Foster Application Form

Why do you want to foster for Furry Tales Cat Rescue?(Required)

Age of Foster Parent(Required)

Do you drive and have access to a vehicle?(Required)

Yes

Transportation is required for picking up cats, supplies, vet visits etc.

Do you work outside of the home?(Required)

Yes

Name of employer?(Required)

How many hours during the day would the foster cat be alone?(Required)

Are you willing to do treatment (instructions provided) if your foster requires medication if sick or injured?(Required)

Yes

Are you willing to socialize scared, shy or hiding cats?(Required)

Yes

The expectation from Furry Tales is that you would accept any cat in need. We will not take requests for specific cats such as single kitten, or kittens only. Furry Tales is mandated to assist emergency cases, seniors and cats at risk of being euthanized. Do you understand this principle?(Required)

Yes

Would you be able to set up a safe space and isolate new fosters for 10 – 14 days?(Required)

Yes

Are you willing and able to pick up supplies at food depots at various locations throughout our area?(Required)

Yes

Personal

Name(Required)

First Last

Where can we reach you by telephone? *Must have at least one telephone number

Home Phone

Work Phone

Cell Phone

Email Address(Required)

Do you or any members of your family have allergies?(Required)

Yes

Please advise if your interest to foster is to test a cat for adoption?(Required)

Yes

Address

Address(Required)

*ADDRESS WHERE THE FOSTER ANIMAL(S) WILL BE LIVING

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code

What type of dwelling will the foster animals be living in?(Required)

IN SOME CASES THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CARING FOR PETS IS SHARED WITHIN ONE HOUSEHOLD. IF SO, PLEASE INCLUDE THE NAME AND CONTACT DETAILS OF THIS PERSON

Number of Adults in your household(Required)

Number of Children(Required)

Please list any other people who would be in contact with the foster

References

Reference #1

Name

First Last

Phone

Relationship

Reference #2

Name

First Last

Phone

Relationship

Additional Information

Have you fostered cats in the past?(Required)

PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE IN WORKING WITH ANIMALS (if you have not fostered)(Required)

PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY VOLUNTEER POSITIONS YOU HAVE HELD PREVIOUSLY OR HOLD PRESENTLY(Required)

DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL TRAINING OR SKILLS (Example: veterinary technician, nurse, behaviorial trainer)(Required)

Foster cat types and time commitments

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE YOU INTERESTED IN FOSTERING (Select one or more boxes as appropriate)(Required)

Kittens, – depending on age of kitten this can be a 3-month commitment.

Mums and Kittens, – depending on age of kitten this can be a 3-month commitment.

Adult Cats, if no health issues, time commitment can be 2 weeks to 6 months.

Senoir Cats, often have a health issue, and require medication, and special diet, routine is key and time commitment can vary based on health of the cat.

WOULD YOU CONSIDER FOSTERING A SPECIAL NEEDS CAT? (Select one or more boxes as appropriate) *(Required)

Recuperating from illness or injury, Introduction to meds and follow ups with vet.

Requiring socialization or behavioral help, (shy or fearful)

Pregnant, time commitment 3 to 4 months

Unweaned Kittens, Neo natal – may require bottle feeding every two hours, time commitment 3-4 months.

Pallative care, Providing a safe and loving home for the cat to live out the rest of their days. Time commitment can be a few days to several months.

Personal time commitments to Fostering

How much time are you committing to fostering? (example – Once a year, twice a year, as needed?)(Required)

Are you looking to foster on a seasonal basis? (example – snowbird)(Required)

How much notice do you require to accept a foster cat/family?(Required)

Are you able to take the foster cat to and from vet appointments? (The rescue covers all costs of vet care and work with various clinics in the region)(Required)

Are you willing to complete foster cat profile sheets in a timely manner (within 2 weeks or cat arriving into your home)? And provide weekly updates in the Facebook Group chat?(Required)

Experience with Animals and Current Pet Situation

DO YOU CURRENTLY HAVE PETS?(Required)

DO YO AGREE TO KEEP THE FOSTER CAT INDOORS AT ALL TIMES?(Required)

PLEASE DESCRIBE WHERE IN YOUR HOME, THE FOSTER ANIMAL(S) WILL BE CARED FOR? *Note: it is recommended that the foster cat(s) be keep in quarantine for a minimum of 2 weeks if you have other animals.(Required)

WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO ALLOW PRE-SCREENED POTENTIAL ADOPTERS TO VISIT THE FOSTER CAT AT YOUR HOME UPON PRIOR NOTICE BEING GIVEN? (Due to COVID-19: Video chat option as home visits currently suspended)(Required)

WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO ALLOW A RESCUE GROUP REPRESENTATIVE TO VISIT YOUR HOME AT A MUTUALLY AGREED UPON TIME? (Due to COVID-19: Video chat option as home visits currently suspended)(Required)

BY SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION, YOU DECLARE THAT ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT YOU HAVE PROVIDED IS TRUE AND CORRECT. THAT YOU WOULD PERMIT OUR REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTACT THE REFERENCES YOU HAVE PROVIDED AND AGREE TO A HOME VISIT PRIOR TO FOSTERING(Required)

Consent(Required)

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