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Personal Information
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Are you over 18?*
- Yes
- No
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Cell Phone*
Alternate Phone
Do you have an alternate phone number you would like to provide?
Email*
Alternate Email
Do you have an alternate email you would like to provide?
Driver's License Number*
Occupation*
Emergency Contact Name*
First Last
Emergency Contact Phone*

Animal Interest
What types of animals are you interested in fostering?*
- Cats
- Dogs
- Cats and Dogs
Dogs
Puppies: HSHC will send puppies to foster homes when they are under 8 weeks of age. The foster home will be responsible for bringing the puppies in every 2 weeks for scheduled check-ups. In this category, the puppies may also come with an adult mom dog. These puppies will be 4 to 8 weeks of age.
Orphans: Orphans are puppies under 8 weeks of age that do not have a mom. These puppies will generally require bottle feeding every 2-3 hours until at least 5 weeks of age and until they can transition to puppy food. At 8 weeks of age, the puppies would be available for adoption. The foster home will be responsible for bringing the puppies in every 2 weeks for scheduled check ups
Pregnant: Sometimes, a female adult dog will come to the shelter pregnant. For fostering a pregnant mom, this will require a foster home that can go through the birthing process with the mom dog and foster the puppies until they are 8 weeks of age. The foster home will be responsible for bringing the puppies in every 2 weeks for scheduled check-ups.
Nursing Mom: These are dogs that come to the shelter and already have a litter that has been born. The foster period would be until they are 8 weeks of age. The puppies age can range from 0 to 8 weeks. The foster home will be responsible for bringing the puppies in every 2 weeks for scheduled check-ups.
Adult Dogs: These are dogs ranging from 1 year of age and up. Dogs for this category could need a stress break, socialization, training, weight gain, or have medical concerns. A foster home should be prepared to foster an adult dog for minimum of two weeks.
Medical: These are dogs of any age that may be recovering from an illness, surgery, or injury. Time for fostering an animal that is recovering from a medical concern is determined by the animal's needs and will vary.
Behavior/Socialization: This is for some of our dogs that will require guidance, socialization, and will work closely with our Behavior Department.
Upper Respiratory Infection: Upper Respiratory Infections (URI) are very similar to the common cold humans get. URI is a virus dogs and cats tend to contract in crowded, stressful environments - like an animal shelter. But don't worry - most cases of URI resolve themselves with supportive care, a course of antibiotics, and rest in a quiet, calm home. This is contagious to other dogs, so an ideal foster home would be a home that has vaccinated dogs or has the ability to separate. This is not contagious to cats.
Heartworm Positive: A heartworm positive dog will require monthly visits to the shelter for treatment and a foster home that can commit to fostering the animal until the dog no longer has heartworm.
What types of dogs are you interested in fostering?*
Check all that apply
- Puppies
- Orphans
- Pregnant
- Nursing Mom
- Adult Dogs
- Medical
- Behavior/Socialization
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Heartworm Positive
What size dogs?*
- Large Breed (35lbs and over)
- Small Breed (under 35lbs)
- Large or Small Breeds
Cats
Kittens: HSHC will send kittens to foster homes when they are under 8 weeks of age. The foster home will be responsible for bringing the kittens in every 2 weeks for scheduled check-ups. In this category, the kittens may also come with an adult mom cat. These kittens will be 4 to 8 weeks of age.
Orphans: Orphans are kittens under 8 weeks of age that do not have a mom. These kittens will generally require bottle feeding every 2-3 hours until at least 5 weeks of age and until they can transition to kitten food. At 8 weeks of age, the kittens would be available for adoption. The foster home will be responsible for bringing the kittens in every 2 weeks for scheduled check-ups.
Pregnant: Sometimes, a female adult cat will come to the shelter pregnant. For fostering a pregnant mom, this will require a foster home that can go through the birthing process with the mom cat and foster the kittens until they are 8 weeks of age. The foster home will be responsible for bringing the puppies in every 2 weeks for scheduled check-ups.
Nursing Mom: This is for cats that come to the shelter and already have a litter that has been born. The foster period would be until they are 8 weeks of age. The kittens age can range from 0 to 8 weeks. The foster home will be responsible for bringing the kittens in every 2 weeks for scheduled check-ups.
Adult Cats: This would be for cats ranging from 1 year of age and up. Cats for this category could need a stress break, socialization, training, weight gain, or have medical concerns. A foster home should be prepared to foster an adult cat for a minimum of two weeks.
Medical: This would be for cats of any age that may be recovering from an illness, surgery, or injury. Time for fostering an animal that is recovering from a medical concern is determined by the animal's needs and will vary.
Behavior/Socialization: This is for some of our cats that will require guidance, socialization, and will work closely with our Behavior Department./br> Upper Respiratory Infection: Upper Respiratory Infections (URI) are very similar to the common cold humans get. URI is a virus dogs and cats tend to contract in crowded, stressful environments - like an animal shelter. But don't worry - most cases of URI resolve themselves with supportive care, a course of antibiotics, and rest in a quiet, calm home. This is contagious to other cats, so an ideal foster home would be a home that has vaccinated cats or has the ability to separate. This is not contagious to dogs.
Syringe Feeding (Adult cats): This is for adult cats who may be experiencing a long period of inappetence. This will require a foster that can commit to a minimum of two weeks of fostering and can syringe feed an adult cat two to three times a day. If you have never done this before, don't worry -- we will teach you!
What kind types of cats are you interested in fostering?*
Check all that apply
- Kittens
- Orphans
- Pregnant
- Nursing Mom
- Adult Cats
- Medical
- Behavior/Socialization
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Syringe Feeding

Foster Experience
Have you ever had experience with a dog that has separation anxiety?*
- Yes
- No
Please, tell us about this experience.*
Have you ever had experience with a dog that has exhibited resource guarding?*
- Yes
- No
Please, tell us about this experience.*
Have you ever had any experience with a dog that has any other behavior challenges?*
- Yes
- No
Please, tell us about this experience.*
Please, tell us the type of behavior concerns you would be willing to foster and learn more about!*
Have you ever or are you able to foster a cat that may be exhibiting a litterbox aversion?*
- Yes
- No
Please, tell us more about this experience or how you would approach it.*
Have you ever or are you able to foster a cat that may require further socialization and not be used to human touch?*
- Yes
- No
Please, tell us more about this experience or how you would approach it.*
Is this your first experience with a pet?*
Have you fostered before?*
- Yes
- No
Where did you foster and what was your experience?*
Are you able to keep the foster(s) separate from other pets in the home?*
- Yes
- No
Who will be the primary caretaker of the foster animal?*
Where will the foster pet be kept during the day?*
Where will the foster pet be kept during the night?*

Household Information
Do you live in an apartment, condo or house?*
- Apartment
- Condo
- House
Do you own or rent?*
- Own
- Rent
Have you discussed fostering an animal with your landlord?*
- Yes
- No
Landlord's Name*
First Last
Landlord's Phone*
How long have you lived at this address?*
Are you planning to move anytime soon?*
Are there any pet restrictions in your lease or homeowner's association covenants?*
Do you have a fenced-in yard?*
- Yes
- No
Please, tell us what type of fence you have and the height of the fence.*
Including you, how many people live in your home?*
Of this number, how many are children and what are their ages?*
Is anyone in the home allergic to cats or dogs?*
- Yes
- No
Who and what type?*
Do all members of your home know you want to foster a pet?*
- Yes
- No
The activity level in my home is:*
- Quiet
- Active
- Very Active
Do you have frequent visitors in your home? If children, what ages?*

Pets in Your Home
Do you currently own cats or dogs?*
- Yes
- No
Are all of your pets current on their vaccines?*
- Yes
- No
Which vet do you take your pets to?*
Vet's Name*
First Last
Vet's Phone*
How many pets are in your home?*
Pet #1
Species*
- Cat
- Dog
Gender*
- Male
- Female
How many years have you owned them?*
If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
How old is your pet?*
If less than a year old, enter "0".
Pet #2
Species*
- Cat
- Dog
Gender*
- Male
- Female
How many years have you owned them?*
If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
How old is your pet?*
If less than a year old, enter "0".
Pet #3
Species*
- Cat
- Dog
Gender*
- Male
- Female
How many years have you owned them?*
If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
How old is your pet?*
If less than a year old, enter "0".
Pet #4
Species*
- Cat
- Dog
Gender*
- Male
- Female
How many years have you owned them?*
If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
How old is your pet?*
If less than a year old, enter "0".
Pet #5
Species*
- Cat
- Dog
Gender*
- Male
- Female
How many years have you owned them?*
If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
How old is your pet?*
If less than a year old, enter "0".
Pet #6
Species*
- Cat
- Dog
Gender*
- Male
- Female
How many years have you owned them?*
If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
How old is your pet?*
If less than a year old, enter "0".
Pet #7
Species*
- Cat
- Dog
Gender*
- Male
- Female
How many years have you owned them?*
If owned for less than a year, enter "0".
How old is your pet?*
If less than a year old, enter "0".

Pet History
Before your current pets, have you had animals before?*
- Yes, Dogs
- Yes, Cats
- Yes, Dogs & Cats
- No
Please List All Past Pets You Have Owned*
Include species, breed, if they were spayed/neutered, length owned, what happened (surrendered, past away, rehomed, etc.), and the age at which they passed away/rehomed/etc. Please include all animals over the past 15 years.
Deal Breakers
What things would you be unprepared or unable to handle while fostering?
I would be unprepared for or unable to handle...*
- If a cat/dog was UNABLE to live with other dogs in the home
- If a cat/dog was UNABLE to live with other cats in the home
- If a cat/dog was UNABLE to live with other animals outside of the home
- If the dog is UNABLE to go in public settings
- If the dog/cat MUST be good with children living or visiting the home
- If the dog is NOT easy to walk/control
- If the dog/cat is NOT fully housebroken/litter box trained
- If the dog is NOT crate trained
- If the dog may create a noise issue with neighbors
- If the cat is NOT declawed
- If the dog/cat is NOT low shedding
- If the dog/cat has serious behavioral issues
- If the dog/cat has serious medical issues
- I do NOT have any deal breakers

Terms
Please read and note that by checking each of the items listed below you agree to the terms and/or conditions of the Humane Society for Hamilton County:
This animal is a foster and belongs to the Humane Society for Hamilton County.*
- I Agree
If you decide you want to adopt this animal you understand that there will be an adoption fee which you will be responsible for paying.*
- I Agree
The adoption will not be complete until all adoption paperwork is completed, the animal is microchipped, the adoption application is approved and the adoption fee is paid.*
- I Agree
The Humane Society for Hamilton County cannot guarantee the health of any animal. Even though an animal appears healthy there is still a chance it has been exposed to something at the shelter and could get sick later. Please keep fosters separate from family pets for a few days to ensure they are healthy.*
- I Agree
Should this animal need medical treatment or supplies you need to contact the Humane Society for Hamilton County to get permission to take the animal to one of our participating vets. If you fail to do this we cannot guarantee reimbursement for any money you pay out of pocket.*
- I Agree
We appreciate you trying to find your foster a permanent home while they are in your care but please note that before the animal changes hands any potential adopters will have to complete an adoption application and have the adoption approved.*
- I Agree
The Humane Society for Hamilton County appreciates you calling in advance to schedule an appointment when bringing your foster animal(s) in for vaccines, check-ups or return.*
- I Agree
By checking "I Agree" I certify that all of the above information is true and I understand that giving false information or leaving out pertinent information is grounds for denial. I understand that the Humane Society for Hamilton County has the right to deny a foster at any time for any reason.*
- I Agree
Please, tell us anything else you would like us to know.
Signature*

Please type your legal name.
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY

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