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Please list NAME and AGE of person(s) applying:*

Please list all members in the household - including names and ages:*

Are you the LEGAL OWNER of the property you live in, meaning that YOUR NAME appears on the deed of the property/property tax bills? (All property ownerships will be verified.)*

If you are NOT the legal owner, please provide the FULL NAME and PHONE NUMBER of the Owner/Property Manager/Landlord (use N/A if you are the legal owner). *

Please list NAME, AGE and TYPE of all other pets living in your household.*

Are your current pets neutered/spayed and up to date on vaccinations?

Please list the NAME and PHONE NUMBER of each veterinarian(s) who most recently vaccinated each of your listed pets. Include the name of the person whose name the veterinary records would appear under.*

Are you able to foster dogs? *
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Do you have a completely fenced yard?

If yes, what is the height of the fence?*

Are you able to foster adult cats/and or kittens?*
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Are you able to foster - birds, rodents, rabbits? If so, please specify species and experience?

Please describe your past experience handling animals. Have you ever worked with a dog that displayed issues such as aggression, fearfulness, shyness, or other “problematic” behaviors? How did you approach and help the animal overcome these challenges? Additionally, have you had any formal training with a dog trainer? If so, where did you receive this training, and what methods were used?*

Name(s) of animal you are interested in (if specific):

What is your current work/school schedule? And your spouses?*

What does a typical week in your life look like, and how often are you home to provide care for your foster(s)? If fostering dogs, please include details such as where the dog will sleep, eat, and spend time during the day. How long will the dog be left alone, and what does its exercise routine look like? Will the dog accompany you to work, and if so, in what capacity? Additionally, please describe where in your home the foster will stay when you are away.*

Do you have a space where you will be fostering - suggested to start in an enclosed space so that foster has time to adjust - spare room, laundry room, bathroom or crate for example. Please describe your space here-

For how long at a time can you foster; are you willing/able to take a foster for 6 months?*

Can you take bottle-fed babies, may require feeding every 2 - 4 hours?*

Who will be the primary caretaker of this pet?*

Please list the NAME (first and last) and PHONE NUMBER of at least 3 (three) references. Describe how you know each reference. Your application cannot be processed if we cannot speak with ALL of your references. NOTE: Please inform your references that you have given us their name and number and will be contacting them.*

1)Duration of Foster Care: Due to the unknown duration of care, LAWS agrees that the Foster will not be responsible for keeping the animal any longer than unspecified – Until Adoption or otherwise requested by the LAWS Foster Committee. 2) Animal Appearance: The Foster agrees not to alter in any way the appearance of the animal being fostered without written permission from LAWS, unless determined by a veterinarian that such alteration is in the animal’s best medical interest. This includes declawing and cropping of ears or tails. 3) Care and Humane Treatment: The Foster agrees to provide adequate food, water, shelter, and humane treatment for the animal at all times. Additionally, the Foster agrees to adhere to all state and local laws. The Foster may submit receipts for food, bedding, cat litter (if appropriate), and simple toys to the LAWS treasurer for reimbursement. LAWS will either furnish or arrange with the Foster to purchase necessary items (e.g., carrying crate, collar, leash, food and water dishes, and grooming equipment), with receipts submitted for reimbursement. 4) Liability for Injuries: If the animal bites or injures any human or other animal, the Foster will hold harmless, indemnify, and protect LAWS from any claims or suits filed as a result of such incidents. 5) Inherent Risks: The Foster acknowledges that caring for animals involves inherent risks, including bites, scratches, and attacks. The Foster also understands that the fostering setting may cause additional stress on the animal, leading it to act outside of its usual behavior. The Foster agrees to hold LAWS harmless for any injuries resulting from these inherent risks. 6) Medical Care: The Foster can seek medical attention for the animal if illness or injury arises, and LAWS will cover medical costs for the animal while in foster care. For non-emergency medical care, the Foster is required to contact a LAWS representative for instructions on where to take the animal. Foster Responsibilities: a. The Foster agrees to take the animal to LAWS's vet for procedures with 1 week's notice. b. The Foster will provide a short description of the animal’s personality and behavior within the first 2 weeks and when updates are required. c. The Foster will submit high-quality photographs of the animal every 4 weeks (if juvenile). d. The Foster will make the animal available to the Adoption Coordinator for public events/adoptions with 1 week’s notice. e. The Foster will spend a minimum of 2 hours daily socializing and interacting with the animal, and will not confine it in a crate for more than 8 hours per day. f. The Foster will supervise all interactions with other pets in the household. g. The Foster will not transfer the animal to anyone else without first obtaining LAWS's consent. Additional Foster Obligations: a. Fosters must notify LAWS immediately if any health problems occur or if the animal escapes. b. If the Foster wishes to adopt the animal, they must submit an application and agree to LAWS's first-come, first-served policy. c. If the Foster wishes to adopt within 4 weeks, they must agree to pay 1/2 of the cost for spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchip.

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