Hope Animal Rescue Foster Application : Hope Animal Rescue of Iowa

Thank you for your consideration in becoming a foster parent. A few important items to know if you become a foster parent: *LOVE, PATIENCE, and SECURITY are the most needed skills in fostering. *Must live within a 45 minute radius of Des Moines, IA *Help the foster pet with basic training (e.g., potty training, basic commands) so that they have the best opportunity to find their forever home. *A foster agreement will be required to be signed prior to placing any foster pet in your home. *All necessary medical care for the foster pet will be paid for by HAR. *All food and essential supplies and crates will be provided. Upon request/approval, other supplies/equipment will be supplied. *Foster is responsible for taking foster pets to veterinarian for intake appointment or medical needs as identified (such as neuter/spay, toe nail trim,etc.) and picking up monthly heartworm/flea protection dispensed from the clinic, unless other arrangements have been made with a HAR representative. *You will be responsible to transport pet to adoption events and/or assist with the set-up of meet-&-greets (M&G) as instructed by a HAR representative. Assistance is provided if requested. *If you rent, will need a copy of the rental agreement allowing pets. *Must be age 21+. HAR cannot guarantee the foster pet’s health, temperament, mental disposition, and/or training of the pets. Information provided to foster parent is the best information HAR has when placing pet in foster care.

*Have you owned or provided for this type of pet?

Yes No

*Your name (First and Last)

*Phone - Cell

Phone - Home

*Your email

*Address

*City

*State

**Have you or anyone in your household ever been charged and/or convicted of crime against animals or humans? If yes, explain. Note we do verify response.

Yes No

*Postal

*Place of Employment (or retired):

*Do you own or rent?

Own Rent

Landlord's Name

Landlord's phone number (We will call to verify if you are allowed to foster with us)

*Do you have home owner/renter insurance?

Yes No

If yes, what company carries your insurance?

*Do you have a fenced yard (not a requirement but some dogs will need a fence)?

Yes No

*Do you plan to move in the near future?

Yes No

*Veterinarian Clinic/Name (This needs to be the vet used for any existing animals in the home)

*Veterinarian Phone #

*Veterinarian Address (include City/ST/Zip)

*Is everyone living in the home in agreement to foster for Hope?

*Who will be responsible for the foster pet(s) care?

*Number of Adults in your household?

*Number of Children in your household?

Age of Children in home if under 18:

*Any existing dogs in the home? If yes, please provide age, breed and name and owner's name of the dog(s)

*How many cat(s) do you currently have? If yes, please provide age, breed and name

*List any pets that you have had within the last three (3) years and no longer have (type of pet and reason):

How many "Other" pets do you have (and describe)?

*How many hours a day will the foster pet be left alone?

*How many days a week will the foster pet be left alone?

*Do you give your consent for Hope Animal Rescue volunteer to visit your home prior to approving this application or to check on a foster pet in your care?

Yes No

*Do you provide your animals with monthly (or equivalent) Heart Worm and Flea/Tick Preventatives?

*Do you consent for potential adopters to visit your home to meet a foster pet you have that is up for adoption?

Yes No

*Do you understand that allowing your personal animals to interact with the foster care pet(s) can pose a health risk to your animals?

Yes No

FOSTER HOME PROVIDER AGREES TO:
* Provide shelter, fresh water, proper food and adequate companionship to the pets in their care.
* Keep pets primarily indoors and that proper restrain must be used when outside.
* Administer medication, heartworm preventative (dogs) and flea prevention as required.
* Follow positive training methods.

FOSTER PROVIDER CERTIFIES:
* All information provided is accurate to the best of his/her knowledge.
* He/she is 18 years or older.
* All veterinary care will be provided by Hope's designated veterinary clinics unless permission is granted otherwise by a Hope Animal Rescue representative.
* To follow the adoption policies of Hope Animal Rescue regarding the approval of adoptions.
* Release of Liability and Indemnification

Foster agrees to be responsible for the care of the animal and to indemnify and hold harmless Hope Animal Rescue from claims of liability for the conduct of the pet while in foster care. Hope Animal Rescue will pay for all supplies and vet care when approved by the Rescue.

Foster agrees to allow a Hope Animal Rescue volunteer to periodically check on this pet to be assured of compliance with the terms of this contract.

If the Foster rents...a copy of the rental agreement is needed that states you are allowed pets on premise.

Additional Information/Comments:

*I certify that I am 21 years of age or older.

I confirm, that I am age 21 or older.