Foster Application

I am so glad you are interested in being a part of the animal's journey as they get ready for their new home! Let's get a little information so we can get started!

Thank you for taking the time to fill this out! Expect a call with-in 7 to 10 days to match you up with someone.

If you are a good fit for an urgent case we are looking to place, we may be in touch sooner so please don't panick if you see a call sooner-it could mean something good! Also, not hearing something in this time frame does not automatically mean you are denied. We may not have anything currently looking for a foster, but may still reach out when something needed a foster family.

First Name *
Last Name *
Address *
City *
State *
Zip Code *
Cell Phone *
Email Address *
Best way to reach you	Phone Text email
Why are you interested in fostering through the Hancock County Animal Shelter?
Do you currently have pets in the household? *	yes no
Please list current pet names, species, and age.
Do your current pets take monthly flea, tick, heartworm prevention?	yes no
What preventitive are they currently taking?
If no, please explain.
Are your current pets neutered?	yes no
If not, please explain why.
Please list current vet used. Please include phone number, name records are under, and which pets are clients.
Do you currently have children living at home or regularly visiting that the pet would interact with? *	yes no
If yes, please list their ages.
Have you fostered animals before? *	yes no
If yes, please list name and phone number for the group you fostered with previously.
Would you be able to bring your foster to the shelter within 24 hour request of a potential owner to meet him/her? *	yes no
Are you most interested in short term foster (approximately 2 weeks) or a longer term foster? *	Short Term Long Term
Please check what type of pet you are interested in fostering (check all that apply) *	Bottle Puppy Bottle Kitten Puppy Kitten Mom and Nursing Kittens Mom and Nursing Puppies Healthy Adult Dog Healthy Adult Cat Dog/puppy with condition that requires special care Cat/kitten with condition that requires special care Crisis Foster Team
Do you have a reliable form of transporation to pick up foster pet, make medical appointments as needed, and to bring pet to shelter to meet potential adopters? *