Foster Application

Fostering with Adore

Fostering saves lives. Period.

It provides animals with a safe, healthy environment to live in before they move on to their forever home. Fostering can also be hard, but it is rewarding in countless ways. Foster homes help potential adopters see the animals at their best, in a comfortable environment versus the potentially stressful shelter-based environment. By letting your foster animal go to a forever home, you free up space for another dog in need. In time, the saying goodbye part gets easier, and the feeling of helping an animal find its forever home gets addictive.

You MUST be 18 years of age or older in order to foster.


  • I understand home visit will be conducted
  • I understand a vet verification on my current pets, a home visit, and a landlord check (if applicable) must be completed. Many home visits are done virtually using Facebook Messenger, FaceTime or Skype. If you are currently a renter you must provide up-to-date contact information for your landlord or property management company or your application will not be processed.
  • I agree to notify and give authorization to my landlord and my vet's office to release information to an ADORE representative to expedite the process.
  • I understand that my current pets information will be verified with my vet. Vet check includes verification of spay or neuter and up-to-date vaccinations/preventative care. Vet check will be done for ANY/ALL PETS LIVING IN MY HOME.
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    Personal Information

    Please use the following format 248-555-1212
    Please use the following format 248-555-1212
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    Pet Information

    (Enter 0 if you do not have any pets)

    Housing Information

    Additional Renter/Other Information - please answer ALL questions

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    Dog Fosters Only

    Please accept the following statements:

    • I am able to assume all hazards and liability for the animal I am fostering and to hold harmless ADORE – Animals Deserving of Rescue Everywhere, Inc. and its volunteers, officers, directors and staff for any damage, injury or illness it may cause to anyone or anything while in my care *
    • I agree to provide a temporary home, food, love and care, safe and appropriate exercise for the foster animal, and to bring issues to ADORE’s attention that may require medical care (ADORE will cover necessary veterinary expenses, and will cover reasonable emergency expenses should the foster be unable to reach an ADORE representative, and if the foster determines that a life-threatening medical emergency exists). *
    • I agree to let an ADORE representative know if I plan to possibly adopt my foster pet *
    • I understand that this animal has been rescued from a shelter or animal control facility and may have parasites, diseases, behavioral issues, or other risks that are unknown to us as we do not know its complete history *
    • I agree to notify an ADORE representative immediately if the animal escapes from your care or is found to be missing, so that ADORE can begin a search and notify appropriate facilities to increase the chances of reunification*
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    You will be provided with the foster manual which you agree to read prior to taking any fosters.
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    Release of Liabllity

    You willfully accept the animal and specifically release and hold harmless Animals Deserving of Rescue Everywhere, Inc. (ADORE), and all of its agents, employees, directors, officers and volunteers from any and all claims and liability associated with the animal for any reason, as you assume all risks and responsibilities for the care, transport, training and behavior of the animal, including injury or damage that may be caused to people, property or other animals, as well as any rules, regulations or requirements for the importation of pets into the state in which you reside (if you do not reside in Maine, Florida or Massachusetts), and licensure and other local ordinances.

    No warranties of any kind are provided, including but not limited to health, temperament, viability, age or breed are made by Animals Deserving of Rescue Everywhere (ADORE)

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    • I/we attest that the information provided on this application is true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge.
    • I/we understand that completion and submission of this application does not guarantee approval to foster an animal.
    • You specifically agree that your veterinarian, landlord and employer may release information to ADORE only with respect to information necessary to process this application.
    • By signing and dating below and typing your name, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined above.
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