EmailMe Form - Foster Application Form

GENERAL INFO

Name and Address

Name *

First Last

Phone *

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Email *

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Address *

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code

Main intersection *

Do you agree to a home inspection? *

Do you rent your home? *

Any plan to move in the next 6 months? *

What type of home do you live in? *

Age range *

*

I am 19+

Pronouns and/or preferred name (Optional)

ABOUT YOU & YOUR HOME

Help us understand what it's like in your home

How many people live there? (including you) *

Do any children live with you? *

Yes - 6 years & under

Yes - 7 Years & older

No children

Select all that apply

Are the children familiar with animals? *

Is anybody in the home allergic to cats? *

Does everyone in the household agree to having a foster cat? *

How many hours a day is someone available to spend with the foster cat(s)? *

Do you have a vehicle? If not, do you have access to a vehicle to pick up the cat and for vet visits, if any. *

This can include riding with a friend or neighbor, or taking a taxi.

We don't supply cat food, cat litter or supplies for your foster cat. Are you prepared to cover this expense? *

I understand that before I can foster kittens or a pregnant queen/mom with TCR I have to foster an adult cat. *

If you disagree with this statement we thank you for your interest but won't be able to accept your application at this time.

Do you have home renovations planned to start within the next 60 days? *

Do you have a vacation planned in the next 60 days? *

Please enter the earliest date you are available to take in your first foster cat. *

MM / DD / YYYY

If you're available immediately, enter today's date.

Do you have the basic supplies needed to foster? *

Basic supplies include a litter box, food, some toys and comfort items like blankets.

Are you able to make a commitment for a minimum of 6 months? *

How did you hear about this volunteer position? *

CURRENT PETS

Do you currently have any pets in the home? *

What kind of pets do you have? *

Please list how many of each pet you have. (If applicable)

If you have cats, are they friendly with other cats? *

Please include any relevant context

If you have dogs, are they friendly with cats? And what is their breed? *

If you have rabbits, are they free roaming in your home? *

Are your pets sterilized? *

Like Bob Barker says, spay or neuter your pets!

Are all your pets vaccinated? *

Where do your cats spend their time? *

FOSTERING EXPERIENCE

Have you ever fostered before? *

Are you actively fostering currently? *

If you've fostered before, who was that with? If you're currently fostering, please include the word "presently" (if applicable)

Why are you no longer fostering with them? (If applicable)

WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE A FOSTER PARENT WITH TCR?

Why do you want to foster cats? *

What do you hope to get out of fostering? *

FOSTER SKILLS AND/OR CAT EXPERIENCE

Which of the items do you have experience with?

Select all that apply. *

Have you had experience dealing with shy/scared/aggressive cats? Would you feel comfortable fostering potentially difficult cats? *

Please share details to help us understand your feelings.

Have you had experience socializing cats to a new home? Please explain. *

Do you have experience with pets? What is your experience with cats in particular? *

SANCTUARY SPACE

It is very important that the foster cat begin their stay in a sanctuary space where the cat can be acclimatized to its new environment over a period of 14 days. This needs to be a separate room with a door and where the cat’s food, water, bed and litter box can be located.

This space will need to ensure that the cat will be isolated from other pets in the home and a quiet space for you to monitor the health of the cat while slowly introducing yourself to them.

This 14-day quarantine is important and helps keep them safe and feeling secure.

Do you have such a space in your home? Can you please tell us about it? *

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

We would like to know how you’ve handled certain situations in the past or, if you haven’t, how you might handle such situations should they arise.

Your foster cat starts behaving badly (e.g. scratches your couch, vomits on your bed, urinates outside the box, etc). How do you handle it? *

Your foster cat is behaving aggressively with your child or resident pet. What do you do? *

Your foster cat doesn't let you pet them or seems scared of you. What do you do? *

TERMS & CONDITIONS

By agreeing to foster in partnership with Toronto Cat Rescue, I agree to the following:

Pet's Health and Disposition

Toronto Cat Rescue cannot guarantee the health or disposition of any foster animal. We do not have past records for these animals and there are some risks to your pets associated with taking in foster animals.

We do not routinely test for FIV or FeLV.

Family pets must be current on all shots and foster pets must be kept isolated from family pets for a minimum of 14 days, for the protection of all animals.

I agree to be fully responsible for the safety and well being of the foster pet.

I agree to keep the cat in a confined sanctuary room.

I will provide a safe, loving, humane environment with adequate and appropriate food, water and shelter at all times.

I will not declaw my foster cat.

I will adhere to all provincial and local animal laws.

I will promptly notify Toronto Cat Rescue of any signs of illness, behavioural issues or concerns, an inability to continue to foster, if the pet become lost, and/or if the pets bites someone.

I understand that all veterinary appointments must be arranged through a TCR Foster Coordinator and must be at a TCR affiliated vet. I understand that all unauthorized veterinary appointments or purchases will be at my expense.

Transfer of Animals

Animals cannot be transferred to the custody of another person, shelter, humane society, SPCA, or other entity without prior consent and permission of Toronto Cat Rescue. I agree to not place this pet in another home without the written or verbal authorization from TCR, whether it be temporary or permanent.

Return of Animals

All the pets in the Toronto Cat Rescue foster program are the property of Toronto Cat Rescue and must be returned at the request of the Foster Manager. I agree that I am fostering this pet for Toronto Cat Rescue and that I do not have any right of ownership over my foster animal. I further agree that Toronto Cat Rescue’s rights in and to my foster pet are superior to mine. I agree to provide the Authorized Representative, or his/her designate access to my home and property to check on my foster pet, at any time while I am in possession of my foster pet.

Personal or Property Damage and/or Injury

I understand that accidental animal bites or other injuries to humans and other animals do occur, and agree to hold harmless and indemnify, and protect Toronto Cat Rescue from any claim or suit filed by someone as a result of such incident.

In addition, Toronto Cat Rescue will not be responsible if animal should damage or destroy property belonging to Foster Caregiver, Foster Caregiver household, or others, or if the animal shall transfer any disease, internal or external parasites to other animals and people in Foster Caregivers household.

I understand that if I am approved for fostering, this declaration represents a legal contract between me as the foster home caregiver and Toronto Cat Rescue. I agree that if I am approved to foster an animal, I must abide by this agreement and that this agreement applies to any and all animals that I foster with Toronto Cat Rescue.

Accuracy of Information

By signing below, I acknowledge that the information provided on this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. If at any time the information I have provided changes, I will provide the updated information to the Toronto Cat Rescue Foster Care Program.

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