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!
(Note: Any fines as a result of fostering will not be able to be reimbursed.)
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!
Foster Programs
Foster Program - Behavior Agreements
1. Animal Handling & Supervision
2. Behavioral Observation, Reporting, Training and Enrichment
3. Health and Safety
4. Resource Awareness
5. Decompression & Advocacy
6. Introductions & Socialization
7. Car Safety & Transport
8. Home & Yard Safety
9. Public Interaction
10. Prohibited Actions
11. Safety & Liability
12. Support & Communication
13. Confidentiality & Representation
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| 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.
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.
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.