THIS FORM WILL BE REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY THE FOSTER IN PERSON. THE BELOW IS FOR READ ONLY.

I understand that any animals fostered by me are the property of FCACC for the duration of their stay with me. I agree to turn any animals fostered by me over to FCACC immediately upon request by FCACC. I agree to bring any animals fostered by me to the Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center (located at 4340 Tamarack Blvd.) for exams, vaccinations, weight checks, or any other reason deemed necessary by FCACC at a mutually agreed upon date and time

I understand that I am responsible for adhering to all FCACC standards of care and applicable local and state laws dealing with animal welfare while acting as a Temporary Foster Care Person

I agree to a premises check upon the request of FCACC. This premise check can include, but is not limited to, a visual inspection of the living quarters of all FCACC foster animals in that environment and testing other resident pets, as well as the environment for transmissible disease

Any animals fostered by me will be appropriately fed, watered, medicated if applicable and exercised. I agree to provide an adequate and nutritious diet, including any necessary supplements, as recommended by FCACC. I agree to abide by any instructions given by FCACC regarding the medical care, treatment, and guidelines, as well as feeding of specific brands or types of food, and/or nutritional supplements to animals fostered by me

I will not allow any foster dogs or puppies to have any unsupervised off-leash time. I will provide a kennel, crate and/or securely fenced yard for their safety. I agree to safely and securely transport any animals fostered by me in an enclosed vehicle only, and I will not allow them to ride in the bed of a pickup truck or a convertible

I agree that any animal fostered by me will be housed indoors and will not be kept outside unless otherwise discussed and approved by FCACC.

I understand that FCACC will take every precaution to ensure that any animals I foster are reasonably healthy and that any known health problems will be disclosed to me prior to the animal being fostered to me. I understand that FCACC cannot be held responsible for any unforeseen health problem that may develop after an animal is in my temporary foster care. I understand that FCACC may require me to return my foster animals to the shelter at any time to assess or treat health concerns or problems

 I understand that I must receive approval from FCACC to seek outside veterinary care for any animals fostered by me. If approval from FCACC is received and I choose to treat any animals fostered by me at a veterinarian of my choice, I understand that I will assume full responsibility for payment of the veterinarian’s bill, and that FCACC will be unable to reimburse me for any such payment. I understand that if I seek outside veterinary care without approval from FCACC that I may be dismissed as a Temporary Foster Care Person

I agree to provide adequate positive socialization for any animals fostered by me to help ensure their temperament will be as sound as possible. I also agree, when requested, to give a progress report to FCACC. I agree to bring any animal fostered by me into the Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center for any required vaccinations, de-worming, or other medication prescribed and provided by FCACC at no cost to me

I understand that the possibility of foster animals fighting, injuring, or spreading illness to my own pets does exist. I agree that I will keep my own pet up to date on vaccines and de-wormers according to advice from my own veterinarian. I understand that if I choose to allow any animals fostered by me and my own pet(s) to have access to each other, I do so at my own risk, and will not hold FCACC liable for any illness or injury that may occur to my own pet(s).

I agree to keep FCACC animals safe from harm/illness as a result of contact with resident pets. I understand the potential for contagious illness is high in animals. Therefore, I agree not to mix any of my foster animals or animals from more than one litter unless approved by FCACC

I understand that the Foster Coordinator/ FCACC staff have the right to limit the number of animals in my care at any given time and that when the foster period is over, I will call FCACC to coordinate the return of the animal(s) to FCACC

I assume responsibility for any events that occur in connection with my fostering of an animal for FCACC. I understand that the possibility of my children or others being bitten, scratched, or contracting diseases does exist. I, as the Temporary Foster Care Person, agree to be responsible for my children and anyone else handling any animals fostered by me in a safe and hygienic manner. I will not hold FCACC responsible for any injuries that may result from my failure to do so. I AGREE TO NOTIFY A FCACC REPRESENTATIVE IMMEDIATELY OF ANY BITES THAT BREAK THE SKIN that occur to any person or animal while any foster animal is in my care

Any animal fostered by me is to be adopted to a permanent home only under the supervision of FCACC, to an adopter approved by FCACC, even if the adopter is me or a member of my household. If the foster animal is still intact, foster animals MUST be returned to FCACC for sterilization and completion of adoption paperwork prior to permanent adoption. I understand that if I find a suitable home for any animal that I am fostering, that I must refer said adopter to FCACC to coordinate and complete the adoption process

I understand that FCACC cannot and does not make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied concerning the temperament, habits, health, pedigree, disposition, age, sex or background of any animal I am fostering and that I have no right to a reimbursement of medical, adoption or other professional fees. Furthermore, I understand that the animal’s future reactions to me, my family or any other person are completely unpredictable because animals, like people, have their own personalities

In consideration of receiving any FCACC foster animal, I, as a Temporary Foster Care Person, hereby release Franklin County, its officers, agents and employees from all claims of injury or damage that a fostered animal may cause me or my property. I agree to hold harmless, defend and indemnify Franklin County, it’s officers, contract veterinarians, agents and employees from any and all claims of liability to other persons for injuries or damage arising out of or in connection with services of this program or caused to them or their property by the animal(s) I am fostering through Franklin County Animal Care and Control

If for any reason, I do not comply with all provisions of this agreement, I agree to return the fostered animal to FCACC upon request of a Franklin County employee. If I refuse to return the fostered animal to FCACC upon request of an enforcement agent, I understand that FCACC reserves the right to impound the fostered animal as legal owner of the animal

I acknowledge that a staff member has reviewed documented information about this animal with me and that I have received said documentation in writing. I am fostering with awareness of any documented medical or behavioral history. I have read and agree to the above terms