Foster Application

Thank you so much for wanting to foster with The Furry Paws Foster Inn!
People like you allow us to to continue the work we are doing, saving animals.

I am over 18 Years old * If you are not 18 or over please do not continue. We cannot accept volunteers under 18 for liability reasons. However many young men and women help by raising money, blanket, food and toy drives. We would love your help. You do not have to fill out this application to contribute in other ways.
STOP! Because you are under 18, please talk with your parent/guardian about fostering with us and have them submit this application. PLEASE DO NOT CONTINUE.
First Name *
Middle Initial
Last Name *
Birth Date *
Phone Number *
Do you send/recieve text messages from the above number? *
Email *
How often do you check your email? *
Address *
City *
State *
ZIP *
How long you been living at this address? *
Do you Own or Rent? *
If other, please explain: *
If Renting (even if you live with family), Please list the Landlord Contact Info (name, phone, and email) *
Do you have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle? *
What type of transport would you use? *
Are you currently employed? *
Do you have a Facebook account? * We use a Facebook group & messenger for most of our volunteer communication. If you do not use Facebook, there are still many great opportunities to volunteer.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony, criminal charges, or been placed on probation? *
How did you learn about Furry Paws? *
Are you presently fostering, or have you previously fostered, for another rescue/shelter? If so, which organization? *
Are there other adults (over the age of 18) in your household? If so please provide Full name (First, Mi, and Last) and their Date of Birth. *
Do you have Children in the home or are there any children that visit your home frequently? If so, what are their ages? If not applicable, write N/A. *
Are there any other animals in the home? *
Please list all animals currently living in your household. For each one, list species, name, breed, age, whether they are spayed or neutered, vaccines up to date, good with other animals, etc. *
Do you have a regular veterinarian? *
Do we have permission to contact your veterinarian? *
Vet Info (Practice Name, Address, Phone). If not applicable, write N/A *
Please provide at least one personal reference (Name, relationship, phone #, and email) that is not currently living in the home: *
What species did you want to foster? (Please select all that apply) *	Dogs Cats
What type/size of dogs? (Please select all that you are able to foster) *
What age for cats? (Please select all that you are able to foster) *
How many are you willing to have at a time? (This includes Mother&babies)(Typically kittens go out in pairs or more) *
Where will fosters be kept during the day when you are not home? (Please select all that apply) *
Where will fosters be kept when you are home? (Please select all that apply) *
Do you have a space where the animal can be isolated from your own pets if needed? *
Are you willing to work with undersocialized kittens? Meaning they are semi-feral and you would need to work with them in order for them to like/trust humans. If so, we do recommend crating them at LEAST 2 weeks. Crate will be provided. *
Are you willing to train for basic commands? (Dogs) *
Are you willing to Crate Train? (Dogs) *
How do you plan to exercise your foster dog? (Please select all that apply) *
Are you willing to administer medication? (deworming meds mostly) *
In what capacity are you able to foster? (Please select all that apply) *
How long can you foster? (Please select all that apply) *
What supplies would you need to borrow? (Please select all that apply) *
The Furry Paws Foster Inn could provide food and litter and some doggie supplies in the beginning but there might be a chance you might have to buy some on your own. Would you be willing to do that on your own expense? (It's okay if you say no, it just prepares us to buy more supplies) *
Are you willing to let adopters into your home for a meet and greet or adoption? *	Yes (no masks) Yes (masked up for all) No
As an Furry Paws Foster Inn (FPFI) Foster: √ I will treat all animals with respect and I will work as a team member with all fosters and Board Members. √ I will abide by all FPFI standards and agree to follow the directions/instructions of the FPFI Board Members/Committee Managers and report any problems as they arise. √ I will always represent FPFI in a professional manner. √ I understand that I will be fostering at my own risk and that the organization, it's Board members or any affiliates, cannot assume any responsibility for any accident, injury or health problem which may arise from any volunteer work I perform for the organization. I hereby waive, release and forever hold harmless FPFI and its officers and affiliates from any claims of liability including, but not limited to, claims of negligence and/or injury to me or any member of my household arising out of my participation in the Furry Paws Foster Inn Inc. Foster Program. √ I understand that all FPFI volunteers and fosters are required to complete a Hold Harmless Waiver and Non-Disclosure in order to volunteer/foster with FPFI. This document will be sent to me after my initial conversation with a Board Member, and I will not be able to volunteer or foster with FPFI until the form is completed, signed and returned. √ I agree that all the work I do is on a volunteer basis and I am not eligible to receive any monetary payment or reward. Fosters must be at least 18 to volunteer with our organization. If you have a parent or guardian that might have an interest in volunteering/Fostering with you, they could submit a fostering application and once approved, you would be able to volunteer together. They would have to be with you the entire time. I certify that the above information is true and understand that false information may result in nullifying this application.
Date Submitted *