Foster – West Valley Humane Society

A wide variety of animals need a foster home to succeed. Kittens and puppies who are too young for adoption, animals with medical needs, animals who are shelter-stressed, or need behavioral intervention. Let us know who you might be interested in helping and we would love to find you a foster match!

You can make a world of difference by fostering a shelter pet. Here are the most common needs for care:

Bottle baby kittens
Kittens that are too young for spay/neuter
Moms with kittens
Moms with puppies
Puppies without a mom
Animals in medical recovery
Animals with a ringworm diagnosis
Heartworm positive dogs

Our Biggest Need Currently

Treatment of a cat with ringworm is normally 3 weeks to 3 months. Cats tend to recover faster in the kind of loving, low-stress environment that only a home can provide! Treatment involves a daily fungal spray, oral medication and a weekly lime dipping to help kill and control the spores. Though it may feel like a lot of hard work, ringworm is totally curable, non-lethal, and not nearly as scary as it seems at first. Since these cats are routinely euthanized in other shelters, your choice to foster them saves lives!

Learn more about Ringworm

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Name *

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Last

Email *

Phone *

Address *

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City

State

Zip Code

What is your age? *

Have you been charged with a violent crime or a crime against animals? *

If yes, please explain: *

Please list all people living in your household including names, ages, and relationship to you. *

Please list other pets living in your home, including species, gender, estimated weight, and age. *

What is your experience fostering or working with animals? *

You do not need any experience to get started!

Do you rent or own your home? *

Rent
Own

Are you allowed to foster animals in your rental? You may be asked to provide proof of ladlord permission before being able to foster. *

Yes, I have permission
I will need to ask my landlord first
I have permission already outlined in my lease that I can provide

Please list the type/s of animals you are able/willing to foster: *

Bottle babies (kittens)
Kittens (eating on their own)
Momma cat with kittens
Behavioral needs canines
Bottle babies (puppies)
Puppies
Momma dog with puppies
Medical needs canines
Medical needs felines
Heartworm positive care (limited activity)
Pets diagnosed with ringworm
Emergency foster

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. *

I agree

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. *

I agree

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. *

I agree

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. *

I agree

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. *

I agree

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. *

I agree

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. *

I agree

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. *

I agree

Tetanus Information: I understand that because I, or my child (if 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. *

I agree

I acknowledge and understand that as a foster/volunteer of WVHS, I or my child (if 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. *

I agree

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. *

I agree

I agree

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. *

I agree

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. *

I agree

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

I agree

Please upload a photo of your Drivers License *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

In order to create a foster profile for you at the shelter, we will need a copy of your drivers license. If you are not able to attach your drivers license to this form we can get a photo copy in person during your first foster appointment.

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