I have read and agree to all of the following:

1. I agree to provide a safe, warm, clean, and loving environment for the animal(s) that are participating in the foster program. I further agree to take appropriate precautions to ensure the safety of all animals and people when introducing the WVHS animal(s) to my/our resident animals.

2. I understand that co-mingling our owned animal(s) with foster animal(s) is not recommended as there is a risk of illness or injury to my owned animal(s). I further understand and agree that should my owned animal(s) become ill or injured due to the co-mingling of animals, the resulting veterinary expenses will be my sole responsibility and WVHS will be held harmless.

3. I understand that should I lose the animal(s) while it’s in my care, I must notify the shelter immediately and animal control in the jurisdiction that I live. I understand that I may not give away or sell any animals participating in a shelter program.

4. I agree and understand to follow all medical and behavioral instructions. I agree that I will attend all required check-up appointments as set by WVHS staff.

5. I agree that any foster pets will be in my care at all times. Cats and kittens are to be kept exclusively indoors. Dogs and puppies must be supervised when outside.

6. I agree to not take the WVHS animal(s) to any pet stores, animal daycares, dog parks, or veterinarians without prior approval from WVHS. I further understand that if I do take a WVHS animal to a veterinarian, WVHS is not responsible for payment to the veterinary office. I understand that the foster would be liable for any debt incurred from seeking outside medical care.

7. I release any and all staff, volunteers, officials, officers, insurers, or any other individual affiliated with the WVHS from any and all civil liability and/or any and all forms of injury which may arise as a result of fostering by volunteering to take animals into my home.

8. I also acknowledge that there are many dangers and risks associated with fostering/volunteering to work with shelter animal(s) and I am granting that I do hereby release any and all persons affiliated with WVHS from any injuries, whether physical or mentally sustained by me or the individual(s) I have guardianship over.

9. Tetanus Information: I understand that because I, or my child (if the applicant is under 18), may handle animals, it is important to discuss being vaccinated against tetanus with my physician. I release WVHS from all responsibility that may occur because of my not pursuing this matter further, and I understand whatever decision I make is at my own risk.

10. I acknowledge and understand that as a foster/volunteer of WVHS, I or my child (if the applicant is under 18) is not covered by WVHS workers compensation or any other insurance policy for any damages or injuries I, or my child, may sustain during fostering/volunteer activities.

11. I understand that fostering may involve strenuous activity on my part. I am in good health and am aware of no physical problem or condition that will limit or interfere with my ability to participate in taking care of the animal(s) I have agreed to. I have read and understand this agreement and am of legal age. I am legally competent and am signing this document of my own free will, devoid of any influence of a WVHS staff member.

12. I understand that the animal(s) I am taking into foster are owned by West Valley Humane Society (WVHS) regardless of how long they are in my care under the program. I further understand that WVHS is the owner of the animal(s) until I have completed the adoption process including payment of any fees.

13. I agree to hold West Valley Humane Society harmless for any damages or injuries that may arise from an animal that is in a foster home. I further agree and understand that WVHS cannot predict how an animal will behave nor can WVHS be held responsible for an animal’s behavior. I understand that should an injury occur to any person, or animal for the duration of the foster period, WVHS is not responsible for medical payments or debts incurred and cannot be held liable.

14. I give permission for WVHS to use the photographs I provide of me, or my child (if the applicant is under 18), for use in any publication or advertising purposes that WVHS may designate.