APPLICATION FOR ANIMAL FOSTER HOME/PARENT FOR OSCAR'S FOUNDATION (form FHP-2)

 
                                                                         

BECOME A FOSTER HOME/PARENT FOR

ANIMALS IN NEED WITH OSCAR'S
FOUNDATION:

The Foundation does not have a shelter or facility to house stray animals in need;
we utilize a FOSTER CARE NETWORK where those animals in need, assisted through
Oscar's Foundation's Charitable Public Programs, reside until the Foundation facilitates
a permanent loving home to place them in through the Foundation's "Adoption Program".
They may be in foster care for just a few days, or in the case of those with medical needs
or other issues may be in a foster home for several months.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO GET STARTED ON YOUR EXCITING 
JOURNEY INTO FOSTER PARENTING

Name:  First______________  Last____________________

Phone: __________________

Address: _________________________
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Email: ______________________________

What kind of animal(s) are you interested in fostering? _________

Name(s) and ages of other adult member(s) of household: ______
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Who will be responsible for this animal?:  ____________________

What kind of home do you live in?:  ______________________
(own or rent)

How long have you lived at your present address?: _____________

If you have children at home, what are their names and ages?:  ___
_____________________________________________________
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Have they been or are they around animals?: _____________

Is anyone living in your household allergic to animals?: _________
(names)______________________________________

Do all adult members of the household know that you plan to foster
 a pet?: ____

Describe your household activity level/noise level: _____________

What is the typical family schedule like: _____________________

Please explain why you want to foster a pet: 
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________

What is the name and address of your veterinarian/clinic: _______
_______________________________________________
Phone: __________

How many hours per day will this pet be alone? (without human
companionship): ____

Where will this animal be during the day: ____________________

Where will this animal sleep: ______________________________

When this animal is outside, will it be in a fenced yard, on a leash,
allowed to run loose, or chained: _________________________
(Please indicate all that apply.)

Do you have a fenced yard: _______________

Are you aware of your local animal control regulations:  _________

Do you know basic dog obedience techniques: ________________

Do you know how to crate train a dog: ______________________

FOSTER'S AGREEMENT AND RELEASE:

- I agree that the animal will not be allowed outdoors
  without proper supervision. When taking the animal
  outdoors, he/she will be on a secure leash.

- I agree to care for the animal in a humane
  manner and be a responsible animal guardian. This
  includes supplying adequate food, water, shelter,
  attention, a safe environment, and notify Oscar's
  Foundation if the pet needs medical care.

- I will check my foster pet regularly for any signs of
  illness. I will do frequent flea and tick checks on my
  foster pet.

- I understand that I will not incur any expenses
  related to the pet, including veterinary care, without
  the prior express consent of Oscar's Foundation.
  If I incur expenses related to the pet without prior
  consent, I understand that I am personally
  responsible for those expenses.

- I will never leave my foster animal unattended in
  a vehicle when it is 75 degrees or hotter, even
  with the windows rolled down. I understand that
  this can cause heat stroke and the death of a pet.

- I agree to arrange my family’s schedule so that the
  pet is seldom left alone for more than eight hours
  at a time. I agree to play with pet and give attention
  to my foster pet when I am home.

- I will not hit my foster pet as punishment. I
  understand that pet trainers acknowledge that this
  is an ineffective way of changing bad behavior.
  I will seek to modify behavior by praising the
  behavior that I desire.

- I agree that if at any point I decide that I cannot
  keep the animal for any reason at any point during
  the foster period, I will immediately notify Oscar's
  Foundation.

- I understand that Oscar's Foundation has little or
  no knowledge of the animal, including its medical
  condition/background, and disposition of the animal.
  Oscar's Foundation implies no warranties with regard
  to the health or temperament of the animal and
  disclaims any liability for the animal’s medical condition,
  temperament, sickness or disease.

- I give Oscar's Foundation permission to call or visit my
  home at any reasonable time to assure that the animal is
  being properly treated and cared for.

- I will relinquish the animal upon request. I also understand
  that, if for any reason, I am unable to continue fostering
  a particular pet, I will give Oscar's Foundation adequate
  time to find the pet another foster.

- I agree to release and forever discharge Oscar's Foundation,
  its board, volunteers, other foster homes, representatives,
  and the veterinarian treating the animal at the request of
  Oscar's Foundation from any claims and actions, including,
  but not limited to property damage caused by the animal,
  personal injury to me, family members, third parties, or
  other animals, from biting, scratching, transmittal of disease,
  and/or any other matter attributable to said animal.
  Any animal has the potential to bite or cause injury.
  I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Oscar's
  Foundation, it's Board and representatives, joint and
  severally, from any and all actions, claims, and demands
  for, upon or by reason of any damage, loss or injury,
  which hereafter may be sustained by fostering an animal.

- I acknowledge that Oscar's Foundation is an Oklahoma non-
  profit organization and any disputes or disagreements arising
  from my dealings with Oscar's Foundation are subject to
  Oklahoma law and I consent to the exclusive jurisdiction
  of Oklahoma law. If Oscar's Foundation is forced to retain an
  attorney in enforcing this contract, I agree to pay Oscar's
  Foundation for attorney’s fees and costs incurred in same.

 I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE TERMS. IF, AT ANY
 TIME, I AM UNABLE TO CARE FOR THE ANIMAL ACCORDING TO
 THE CONDITIONS STATED ABOVE, I WILL ALLOW OSCAR'S FOUNDATION
 CONTROL OF THE ANIMAL OR FIND AN ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION.
 I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I KNOWINGLY FAIL TO COMPLY WITH
 THE ABOVE TERMS, OR IN ANY WAY PUT THE ANIMAL IN A
 SITUATION WHICH ENDANGERS ITS HEALTH, OSCAR'S FOUNDATION
 MAY TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, INCLUDING LEGAL ACTION,
 TO TAKE THE PET FROM MY POSSESSION.

I CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS ACCURATE, AND
THAT I HAVE WILLINGLY PROVIDED IT TO OSCAR'S FOUNDATION
AND I WILL NOTIFY OSCAR'S FOUNDATION OF ANY CHANGES
RELATED TO THIS INFORMATION. BY SIGNING BELOW, I CERTIFY
THAT THE INFORMATION I HAVE GIVEN IS TRUE AND THAT ANY
MISREPRESENTATION OF FACTS MAY RESULT IN MY LOSING
THE PRIVILEGE OF FOSTERING A COMPANION ANIMAL FROM
OSCAR'S FOUNDATION.

SIGNATURE:   ________________________________________
DATE:  ____________