Doobert Connect - HSSW Foster Application

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Welcome and thank you for your interest in joining the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin’s team of dedicated foster parents! Please fill out the application below to get started fostering with HSSW!
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Let us know what you’re interested in!

We’d love to learn more about your experience, interests, and how you’d like to get involved with HSSW.
Have you previously fostered or volunteered with an animal rescue organization?
We love and support fosters who partner with multiple organizations! You're awesome! Your dedication helps more animals find safe, loving homes, and we truly encourage that collaboration.
Please list any rescue organizations you have fostered or volunteered with, either currently or in the past.

Background Information
Have you or anyone in your household ever been convicted of, or plead guilty to, any crime(s)?
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Are there any criminal charges pending against you or anyone in your household regarding any crime(s) involving or against a minor or involving animal cruelty?
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Foster Guidelines
HSSW Foster Guidelines
- The Doobert Connect team must be notified as soon as possible of any changes in the status of either the animal in your care or the foster home environment that might impact their care. Immediate contact is required should the animal be injured or lost while in foster care.
- All foster animals must be kept current on immunizations and medical treatments and be spayed/neutered based on the animal's age and health prior to placement. This may require transporting them to and from the shelter for treatments.
- Doobert Connect must be contacted regarding any medical, health, or behavioral concerns before treatment is provided. Any medical, health, or behavioral treatments, as well as any third-party expenses, must be approved by HSSW staff. Any veterinary procedures not provided or approved by HSSW will be the responsibility of the foster parent.
- Cats are to be kept indoors only, and dogs must be on leash or in a securely fenced yard with supervision at all times. During transport, animals must ride in a pet carrier or be securely fastened inside the vehicle.
- Legal ownership of animals remains with HSSW until all proper adoption paperwork is completed. No foster animals may be adopted, transferred, or relinquished without the approval of HSSW staff and must be returned to the care of HSSW staff if/when directed.
- Fosters are welcome to conduct in-home meet and greets with potential adopters as long as pets meet appropriate criteria (of age and healthy) and the meet and greet has been approved by HSSW Foster Coordinator. All final adoption procedures will be handled by HSSW staff. HSSW staff will also have final approval of adopters.
- Foster animals are always to remain under the direct supervision of the foster person and are not to interact with the public or be in a third party's possession without the foster person present.
- Foster persons must be an active agent in promoting their foster animal for adoption, including transporting them to and from events or the shelter for special viewings when appropriate.
- Adoption of a foster animal by their foster person is subject to staff approval and all usual adoption procedures and fees apply.
- The foster person understands that not all foster animals will survive and/or be placed for adoption due to outstanding health or behavioral issues.
- The foster person agrees to always act respectfully and professionally with all HSSW staff, volunteers, Doobert Connect staff, and the public and to be a positive representative for the animal in their care as well as the shelter as a whole.
I have read and fully understand the foster program process, guidelines, and FAQ. I understand that all foster volunteer work done on behalf of HSSW is at my own risk, and I assume this risk freely and voluntarily. I agree to abide by all conditions of the foster guidelines and release HSSW and all of its agents and employees of any and all liability, property damage, and medical costs that may result from fostering animals in my home.

Foster Home Agreement
Foster Home Agreement
- I understand I must complete a foster volunteer training in order to participate in the foster program.
- I agree to a home inspection, if requested, by HSSW after I am given 24 hours’ notice.
- All foster animals will be assigned return times. I agree to return my foster animals at the assigned time. Refusal to return an animal will be considered theft and will be handled accordingly.
- I understand that HSSW does not guarantee placement for every foster animal. I will respect the decisions made by HSSW staff regarding the disposition of my foster animals.
- I understand that foster animals are the property of HSSW and are released to my direct care. I am not allowed to release the animal from my care for any reason during the foster period, except to HSSW, unless arrangements have been made directly with the Foster Coordinator.
- If a medical emergency arises, I agree to contact Doobert Connect for guidance and medical assistance. I understand that HSSW will not reimburse me or pay for any medical expenses if I seek outside veterinary care without HSSW approval.
- I agree to obey all laws and local ordinances that apply to the animal for which I am caring.
- I understand HSSW does not guarantee the health or temperament of any foster animal.
- I understand my own animals may be at risk for contracting disease or injury from foster animals. In order to reduce this risk, I agree to provide verification that my animals' vaccinations are current.
- I understand my pets, my family, I, and any visitors to my home may be at risk for contracting diseases or injury from foster animals. HSSW is not responsible for the medical treatment of fosterers' pets, family members, visitors, or fosterers if they become ill or injured as a result of participation in the foster program.
- HSSW is not responsible for any property damage as a result of participation in the foster program.
- I will not allow foster cats outside. I will not allow foster dogs outside without a leash unless in a yard with a fence of adequate height and security. I will not take foster dogs to any dog park.
- I will follow all guidelines given to me by Doobert Connect and HSSW staff regarding the socialization needs and/or restrictions of my foster animal.
- I understand I must report bites that break the skin to Doobert Connect and follow the instructions provided regarding appropriate quarantine or testing, including returning the animal to HSSW when required.
- In order to adopt my foster animal, I must complete the standard HSSW adoption procedure.
- I understand failure to comply with any elements of this agreement may result in the termination of my participation in the foster program.
In consideration of HSSW accepting my application for participation in the HSSW Foster Program, I agree to release, hold harmless and indemnify HSSW from and against any and all loss, damage, claims, liability, costs, and expense of any nature whatsoever, including without limitation, attorneys' fees and disbursements, arising from or occasioned by my participation in HSSW's Foster Program, regardless of whether caused or contributed to by HSSW, its employees, servants, agents, or anyone for whose acts they may be liable. I understand that there are certain risks inherent in handling animals, and I accept those risks.
Important Note
Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin partners with Doobert to help provide foster support.
As part of this partnership, the information you provide in this application may be securely shared with the Doobert team for the sole purpose of supporting you throughout your fostering journey. This may include onboarding, training, communications, and providing assistance when needed. Your information will only be used to support your role as a HSSW foster and will not be shared for marketing or other unrelated purposes.
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