1. I, First name* , understand that pets I foster may be incubating infectious diseases unbeknownst to the veterinary staff.

2. I, First name* , agree to notify the Foster Care Coordinator or Clinic Supervisor in the event of any change or development in the health or behavioral status of my foster pet or bring them directly to the shelter.

3. I, First name* , understand that I am financially responsible for the daily care of my foster pet, including food and supplies (if MDAS does not have any to supply foster parent with).

4. In the event of a veterinary emergency with my foster, I, First name* , agree to immediately notify the Foster Care Coordinator or Clinic Supervisor, who will make a determination on the course of treatment. I understand that MDAS cannot provide reimbursement should I elect to seek private veterinary care.

5. I, First name* , agree to bring my foster pet to MDAS for all required follow-up appointments. Typically, this will be every three weeks.

6. I, First name* , accept that my foster pet is property of MDAS and all decisions about its disposition, including adoption, medical treatments, or euthanasia if necessary, will be made only by MDAS staff.

7. I, First name* , understand that it is against MDAS policy to open a fundraiser account on behalf of the animal in foster care.

8. I, First name* , have been advised that my foster pet should be kept isolated from my personal pets to avoid cross infection.

9. I, First name* , understand that MDAS will not provide medical care or treatment to my personal pets should they contract any disease(s) from my foster pet.

10. I, First name* , agree to bring my foster pet to the pre-assigned adoption event or back to the shelter for transport when required. MDAS reserves the right to change the outcome of this pet, however, while this pet is in your care you are not to look for a home for this pet.

11. I, First name* , understand that if I currently have four pets in my home, I can only foster pets under the age of 6 as the county code states.

12. I, First name* , understand that I will not be allowed to foster a pet if any of the pets in my household are not up to date on the following vaccines: Rabies and Tag, DHPP and Bordetella.

13. I, First name* , agree to notify the Foster Care Coordinator immediately if the pet is to get lost while in my care.

14. I, First name* , understand that I am not allowed to contact the transport partner in which my foster pet is scheduled to go. I will contact MDAS if I would like to know where my pet is going. MDAS reserves the right to not disclose this information at any time.

15. I, First name* , understand that if I am in violation of Chapter 5 of Miami-Dade County Code I would automatically be ineligible for the foster program.

16. I, First name* , understand that failure to follow all Policies set by the Department for the Foster Program can jeopardize my foster status.