Foster Parent Information

Fostering Information

Our organization relies on all of the wonderful people that can open up their hearts and homes to dogs in need. Puppies are surrendered to us from the residents of the First Nations communities west of Rocky Mountain House. Once in our care, they are taken to the Vet for health checks, deworming and vaccinations. From there they are taken to the foster home, where they will stay until they are adopted into a permanent home.

Fostering puppies can be a very rewarding experience and a lot of fun. However, it is not for everyone. It will involve time and commitment on your part, and all family members must be in agreement with the decision to foster. We have all fallen in love with the puppies we have fostered, and it is often hard to part with them and tears are shed. But remember, you have taken in a puppy that might have died if it weren't for you. You have given that pup a second chance in life and have now made room to do the same for another dog that needs you. It is also wonderful to see the joy and excitement when the new parents leave with their new family member. Often the new parents will stay in touch and send updates and pictures, and you know that is has all been worthwhile.

If you have pets of your own, they must be up to date on their vaccinations. Pups are kept in foster care for at least two weeks prior to adoption to ensure that there are no hidden health issues, you must therefore be prepared to quarantine them during this time. After that they may be adopted out to suitable families.

We will supply the food and equipment (crates, blankets etc.) needed. If the pups should require further medical attention Paws and Claws will pay the Vet bill. You must however get approval from your contact person prior to taking the dog in.We have a large support network, so you can be assured that you will not be left without assistance. We can always be called for advice with any behavioral issues you might encounter.

If you would like to become a foster parent or would like more information please fill out the attached foster application and we will get back to you within 3-5 days. Thank you for considering Paws and Claws!

Name:
Email Address:
Address
City
Postal Code
Phone Number
How did you hear of us?	Web Site Newspaper Farmers Market or Trade Show Word of Mouth Other
Are you willing to foster the animal in your care, for as long as it takes for adoption to take place, barring unusual circumstances?	Yes No
What would you like to foster and how many foster animals can you take in? (cats, kittens, adult dog, puppy, mom and pups)
Have you fostered puppies or volunteered for any other rescue organization?	Yes No
If YES, please name the organizaion?
Age of Foster Parent:	Under 20 years old 20 to 25 25 to 35 35 to 45 45 to 55 55 and older
Please list other family members and please include children's ages.
Do you have experience in handing animals?	Yes No
Have you owned any pets before? Please list prior pet experience (what type of pet, how long you had it for, etc)
We rescue in cooperation with the Sunchild and O'Chiese Reserves, where larger breeds are prevalent. We rarely know for sure the exact breed of the animal. We do not get small dogs nor purebreds in our rescue. When we bring these animals into care we have little or no information about them. They do not come to us trained and we do not know if they are good with kids. What are your thoughts on this? Are you willing to accept this huge responsibility?
Are you prepared to foster puppies or kittens with health issue such as mange, lice, tapeworms and malnutrition?	Yes No
Do children frequently visit your home?	Yes No
Is everyone equally enthusiastic about fostering a Paws and Claws Animal?	Yes No
Does anyone in your family have allergies?	Yes No
If yes please explain:
Do you own your own home or rent?	I owm my home I rent
Describe your home?	Acreage/Farm Single Family Dewelling Duplex Apartment Town House Mobile Home Condo
Do you own any other pets	Yes No
If yes, please list, age, and type of animal.
Are these pets spayed or Neutered?	Yes No I do not own any other pets
If no, please explain, why not?
Are they up-to-date on their vaccinations?	Yes No I do not own any other pets
Name, address and phone number of your current veterinarian?
I agree to keep my pets separated from the foster animal for at least 10 days. If the foster animal is incubating any diseases this separation will minimize the chance of my pets becoming ill.	I agree I do not agree
How do you plan to contain the dog?	Fenced yard Dog run Other
Please describe the fence (how high is it and what is it made of)? If you choose other please explain.
What equipment will you need Paws and Claws to supply, in order for you to foster? (Such as crates, blankets, dog run, dog house, etc.)
Will you be housing the foster animal?	The foster animal will be fostered indoors The foster animal will be fostered outside
If you are fostering inside are you willing to work on house breaking issues? What methods will you use?
Do you understand and accept that fostering dogs, puppies, cats and kittens can do damage to your carpet, furnature and property? Paws and Claws does not replace these items. (We have all lost digital cameras, cell phones, purses, shoes, and clothing to rescue animals. We have also received paint scratches on our vehicles by dogs jumping up, as well as loss of seatbelts.) I agree to relieve and absolve Paws and Claws Animal Rescue Foundation of any responsibility for said damages should they occur:	I understand that Paws and Claws is not responsible for any property damage and/or injuries that may occur. Any damages and/or injuries will be my responsibility This is not exceptable
What will you do with the dog while you are at work? Are you able to come home at lunch and let the puppy out?
Do you have a valid drivers license? Are you willing to transport the dogs/cats in your care to the Parkland Vet Clinic in Red Deer or the Sylvan Lake Vet Clinic	Yes No
I, agree to foster animals in my home for Paws and Claws Animal Rescue Foundation. I will care for these animals to the best of my ability, providing them with all of the necessities of life. At no time will I abuse or mistreat these animals, nor will I give then away or adopt them out to anyone without the prior approval of Paws and Claws.	I agree I do not agree
I also agree that I will not hold Paws and Claws or any of its agents responsible for any damage that may be done by a foster animal to myself, my property, or any person(s) who come into contact with the animal; nor for any illness which my own animals may contract from contact with foster animals.	I agree I do not agree
I also understand that the animals I foster belong to Paws and Claws and as such must be returned upon request.	I agree I do not agree
I acknowledge that any equipment, official material, donations, or identification issued to me by Paws and Claws remains the property of Paws and Claws and must be returned upon my resignation, termination, or on demand.	I agree I do not agree
In consideration of being permitted to participate as a volunteer with Paws and Claws, I agree to assume all risk of loss or injury, including death to myself or damage to my property while working as a volunteer of Paws and Claws.	I Agree I do not agree
I hereby waive any right of action I may have had or may in the future lodge against Paws and Claws, its successors, assigns, directors, staff, agents or volunteers for any such loss or injury caused by negligence or default of Paws and Claws, its successors, assigns, directors, staff, agents or volunteers whether acting in scope of volunteering or not	I agree I do not agree
I hereby waive for myself, my personal representatives and dependents all such claims or rights of action aforementioned that the undersigned or my personal representatives and dependents may have had or may in the future lodge against Paws and Claws and its successors, assigns, directors, staff, agents and volunteers.	I agree I do not agree
I have read the above information carefully and filled out this application honestly. By selecting "yes" and submitting this form I am accepting the Agreement to the above Waiver and Assumption of Risk.	Yes No

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