Foster Application - Siamese Oriental & Snowshoe Cat Rescue

First Name *
Last Name *
Email Address *
Cell Phone Number *
Alternate Phone Number *
Street address *
City *
State *
Zipcode *
What age will you be on your next birthday? *
Upload a picture of a photo ID * Proof of ID and address is an integral part of your application and we cannot confirm any adoption without this. Please upload your driver's license or passport as confirmation of your age and address.
Upload item to show proof of address *
Does anyone in your household smoke? * Please note: we do not ask this question in order to pass judgment. Siamese cats can be prone to asthma, and if we have observed a cat or kitten wheezing, we would hesitate to place them in a home with a smoker for fear that this could trigger asthmatic attacks, which would be traumatic for you as well as your pet.
How many people in your household? *
How many children in your household & what are their ages? *
If you have children and cats, please explain briefly how you manage your children interacting with your cats and vice versa. (Please place NA if not applicable.) *
If there are other adults in your household, do they know about your plans to foster a cat and do they accept this decision? *
Does anyone in your household have allergies to animals or any chronic or acute medical condition? * Note: Please specify ANY allergies to any cat or cats. If you believe your or their allergy will not be triggered by a specific breed of cat, please explain the basis for your reasoning.
Have you or anyone in your family ever been convicted or cited for crimes against animals? *
Please check the following type of home you live in: *
Do you rent or own? *
If you have a co-owner, please include their first and last name and state their relationship to you. (If you don't have one, then put N/A.) *
How long have you been renting or owning your home? *
Is there a lease for the rental property *
Are you named on the lease as a tenant? *
If you share with a room-mate or partner, would you be able to continue living there if they left? *
If you are renting, please leave your landlord name's, telephone # and email address. (If you own, please place N/A.) *
Does your county or your subdivision/building have any pet limits? (If you are unsure, please check before answering.) *
What is your current work or study situation? *
Please list your past pets names and what happened to them. *
Please list your current pets names, what types of pets they are & a description of them. *
Do you have a resident cat (including a foster cat) who is FIV or FeLV positive? *
What can you offer as a foster environment ? * (tell us if you have isolation capabilities, multiple rooms, do you expect all cats to be underfoot, use play pends, can you offer us mother and newborn care?) *
How many hours a day will the foster cats/kittens be left alone? *
Have you had previous experience with exotic or siamese cats? *
Please tell us about your previous experience with exotic or siamese cats/kittens. (Please put NA if not applicable) *
Why do you want to foster an exotic or siamese cat/kitten? *
Where will the foster kitten/cat be kept during the day? *
Where will the foster kitten/cat be kept at night? *
Do you have experience with sick or injured cats? *
If you have experience with sick or injured cats, please tell us about your experience. (Please put NA if not applicable) *
Do you have a cat First Aid Kit? *
What is in this First Aid Kit? *
What is your plan if the cat/kitten that you are fostering has fleas worms and/or ticks? *
How many cats or kittens can you deal with at one time? *
Do you have prior experience of caring for a senior cat? *
Who will be the primarily responsible for fostering? *
Have you ever had to turn an animal over to an animal shelter (whether belonging to you or temporarily in your custody)? *
If you had to rehome, please explain. *
What will happen to this pet when you go on vacation, travel on business or in case of emergency? *
Emergency Contact #1: First and Last Name, Relationship to You, Phone Number, Email Address and Street Address, City, State and Zip Code * Please provide the names and contact details below of two people who would do this for you in an emergency, in your home or theirs.They do not need to be permanent members of your household so long as they live nearby. If you were unable to resume caring for your pets in the foreseeable future and needed to rehome them, your emergency contact would need to be willing to assist with the logistics of working with us or another rescue to rehome your pet(s). Please complete this information in full. We had an adopter not long ago who slept through her wake up alarm and her phone on the morning she was due to meet her cat’s transport. Her emergency contact had to go round and wake her up so she could be on time!
Emergency Contact #2: First and Last Name, Relationship to You, Phone Number, Email Address and Street Address, City, State and Zip Code *
Name of Veterinarian (First and Last Name) *
Name of Practice and Address of Practice *
Phone Number and Email Address of Veterinarian *
If there are additional vets, please list here with clinic name, vet name, address, email & telephone number *
After this application is submitted, please call your vet & let them know that someone from SOS Cat Rescue will be calling for a reference. This will help speed things up on our end. *
Agreement 1. Foster parents agree that this cat will in their home remain under the care, ownership and supervision of our organization until we locate an appropriate adoptive home which we will do as quickly as possible. The foster parent will ensure that this cat will have sufficient food, water, care and essential needs provided on a daily basis. This includes access to wet and dry food, litter box, warmth and appropriate temperature at all times. Should any problems or issues occur, the foster parents will contact their SOS representative as soon as possible and work in reasonable partnership to resolve the issues to the best of everyone’s ability for the best interests of the kittens. *
Agreement 2. This cat is indoor only and not allowed outside. The foster parent understand that undertaking to foster and care for this cat may entail certain normal risks, such as scratches, bites, damage to personal property, etc. Foster families should ensure they are up to date on tetanus vaccinations and appropriate insurance. The foster parents hereby waive any and all claims against SOS, any and all directors, agents and volunteers as a result of the foster parent’s agreement to foster cats under the terms of this agreement. *
Agreement 3. All equipment or unused supplies will be kept in reasonable condition and returned to SOS if requested or if the family decides to pause or cease fostering. Should the foster family wish to adopt this cat they have been fostering they agree to complete an application, provide additional references if needed, receive approval, and pay an agreed upon (foster reduced donation amount) and sign an adoption contract. *
Agreement 4. This agreement can be terminated by either party by giving two weeks written notice. Upon receipt of such notice, arrangements will be made to transport any this cat at a mutually agreed upon time. Both parties agree to cooperate in this process to the best of their ability. *
A schedule for each foster kitten/cat vaccination, spay/neuter, deworming/flea treatment, and microchip will be required. The Foster parent will provide the monthly schedule to SOS Coordinators. *
Reference #1: First name, last name, email address, telephone number & relationship. *
Reference #2: First name, last name, email address, telephone number & relationship. *
Kennel Contact Information (Name, address, phone # and email) *
Pet Sitter Contact Information (Name, address, phone # and email) *
Medical records for vaccines, deworming, flea treatments, etc. and any injuries will be kept up to date by the foster families, and be transferred if/when a cat or kitten are adopted, moved or transitioned to another foster home. *
The foster family agrees that they will not give away, sell or otherwise move or transfer custody of the cat or kittens from their care to anyone else without the express written consent of the SOS representative. Any transfer or release of custody of cats and kittens shall only be completed under the direction of the SOS representative to a person or persons designated by SOS, and with relevant paperwork. *
For highly adoptable colorpoint kittens foster families must foster for six months prior. *
I understand that as a foster for SOS Cat Rescue & Rehoming that I am not eligible to 'foster fail' or adopt a blue eye or fluffy kitten until I have been fostering for a period of 6 to 8 months. *
I agree that I will receive a Tetanus Booster or assume my own risks by not receiving a booster. *
I agree to communicate with my Team mentor for any issues or problems and follow their directions to the best of my ability. *
I am ok with SOS Cat Rescue to do a background check on me. *
I agree to read the foster Handbook and follow the processes within. *
How did you hear about us? *
By signing this, you agree that this information is accurate and that you will abide by our foster practices and guidelines. *