Thank you for your interest in fostering with us! Fostering is a vital part of our mission to help pets find their forever homes. By becoming a foster parent, you provide temporary care and love that helps pets transition successfully to permanent adoption. Please review the following terms and conditions for fostering.
Eligibility Requirements
Foster parents must be 18 years or older with valid government-issued ID. You must demonstrate ability to provide appropriate temporary housing and care for foster animals. All household members must agree to fostering, and if renting, landlord approval is required. Previous pet care experience is preferred but not required, as training will be provided.
Foster Period Commitment
The foster period varies based on the animal's needs and circumstances. You agree to care for the foster pet until either adoption or claimed by the rightful owner, unless alternative arrangements are made. If you need to end the foster period early, you must provide reasonable notice to allow us to arrange alternative care. In the event you need a temporary short term placement, such as going on a short vacation, we may have vacation relief fosters available.
Rescue Support and Resources
Freddie B's Furry Friends Rescue if need be will provide all necessary supplies including crates, outside dog shelters [if in stock], food, bedding, and medical care for foster pets. Emergency veterinary care must be approved by the Director or Foster Coordinator unless immediate life-threatening circumstances exist. Training and support are available throughout the foster period.
Foster Home Environment
You agree to provide food, shelter and care in a safe, clean environment for the foster pet, keeping them separate from resident pets when required. To ensure that the Foster's fenced yard is secured as to prevent the dog from escaping, either by digging underneath, squeezing through any gaps, or climbing over a low fence. If the Foster does not have a secured fenced yard, or secured outside enclosure, the dog will be kept indoors at all times and be taken outside on a leash on a regular basis for exercise and elimination needs.
Medical Care Protocol
All medical care must be coordinated through the rescue's veterinary partner, Deer Park Vet. You agree to monitor the pet's health, administer prescribed medications, and attend scheduled veterinary appointments. Any health concerns must be reported to the rescue immediately. Detailed health records must be maintained throughout the foster period.
The rescue will be responsible for any medical needs of foster animals, NOT as a result of any negligence and/or lack of proper care of such animal by the Volunteer.
Adoption Process Participation
Foster parents assist in the adoption process by providing detailed information about the pet's personality, habits, and needs. You may be asked to assist in vetting any potential fosters, as well as coordinating meet-and-greets with potential adopters. Foster parents interested in adopting their foster pet will notify the rescue when the pet becomes available for adoption.
Liability and Risk
You understand that fostering involves inherent risks. The rescue nor any of it's Officers or volunteers are liable for property damage or injuries caused by foster pets. You agree to release the rescue and it's Officers from liability for incidents occurring during the foster period, except where prohibited by law.
You agree to comply with all state and local laws relative to the keeping and care of the dog.
Marketing and Social Media
You may be asked to provide updates, photos, and information about your foster pet for adoption promotion. While sharing on personal social media is encouraged, you agree to maintain the rescue's messaging guidelines and privacy policies. No information that may be deemed confidential and/or is shared among the fosters in private and in any foster or volunteer meetings shall be shared publicly without the express permission of the rescue, specifically any identifying information of any member of the rescue.
Update Requirements
You agree to provide weekly updates on the pet's progress and immediately report any concerns or significant changes in behavior or health. You must be reachable during the foster period for emergency situations.
Property Rights and Transfer
The foster pet remains the property of the rescue throughout the foster period. You may not transfer the pet to another party or make permanent decisions about the pet's future without rescue's authorization. All adoption inquiries must be directed to the adoption coordinator and assistant and/or you can direct the interested person(s) to the respective adoption application website.
Training and Behavior Development
You agree to follow the rescue's training guidelines and help develop positive behaviors in foster pets. Any behavioral concerns must be reported to allow for professional intervention if needed, as we have a Certified Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer/Canine Behavior Specialist available. Consistent routines and positive reinforce training and modification techniques and methods will be used Only - NO AVERSIVE TRAINING TOOLS OR METHODS!
Record-Keeping Responsibilities
Maintain detailed records of medications, behavioral observations, and significant events during the foster period. These records are essential for providing continuity of care and assisting with eventual adoption placement.
You will be provided an online Google Drive Foster Folder for you to upload any necessary documents and the rescue encourages the upload of any and all video clips and photos to showcase the foster pet while in you care, which may be used for Marketing and Social Media purposes.
Return Protocol
The rescue reserves the right to reclaim foster pets if terms are not met or if concerns arise about care quality. You agree to return the foster pet upon request or if unable to continue providing care. Reasonable notice will be provided except in emergency situations.
