TRHRP Foster Care Application

The Road Home Rescue Project Foster Care Application and Contract

If you've ever considered opening your heart and home, even temporarily, you might be the reason an animal finally gets to stop surviving and start living.

Date

Applicant Information

First Name

Middle Initial

Last Name

Street Address

City

State

ZIP Code

Age

Date of Birth

Cell Phone

Home Phone

Email Address

Confirm email

Preferred Method of Contact

Foster Preferences and Capabilities

What types of animals are you interested in fostering?

What type of care can you provide?

Please share your experience with any of the above-mentioned populations.

Does your home have the following?

Are You Willing To

Training can be provided.

Keep cats indoors only

Maintain supervision of dogs while outside

Give injectable treatments such as insulin or subcutaneous fluids

Give medications

Syringe feed

Maintain a special diet

Assist with socializing animals, including handling kittens and safely introducing dogs

House train or maintain a house-training schedule

Crate train a dog

Participate in obedience training, classes, or meetings with a trainer

Attend veterinary appointments and participate in medical care

Maintain documentation of animal health, weight, behavior, and related information

Allow a TRHRP representative to conduct a home visit

Participate in TRHRP training

Personal References

Include at least one non-relative.

Reference 1 Full Name

Reference 1 Phone Number

Reference 1 Relationship to Applicant

Reference 2 Full Name

Reference 2 Phone Number

Reference 2 Relationship to Applicant

Household Information

What type of home do you have?

If you rent, TRHRP requires landlord permission before fostering.

Landlord Name

Landlord Phone Number

Association Name, if applicable

Association Phone Number

Household Member 1

First Name

Middle Initial

Last Name

Date of Birth

Relationship to Applicant

Do they agree to foster?

Household Member 2

First Name

Middle Initial

Last Name

Date of Birth

Relationship to Applicant

Do they agree to foster?

Animals Currently in Your Home

Please contact your veterinarian and authorize them to speak with TRHRP regarding the animals in your care.

Current Pet 1

Pet Name

Species and Breed

Age

Spayed or Neutered?

Up to Date on Vaccines?

Temperament with Other Animals

Veterinarian Name

Veterinarian Phone Number

Current Pet 2

Pet Name

Species and Breed

Age

Spayed or Neutered?

Up to Date on Vaccines?

Temperament with Other Animals

Veterinarian Name

Veterinarian Phone Number

Animals From the Last Five Years

If you do not currently have an animal in the home but had one during the last five years, provide the following information.

Past Pet 1

Pet Name

Species and Breed

Age

Spayed or Neutered?

Up to Date on Vaccines?

Temperament with Other Animals

Veterinarian Name

Veterinarian Phone Number

Past Pet 2

Pet Name

Species and Breed

Age

Spayed or Neutered?

Up to Date on Vaccines?

Temperament with Other Animals

Veterinarian Name

Veterinarian Phone Number

Do you have another past pet to add?

Pet Name

Species and Breed

Age

Spayed or Neutered?

Up to Date on Vaccines?

Temperament with Other Animals

Veterinarian Name

Veterinarian Phone Number

General Questions

How many hours will the foster animal be left alone per day?

If you are interested in fostering a dog, where will the dog be kept?

Why do you desire to foster a shelter animal?

Foster Agreement

Select Yes to acknowledge and agree to each statement.

1. TRHRP will not be responsible for expenses or damages incurred to my home, people, property, or animals that come into contact with the foster animal.

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Yes — I agree

2. TRHRP will provide any known medical or behavioral history, but previously unknown illnesses and behaviors may appear at any time. Foster animals may have or contract illnesses contagious to other pets or household members. Animals, particularly pregnant or nursing mothers and kittens or puppies, may be unvaccinated. I accept this risk and responsibility and will comply with recommendations from TRHRP and veterinary or behavioral staff.

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Yes — I agree

3. Foster parents are responsible for the health and safety of animals in their care. The animal may need medical care, medication, behavioral assessment, or training. I agree to comply with medical and behavioral recommendations, including appointments, treatment plans, and working with a trainer.

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Yes — I agree

4. TRHRP will cover medical expenses through approved veterinarians and in pre-approved emergency situations. If I use my own veterinarian or seek care without first consulting TRHRP, I am responsible for the cost.

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Yes — I agree

5. With pre-approval, TRHRP will reimburse foster-family expenses. Receipts must be submitted within 30 days after the foster placement ends to qualify for reimbursement.

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Yes — I agree

6. TRHRP will not cover veterinary expenses caused by foster-parent negligence.

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Yes — I agree

7. Foster parents will remain in weekly contact with TRHRP.

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Yes — I agree

8. Foster parents will immediately inform TRHRP of concerning symptoms, including not eating, lethargy, upper respiratory symptoms, bowel changes, injury, or any appearance of being unwell, and will follow TRHRP and veterinary instructions.

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Yes — I agree

9. Foster cats must remain indoors at all times. Foster dogs must be supervised outside, kept on a leash or in a fenced area, and secured during transportation.

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Yes — I agree

10. TRHRP encourages families to advertise available animals to friends, family, and social networks. Any adopter must still apply, receive TRHRP approval, and pay TRHRP adoption fees before adoption, even when known to the foster family.

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Yes — I agree

11. If a foster parent adopts a foster animal, they must sign an adoption contract and assume full responsibility for ongoing routine, emergency, and pre-existing-condition veterinary care beginning on the adoption date.

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Yes — I agree

12. If TRHRP determines the animal is ready for adoption and the foster parent does not wish to adopt, the foster parent will fully participate in the adoption process, including bringing the animal for interactions, providing behavioral and medical information, and returning the animal to TRHRP when requested.

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Yes — I agree

By signing the Foster Care Application and Contract, you agree to the statements above.

Applicant Signature *

Applicant Name (Print) *

Date Signed *