Foster Volunteer Profile

The information provided in completing this profile will enable us to find the most satisfying foster animal(s) and experiences for you.  Please be sure to complete the profile in its entirety.

Name:___________________________________________________________

Street Address:____________________________________________________

                                          Street/P.O.                      Apt/Unit #                         City/State/Zip

Mailing Address, if different:__________________________________________

Home Phone:___________________Work Phone:________________________

Cellular Phone:__________________Pager:_____________________________

Email address(es):__________________________________________________

Which number(s) do you prefer us to use?_______________________________

Do you live in a(n):        Apartment______                       Do you:              Rent____

                                          Mobile Home____                                              Own____

                                          Condo_________

                                          House_________

If you rent, please provide landowner’s name:____________________________

                                                                          Phone:___________________________

How many adults are in your household?______________

How many children?_______________           Children’s ages______________

 What types and how many pets currently live in your household?___________________

Who is your veterinarian? _________________________________________________

Are all your pets currently vaccinated?  Yes___________      No_______________

Are all your pets spayed or neutered?   Yes___________       No_______________

If No, why? _______________________________________________________

 Please check the kinds of animals you are interested in fostering:

_____Cats                                    _____Puppies                               _____Rabbits           _____Injured          _____Kittens                                 _____Litters of Puppies         _____Rodents        _____Litters of kittens                      _____Bottlebaby kittens            _____Reptiles 

_____Dogs S M L                    _____Bottlebaby puppies       _____Illness

If interested in fostering dogs or puppies, please answer the following:

Where, specifically, will the foster animal be kept during the day?

During the night?_____________________________________________________

• Do you have a fenced yard? ____yes ____no  If yes, how high is your fence? _________________________________________________________________

• Do you have outdoor shelter available? ____yes ____no  Please describe your outdoor area:_______________________________________________________

• Do you have an indoor area to confine the animal? Please describe the area. _________________________________________________________________

If interested in fostering cats or kittens, please answer the following:

Do you have an indoor area to confine or isolate the animal?  Please describe: ________________________________________________________________

• Would you be able to feed “bottle babies” throughout the day? _______________

 Please answer the following:

How would you feel with a decision that the animal you are fostering or had fostered had to be euthanized?

______________________________________________________________________

Upon adoption of any Humane League animal, the adopter signs a surgery consent form which states that he or she promises to get the animal spayed or neutered within 3 months.  Do you have any questions or concerns about this spay/neuter policy?  Please comment_______________________________________________________________

Check any supplies that you are able to provide for the foster animal while it is under your care: (Remember that supplies you provide are tax-deductible due to our non-profit status)

_____ Litter (Non-clumping)     _____ Litterbox                           _____Crate/Kennel

_____ Dry Food                          _____ Bedding                            _____ Toys

_____    Milk Replacer                  _____Kitten/Puppy Canned Food

_____Baby gate(s) for confining to an area                                 _____ Medicines

*Please note that some special diets and meds may be provided by the League, if available

Is there anything you would like us to know about you and your family or resident pets?

______________________________________________________________________

Things to consider:

 All animals will need to be returned to HLLC at the end of the foster period.

• Animals brought into your own home may have contagious diseases that can infect your own animals, if exposed.
• We will need frequent updates from you, by phone or email, throughout the foster period.
• Consider that foster animals often have behavioral issues that need to be corrected and may, for a time, be destructive.
• Would your work schedule allow you to take home animals which may require medication?  Or to take trips to your veterinarian for appointments?
• Some foster candidates may need a foster home for up to several months.

I confirm that all information supplied on this profile is true and correct.  I also understand that foster training will be provided for me before I am able to begin fostering animals for the HLLC.  I understand that the Humane League of Lancaster County is not responsible for any property or personal damage or wounds inflicted or illnesses caused by the foster animal(s).

Signed ____________________________________              Date _______________

Thank you for joining the Foster Care Program!

Approved by _______________________________   Date ______________

(Foster Staff)

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