes
No

If yes, please explain:

Please indicate the type of home you live in: *

House
Mobile Home
Apartment/Condo
Townhome
Other

If other, please explain:

Do you own or rent? *

Mobile homes or trailers can be considered as renting depending on the associated mobile home/trailer park. Please provide the associated information below, if applicable.

If you rent:

How long have you lived at this property?

Are there any Breed Restrictions at this property?

Do you have any plans to relocated in the near future?

Yes
No

Name of Landlord or Rental agency:

Landlord or rental agency's phone number:

Animal Information

What kind of animal(s) are you interested in fostering? *

Cat
Dog

How many animal(s) would you be willing to foster at one time?

If interested in fostering cats, please check all that apply:

Short-term foster when shelter is over capacity
Long-term foster until the cat is adopted
Inured Cat
Pregnant/nursing cat
Cat with minor contagious medical condition
Orphaned/bottle-fed kittens until old enough for adoption
Cat/Kitten that is NOT litterbox trained
Willing to foster a cat needing around the clock care

If interested in fostering dogs, please check all that apply:

Short-term foster when shelter is over capacity
Long-term foster until the dog is adopted
Injured Dog
Pregnant/nursing dog
Dog with minor contagious medical condition
Orphaned/bottle-fed puppies until old enough for adoption
Small dog only (under 25 lbs)
Dog/puppy with behavioral concerns
Dog/puppy that is NOT housebroken
Willing to foster a dog needing around the clock care

Have you ever adopted or fostered an animal from HSL? *

Yes
No

If yes, when?

Have you ever adopted or fostered a pet from another shelter/rescue? *

Yes
No

If yes, when?

If yes to either of the two previous questions, pleaes indicate whether you still have this animal(s) in your care. If you no longer have the animal(s), please explain why:

Have you ever surrendered or given a pet away to a shelter, rescue or individual? *

Yes
No

If yes, why?

Where would the foster dog be kept? (Mark all the apply)

Indoors
Outdoors
In/Out Mix
Crate
Garage
Kennel
Other

If outdoors or other, please describe shelter provided:

Do you have a yard?

Yes
No

If so, is it fenced?

Yes
No

If yes, type and height of fence:

How many hours will this animal spend without human companionship each day?

What is your preferred energy level in a fostered animal? *

Low
Medium
High

When outdoors, how will your dog be confined to your property?

In a crate/kennel
Roam Free
In a fenced yard
On a chain
In the garage
Other

If other, please explain:

If you plan to leave town for vacation or have an out of town emergency, will you need to bring your fosters back to the shelter? *

Yes
No

If no, who will care for your foster pets?

Are you prepared to provide for the animal's continued health care, including a proper diet, scheduled shelter appointments, veterinary appointments and other treatments? *

Yes
No

Please describe the activities or exercise you will provide for the fostered animal (e.g. obedience training, play time, short walks, etc.):

Would you be willing to take a foster dog to obedience or training classes?

Yes
No

What behaviors would be unacceptable to you? *

List any pets you have owned or fostered in the last 5 years, including roommates or relatives' pets currently residing in your home below: *

Include Name(s), Species & Breed, Age, Current on Vaccines (Y/N), Spayed/Neutered (Y/N)

Current Pets Animal Hospital/Clinic

Location:

Phone:

How will you separate/isolate the foster animal from any current pet(s), in case of behavioral or medical concerns?

It is a requirement of all fosters to have the ability to separate foster pets and family pets in case of emergency or as an individual need of the foster pet - no exception

If a behavioral concern should occur/is present in an animal, please explain how you will handle any behavioral problems:

Personal Reference

(required)

Full Name: *

First

Last

Relationship *

Phone *

Email *

Additional Questions, Restrictions or Comments:

The Humane Society of the Lakes Foster Expectations

Please read carefully and initial each section to indicate understanding of each statement

Checkboxes *

Only designated HSL staff shall approve and place rescued animals into foster homes. The Animal Coordinator must be notified as soon as possible of any changes in the status of the animal in your care and/or the foster home environment you have indicated above.
The Animal Coordinator or assigned staff will be contacting the Foster weekly for updates, concerns, or information on the wellbeing of the animal, to update the foster on any necessary information, and to answer general questions. The Foster is expected to perform these weekly updates in a timely manner and understand that misinformation of the review can lead to losing foster privileges.
All basic medical expenses will be covered by HSL and all animals examined. Authorized HSL staff must approve any unusual expenses. Basics include, but are not limited to: Spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm test, microchip, and prescribed medications.
All basic supply expenses will be provided by HSL. Basic supplies include: Dog- crate, collar, leash, dog food, and some toys. Cat – crate, cat food, litter, litter box, and toys. Because each home is set up differently, exercise pens, confinement systems and scratching posts are available to fosters if supplies are available. All supplies must be returned when the foster animal is returned for adoption.
Foster animals are to be kept clean and sanitary for their health and wellbeing. Supplies with which they are housed and/or contained in, such as crates, blankets, and beds should also be kept clean and sanitary for the same reason.
Fosters are expected to give the HSL animal safe and adequate housing and care. An HSL foster dog must wear his/her ID Tag at all times, if applicable, (except underage puppies who do not go home with collars) and must be on a leash or in a secure pet carrier when outside of its foster home or its enclosed yard. Dogs should not be left alone outside unsupervised. During transport, the rescued animal must ride inside the car. An HSL foster cat must live indoors only. The foster is required to notify HSL staff immediately if the animal in your care is injured or missing.
Fosters are expected to follow medical and/or behavioral plans set forth by HSL staff. Fosters are expected to report any medical or behavioral concerns within 24 hours to HSL staff. Fosters are expected to use HSL approved training methods. Please feel free to ask for help if you encounter challenges.
Fosters are expected to exhibit professional conduct, timeliness, and communication with HSL staff and representatives. Fosters are expected to arrive for appointments on time, as scheduled. If unable to attend a scheduled appointment, Fosters are expected to notify HSL staff as soon as possible within 24 hours of the appointment.
Fosters are expected to care for the foster animal for the time agreed upon with the Animal Coordinator. If an emergency arises, please contact the Animal Coordinator or Shelter Manager to schedule a return to HSL.
Legal ownership of all HSL animals remains with HS until such time as proper adoption is completed. Only authorized representatives of HSL will conduct adoption interviews and process adoptions, transfers, or relinquishments. Fosters are expected to comply with the adoption process if wanting to adopt. If a foster home decides to adopt the animal, the regular adoption fee applies.

Printed Name *

Date / Time *

Date

Time

** You will need to have a signed form at the shelter before fostering

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