Foster Home Application | Barry County Humane Society

Applicant Information

First name

Last name

Date of Birth

Month

Day

Year

Multi-line address

Country/Region

Address

Address - line 2

City

Zip / Postal code

Phone

Email

Preferred Method of Contact

Phone

Text

Email

Foster Preferrences

Preferred Foster Duration

2 to 4 Weeks

1 to 3 Months

Until Adopted

Flexible

Available for Emergency Placement?

Yes

No

Experience & Skills

Have you fostered before?

Yes

No

If yes, organization:

Have you owned cats before?

Yes

No

Briefly describe relevant animal-care experience:

Household Information

Adults in Home

Children in Home

Children's Ages

Does everyone in the household agree to fostering?

Yes

No

Housing

Do you:

Own

Rent

Live with Family and/or Friends

Other

The following fields must only be completed if you are renting and have a landlord and/or property manager. If you Own or Live with Friends & Family, please continue down to "Type of Residence". Thank you.

Landlord or Property Manager (if applicable)

Landlord/Property Manager Telephone

Are Pets Permitted?

Yes

No

Pet Restrictions

Do you have a separate room for quarantine/slow introductions?

Yes

No

Will foster cats remain indoors at all time?

Yes

No

Other

Availability & Transportation

Do you have reliable transportation for veterinary appointments and adoption events?

Yes

No

Typical Hours Away from Home Each Day

Any upcoming travel or schedule limitations?

Current Pets

Do you currently have pets?

Yes

No

If yes, please list the Species, Name, Age and if the Pet is Spayed/Neutered for each animal in the household.

Are resident pets current on vaccinations?

Yes

No

N/A

Have resident pets been around foster animals?

Yes

No

Veterinary Information

Veterinary Clinic

Veterinarian

Clinic Phone

May BCHS contact your veterinarian?

Yes

No

Foster Care Readiness

Willing to foster animals requiring isolation for contagious illnesses (such as URI or ringworm)?

Yes

No

Where will foster animals be housed?

How will resident pets be separated initially?

Foster Support & Expectations

I understand foster animals remain the property of BCHS.

I will follow BCHS medical, care, and communication instructions.

I will not transfer a foster animal to another program or person without approval.

I will promptly report any illness, injury, escape or significant behavior concerns.

I understand BCHS controls adoption approval and placement decisions.

I will return the animal(s) and BCHS supplies when requested.

Additional Information

Is there anything else BCHS should know when matching a foster animal with your household?

Agreement

By signing below, I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete. I understand that completing this application does not guarantee approval. I undesrstand that BCHS may verify landlord and veterinary information. I also understand that BCHS may deny or discontinue a foster placement when necessary for animal welfare or program needs.

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Homeward Bound Foster Home Application