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  • Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA)
    Foster Caregiver Sign Up Form

    Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the HRA Foster Program! This quick sign-up helps us get to know a little about you, your household, and interests. Once you’ve completed the form, we’ll reach out within a day or two to get you started on your fostering journey.

    The sign-up should only take a few minutes to complete. Please answer all applicable questions, and at the end, you’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Don’t hesitate to reach out, we’re here to help!

  • Have you watched the HRA foster orientation video in full and understand its content?*

  • Before you can sign up to foster with HRA, we ask that you watch our orientation video. Simply click on the image below to get started!

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  • Basic Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Do you want to use the same email for adopters to contact you?
  • What is your preferred contact method?
  • Are you able to transport the animal to vet appointments, adoption events, or emergencies?*
  • What is your foster experience?*
  • Are you currently available to foster? Even if you’re not available just yet, no worries! We’ll collect your information now, so you’re all set when the time comes. *
  • What date are you available to begin fostering?
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  • Foster Preferences and Interests

  • Which of the following are you interested in fostering? (Select all that apply)*

  • Kitten College Classes

    We use foster levels to help match each foster home with kittens based on your comfort, experience, and preferences. Each level represents a different kind of care, from bottle babies needing hands-on support to healthy, playful kittens.
  • Please select the level of kitten care you feel comfortable providing:
  • Are you able and willing to foster a pregnant or nursing momma cat?

  • Cat Foster

  • How comfortable are you providing medical support to your foster cat, if needed (e.g., giving medications, monitoring recovery after surgery)?
  • How comfortable are you with providing behavioral support to your foster cat, if needed? (e.g., socializing a shy cat, or learning more about spicy kitties)?
  • Would you be open to fostering a bonded pair of adult cats who came in together and are already familiar with each other?

  • Puppy College Classes

    We use foster levels to help match each foster home with the age/needs of puppies based on your comfort, experience, and preferences. Each level represents a different kind of care, from bottle babies needing a bit more hands-on support to healthy, active puppies.
  • Please select the level of puppy care you feel comfortable providing:
  • Are you able and willing to foster a pregnant or nursing momma dog?

  • Dog Foster

  • What size(s) of adult dogs are you able to foster? (Check all that apply)*
  • I’m interested in a dog with these personality traits (select all that apply):
  • How comfortable are you providing medical support to your foster dog, if needed (e.g., giving medications, monitoring recovery after surgery)?
  • How comfortable are you with providing behavioral support to your foster animal, if needed? (e.g., basic training, reinforcing house manners, redirecting undesirable behaviors)?
  • Would you be open to fostering a bonded pair of adult dogs who came in together and are already familiar with each other?

  • Other Animals Species

  • What other species are you interested in fostering? (Check all that apply)*

  • Personal Pet(s) and Household Information

    The following information is not used to determine your eligibility for the foster care program but allows staff to better match animals with households.
  • Do you have any animals in your home?*
  • What species are your pet(s)?*
  • Which of the following best describes your cat(s)? (Check all that apply)*
  • Which of the following best describes your dog(s)? (Check all that apply)*

  • The following information is not used to determine your eligibility for the foster care program, but allows staff to better match animals with households.

  • Which of the following best describes your home? (Check all that apply)*
  • Who lives in your home or regularly visits? (Check all that apply and include yourself in the adult count.)*

  • Acknowledgment and Agreement

  • Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA)!
    We truly appreciate the love, time, and commitment you are considering giving to the animals in our foster program. 

    Before getting started, we ask that you please review the following terms and conditions. Your agreement helps us ensure the best care for the animals and a positive experience for you as a foster. 

    By signing this document, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to the following:

    Liability

    • I agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold the Humane Rescue Alliance harmless for any and all damage caused by an animal in my care, directly or indirectly, to any property, animals or people while participating as a Foster Care Program volunteer.

    • As a foster caregiver, I assume full responsibility for the actions of my foster animal. If my foster animal injures another animal while in my care, I understand that I may be financially liable for any resulting costs, including but not limited to private veterinary expenses and damages.

    • If I use any outside veterinary service to treat foster animal(s), I understand I am fully, financially responsible for all charges from that service and must arrange for the medical files to be transferred to HRA at the time of treatment.

    • I agree to comply with all local and state laws regarding domestic animal care.

    General Care & Responsibilities

    • I understand that the animal(s) entrusted to me are wards of HRA and HRA reserves the right to make medical, behavioral, adoption, and other outcome decisions for foster animals.

    • I agree to provide sufficient food, water, basic care, humane treatment, and a temporary home for the foster animal(s) I am given to foster by Humane Rescue Alliance.

    • I agree to pay for all food and litter needed for any foster animal(s) in my care.

    • I agree to administer prescribed medication as directed by HRA staff.

    • I agree to keep foster animal(s) at my property, listed on the foster contract, and serve as the primary caretaker; I agree that I will not release any animal to any other person without prior approval of HRA staff.

    • If fostering a dog, I will not take my foster dog to dog parks and will avoid meeting and/or introducing my foster dog to other dogs. Foster dogs should not be put in a position of possibly fighting with a strange dog, reducing their chances for adoption and increasing their risk of euthanasia. Resident dogs may be introduced to your foster dog with specific guidance from foster staff.

    • If fostering a cat, I will keep the cat indoors, in my home, at all times.


    Emergency Situations

    • I agree to immediately notify HRA staff of any bite incident that occurs in foster care (by or to) the foster animal. HRA may require that the animal be returned immediately to HRA for reassessment for health and behavior.

    • If a situation arises in which I am asked to return the animal(s), I agree to do so without conflict, and I understand that the refusal to do so will jeopardize my ability to foster with HRA in the future.

    • I acknowledge the inherent risk of a foster animal passing away while in foster care and will immediately notify HRA and return the animal’s remains.

    Behavior, Medical Care & Safety

    • I agree to keep foster animal(s) separate from my own resident pets for at least an introductory period, to follow the guidance of HRA in introducing pets to foster pet(s), if allowed; and that there is a risk of infecting my pets with known or unknown diseases even if they are separated.

    • I agree to notify HRA staff, my Case Manager and/or HRA’s Behavior Department of any behavioral concerns; I will seek guidance exclusively from HRA staff and not that of any other trainer or training facility.

    • I acknowledge my awareness that animals respond to situations differently, or unpredictably, and that the Humane Rescue Alliance makes no claims, representations, or warranty, either expressed or implied, as to the behavior or temperament of animals placed. I acknowledge that behavior in foster care may differ from that observed in the shelter.

    • I agree to only use force-free handling and positive reinforcement training methods and am strictly prohibited from using punishment-based training techniques, including but not limited to prong collars, choke chains, bark collars, and shock/vibration collars.

    • I agree to notify HRA staff, my Case Manager and/or HRA’s Medical Department of any medical concerns. I agree to have all medical services for my foster animal(s) performed at HRA and will schedule all medical appointments directly with HRA’s medical department. I understand that if I use an outside veterinarian without HRA consent, I am responsible for the cost and that doing so may jeopardize my ability to continue to foster with HRA.


    Adoption Process

    • I agree to act as an advocate for the foster animal during the adoption process but recognize that HRA Adoption Staff have the final decision.

    • I agree to express any concerns about adopters directly to HRA but understand that obstructing the adoption process may result in removal of the foster animal and impact future fostering eligibility.

    • I understand that the Adoption Staff will process and approve all adoptions of foster animals and that I will not release the foster animal until I receive confirmation of the approval from the Humane Rescue Alliance.

    • If I decide to adopt an animal who is being fostered in my home, I understand that I need to abide by the standard adoption process and pay the adoption fee.


    Communication & Compliance

    • I agree to communicate and respond to HRA staff, including volunteer case managers, in a timely manner within 24-48 hours.

    • If for any reason I am no longer willing or able to continue fostering this animal, or if either party determines the foster situation is not working, I understand that the animal must be returned to HRA.

    • I confirm that the name, home address, phone number(s) and email address on this contract are up to date and accurate.
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