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

 

 

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: ______________

 - - -

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