HCHS Foster Application

Huntington County Humane Society

390 Thurman Poe Way
Huntington, Indiana 46750
260-356-0355

FOSTER APPLICATION

Open Your Home. Help Save a Life. 🐾

Thank you for your interest in fostering for the Huntington County Humane Society.

Foster homes provide animals with a temporary place to rest, grow, recover, and prepare for their next chapter while helping HCHS create space for other animals who need us.

Please complete this application so our team can learn more about your household, experience, availability, and the types of animals that may be a good fit for your home.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Fostering is temporary: Animals remain under the ownership of the Huntington County Humane Society while in an approved foster home.

Communication matters: Foster families must remain in communication with HCHS and notify our team of medical concerns, behavioral concerns, lost animals, emergencies, or significant changes.

Appointments: Foster animals may need to return to HCHS or an approved veterinary provider for vaccinations, medical care, adoption appointments, or other scheduled services.

Placement: Submitting a foster application does not guarantee placement of a particular animal. HCHS will work to match foster animals with homes based on the needs of the animal and the foster household.

Please check your spam/junk folder for communication from HCHS.

FOSTER APPLICANT INFORMATION

First Name *

Last Name *

Date Of Birth *

Street Adress *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Email Address *

Confirm email *

Phone Number *

HOUSEHOLD & HOME INFORMATION

Spouse / Partner's Name

Spouse / Partner's Date Of Birth

How Many Children Are In Your Home? *

What is your current living arrangement? *

What is the name and phone number of your landlord/homeowner?

Do you plan on moving in the next 6 months? *

CURRENT PETS & ANIMAL EXPERIENCE

Have you previously owned or currently own any pets? *

Please tell us about ALL pets currently in your home and any pets you have owned within the last three years. Include name, species, breed, age, indoor/outdoor, and whether they are still in your care.

Are/Were all of your animals spayed/neutered?

Are all the pets listed current on vaccinations?

Please provide the name and phone number of your veterinarian.

FOSTER PREFERENCES & AVAILABILITY

What types of animals are you interested in fostering? *

What age groups are you comfortable fostering?

Bottle Babies

Puppies

Kittens

Adults

Seniors

What types of foster placements are you comfortable with?

General Foster

Short-Term Foster

Medical Recovery

Bottle Babies

Pregnant/Nursing Mom

Behavior/Shy Animal

Emergency/Crisis Foster

Foster-to-Adopt

What is the maximum number of foster animals you could care for at one time? *

In general, how many hours would a foster animal be left alone during the day? *

How long are you generally able to foster an animal?

A few days

1-2 weeks

2-4 weeks

1-2 months

As long as needed

It depends on the animal

Are you able to transport foster animals to HCHS and approved veterinary appointments when needed? *

Are you comfortable administering medications to a foster animal? *

Are you able to safely separate a foster animal from your resident pets if needed? *

FOSTER EXPERIENCE & HOME SETUP

Have you fostered animals before? *

Please tell us about your previous foster experience, including the organization and types of animals you fostered.

Please describe any experience you have caring for animals with medical, behavioral, neonatal, or special needs.

Do you have a fenced yard? *

Do you have a crate available for a foster dog if needed? *

Are you comfortable bottle-feeding orphaned puppies or kittens? *

Are you comfortable fostering animals recovering from illness, injury, or surgery? *

Are you comfortable fostering shy, fearful, or behaviorally challenging animals? *

Would you be willing to accept an emergency or short-notice foster placement? *

FOSTER AGREEMENT & SIGNATURE

FOSTER PROGRAM AGREEMENT Foster animals remain the property of the Huntington County Humane Society while in an approved foster home.

Foster families are expected to follow HCHS instructions regarding feeding, medications, medical care, housing, and general care of the animal.

Foster families must promptly notify HCHS of illness, injury, behavioral concerns, bites, escapes, or other significant changes.

Foster animals must be returned to HCHS when requested and may not be given away, sold, transferred, or permanently placed with another person without authorization from HCHS.

I have read and understand the HCHS Foster Program Agreement. I certify that the information provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee approval or placement of a foster animal, and I agree to follow all HCHS foster policies and instructions while an animal is in my care. *

Applicant Signature

Date *

Thank You for Wanting to Foster! 🐾

Foster homes are an important part of helping HCHS care for animals who need a little extra time, space, healing, or attention.

Our team will review your application and contact you regarding approval, next steps, and possible foster opportunities.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

HCHS will review the information provided in your application. We may contact your veterinarian, landlord, or other references when necessary to verify information or determine an appropriate foster placement.

Approval as a foster does not require you to accept every foster opportunity offered. Our goal is to find placements that work for both the foster family and the animal.

Please watch your email, including your spam and junk folders, for communication from HCHS.

Huntington County Humane Society

390 Thurman Poe Way • Huntington, Indiana 46750
260-356-0355

FOSTER A PET • SAVE A LIFE • MAKE ROOM FOR ANOTHER