FOSTER APPLICATION

Foster care for a rescue dog or cat can last as long as 6 months.  Are you able to make that commitment?  Yes No

Information About Your Household

Your Name*:    Your Age*: 

Home Address*:   City, State, Zip*: 

Home Phone*:    Alternate Phone: 

Email Address* (please verify accuracy): 

Employer:    Employer Phone: 

Number of Persons in the Household:

Males:        Their ages: 

Females:    Their ages: 

Do you live in a:  House Condo or Townhouse Apartment Manufactured Home Duplex/Triple Other     Do you rent or own:  Rent Own

If you rent, do you have the landlord’s permission to keep a dog or cat?  Yes No

If you rent, please provide the name and telephone number of the landlord or property manager:

Landlord/Prop Manager Name:    Phone:

Information About Pets You Currently Own

Please list all pets you currently own:

Dogs:

Breeds: 

Ages: 

Number Male Dogs:      Number Female Dogs: 

Are all dogs spayed or neutered? Yes No

Do dogs stay indoors or outdoors? 

Cats:

Breeds: 

Ages: 

Number Male Cats:      Number Female Cats: 

Are all cats spayed or neutered? Yes No

Do cats stay indoors or outdoors? 

Are all pets current on shots?  Yes No   If no, why not? 

If your pets are not spayed or neutered, why not?  

Name of current veterinary clinic: 

Clinic address:    Phone Number: 

Name of current veterinarian:   

Can we contact your current vet for reference?  Yes No

Information About Your Home Environment

Is everyone in this dwelling aware that a foster pet is being adopted into the household?  Yes No

Indicate how you currently feed pets in your home (free feed, once per day, twice per day, other method): 

Will the foster pet be kept separately from other pets or with them?  Separately With Pets

Where will the foster pet stay during the day? 

How large is your yard (approximately):    Is it securely fenced?  Yes No

If you have a fenced yard, what type is it:  Chain Link Wood Barbed Wire Other

What is the height of your fence: 

Do you have a pool?  Yes No    If yes, is it securely fenced?  Yes No

If your yard is not fenced, how do you plan to ensure that the foster pet, if a dog, receives adequate exercise: 

Where will the foster pet sleep? 

What arrangements are you willing to make for your foster pet if you need to go away for a few days?

How many consecutive hours a day are you away from home for work, school, etc.: 

Are you close enough to go home during the day, if fostering a dog, and gone for many hours?

Are you willing to have a home visit completed before an animal is placed in your home:  Yes No

Are you able to transfer a foster pet to the vet for appointments?  Yes No

Do you have experience with:
Yes No   House training
Yes No   Crate training
Yes No   Obedience training

Yes No   “Problem behavior”
Yes No   Caring for sick animals
Yes No   Heartworm treatment

Please list any additional information/special skills you have that may assist us in finding the proper foster pet for you: 

Why do you want to foster?

References

Please list two references (not a relative): 

Name:      Relation: 

Street:      Phone: 

City, State, Zip: 

Name:      Relation: 

Street:      Phone: 

City, State, Zip: 

Considerations

Do you agree to return your foster animal to Schertz Humane Society care if you are requested to do so, and understand that all placements must be approved by the Schertz Humane Society?   In becoming a foster parent, I am agreeing to abide by all foster care and adoption policies and procedures.  I am entering into an agreement with Homes for Pets/Schertz Humane Society and understand that  HFP/SHS must approve all adoption applications, so I will not promise anyone that they can adopt my foster. Of course we will be happy to receive adoption referrals and recommendations. If you are considering adopting your foster yourself, we will consider your application prior to placing the pet in another home.  I also agree that if, at any time in the future, I cannot continue being a foster caregiver for ANY reason, I will not give away, sell or euthanize the pet(s) in my care. I will contact info@homesforpets.org or call 210 566-7776 for arrangements to be made to move the pet(s) into other foster homes within our foster care program.  Please realize that this may not be immediate and arrangements will need to be made.  I understand that HFP/SHS will be responsible for any medical expenses within reason that may occur while the pet is in my care. If a veterinary visit is necessary, please contact us, so that approval with our vet, and/or payment can be arranged.  Do NOT contact our vet offices yourself. Yes No

Do you understand that particularly shelter animals, having been abandoned by their previous owners, come with a lot of “baggage” and may have separation anxiety, may need to re-learn how to behave in a house environment and to bond with you and your other pets?   Yes No

By submitting this application, I attest that to the best of my knowledge, the information provided is accurate and complete at the time of submission.  I understand that falsely provided information can mean that my applicaiton will be terminated. 

Submit Your Application

Please look over your answers above, then press the “Send” button below to email your information to the Schertz Humane Society.  We appreciate your time and effort in completing this application and in your interest in providing foster care. 

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