Foster Application

Thank you for your interest in fostering for A Rescue Tail (ART). We are an all species, all breed rescue that strives to rehome as many displaced animals as we can. However, we cannot do it alone. Fosters help to make our dream reality!

Please fill out the below listed form, and a member of our staff will be in touch within 48 hours.

Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State *

Postal Code *

Phone *

Email Address *

I am interested in fostering the following animal(s):

Do you own your home? *

Yes

No

Rent to own

Live with family

If renting, rent to own, or living with family-please list your landlord's information.

If renting, rent to own, or living with family-does your lease allow pets?

Yes

No

Please tell us about your family, and pets

Do you have children? *

Yes

No

Other

If other, please explain. Example: "Yes, but visit every other weekend."

How old are your children? (If living at home)

0-5 years

5-10 years

10-15 years

15 or older

Do you currently own a pet(s)? *

Yes

No

Please tell us about your current or past pets.

Are your current pets spayed/neutered? *

Yes

No

Not Applicable

If no, please specify reasoning.

Are your current pets microchipped? *

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Are your current pets fully vaccinated and up to date on vaccinations/preventative? *

Yes

No

Not Applicable

If no, please provide specifics. Example: "No, but scheduled for shots on 01/01/2017."

Where are your animal kept during the day? *

Where are your animal kept at night? *

Pertinent Questions

Please list your current or past Veterinary Clinic:

Name of Veterinary Clinic

Address

Phone

What name are your records under? *

Have you ever been convicted of/charged with animal cruelty? *

Yes

No

If yes, please specify. Also please provide the contact information for the courts charging you.

Please Note: ART does not guarantee the breed of any animal we intake. Is there a specific breed of animal you would NOT consider fostering? *

Yes

No

If yes, please specify.

How would you describe your household? *

Quiet/Calm

Noisy/Active

Other Other

How long are you willing to foster? *

Short term (less than 3 weeks)

Long term (3 weeks or more)

Both

Other Other

While fostering, do you have any dates you cannot keep your foster? Example: Vacation, Holidays. *

Where will your ART foster be kept during the day? *

Where will your ART foster be kept at night? *

Foster Expectations

Please check each box, to demonstrate your understanding and agreement.

Physical Appearance *

There are to be no phyical alerations or changes made to any ART Animal at any time. This includes, but it not limited to: Ear Cropping, Tail Docking, Nail or Claw removal, etc.

At no time should animals receive tattoos (not including spay/neuter), piercings, or other cosmetic changes.

Care and Safety *

Sanitation *

ART animals should be kept at all times in a clean an sanitary environment. (No standing feces or urine)

ART animals must be provided a clean, secure, and sheltered enviroment at all times.

Litter boxes must be cleaned daily to prevent odor and infection

Feeding and Watering *

Animals must have access to clean water at all times. (This does not include during crate training.)

No Free feeding. Animals must have separate food bowls.

Dogs should be fed separately to reduce chances of food aggression.

Children should not be allowed to stand around, or place hands/body/face near animals while feeding.

Children must be monitored around feeding animals at all times.

Animals should be fed allotted amounts of food twice per day. (An ART staff member will provide food amounts.)

ART animals should not be fed table food at any time.

Medical Care and Records *

Needs and Supplies *

You agree to notify ART of any supplies your may need for your ART foster.

Extended Time Away *

You agree to notify ART within 14 business days of a vacation, or other extednded trip away from your foster animal, in order to arrange proper care.

You understand that failure to notify ART within 14 business days could result in the foster paying boarding for your ART foster animal.

Adoptions and Meet and Greets *

You understand that all adoptions, meet and greets, or transfers must be approved through A Rescue Tail.

If a new animal is added to your home, you must immediately contact ART Senior Staff to ensure the health and welfare of your foster animal.

Foster pets may be shown by appointment only.

All interested adopters must be referred to A Rescue Tail, and will undergo the same adoption process as other applicants.

If an interested adopter inquires about an animal, you agree to referr them to A Rescue Tail for information.

You agree to work with ART Senior Staff to ensure your foster animal is available for meet and greets, adoption meetings, and veterinary appointments.

Transport and Outings *

All ART foster animals are to be kenneled or restrained when transported.

At no time is an ART foster animal allowed to ride in the back of a truck.

While transporting animals, windows may be rolled down no lower than 3 inches, to ensure an animal cannot jump out.

Only adults (18 and over) may transport ART foster animals to any adoption event, public outing, meet and greet, or other approved locations.

You agree to have proper means of transport to transport animals to events, other locations (leash, crate, harness, restraints)

You understand that dogs must have an attached leash when out (no slip leads) to ensure safety. No exceptions.

Expenses and Reimbursement *

Shoud the ART foster animal in your care need veterinary attention, you agree to contact ART immediately.

You agree to get approval for veterinary costs, to the extent that it is possible-prior to allowing procedure or incurred costs mount.

You agree to notify ART Senior Staff should any behavioral, medical, or placement issue arise and allow proper placement time before seeking other avenues.

Failure to notify ART Senior Staff of veterinary issues, or additional care costs, may result in the foster family incurring those medical costs.

Any animal taken to an unapproved vet will result in immediate financial responsibility by the responsible party.

Supplies, toys, or needs purchased without prior consent by or notification to ART Senior Staff will void any agreement to reimburse said costs by A Rescue Tail.

Art agrees to:

Additional Information:

A Rescue Tail (ART) reserves the right to terminate a foster agreement at any given time. This means, if ART feels that an animal is not receiving appropriate care, is displaying behavioral issues, or is left alone for extended periods of time, A Resue Tail may demand return of the animals in your care. You agree to return all ART foster animals, without fail, harm, or challenge upon request. You understand that legal action will immediately be taken should you participate or allow the abuse of, surrender, dumping, transfer, sale, unapproved adoption or negative training of an ART animal. You also understand that A Rescue Tail takes every possible precaution to ensure your animal passes temperment testing. However, we cannot guarantee how an animal may respond in your home. A Rescue Tail agrees to keep a working relationship with all fosters, to ensure communcation, forethought and the well being of all A Rescue Tail animals.

The terms and conditions found herein are contractually binding. Should A Rescue Tail be required to seek judicial redress for breach of contract, the responsible party shall be responsible for all associated costs, fees, expenses, and fines associated with the legal process and its ramifications.

Please sign your name below *