AARCS Critter Foster Home Application
CALGARY & AREA ONLY: Small Animal Foster Application (Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Gerbils, etc.)

★★★ Our PRIMARY NEED is Foster Homes for Rabbits and Guinea Pigs ★★★

When you foster, you bring in a critter into your home and give him/her the love and care like you would your own pet. You provide a temporary, safe and loving environment for a homeless pet. Fostering provides you and your family with an enjoyable and rewarding experience, teaching all family members the importance of second chances which we think is something very valuable in all aspects of life. By opening your home and heart to a homeless pet YOU will save a life of a homeless pet.
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ABOUT YOU
First Name *
Last Name *
Email Address *
Phone Number *
Your Mailing Address *
Are you over the age of 18? *
Are you a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident?   *
Have you previously volunteered or fostered with AARCS?   *
Why do you want to volunteer with us? *
How did you hear about AARCS? *
Do you have experience handling animals? *
Have you ever owned pets before? *
Have you fostered previously? If so, with which group(s)?
Are you currently fostering for another group?   *
Do you have reliable transportation and a valid Driver's License? *
Please list other members living in your household and their age:
Does everyone in your household want to be part of our Foster Program? *
Please describe your thoughts about the most important responsibilities of a foster parent: *
Are you willing to foster an animal in your care, for as long as it takes for an adoption to take place, barring unusual circumstances? *
How many foster animals are you able to take in at one time? *
Please list your current pets, including breed, age, gender and if they are spayed or neutered. If they are not spayed or neutered, please explain:
For pets previously owned, but no longer with you, please explain and provide a reason (i.e. passed of old age, accidental death, re-homed privately etc)
Are the animal(s) in your household up to date on vaccinations?
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In the absence of the primary caretaker, who will look after your foster?
Do you agree to give adequate notice (if possible, two weeks or more), should you need temporary care for your foster? *
Is your goal as a foster home, to find an animal to adopt? *
Our rabbits are required to live within an x-pen at minimum. We do not use cages. Is this something that can be set up in your household? *
What is the extent of your experience with owning or caring for critters? Please describe: *
ABOUT YOUR HOME:
Please describe your home. (i.e. Rent/Own, Apartment/Condo/Town Home etc).   *
How would you describe the activity level in your household?   *
MEDICAL
Are you willing and able to transport your foster to approved clinics for their booster vaccines other medical needs that may arise while the animal is in your care? *
Do you understand that most of our rescued animals have not been vaccinated, dewormed or spay/neutered? *
Are you willing to take a longer-term foster for medical reasons (i.e. surgical cases)   *
Are you interested or willing to foster a pregnant critter or a mom with babies?   *
Have you ever administered medications to a rabbit or guinea pig? What is your experience? *
Do you agree to adhere to AARCS medical policies and procedures and follow any and all advice, directions or instructions provided by AARCS medical team.   *
Emergency Contact and Health Considerations
Emergency Contact's Full Name: *
Relationship to you? *
Their primary phone number: *
Does anyone in your household have allergies (especially to hay) or asthma? If yes, please explain.   *
Criminal History
Have you been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted   *
Do you have you any outstanding or pending charges?   *
Would you be willing to get a police check, should one be required?   *
If no, please explain:
Administration
Do you agree to absolve Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society and any of it's members, of any responsibility for damages, should they occur?   *
Do you acknowledge that any property such as equipment, materials, or identifications issued by AARCS, remains the property as such and is to be returned upon my resignation or termination? *
As a foster home, I acknowledge that I am able to adopt my foster, however I must express interest before the animal goes up on the website.   *
I agree to the Foster Home Release, found in the information box to the right of this field.   *
I confirm that the information provided in this application are true, accurate and complete.   *
I understand and agree that any false or untrue statements in this application may affect my ability to volunteer or foster with AARCS. *
I agree to the Volunteer Agreement and General Release Statement found in the information box to the right of this field.   *
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