Foster Application

Ready to start saving some lives? Then fill out our foster application below. We ask a lot of questions so that we can make informed foster placements. Learning about you and your background helps us to determine which animals will be a good fit for your lifestyle; moving into a foster home is very stressful for many animals, so we want to make sure that we find a good match right from the start. To help us (and yourself!) please ensure that all information is as detailed and as accurate as possible.

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Foster Application

Name of foster home applicant(s): *

Preferred pronouns:

Email Address: (please do not use a YAHOO email address) *

What is the best number to reach/text you at? Cell phone preferred. *

Please add the number(s) we could reach you at.

Address: *

City: *

Province: *

Postal Code: *

How did you hear about Zoe's Animal Rescue?

What is your previous experience handling animals? Please list any training courses, etc.

Have you fostered previously? If so, for what group? *

What animal are you looking to foster?

Dogs Only

Cats Only

Both cats and dogs

Are you applying to foster to adopt?

Yes

If you have an animal in mind that you are applying to foster to adopt, write the name here.

What size of foster are you looking for?

Small

Medium

Large

What age of foster are you looking for?

Under 1 Year

Over 1 Year

5 Years and Up

Are you willing and able to transport your foster animal(s) to a Zoe's partnered vets when needed?

Yes

Do you have reliable transportation and a valid Driver’s Licence?

Yes

If you do not have a valid drivers licence, are you able to arrange for your own transport to and from the vet clinics, etc ?

Yes

If so, please explain:

Other members of your family or roommates living in home:

Please include roommates, children, and ages.

Does anyone in your household/family have allergies/asthma?

Yes

If yes, please explain:

Do children frequently visit your home?

Yes

Please describe your thoughts about the most important responsibilities of fostering a pet:

How many hours during an average day will the animal be left alone?

Are you willing to foster an animal in your care, for as long as it takes for an adoption to take place, barring unusual circumstances?

Yes

How many foster animals can you take in?

Please describe your home:

Do you own or rent your home?

Own

Rent

OtherOther

Describe your yard and fence:

Example: How high is the fence? What is it made of? Etc.

Have you ever owned a pet(s) before?

Yes

Please list your current pets, including breed, age, spayed or neutered and are the vaccines up to date?

For pets previously owned, but no longer with you, please explain and provide the reason:

Example: passed of old age, accidental death, re-homed privately, took to shelter, euthanized, etc.

How would you describe the activity level in your household?

Low

Medium

High

Describe the activity:

Example: do you walk daily?

We are part of the Force Free Alliance and only use positive reinforcement training. Gone are the days of shock collars, alpha rolls and the like. Do you agree with this training philosophy and what does it mean to you?

Many of our animals come in with little to no training, are you willing to train and help the animal learn new ways?

Yes

(Other issues may include daily medication for mange, weekly bathing for some, de-worming, if necessary)

If you are interested in fostering cats, do you have a sanctuary room in which you can quarantine your new foster(s) for 2 weeks?

Yes

This is important if you do have other cats to ensure they remain healthy and it helps with proper introductions so all the cats are happy. If you have dogs only it would still be needed, but not for so long, depending on how the foster(s) react to your dog(s).

If a behavioural problem arises, what steps would you take to remedy that situation?

Do you understand and accept that some foster animals could cause damage to your belongings during the transition period into your home? We recommend a two-week shutdown period - this means giving the animal time to adjust to you and its new surroundings and minimizing visitors, as this can be incredibly unsettling causing unwanted behaviors.

Yes

Do you understand that some of our rescued animals will come straight to you without being assessed by a vet first? ZOE's Animal Rescue will provide the necessary veterinary care needed, however there is a possibility that your foster animal may be carrying parasites such as worms, fleas, ticks, or mange when they initially arrive in your home. In unusual circumstances, they could also be carrying viruses such as parvo or distemper. This is why it is important that all your animals be up-to-date on their vaccinations AND deworming. In addition, we recommend keeping your foster animal separate to other animals until checked by a veterinarian.

Yes

Do you agree to give adequate notice (more that 2 weeks if possible) should you need temporary care for your foster animal(s):

Yes

Do you acknowledge that any property such as equipment, material, donations or identification issued by ZOE's Animal Rescue, remains the property of said and is to be returned upon resignation, termination or on demand?

Yes

Do you understand that sometimes it can takes months even over a year to adopt out some animals?

Yes

I would like to be a temporary foster only.

I would prefer having a foster for only a few months.

Reference 1 Full Name & Relationship to you:

Please provide the name of your first reference.

Reference 1 email address:

Please provide a valid email. An email will go out to them when you submit this form so it is important that this field is accurate.

Reference 2 Full Name & Relationship to you:

Please provide the name of your second reference.

Reference 2 email address:

Please provide a valid email. An email will go out to them when you submit this form so it is important that this field is accurate.

Reference 3 Full Name & Relationship to you:

Please provide the name of your third reference.

Reference 3 email address

Please provide a valid email. An email will go out to them when you submit this form so it is important that this field is accurate.

Communication is done using Facebook Messenger, this app is required for all fosters. You are invited to interact with our volunteers via Facebook, but it is not required. We use this Messenger (not text or email) so the entire team working with you and your foster is included in all communication. Do you agree to use Facebook Messenger for communication regarding your foster?

Comments:

DO YOU AGREE TO RELIEVE AND ABSOLVE ZOE'S ANIMAL RESCUE AND ANY OF ITS MEMBERS, OF ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAID DAMAGES, SHOULD THEY OCCUR?

Yes