Foster Application

Thank you for your interest in fostering cats and kittens to help Homeward Bound. In order to be considered to be a foster home you must:
-Be 18 years of age or older
-Have the knowledge and consent of all adults living in your household
-Have verifiable identification
-Understand that Homeward Bound has the right to deny your application
-Agree to a home visit BEFORE and DURING the time when you might foster for Homeward Bound.

Applicant's First Name	*
Applicant's Last Name	*
Street Address	*
City	*
State	*
Apartment Number (if applicable)	*
Zip Code	*
Home Phone Number	*
Email Address	*
Cell Phone Number	*
Date of Birth	*
Drivers License Number	*
How did you find out about us?	*
Do you own or rent your home?	*
Please select your current residence type.	*
If you answered "other" above, please explain here.	*
How long have you lived at this address?	*
If you rent, does your landlord and lease allow pets?	*
Landlord's contact information.	*
Including yourself, how many people live in your household?	*
Is everyone in your household aware that you are planning to foster cats?	*
Please list the ages & relationship of those who live in your home.	*
Do children under the age of 6 ever visit your home?	*
Are all members of your household comfortable with cats?	*
Does anyone in your household have allergies to cats?	*
Do you own other pets at the current time?	*
If yes, please list their names, breeds, and ages.	*
Are all of your pets spayed/neutered/fixed?	*
Do your pets use a dog door to go in/out?	*
Where do your pets stay during the day?	*
Where do your pets stay at night?	*
Where do your pets stay when you are not home?	*
Have your current pets been around cats?	*
How many pets have you owned in the last 5-10 years?	*
What happened to them?	*
Are your pets current on their vaccinations?	*
Have your current cats been tested for feline leukemia (FeLV) and feline Aids (FIV)?	*
If yes, what were the results?	*
Veterinarian's Name	*
Veterinarian's Address, City, State, and Zip Code	*
Veterinarian's Phone Number	*
Have you ever had a pet euthanized?	*
If yes, please explain.	*
Employment Status	*
If you chose "other" above, please explain.	*
If you are employed, what is your current occupation?	*
Place of Employment	*
What is your work schedule?	*
On average, how many hours per day will your fosters be left alone?	*
Describe your experience with cats, if any.	*
Why do you want to foster cats for Homeward Bound?	*
Do you have previous fostering experience? If yes, please describe your experience.	*
How long are you willing to foster at a time?	*
What types of cats are you interested in fostering?	*
Please provide a description of the area where your fosters will live.	*
Do you have secure screens on all windows?	*
Would you be able to keep the foster cats as indoor only?	*
Where will your fosters sleep?	*
The following questions help us assess your experience so that we can place an appropriate foster in your home. You do not need experience in all of these areas to be approved as a foster home.	*
Have you ever been convicted of abuse or neglect of a person or animal?	*
If yes, please explain.	*
Will you allow us to perform home visits before and during the time you are fostering?	*
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I understand that this is an application to Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions (HBCA) and is neither a promise of nor a commitment to any volunteer opportunity. I certify that I have provided and will provide information throughout the selection process, including on this application for a volunteer position and in interviews with HBCA, that is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that misrepresentations or omissions may be cause for my immediate rejection as an applicant for a volunteer position with HBCA or my termination from a present or future volunteer position.	* Agree Disagree
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I understand that any cats I foster are Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions cats. They may not be pre-adopted, adopted out, given away, or otherwise transferred from my home. I understand that all adoptions must done by HBCA. I will return the cats to HBCA when requested to do so.	* Agree Disagree
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I agree to abide by all the rules and regulations set forth by Homeward Bound Cat Adoptons and further outlined in the Foster Care Manual. I will keep all cats in a safe, indoor environment. I will notify HBCA immediately should a foster cat exhibit signs of illness. I acknowledge that foster cats may not be vaccinated or tested for FIV or FeLV or spayed/neutered.	* Agree Disagree
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I release Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions from liability for any injury or damages to any person or property caused by fosters and from any causes of action, claims, suits, or demands that may arise as a result of such injury or damages.	* Agree Disagree
Signature of Applicant:	*
* By signing this document, you agree that any form of electronic signature, including but not limited to signatures via facsimile, scanning, or electronic mail, may substitute for a handwritten signature and shall have the same legal effect.