Foster Application/Registration
Individual or Couple
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Individual
Couple
Primary First Name
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Primary Last Name
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Primary Phone Number
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Primary Email Address
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Confirm email
Secondary First Name
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Secondary Last Name
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Secondary Phone Number
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Secondary Email
Street Address
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City
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State
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Zip Code
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Is this application for an animal that you have turned in/will turn into the shelter and are currently fostering?
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No
Yes
What is the animal's species?
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Cat
Dog
What is the animal's name?
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Do you have children that live in your home or visit on a regular basis? If so, please list their ages.
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About Your Home/Animals
Do you rent or own?
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Rent
Own
Landlord Name
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Landlord Phone Number
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Landlord Street Address
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Landlord City
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Landlord State
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Landlord Zip Code
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Do you currently have any pets in your home?
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No
Yes
List and describe the pets who currently live in your home with you. (Name, ages, breed)
Are all of your pets spayed and/or neutered?
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No
Yes
If your current pets are not spayed or neutered, please specify the reason
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Are your pets current on their vaccines, including rabies?
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No
Yes
Please provide the number on their rabies tag and the name of the facility or vet they received it from.
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If your current pets are not up-to-date on Rabies or other core vaccinations, please select the reason below:
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Medical/Vet Recommendation
Appointment Scheduled
Indoor Only
Financial Concerns
Recent Adoption
Other
If "Other" please explain
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Are your pets on a monthly flea and heartworm preventative?
No
Yes
If you do not currently use flea or heartworm preventatives, could you please share your reasoning with us?
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Have you ever had puppies/dogs with PARVO at your house/ in your yard?
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Yes
No
Unknown
Please explain the circumstances.
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If you have cats, have they been tested for Feline Luekemia?
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Yes, they are negative
No, I have not tested them.
I don't have cats
Do you have a securely fenced yard?
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Yes, I have a securely fenced yard
No, I will leash walk my foster
No, but I will use a kennel
Other
If "Other" please explain
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If you have fostered/volunteered for another Humane Society, briefly tell us about that experience. Be sure to list the name of the Humane Society and the name and number/email of a person who can give you a reference.
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Expain why you would like to foster animals for Darlington County Humane Society.
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Are you willing/able to transport your foster pet to the Humane Society veterinarian or to the Humane Society for routine medical care, medicine, or for a health certificate before traveling to his/her rescue?
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No
Yes
Can you be emotionally prepared to let your foster pet go when he/she has been adopted or when he/she has been rescued by a rescue group?
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Yes, I realize the more animals that I foster and let go, the more I can save from the shelter
I might have difficulty with this
I'm not sure
Do you have a veterinarian's office you currently use or have used for a former pet?
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No
Yes
What is the name of the veterinarian you currently use or have used for a former pet?
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What is your veterinarian's office phone number?
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Location of current veterinarian office.
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What state is your current vet located in?
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What are you interested in fostering?
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Cat
Dog
Both
In which area(s) would you like to help our cats and kittens?
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kittens
adult cats
bottle-feeders
medical cases
mom & kittens
What are you interested in fostering?
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puppies
mom & pups
adult dogs
medical cases
We see you are interested in fostering adult dogs, please indicate what weight range. (check all that apply)
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Small Dogs (less than 25lbs)
Medium Dogs (25-45lbs)
Large Dogs (45+ lbs)
You indicated interest in fostering medical cases. Are you comfortable with the understanding that these placements are often long-term (typically 1–3 months) to allow for full recovery?
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No
Yes
How would you like to balance fostering both species?
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I have a separate room/area to keep foster cats away from dogs.
I only want to foster dogs that have shown positive or neutral behavior during shelter cat testing.
I am comfortable fostering both and have experience introducing the two species.
I prefer to rotate (e.g., a dog foster this month, a cat foster next month).
How will you keep your foster pet safe while you are NOT at home? (check all that apply)
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Inside the house, in a crate
Inside the house, in a laundry room/bathroom
Free roam of the house
Outside kennel
Outside in a fenced yard
Other
If "other" please explain
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Where will your foster pet SLEEP at night?
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Inside the house, in a crate
Inside the house, in a laundry room/bathroom
Free roam of the house
Outside in a kennel
Outside in a fenced yard
Other
If "other" please explain
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Where will your pet stay while you are home? (check all that apply)
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Inside the house
Outside in a kennel
Outside in a fenced yard
Other
If "other" please explain
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About how many hours will your foster pet be left alone during the day?
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0-2 hours
2-4 hours
4-6 hours
6-8 hours
8+ hours
Who will be the primary caregiver for this foster animal?
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How do you plan on introducing your foster pet to your current pets?
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Check all entries for accuracy, then press the "Submit" button
ONLY ONCE.
If you do not receive a confirmation email after you hit Submit, please re-submit your application.