FOSTER REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES
I agree that I:
• Am 18 years of age or older.
• Have identification showing my present address.
• Have consent to foster from all adults living in my household.
• Have the knowledge and consent of my landlord or the person owning the premises in which the animals will live.
• Understand that Kitty of Angels, Inc. ("KOA") has full authority to approve or deny my foster application and that KOA may perform a home check with proper notice.
• Understand that KOA reserves the right to verify all information submitted on the application, including veterinary information. If I have other pets, I am subject to provide vaccination records for each animal.
• Understand that it is my responsibility to provide safe, warm, indoor housing for foster animals and give the animal as much attention/socialization as possible when they are in my care. I must provide access to water and litter at all times and feed my foster animal on a regular schedule.
• Will contact KOA at least two weeks in advance if I can no longer foster or need to find a temporary sitter for my foster animals.
• Understand that foster cats, kittens, puppies and non-vaccinated dogs are not allowed outdoors at any time without the approval of KOA.
• Understand that all of the animals in my home must be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations, and that KOA may ask for records to verify the spay/neuter and/or vaccination status of all of the animals in my home.
• Understand that despite best efforts, some foster animals may not survive due to physical or other health-related complications.
• Understand that I am responsible for bringing the foster animal to vet appointments at an assigned vet or a location determined by KOA. All medical treatments must be approved by KOA BEFORE they are given.
• Understand that vet visits must be pre-approved by calling KOA. Fees from unauthorized vet visits or visits to non-approved veterinary providers will not be reimbursed.
• Understand that I must closely monitor the condition of my foster animals and contact KOA immediately when problems are observed or when I have questions/concerns: i.e.:
o Lethargy, loss of appetite, difficult or mouth breathing, green nasal secretions, lack of weight
gain or other significant symptoms
o Any sudden changes in behavior (i.e. aggression, fear, etc.)
• Understand KOA is not responsible for illness occurring in, or veterinary care required for, foster parents’ own animals.
• Understand that my services are provided strictly as a volunteer basis without any pay or compensation of any kind and without liability of any nature on behalf of KOA.
• Understand that all services are to be performed at my own risk.
• Understand that the foster animals are temporarily in my care and belong exclusively to KOA. I also understand that the purpose of this foster relationship is solely to provide care for the foster animals.
• Will respond to any communications from KOA within 24 hours and maintain open communication with KOA and report on the progress of my foster animals, including their behavior.
• Agree to attend adoption events with my foster animal as frequently as possible. If I cannot attend, if practicable, I will allow a volunteer to pick up and drop off my foster animal to allow the animal to attend the adoption event. Attendance at adoption events is highly encouraged, but not mandatory.
• Agree to network my foster animal via social media or other outlets to facilitate its adoption.
• Agree to send KOA periodic clear photos and a bio of my foster animal for inclusion in all networking platforms.
• Understand that although KOA takes reasonable care to screen animals for foster care placement, we make no guarantee relating to the animals’ health, behavior or actions.
• Understand that I receive foster animals at my own risk and can reject or return any animals for which KOA has asked me to provide care for.
• Agree to comply with KOA’s requirements and policies and understand that failure to comply may result in immediate termination as a foster parent and/or recipient of resources.
• Indemnify and hold KOA free and harmless from all liability arising out of any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, action, judgement of every kind and description which may occur to or be suffered by me, members of my household or any third parties by reason of activities arising out of this agreement.
• Understand that this document is the property of KOA and will be retained in its files.
• Am 18 years of age or older.
• Have identification showing my present address.
• Have consent to foster from all adults living in my household.
• Have the knowledge and consent of my landlord or the person owning the premises in which the animals will live.
• Understand that Kitty of Angels, Inc. ("KOA") has full authority to approve or deny my foster application and that KOA may perform a home check with proper notice.
• Understand that KOA reserves the right to verify all information submitted on the application, including veterinary information. If I have other pets, I am subject to provide vaccination records for each animal.
• Understand that it is my responsibility to provide safe, warm, indoor housing for foster animals and give the animal as much attention/socialization as possible when they are in my care. I must provide access to water and litter at all times and feed my foster animal on a regular schedule.
• Will contact KOA at least two weeks in advance if I can no longer foster or need to find a temporary sitter for my foster animals.
• Understand that foster cats, kittens, puppies and non-vaccinated dogs are not allowed outdoors at any time without the approval of KOA.
• Understand that all of the animals in my home must be spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations, and that KOA may ask for records to verify the spay/neuter and/or vaccination status of all of the animals in my home.
• Understand that despite best efforts, some foster animals may not survive due to physical or other health-related complications.
• Understand that I am responsible for bringing the foster animal to vet appointments at an assigned vet or a location determined by KOA. All medical treatments must be approved by KOA BEFORE they are given.
• Understand that vet visits must be pre-approved by calling KOA. Fees from unauthorized vet visits or visits to non-approved veterinary providers will not be reimbursed.
• Understand that I must closely monitor the condition of my foster animals and contact KOA immediately when problems are observed or when I have questions/concerns: i.e.:
o Lethargy, loss of appetite, difficult or mouth breathing, green nasal secretions, lack of weight
gain or other significant symptoms
o Any sudden changes in behavior (i.e. aggression, fear, etc.)
• Understand KOA is not responsible for illness occurring in, or veterinary care required for, foster parents’ own animals.
• Understand that my services are provided strictly as a volunteer basis without any pay or compensation of any kind and without liability of any nature on behalf of KOA.
• Understand that all services are to be performed at my own risk.
• Understand that the foster animals are temporarily in my care and belong exclusively to KOA. I also understand that the purpose of this foster relationship is solely to provide care for the foster animals.
• Will respond to any communications from KOA within 24 hours and maintain open communication with KOA and report on the progress of my foster animals, including their behavior.
• Agree to attend adoption events with my foster animal as frequently as possible. If I cannot attend, if practicable, I will allow a volunteer to pick up and drop off my foster animal to allow the animal to attend the adoption event. Attendance at adoption events is highly encouraged, but not mandatory.
• Agree to network my foster animal via social media or other outlets to facilitate its adoption.
• Agree to send KOA periodic clear photos and a bio of my foster animal for inclusion in all networking platforms.
• Understand that although KOA takes reasonable care to screen animals for foster care placement, we make no guarantee relating to the animals’ health, behavior or actions.
• Understand that I receive foster animals at my own risk and can reject or return any animals for which KOA has asked me to provide care for.
• Agree to comply with KOA’s requirements and policies and understand that failure to comply may result in immediate termination as a foster parent and/or recipient of resources.
• Indemnify and hold KOA free and harmless from all liability arising out of any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, action, judgement of every kind and description which may occur to or be suffered by me, members of my household or any third parties by reason of activities arising out of this agreement.
• Understand that this document is the property of KOA and will be retained in its files.
