Foster

FOSTER

Love. Learn. Let Go. Repeat.

Fostering an animal is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have (next to adopting, of course). By temporarily taking an animal in need into your home you are:

Increasing that animal’s chance of being adopted.

By fostering a dog, you are the link between them and a potential home. If you foster an animal, you have the ability to transform that shelter animal into one that anyone would be honored to have as a pet.

Helping Furever Rescue learn about the animal’s personality.

You will interact with your foster pet every day, learning about his/her unique personality and any behavioral issues. It’s hard to know much about an animal when he/she is living in a shelter environment with 15 other animals речные прогулки по Москве от Парка Горького. Placing an animal in foster homes helps us learn if he/she likes children, likes other animals, begs at the table, chases cats, barks when crated, hisses at dogs, knows basic commands, has high or low energy, etc. The possibilities of what a foster family will learn about an animal are unlimited.

You will appreciate your own animal’s good behavior.

Or maybe you will realize the foster animal is better behaved than your own pet! Your pet can be an amazing teacher for your foster animal, teaching him/her how to acclimate to life in a home.

You are saving an animal’s life.

Furever Rescue is almost always at capacity and we cannot take in more animals until additional foster homes open up. By taking a foster animal into your home, you actually save two lives: the life of your foster animal and the life of the animal who takes his/her place in the shelter.

Furever Rescue would cease to exist without foster homes.

We depend entirely on foster homes because we do not have a shelter. If it weren’t for all of our generous foster families, our rescue would cease to exist.

The animal gets to live with your family rather than at a shelter.

Animals get stressed in shelter conditions. Shelters are noisy with limited one-on-one interaction. The animals don’t get enough exercise, training, or socialization. With time, many animals develop psychological issues as pent-up energy, frustration, aggression, or boredom builds.

Volunteering makes a person feel good. Fostering an animal is a way to give back to your community. If you love animals, there is nothing more rewarding than helping a homeless pet!
It’s a way to help without spending much money.

If you don’t have the money to donate to animal rescues and shelters, you can donate your time by fostering. The only things you are required to provide to your foster dog are food and love.

With the help of our amazing foster families, Furever Rescue has saved nearly 100 animals in less a year! But we can’t do it without you.

Fostering an animal is not a lifetime commitment, it is a commitment to saving a life.

Have questions? Email foster@fureverrescue.com

FOSTER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Foster responsibilities include the daily care and maintenance of your foster animal(s): by providing fresh food, water, and any necessary medications.

- Provide love and support to your foster animal as he/she transitions from shelter life to home life
- Provide a safe, clean, and caring environment
- Provide food, water, litter, toys/enrichment, and shelter
- Provide exercise and socialization as appropriate
- Monitor any medical and/or behavioral issues
- Foster parents must be willing and able to transport their foster animal to and from veterinarian appointments and adoption events
- Foster parents should actively participate in finding their foster animal a furever home, including providing up to date pictures, behavioral information, and other information that will be important to potential adopters

For more information on becoming a foster, please email foster@fureverrescue.com

FOSTER APPLICATION:

Foster families are the life blood of Furever Rescue. We can’t save animals without foster homes.

To assure that we make the best possible foster match for your home and family, please thoroughly fill out the attached foster application and agreement.

If/when your application to foster is approved, you will be added to our foster family group and able to pick your new foster friend.

Please email your completed foster application to Fosters@FureverRescue.com

Thank you for choosing to save a life!

Feel free to talk to people – dog parks, doggie day care and posting flyers are a great way to get people talking about your foster animal and Furever Rescue!

Foster Application

Do you want to foster a specific animal or are you open to any? *

Specific Animal

Open to Any

If you're interested in a specific animal, write their name or shelter number here:

Applicant Name: *

Applicant Name:

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth: *

Date of Birth:

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Driver's License or State ID #: *

Email Address: *

Co-Applicant Name:

(if it applies)

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth:D

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Drivers License or State ID #:

Applicant Information:

Home Address: *

Home Address:

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Home Phone Number: *

Home Phone Number:

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Cell Phone Number:

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Email Address: *

How long have you lived at this address? *

Do you own or rent? *

Own

Rent

Landlord's/Condo board's name/email/phone: *

Do you have homeowners or Rental Insurance? *

In order to foster we will need proof of your homeowners or renters Insurance:

Yes

PROVIDED (copy on file): *

Yes

How were you referred to Furever Rescue ? *

Family/Household Information

Number of adults in the household: *

Name:

First Name

Last Name

Relationship:

Name:

First Name

Last Name

Relationship:

Name:

First Name

Last Name

Relationship:

Have all the adults in the household agreed to foster an animal? *

Yes

Number of children in the household: *

Ages of children:

Have the children had pets before?

Yes

Is anyone in the household allergic to pets? *

Yes

Who?

Pet Information

Have you had pets in the past or do you currently have pets? *

Yes

Name/Breed/Age:

Sex:

Male

Female

Spayed or Neutered?

Yes

Name/Breed/Age:

Sex:

Male

Female

Spayed or Neutered?

Yes

Name/Breed/Age:

Sex:

Male

Female

Spayed or Neutered?

Yes

Where are they now?

Have you ever given an animal away or relinquished an animal to a shelter? *

Yes

If yes, what were the circumstances?

Do you currently have a Veterinarian? *

*If yes, Vet Information below is required

Yes

Veterinarian Information

Veterinarian's Name:

First Name

Last Name

Veterinarian's Phone:

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Veterinarian's Address:

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

When was your current pet's last visit to a veterinarian and why?

Foster Information

What type of animal(s) are you interested in fostering? *

Who in the household will be the primary care-giver for the foster animal? *

For what length of time can you foster an animal? *

Why do you want to foster a pet at this time? *

Where will the foster animal be kept during the day? *

During the night? *

How many hours per day will the foster animal be left alone? *

How do you plan to deal with house training your foster animal? *

Have you ever fostered for another animal welfare organization? *

Yes

If yes, which one?

What would you do if your foster pet develops a problem with:

Digging: *

Barking: *

Chewing: *

Aggression: *

Animal Care Experience

Please describe any formal experience or training you have working with animals (include species):

Please describe any informal experience you have had working with animals (include species):

Please List 3 References:

Reference 1

Name: *

Name:

First Name

Last Name

Relationship: *

Phone Number: *

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Reference 2

Name: *

Name:

First Name

Last Name

Relationship: *

Phone Number: *

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Reference 3

Name: *

Name:

First Name

Last Name

Relationship: *

Phone Number: *

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Signatures and Agreements

I agree to foster and care for this animal on behalf of Furever Rescue while he/she awaits adoption to its forever home and I understand and acknowledge that the animal I will be fostering is the property of Furever Rescue and no transfer of ownership is intended hereby. I fully understand and agree that the decision to allow the rescue animal to remain under my care and custody or to remove it shall rest solely within the discretion of Furever Rescue and I agree that I will surrender the animal upon the request of Furever Rescue and I will have no claim against Furever Rescue in the event they shall determine it is in the best interest of the animal to terminate the foster and remove the animal from my care and custody, whether for cause or other reasons. At no time will I deny access to this animal to any members of the Furever Rescue organization. *

(initial below to agree)

I hereby release and hold harmless, Furever Rescue and its individual members, officers and volunteers from all claims arising from the conduct of this animal on or after the effective date of this agreement including but not limited to personal injury and/or property damage to myself and others associated with fostering until such time as I or Furever Rescue shall terminate this agreement and I return the animal to Furever Rescue. I further agree that this foster is subject to the following terms and conditions as material terms of the foster, and I have affixed my initials to the end of each paragraph signifying and acknowledging that I have read, understood and agree to each and every term thereof: The welfare of this animal is my responsibility and I agree to give the above described animal good care. I agree to provide the animal with proper and healthy and nutritious diet of premium meat and vegetable based dog food, fresh water, adequate companionship and exercise. I will comply with any decisions by Furever Rescue regarding all necessary and appropriate medical/veterinary care and will take the animal to such veterinarian as Furever Rescue requires to maintain the animal’s good health, including, but not limited to a heartworm preventative on a regular basis, annual checkups, vaccinations, Rabies shots, parasite checks, prevention and/or treatment and proper dental care. *

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I am fostering this animal to socialize it as a family pet for Furever Rescue and will treat him/her with affection and kindness. I will not use this animal in racing, fighting, breeding, medical or experimental purposes, nor will I subject this animal or allow this animal to be subjected to abuse or cruelty (as defined by Furever Rescue at any time. *

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I agree and understand that Furever Rescue will not cover the cost of a dog walker and/or doggie daycare and am prepared to cover those costs myself if these services are needed for my foster pet. *

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If I can no longer keep this animal or provide him/her with good care or the animal is in jeopardy of any sort I will notify Furever Rescue immediately and will return the animal to Furever Rescue and will provide transportation for the returned animal to a designated officer or agent of Furever Rescue within a reasonable time after the decision to return the animal has been communicated to Furever Rescue. *

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I agree that I will never surrender this animal to a dog pound, humane society or animal shelter, where it is likely to be destroyed, nor will I give, transfer or otherwise release the animal to anyone else or another group without the express prior written consent of Furever Rescue. *

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I will comply with all laws and ordinances in my municipality and will obtain all licenses necessary for this animal and will keep the animal clearly identified at all times with both my and Furever Rescues’ name, address and telephone number. *

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I will keep this animal only as an inside house pet. When outside, I will always keep this animal on a leash or in a securely fenced yard and I will never allow this animal to run free. I further agree never to leave this animal outside in inclement weather or tie the animal outside in any manner or to any type of cable tie out or other object at home or in any public place. *

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I SPECIFICALLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE ANIMAL IS NEVER TO BE ALLOWED OFF LEASH OUTSIDE EXCEPT IN A SECURE FENCED IN AREA. VIOLATION OF THIS STIPULATION WILL BE CONSIDERED A MATERIAL BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT AND FUREVER RESCUE WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO IMMEDIATELY VOID THIS AGREEMENT AND TAKE POSSESSION OF THE ANIMAL WITHOUT NECESSITY FOR ANY FURTHER PROCEEDINGS OR NOTICES. BY INITIALING THIS PARAGRAPH I CONSENT TO AND AGREE TO ABIDE AND BE BOUND BY THIS POLICY. *

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I will contact Furever Rescue immediately if this animal becomes loose or is otherwise lost or stolen and make every effort to locate the animal including placing flyers, notifying local law enforcement officials, regularly checking local animal shelters and pounds, and fully cooperating with Furever Rescue (and other animal organizations that may volunteer their assistance) in searching for the animal. *

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Furever Rescue may contact me for further verification of this animal’s welfare and I agree to cooperate by providing whatever information is requested in order to allow them to do so and I will permit Furever Rescue to visit my home if so requested. *

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I agree to contact Furever Rescue if my address and/or telephone number changes within ten (10) days of the change. *

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Should an animal be removed from a home in an emergency situation, I will allow Furever Rescue a reasonable amount of time to find a new home / place for the animal. Furever Rescue requests 12 - 72 hrs. dependent on the severity of the situation. *

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I acknowledge that Furever Rescue has stated that this animal has:

Health Problems/Issues: *

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Behavior Problems/Issues: *

(initial below to agree)

Problems/Issues in Specific Circumstances: *

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INFORMATION REGARDING THE TEMPERAMENT, BEHAVIOR AND HEALTH IS BASED UPON KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED EITHER FROM THE SHELTER OR FORMER FAMILY PRIOR TO HIS/HER COMING TO FUREVER RESCUE OR DURING THE TIME IT HAS BEEN UNDER THE CARE OF FUREVER RESCUE, AND MAY NOT REFLECT FACTS OR INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE TO OR CIRCUMSTANCES AND CONDITIONS NOT DETECTED BY FUREVER RESCUE AT THE TIME OF THIS AGREEMENT. *

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I understand that Furever Rescue has made a reasonable attempt to verify the information it has given me regarding this animal and acknowledge that Furever Rescue is not responsible for, and I hereby release Furever Rescue for any errors or omissions in the information provided to me about this animal. *

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I hereby acknowledge that Furever Rescue has made no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning this animal I am fostering. I agree to indemnify, defend and hold Furever Rescue harmless from any and all costs, expenses, claims, losses, damages and liabilities whatsoever arising out of any actions or occurrences involving said animal while under my care and guardianship, including, but not limited to injuries, death to persons or other animals, or damages to property and reasonable attorneys fees. *

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I understand and acknowledge that fostering is conditioned upon my compliance with the terms of this agreement which are intended to protect the welfare of the animal. If I do not follow these conditions, or, if I have provided Furever Rescue with false information in order to obtain this animal, Furever Rescue, in its sole discretion, may void the agreement and reclaim the animal. In the event Furever Rescue should determine it to be in the best interest of the animal to do so and I refuse to surrender the animal, Furever Rescue may institute legal proceedings to enforce the agreement and recover the animal and I agree to liable for the reasonable costs and legal fees therefor. *

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In the event that I should decide that i want to adopt the animal I am fostering, I agree to make a formal application for and will be bound by the same procedures as apply to all other prospective adopters. *

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I understand that if I decide to adopt the animal which I am fostering, a non-refundable donation of $350 for 3 years and younger or $300 for 4 years and older will be required at the time of adoption. *

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I agree that this agreement is to be construed under the laws of the State of Illinios and any litigation, arbitration or other legal matters or proceedings regarding this agreement or the animal fostered and cared for hereunder are to be venued and conducted in the County of Cook, State of Illinois. *

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I hereby acknowledge and agree that the failure of Furever Rescue to insist upon strict performance of any of the terms and conditions of this agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any rights or remedies that Furever Rescue may have and shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of any of the terms and conditions of this agreement. *

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I hereby certify that I have read, understood and agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement. *

(initial below to agree)

Applicant Signature: *

Date: *

Date:

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Many Veterinarians are now requiring an authorization to release information concerning your pet(s). We would, therefore, ask that you sign the following authorization to allow us to obtain information necessary to process your application. I HEREBY AUTHORIZE MY VETERINARIAN TO RELEASE INFORMATION CONCERNING HIS/HER TREATMENT OF ANY PETS WHICH I CURRENTLY OWN OR HAVE PREVIOUSLY OWNED TO FUREVER RESCUE, FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROCESSING MY/OUR APPLICATION TO FOSTER A RESCUE ANIMAL.

Applicant Signature:

(please type full name to agree to foster contract)

Date: *

Date:

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PLEASE MAIL OR EMAIL COMPLETED, SIGNED APPLICATION & VETERINARY RELEASE TO:

Furever Rescue 211 W. Scott Street #318 Chicago, IL 60610

EMAIL: FOSTERS@fureverrescue.com