PAWS of Teton Valley Foster Application Thank you for considering fostering a shelter pet. The questions that we ask and the information that you provide helps us make the best match for the shelter pet and your household. Foster Requirements: - Complete the Foster Application. - Verification that you are 21 years or older. - Be willing to stay in contact with the staff of the animal shelter and give frequent updates on the animal’s progress and status. - Must make return visits to shelter, when necessary. - Must have all personal pets up to date on vaccinations and examinations in order to keep the foster animal safe and healthy while in your home.Foster Requirements: - Complete the Foster Application. - Verification that you are 21 years or older. - Be willing to stay in contact with the staff of the animal shelter and give frequent updates on the animal’s progress and status. - Must make return visits to shelter, when necessary. - Must have all personal pets up to date on vaccinations and examinations in order to keep the foster animal safe and healthy while in your home Personal InformationName* First Last Physical Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal 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KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaVietnamVirgin Islands, BritishVirgin Islands, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands Country Primary Phone*Secondary PhoneEmail* AgeType of housing:ApartmentCondo/TownhomeSingle standing HouseOtherDo you rent or own? Rent Own *If you rent, is your home pet friendly? Can we confirm with your landlord? Please provide their contact info:I would like to foster: One time only Once in a while Regularly A specific shelter pet Why are you interested in fostering? I am interested in adopting someday To give an animal a break from shelter life I want a pet’s companionship for a limited period of time Interested in fostering a litter of kittens/puppies Other What is your home-life like?Activity level, noise level, are their children and/or other animals in the home, etc Please be as detailed as possible so we can match the correct foster pet to your current home-setting. Are you able/willing to take your foster pet to the vet if needed? Yes No Are you able/willing to bring your foster pet to the shelter for necessary appointments, medical needs, etc? Yes No Do you have experience with administering medication, please specify your level of comfort with giving pets medications: We cannot guarantee that your foster animal is fully housetrained. How comfortable are you with the possibility of the animal having an accident in your home? Fully comfortable to help potty/house train Not the end of the world but would need advice on how to train Little to no tolerance with potty/ house training accidents Other How many hours will your foster pet be left alone a day?Are you willing to kennel train, if appropriate? Yes No Personal ReferencesWe require two personal references before allowing an animal to go into foster. This is to ensure the animal will be provided with a stable home environment and proper care. References will need to be contacted before the application can be approved. Please provide your references name, contact info, and relationship to you. If you have used a veterinarian in the last 5 years with a personal pet please include their name, and phone number. (open fillable box) Please check the box if you agree to the the following statements Remain in contact with the staff of PAWS of Teton Valley regarding the animal’s well-being. I understand that if I don’t keep in contact with the shelter or ignore communication with the staff, they reserve the right to collect the animal and return it to the shelter. Provide transportation for PAWS of Teton Valley foster pet to and from the shelter upon receipt of animal/s, to undergo any medical/behavioral treatment including spay/neuter surgery, at and in emergencies, and at the conclusion of the foster period. Notify the PAWS of Teton Valley staff immediately of any notable changes in my foster pet’s health and or behavior. Feed my foster pet as advised with the food provided by PAWS of Teton Valley Administer medications and other treatments as advised and notify Foster Care Team when completed. Return the foster pet to the PAWS of Teton Valley for ALL veterinary treatment (there will be no re-imbursement of private veterinary fees if you choose to take them to the veterinarian yourself without contacting PAWS of TV first). Only engage in positive reinforcement training methods and attend any training programs with my foster pet as advised. Provide an ‘enriched’ environment for my foster pet and keep them always contained or on leash. ALL foster cats must always stay indoors. Participate in a review and provide feedback after the first week to determine continuation in the Foster Program. Keep in consistent contact with PAWS of Teton Valley staff. PAWS of Teton Valley maintains guardianship/ownership of foster animals at all times and reserves the right to reclaim these animals from its Foster Parent at any time and for any reason during the fostering period. In addition, whilst foster animals are in foster care they are not to be sold, given away, taken interstate, used for breeding purposes or boarded at any location not approved by the PAWS of Teton Valley. Insurance: All Foster Carers are covered by Public Liability Insurance, this includes both on and offsite activities (including school visits, shelter tours, community visits, community events and work at the PAWS of Teton Valley). Policies: All volunteers agree to abide by the PAWS of Teton Valley Policies and Procedures as outlined in the current PAWS of Teton Valley Policies and Procedures that can be reviewed on the website. Please note: By signing this agreement I understand that despite the best endeavors of all parties involved, the PAWS of Teton Valley may have to euthanize an animal if they do not meet the behavior and/or health requirements. Declaration: I understand the above and I agree to adhere to these departmental requirements and stipulations. I understand that should I fail to adhere to any of the program requirements my participation in the Foster Program may be terminated. Further, as a representative of the PAWS of Teton Valley, I agree that I must display myself in a favorable light and that I must not speak on behalf of the PAWS of Teton Valley in media (or similar) situations. Consent I agree to the above legal requirements Δ
