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Following
are the
guidelines
that HART
goes by when
choosing
suitable
foster
homes. HART
only puts
animals that
have special
needs or
requirements
in foster
homes. HART
feels that
the animal
has a better
chance of
getting
adopted if
it is on the
adoption
floor.
Animals that
may need a
foster home:
1.
Moms that a
have babies
2.
An animal
that is ill
with a
treatable
illness
3.
An animal
that has a
specific
behavior
problem that
could be
corrected
with
training
4.
An injured
animal that
is being
treated
Volunteers
requirements:
1.
Must own
your own
home
2.
All foster
homes are
required to
have a home
visit by one
of HART
staff
members
prior to
fostering
3.
Must be
willing to
work with
specific
issues the
animal has
4.
Must agree
to all terms
of the
foster home
contract
All animals
that go into
foster care
are the
property of
HART and
will not be
given away
or sold.
Hart
reserves the
right to ask
that a
foster
animal be
returned to
the shelter.
Foster care
is a
specialty
volunteer
opportunity
and not all
volunteer
are suited
to do the
job.
For more
information
on foster
care contact
Donna at
pamppet@msn.com
HART Foster
Home
Contract:
General
Information:
Name:
_____________________________________________________________________
Address:
____________________________________________________________________
Email:
__________________________________________
Phone:
______________________
Person
responsible
for foster
animal
(primary
caretaker
must be over
18 years of
age):
________________________________________________________________________________
Number of
people in
household?
___________________
Ages:
____________________________
Animals in
household:
____________________________
Type:
____________________________
Where do you
to plan to
house this
foster
animal:
_______________________________________
How many
hours a day
will this
animal be
alone:
_________________________________________
How do you
intend to
confine this
animal if
needed:
______________________________________
Are your
pets
spayed/neutered:
______________________________________________________
Have you
ever
obedience
trained a
dog: ___yes
___no
HART Foster
Care
policies:
Please
review these
and if you
cannot abide
by them
please tell
us.
1. Foster
animals will
live in your
home as if
they were
your pet
2. The majority
of animals
go into
foster care
because they
have special
needs, other
than moms
and babies
3. No foster
animal will
be chained
outdoors
4. HART will
supply food
and litter.
This will
need to be
picked up at
the shelter
5. If medical
care is
needed you
will need to
have prior
permission
before
seeking
treatment.
If you do
take an
animal to
the vet
without
permission
the bill
will not be
paid for
6. Foster cats
are not to
be outdoor
cats
7. Foster dogs
must be
confined
with a fence
or leash
while
outdoors
8. HART or
foster care
provider has
the right to
ask for
foster
animals be
brought back
to the
shelter if
they feel
the home is
not a good
fit
9. A foster
home cannot
give away
foster
animals
10.
Foster homes
need to be
accessible
to potential
adopter s.
Appointments
will be made
11. Socializing
of puppies
and kittens
is required
12. Know that
sometimes
foster
animals have
been exposed
to diseases
that may be
contagious
to your pets
13. Hart is not
responsible
for damages
done by a
foster
animal
In case of
an
emergency:
Please
contact the
shelter at
829 4141
Thank you
for taking
the time to
help HART
Foster care
provider:
_________________________________________
Date:
______________
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HART Foster
Care
Program:
Following
are the
guidelines
that HART
goes by when
choosing
suitable
foster
homes. HART
only puts
animals that
have special
needs or
requirements
in foster
homes. HART
feels that
the animal
has a better
chance of
getting
adopted if
it is on the
adoption
floor.
Animals that
may need a
foster home:
1. Moms that
a have
babies
2. An animal
that is ill
with a
treatable
illness
3. An animal
that has a
specific
behavior
problem that
could be
corrected
with
training
4. An
injured
animal that
is being
treated
Volunteers
requirements:
1. Must own
your own
home
2. All
foster homes
are required
to have a
home visit
by one of
HART staff
members
prior to
fostering
3. Must be
willing to
work with
specific
issues the
animal has
4. Must
agree to all
terms of the
foster home
contract
All animals
that go into
foster care
are the
property of
HART and
will not be
given away
or sold.
Hart
reserves the
right to ask
that a
foster
animal be
returned to
the shelter.
Foster care
is a
specialty
volunteer
opportunity
and not all
volunteer
are suited
to do the
job.
For more
information
on foster
care contact
Donna at
pamppet@msn.com
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