Cat Foster Application

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If you would like to apply to foster a Cat from the Galway SPCA, please complete this application form Once your application is submitted you will receive an email reply automatically with a copy of your application, which our team will review. Once your application has been reviewed you will receive a follow up email within 14 days. This email will inform you if you've been successful and we will ask for some follow up information or if you've been unsuccessful in your application. Once a reply from the follow up is received you will be placed on the foster short list and contacted when you match the criteria for the cat or kittens we are looking to place in foster. Short lists last approximately 6 months. You must be 18 years of age or older to apply. If you are not the homeowner you must also provide contact details for them. We look for foster homes for felines based on which animals we feel would be most suited to your home and lifestyle and we evaluate applications based on the needs of the foster. All Cat Fosters must be kept Strictly Indoors. Fostering Cats and Kittens often come in from the streets with no medical history and often are unwell, All new cats and kittens require a Minimum of 14 days Isolation from other animals. Foster cats/kittens can not mix with any resident cats or kittens until they are fully vaccinated. This is to protect both parties as not only is the medical history of the foster unknown and could be a risk to your cat but the resident cats can also carrier viruses that they are resistant to etc that will affect the unvaccinated cat/kittens Kittens are only placed in foster in litters, that means any kittens under 9 months will only be placed in foster in pairs or more. In order for us to do this accurately, we ask that you answer all questions completely and honestly.
First Name *
Last Name *
Address *
Eircode *
Email Address *
Phone Number *
Can you describe the age of the cat/kitten that you are willing to foster? * Keep in mind that a younger cat or kitten will require you to be at home a lot.
Can you outline the reasons why you are looking to foster a cat? *
Have you owned a cat before? *
Please list the breed, sex and age of all your current pets (if any) *
If you have a dog or Cat, please describe their temperament and characteristics
Have you introduced them to cats/ kittens before? The stress of bringing new animals into your home can sometimes cause your resident cat to change their behaviour, If they have not had other cats in their territory.
Are your current pets spayed or neutered? *
If not, please let us know why
Are you prepared to spend time taming the foster cat/kittens? *
Please provide a short description of your household * (noisy, quiet, busy, other)
Explain your normal daily routine and how your foster would fit in: *
List the members of your household and include the ages of any children: *
Does anyone at this address have allergies or asthma? *
Who would be the primary caretaker of the foster cat? *
Is everyone living at this address in agreement about fostering a cat? *
Do you own or rent your home? *	Rent Own
If you rent or lease, we require a letter from your landlord permitting you to have a foster cat/kitten living at this address. Will you have a copy available to provide to your home checker? *	Yes No N/A
Please outline any holidays you have booked
Do you have a designated space/ room to keep them away from household pets? *
Fostering Cats and Kittens requires a minimum of 14 days Isolation from other animals in the home. Please describe the area and how it would work. *
Do you agree to follow and adhere to advice the given by the GalwaySPCA in relation to the animals' needs, diet or training? *
If the foster cat/kittens needs continued treatment from the vet, are you willing to bring your fosters to the vet that the GSPCA refers you to? *
Do you agree to send the Cattery Manager weekly reports on the foster animals? * Including weekly weights of kittens under 6 months
How many hours, on average, would your foster be alone during the day? * If you have a busy work schedule, describe how you would accommodate fostering?
Fostering can vary in duration from weeks to months. Do you have a time frame in mind? *	Short term (3 to 8 weeks) Long term (2+ months)
Is there any other relevant information that you would like to add? *
I understand that the Galway SPCA will supply bedding, food and anything else the foster needs but it will need to be collected from Briarhill as required *	Yes No
I understand that the GSPCA cannot reimburse foster homes for items purchased themselves *	Yes No
I understand that fostering means that the cat/kittens will be rehomed to another family, at the discretion of the Cattery Manager? *	Yes No
I understand that that fostering means that the animals remain under the ownership of the GSPCA, at all times, and should I wish to express an interest to adopt I must complete the appropriate adoption form online to make my application official. I understand that adopting is not guaranteed. *	Yes No
I understand that I cannot pass any animal onto a third party, even temporarily, without the permission of GalwaySPCA. *	Yes No
If I am accepted as a Foster Carer I accept that I am taking on an animal(s) at my own risk Most cats and kittens are litter trained, however some may require some training and accidents can happen, Kittens also scratch and can occasionally chew things, The GalwaySPCA are not responsible for any damage that occurs to any of my property by the foster animal/s during the duration of their stay. Including, but not limited to, bites or scratched furniture, clothing or skin *	Yes No
Agreement * By ticking the box below, you agree to: Have a home check at a time agreed by you and your home checker. Having completed this cat foster application form honestly and understand that the completion of this foster application form does not guarantee fostering a cat. You may be asked to sign a foster contract, should your application be successful. Be matched with a suitable cat selected by the team, based on your application. Give permission for your information to be kept and used by the GalwaySPCA, as outlined in our Privacy Statement.	I agree

Cat Foster Application

If you would like to apply to foster a Cat from the Galway SPCA, please complete this application form