The Animal Foundation Foster Application

The Animal Foundation Foster Application

Thank you so much for your interest in fostering! Please complete this form to the best of your ability. Once your application is approved, you'll receive an email with links to foster searches and other helpful info. If you don't see that email, feel free to reach out to us at foster@animalfoundation.com - we'll be happy to assist!

Name:*

First nameLast name

Primary phone number:*

Alternative phone number:

Email address:*

example@example.com

Birthdate:*

Date

Street address:*

Apt/Unit #:

Type of residence: House / Apartment / Condo / Other*

If you rent, do you have permission to foster for The Animal Foundation?*

(Note: Any fines as a result of fostering will not be able to be reimbursed.)

How did you hear about our Foster Program?

Have you fostered before? Please explain your past fostering experience below:

If an animal you have fostered is placed on an euthanasia pathway, would you like to be notified?*

Petcademy Support for New Adopters and Fosters

As part of your adoption or fostering experience, you'll receive complimentary training and behavioral support from Petcademy for the first 30 days-at no cost to you! This service is delivered via text message and email to help you and your new pet adjust to life together. You may opt out at any time. After 30 days, you'll have the option to continue the service for a fee. While participation is not required, Petcademy's expert tips and guidance can be a valuable resource for you and your foster animal.

Foster Animal Preferences

These questions help us match you with the right foster opportunities!

Are you applying to foster a specific animal? If yes, please enter the Animal ID:

Neonatal kittens (requiring bottle-feeding and overnight care) (Note: Training Required):*

Older kittens (eating on their own) (Note: Training Required):*

Nursing moms with kittens:*

Adult cats (long-stay):*

Medical needs cats (illness, surgery recovery, injury recovery):*

Behavioral needs cats (fearful, anxious, defensive, shut down):*

Neonatal puppies (requiring bottle-feeding & overnight care):*

Older Puppies (eating on their own):*

Nursing moms with puppies:*

Adult dogs (long-stay):*

Medical needs dogs (illness, surgery recovery, injury recovery):*

Behavioral needs cats (illness, surgery recovery, injury recovery):*

Are you interested in fostering small mammals or other types of animals? If yes, please list which animals you would be interested in.*

Foster Programs

Foster Field Trips (giving adoptable dogs a break from the shelter):*

Foster Ambassador Program (helping to find adopters for fosters):*

Foster On Deck (providing emergency care for neonates and others until long-term placement is found):*

Would you be interested in being placed with a Foster Mentor for your first placement?*

Would you be open to joining a foster network for partner rescue groups (Paw Partners)?*

Please list your pets (name, age, species) (If none, skip this section.):

Are your current pets vaccinated?*

Are your current pets spayed/neutered?*

Are you able to keep your pets separated from your pets if needed? (We recommend isolation for 24 hours to 7-10 days minimum; some animals may need full isolation.)*

Current veterinarian and animal hospital name:

What weight of animals are you comfortable fostering?

Please list the people in your household and their ages:*

Do you have a fenced yard?*

How tall is your fence/gate if you have one?

Where in your home do you plan to keep the foster animals?*

Please note the number of hours in a day that your foster animal will be unsupervised:*

Foster Program - Behavior Agreements

1. Animal Handling & Supervision

No off-leash time in unsecured or public areas, i.e. any area not securely fenced or enclosed (even if the pet is normally good off-leash)
Fosters agree to never use physical punishment or harsh corrections.
Animals are never to be left unsupervised with young children. Fosters must supervise interactions between foster pets and children or other animals.

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2. Behavioral Observation, Reporting, Training and Enrichment

Fosters agree to observe and report behaviors like aggression, extreme fear, or destructive habits. Fosters are encouraged to provide photos and videos to help provide better and detailed advice.
Reporting of any incidents (e.g. bites, escapes, injuries or major behavior regressions) is required within
Do Not Attempt behavior corrections of aggressive behaviors without guidance from TAF team
Fosters agree to follow recommended training or enrichment protocols (positive reinforcement, crate training, etc Use of tools like Kongs, food puzzles or training games are encouraged.
Fosters agree to use recommended safety equipment (e.g. martingale collars, front-clip harness, gentle leader) when recommended by the behavior or foster team.

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3. Health and Safety

Fosters agree to monitor for signs of illness (e.g., coughing, sneezing, vomiting, lethargy, lack of appetite) and report these signs promptly to TAF Foster team members.
Any medical emergencies must be reported immediately using the foster contact information provided.
Fosters will not medicate animals without TAF's explicit instruction, including over-the-counter items.
Quarantine periods (minimum 24 hours) must be respected unless otherwise advised.

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4. Resource Awareness

I will be mindful of potential resource guarding, especially with food, toys, or high-value items.
I agree to feed all dogs separately and supervise closely during treat or toy time to avoid conflict.

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5. Decompression & Advocacy

I will follow the 3-3-3 Rule: understanding that a dog typically takes 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to settle in, and 3 months to fully feel at home.
I will give my foster dog space to adjust and avoid overwhelming them with new experiences.
I will read and respect their body language, advocating for their comfort and safety in all situations.
I will never force interactions and will allow the dog to approach people or animals at their own pace.

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6. Introductions & Socialization

I will not allow on-leash greetings with unfamiliar dogs, as these can easily become tense or unsafe.
I will only introduce my foster dog to other dogs using slow, controlled, and approved methods.
I agree to never take my foster dog to a dog park under any circumstances.

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7. Car Safety & Transport

I will always use a crate or dog seat belt for car transport.
If transporting two dogs at once, I will crate at least one of them to prevent conflict or injury.
I will never allow dogs to ride loose together in a vehicle.

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8. Home & Yard Safety

I will not allow my foster to be off-leash in an unenclosed area, as they may be at risk of running away.
I understand that newly fostered dogs may bolt, even from a yard, and I will take precautions, including:
- Having them drag a leash in the home or yard during the first few days.
- Supervising all outdoor time, even in a fenced area.

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9. Public Interaction

Fosters should use care and best judgment when introducing foster animals to new environments and interacting with people and animals outside their home. Fosters should err on the side of caution when situations arise, for the safety of themselves, their animals and others around them.

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10. Prohibited Actions

No use of shock, prong, or choke collars without express written permission of TAF team members.
No use of aversive training techniques without express written permission of TAF team members (e.g. yelling, spraying with water, etc.)
Foster agrees not to leave tethered animals unattended in any setting, including yards or patios.
No taking foster animals to dog parks or other high-risk environments without express written permission of TAF team members.

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11. Safety & Liability

Foster agrees to follow all safety protocols to prevent escapes, bites, or injuries.
Foster acknowledges that behavioral incidents (e.g., bite history, reactivity) must be disclosed accurately to potential adopters and TAF staff, and failure may result in removal from the program.
Foster understands that failure to follow behavior protocols may result in removal of the animal as well as suspension or removal from participation in the Foster program at TAF.

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12. Support & Communication

Foster agrees to communicate regularly with the foster team members as well as any other TAF team members that they are in contact with.
Foster agrees to make reasonable efforts to respond to communications from the TAF team within 24 hours when possible, especially regarding health or behavioral concerns.

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13. Confidentiality & Representation

Foster agrees not to misrepresent the behavior of the animal on social media or to potential adopters (e.g., claiming "good with all dogs and children" without confirmation).
Fosters are encouraged to speak positively but honestly about behavior progress.

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Foster Program Agreements

Please read each paragraph carefully and initial to indicate that you understand and agree.

I agree to promptly answer all written communications from TAF and to keep TAF apprised of any material changes to the animal(s) fostered. Although TAF often provides foster families with certain animal necessities (e.g. food), I understand and agree that it is ultimately my sole responsibility (including expense) to provide all necessary sheltering and supplies for the fostered animal. I understand and agree that I will return the fostered animal(s) at the agreed upon time; however, if I desire to extend the fostered time, find the animal an adoptive home, or adopt the animal myself, I will immediately inform TAF via email to foster@theanimalfoundation.com to make further arrangements. I understand that my failure to return any animal(s) to TAF by the agreed date will be deemed an attempt to steal the animal(s), will preclude me from fostering with TAF in the future, and will be pursued to the greatest extent allowable under the law.

I understand and acknowledge that all foster animals remain the property of The Animal Foundation until an adoption has been approved and documented by The Animal Foundation. As such, I agree that The Animal Foundation can ask for the return of this/these animal(s) at any time, with or without cause, and may unilaterally determine to terminate my participation in the foster program without recourse. Further, I agree to not rehome or relocate the fostered animal(s) without TAF's prior written approval.

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I understand and acknowledge that TAF has very limited information regarding the animal(s) it makes available for fostering and does not make any warranty as to age, health, breed, habits, temperament, and/or disposition. Therefore, although TAF does not offer for fostering any animal(s) known to it to have unreasonable safety risks, factors such as the personality of the animal(s), the level of handling experience a person has in handling that type of animal (including myself), and the unpredictable nature of animals pose a certain level of risk beyond the control of TAF's that I am willing to accept. I understand and acknowledge that there can be no guarantee that this - or any - pet(s) placed into foster care will be safe around other animals or humans.

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I agree that I will bring the animal(s) to TAF for scheduled appointments so that TAF can provide the animal(s) any needed preventative care, vaccinations, emergency care, and/or routine health checks. Further, I understand that if I bring the animal(s) to any veterinarian for the aforementioned services and incur expenses that TAF will not reimburse me. I understand that TAF will not reimburse me for any expenses incurred at any veterinarian's office or other animal hospital other than its partner, the Las Vegas Animal Emergency Center is located at 3340 E. Patrick Lane, Las Vegas, Nevada 89120, which reimbursement will be determined in TAF's sole and exclusive discretion. In the case that I take the animal(s) to any veterinarian's office or other animal hospital, I agree to promptly provide all medical records of services performed related to the animal(s) to TAF in electronic form by emailing them to foster@animalfoundation.com. Should any of the animals that I am fostering die for any reason, I understand that I must immediately notify TAF via email to foster@animalfoundation.com and return the remains to the shelter.

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I understand and agree that when outside the home, I will secure any dogs by a leashand any cats by secured carrier. I further agree that, while outside the home, the animal(s) will remain under the care and supervision of a responsible adult. I understand and agree to not allow the animal(s) to run at large or become a public nuisance, and that the animal(s) collar must not be removed at any time outside of the home. For the safety of all parties, interactions between the fostered animal and children or other animals must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times. I understand and acknowledge that I am prohibited from bringing my foster dog(s) to any off-leash sites, such as dog parks or animal day care facilities.

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I understand that although the animal remains TAF's property until adopted, TAF is not responsible, financially or otherwise, should current household members (including pets) be exposed, injured, or infected with any medical condition, as I have taken on the animal(s) understanding that TAF may not have the animal(s) full medical history. Although TAF carefully screens animals for foster placement, it makes no guarantee relating to the health, behavior, or actions of the animal(s The Animal Foundation strongly recommends that you quarantine your foster animal(s) in your home away from other family pets so as to protect both in the case of zoonotic diseases that are transmissible yet asymptomatic, as well as to prevent any mishaps between them. Please keep all foster animals in a space that is easily disinfected, such as a bathroom or laundry room, in order to help facilitate the disinfection process after a foster has left the home, as well as to prevent diseases from persisting in the environment. I receive the foster animal(s) at my own risk and can reject the foster placement or return the animal(s) if I am unable or unwilling to provide the necessary care.

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I agree that any photos, videos or information shared are able to be used for promotional purposes for the shelter, as well as for the express purposes of finding your foster animal a permanent placement. I agree to share this information as soon as possible after returning the foster animal(s) to the shelter, in order to help find permanent placement as soon as possible.

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I agree to foster animals solely for TAF, unless I receive prior written approval. If fostering for another organization simultaneously, I agree to keep animals from each organization completely separated at all times to prevent the spread of illness or injury, and to ensure proper care standards are met.

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I confirm that I am at least 18 years of age. I agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the program; failure to comply with the terms of this agreement will result in revocation of fostering privileges.

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If communication attempts from The Animal Foundation are not responded to within 45 days, your foster animal(s) will be considered 'Adopted in Foster Care' and all care will be assumed by the Foster. This status may impact your ability to foster or adopt in the future with The Animal Foundation or other organizations in the Las Vegas Valley. Animals unaltered or not having received the proper vaccinations may be subject to penalty by Animal Control.

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| hereby certify that all information I have provided in this foster application and agreement is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false or misleading information may result in my disqualification from participating in the foster program and/or the removal of any animals currently in my care. I agree to promptly notify The Animal Foundation of any changes to the information I have provided.

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BASED ON THIS UNDERSTANDING, I HEREBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS TAF, ITS BOARD, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, AND VOLUNTEERS FROM ANY AND ALL KIND OF LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE WHICH MYSELF, MY FAMILY, MY GUESTS, AND MY ANIMAL(S) MAY SUFFER ARISING OUT OF MY FOSTERING THIS/THESE ANIMAL(S), WHETHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY CAUSED BY THE ANIMAL(S I EXPRESSLY ASSUME ALL THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CARING FOR THIS/THESE ANIMAL(S), INCLUDING WHETHER THOSE RISKS ARE PATENT, LATENT, OR UNMITIGATED, AND THE DAMAGE FLOWING THEREFROM, INCLUDING FOR INJURY OR ILLNESS. I HEREBY WAIVE AND RELEASE TAF AND ALL TAF PERSONNEL FROM ANY AND ALL KIND OF LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE MY ANIMAL(S) OR I MAY SUFFER WHILE AT TAF'S PROPERTY.

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Please sign here to certify that you understand all agreements and their meaning, and there is no confusion about the information contained within this agreement. By signing below, I confirm that I have read, understood, and agree to abide by this agreement.

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