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FOSTER APPLICATION
To the Rescue, Inc
. is very concerned about the security and
safety of its foster animal(s), all the animals in its custody,
as well as its ability to keep track of all animals rescued.
We will never share your information for any reasons
not connected to the foster care program.
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Name
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First
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Email
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Phone Number
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Address
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City
State
Zip Code
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How many people in your household? Ages?
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Please provide 2 references (Name and Phone) only one can be a family member
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Why do you want to become a foster parent?
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Do you have any restrictions (Size, Weight, Breed, Sex)
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I own my home and am permitted to bring an animal or animals into my dwelling
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No
I rent my home and am permitted to bring an animal or animals into my dwelling
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Yes
No
I have a fenced-in yard. Please state the height of fence? What is it made of?
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Details for Current Animals in household (Name, Age, Species, Breed)
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Are the animals in your household up to date on vaccines, and spayed/neutered? Please provide name of Veterinarian and Phone number
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Describe a typical day for the pets in your home (How many hours left alone, crated, time outside, where it will sleep, etc.)
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Do you have an area to quarantine the foster pet if necessary?
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This agreement is made on
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2022 by and between
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Name
(hereinafter called "Foster Caregiver"), and To The Rescue, Inc. Foster Caregiver acknowledges that he or she is not becoming the owner of any of said animals, but is only willing to provide humane care for the animal. In consideration of the premises and the covenants herein contained, it is agrees between To the Rescue, Inc. and Foster Caregiver as follows: 1. Foster Caregiver hereby accepts from To The Rescue, Inc. a certain animal and Foster Caregiver agrees to humanely take care of said animal. In no event shall Foster Caregiver become obligated or have any right to keep said animal.
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2. Foster Caregiver agrees to let To The Rescue, Inc. inspect Foster Caregiver's premises where the animal is being kept at any time to ascertain and satisfy itself that the animal is well cared for.
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3. Foster Caregiver agrees to not alter in any way the appearance of the animal being fostered without written permission from To The Rescue, Inc. For example, declawing and cropping of ears or tails.
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4. Foster Caregiver agrees to provide adequate food, water, shelter and kind treatment for said animal at all times. In addition, Foster Caregiver must adhere to all state and local animal laws. Foster Caregiver agrees to follow all additional written instructions from To The Rescue, Inc.
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5. Foster Caregiver agrees to notify To The Rescue, Inc. as to any behavioral or health problems of the animal. To The Rescue, Inc. reserves the exclusive right to determine the proper course of action to take upon such notification.
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6. Foster Caregiver will notify To The Rescue, Inc. in the event any change occurs in the address or telephone number. Foster Caregiver understands and acknowledges that he/she does not have any right or authority to keep the foster animal or place foster animal in other homes or place with other individuals unless permission is given in writing by To The Rescue, Inc.
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7. Foster Caregiver is undertaking these obligations with no claim, now or in the future, to any type of compensation or reimbursement for caring for said animal, and the further consideration for undertaking this obligation and caring for said animal is that Foster Caregiver's receiving satisfaction and enjoyment from undertaking this obligation of his or her own free will and because he or she wants to do so and derives satisfaction from doing so.
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8. Foster Caregiver agrees that accidental animal bites or other injuries to humans and other animals do occur, and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify, and protect To The Rescue, Inc., from any claim or suit filed by anyone as a result of such an incident. In addition, To The Rescue, Inc. will not be responsible if animal should damage or destroy property belonging to Foster Caregiver or shall transfer any disease or internal or external parasites to other animals belonging to Foster Caregiver.
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9. If Foster Caregiver wishes to adopt said animal, Foster Caregiver must go through To The Rescue, Inc. adoption program screening process. To The Rescue, Inc. reserves the right to determine final disposition of the animal.
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10. I will return all supplies provided by To The Rescue, Inc. in a timely manner.
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11. If the foster animal is lost for any reason, the Foster Caretaker will be responsible for paying To The Rescue, Inc. in the amount of the adoption fee (Cats/Kittens $150-$300 Dogs/Puppies $350-$500)
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12. To The Rescue, Inc. will be responsible for vet care for the foster animal with arranged vetting by To The Rescue, Inc.'s vets only. If you choose to take your foster animal to your vet or a vet not approved by To The Rescue, Inc. you will be responsible for the bill.
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13. Foster Caregiver must give To The Rescue, Inc. one week notice if unable to care for the animal further to allow time to find a new placement
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14. I will at no time assert any claim, charge, or demand of any kind or nature. I agree to pay To The Rescue, Inc. the sum of $750 as liquidated damages in the event the terms of this contract are breached including return of the animal. I agree to pay court costs in the event this matter is forwarded to an attorney for enforcement.
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* To temporarily house and care for any dog belonging to To the Rescue, Inc. Caretaker understands that To the Rescue, Inc. is the sole and rightful owner of said foster dog.
• I understand a To the Rescue, Inc. representative may visit my home for a home inspection before my foster application is approved and at any time during fostering.
• I understand that it is my responsibility to report any unusual medical or behavioral issues that may be of concern as soon possible.
• I understand that it is my responsibility to provide regular updates and photos of my foster(s) whether or not I am contacted by an authorized personnel of To the Rescue, Inc. to make sure the organization is kept informed.
* If for any reason caretaker is unable to continue to house and care for said dog, that he/she will notify To the Rescue, Inc. in a timely manner and will return said dog to To the Rescue, Inc. Caretaker understands that said dog might then be placed in a new foster home, in a boarding facility, or be euthanized if no other solution is found.
* To the Rescue, Inc. is not responsible for any damage caused by said foster dog to caretaker’s property or possessions.
* To the Rescue, Inc. will pay all expenses or reimburse caretaker “only” if said expenses and vet clinic have been approved by To the Rescue, Inc. (unless caretaker prefers to be financially responsible for said dog). Caretaker keeps all receipts for reimbursement.
* To the Rescue, Inc. does not warrant the temperament or behavior of said foster dog and To the Rescue, Inc. is not to be held liable for any acts of said foster dog while in the custody
* All animals belonging to caretaker personally must also be provided with all necessary medical care including vaccinations and heartworm preventative.
* All animals belonging to caretaker personally which are not the property of To the Rescue, Inc. shall be spayed or neutered. Exceptions could be made for senior pets.
* In the event a foster dog becomes lost or is stolen, caretaker shall immediately notify To the Rescue, Inc.
* Foster dogs are to be supervised at all times, whether indoors or outdoors. Foster dogs must be supervised at all times when children and other animals are present.
* Foster dogs are never to be left outdoors while caretaker is away from home unless kept in a secured kennel approved by To the Rescue, Inc. and only in good weather.
* Caretaker shall make said foster dog available to any prospective adopter at a mutually convenient time and location.
*Caretaker must give the rescue a minimum of a 2 week notice if they can't foster any longer to make arrangements for another foster home. If there is a date you must cease fostering this must be made known at the start of fostering.
* Caretaker may permanently adopt said foster dog if such placement is approved by To the Rescue, Inc. and provided that no pending applications are in process for the same dog.
* Any items borrowed from To the Rescue, Inc. such as crates, etc. must be returned to To the Rescue, Inc. when Caretaker ceases fostering.
• I have read this Application in its entirety, and I agree that all statements contained in this document are made by me, and are truthful. I make this statement under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Virginia, Maryland, or D.C. depending on the residing state.
Signature: I agree that all statements in this application are made based on personal knowledge and are made for purposes of my application to foster one or more animals through To the Rescue, Inc. foster care program.
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Would you like to receive updates about new rescue animals?
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Foster Caregiver Electronic Signature
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