Foster Application

* Applicant must at least 18 years of age to fill out and submit an application.
* Please fill out this form, read and acknowledge the below Foster Terms and the OOTW Code of Ethics & Conduct Policy.
* Check all entries for accuracy, then press the "Submit" button ONLY ONCE.
* If you don't receive a confirmation email after you hit Submit, please re-submit your application.
* OOTW will contact you to discuss your application.

Individual or Couple *	Individual Couple
Primary First Name *
Primary Last Name *
Primary Cell Phone *
Home Phone
Primary Email *
Secondary First Name *
Secondary Last Name *
Secondary Cell Phone *
Secondary Email
Address *
City *
State *	AR AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY
Zip *
Best time to call
How many people in house? List ages *
Who will be primary caretaker of foster pet? *
Is anyone in home adversely affected by allergies? *	NoYes
Do all members of house want to foster a pet? *	NoYes
What type of home do you live in? *
Do you own your home? *	NoYes
Please enter landlord's info (required) *
How long have you lived at present location? *
Do you anticipate moving in near future? Explain *
Do you have a fenced yard? If yes, describe. *
Do you have experience with rescued pets? Explain *
Please list pets in household now *
Are they vaccinated? Spayed/Neutered? On heartworm prevention? *
Tell us about pets you've had in the last 10 years *
What happened to these pets? *
What type of pet would you like to foster? *
List any limitations, i.e. pet size, age, breed, sex, etc *
Do you have experience training or working with pets that have behavior problems? Explain *
How long can you keep a foster pet(s) in your care? *
Are you willing to administer medicine should foster pet require them? *	NoYes
Do you have experience giving medication to pets? *	NoYes
Are you aware that a rescued pet may not be fully housetrained? *	NoYes
Are you willing and able to housetrain the pet? *	NoYes
If there are behavioral problems, what steps will you take? *
(Dogs) Would you be willing to take the pet to obedience training?	NoYes
(Dogs) How do you plan to exercise the pet?
How many hours will pet spend without humans? *
(Dogs) If more than 8 hours, do you have someone to take pet out? Explain
When no one is home, where will pet be kept? *
When you are home, where will the pet be kept? *
May we visit you at a mutually convenient time? *	NoYes
May potential adopters visit your foster pet at your home? *	NoYes
Are you able to transport your foster pet if needed? *	NoYes
Is there anything else you would like us to know?
Please initial here after agreeing to the Foster Terms and Code of Ethics *

*Foster Terms:
I/We agree to provide a safe loving, temporary indoor home environment to the foster pet(s) in my care. That when outside, puppies and dogs must be supervised in an enclosed yard or on leash. Kittens and cats must be kept indoors at all times.
I/We agree to provide food, clean water, bowls, toys, blankets, litter, litter boxes, and other supplies as our financial contribution to OOTW. I/we will notify OOTW if we are unable to provide basic supplies or food.
I/We understand that OOTW provides and covers the cost of all veterinarian care needed for the foster pet, as long as the pet is taken to an OOTW approved veterinarian clinic. I/We understand that if I/we choose to use my/our own veterinarian, OOTW cannot be responsible for the expenses. If at any time during the foster care of Pet(s) I/we feel that any non-routine veterinary care is required, I/we will contact OOTW immediately so that arrangements may be made with a veterinarian approved by OOTW. In the case of an emergency during non-business hours, I will immediately contact the OOTW for instructions.
I/We agree to provide socialization and basic housetraining to our foster pets. We agree to exercise,and administer medication for foster pets. I/We agree to give monthly flea/tick and heartworm prevention and that we will notify OOTW when medication is needed. We agree to keep records of medication administration on a health record provided by OOTW.
I/We agree to be responsible for the safe transportation of Pet(s) at all times. I/We understand that dogs and puppies must be transported on leashes and cats and kittens must be transported in carriers. I/We agree to maintain collars and I.D. tags on dogs/puppies at all times.
I/We understand that the pets are the sole property of OOTW. I /We understand that I am free to solicit prospective homes for pet(s) but will not initiate any adoption proceedings for pet(s) and will refer all interested parties to OOTW for adoption.
I/We understand that as Foster parents we will return pets to OOTW at any time OOTW requests them .
I/We agree to report lost pets immediately to OOTW .
I/We agree to provide insight to the foster pet's behavior for its file in order to disseminate accurate information to potential adopters and that I/we will deliver pet(s), and any records relating to pet(s) in my possession, to such adoption events as directed by OOTW. I understand that dogs and puppies should be bathed, brushed and have their nails trimmed before adoption events and cats and kittens should be brushed/combed and have their nails trimmed. I also understand that my presence at such adoption events is not mandatory but highly desirable as it facilitates in the most optimal adoption of the pet(s).
I/We agree that if we want to adopt our foster pet(s), I/we must adhere to all of OOTW adoption policies and procedures and notify us of their intentions as soon as possible to avoid disappointing applicants. Foster parents will incur the adoption fee.
I/We understand that OOTW and its authorized agents and volunteers assume no liability for damages or injuries caused by the pet(s) while in my custody and that OOTW and its authorized agents and volunteers cannot guarantee the temperament or other personal characteristics of pet(s).
If, for any reason, pet(s) is not surrendered to OOTW for adoption or otherwise, I will be responsible for all expenses incurred by OOTW related to pet(s) and will reimburse OOTW for same immediately upon request.
I certify that the foster care application information is correct to the best of my knowledge. I also agree to follow all the rules, regulations and policies of OOTW. I certify that no person residing in the household has ever been convicted of animal cruelty, neglect or abandonment.