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Foster Application/Registration

Foster Application / Registration

Foster homes provide a safe haven for our animals until they move on to their forever homes. We appreciate your time in completing this application.

Is this application for an animal that you have turned in/will turn in to the shelter and are currently fostering?

Yes
No

If yes, animals name:

Your Information

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Home Phone *

Cell Phone

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

How many people live in your home?

Do you have children that live in your home or visit on a regular basis? If so, please list their ages.

About Your Home/Animals

Do you rent or own?

Rent
Own

If you rent, please provide your landlord’s contact information.

Landlord Name

Landlord Phone

Landlord Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Describe your residence *

Home
Apartment
Condo

List and describe the pets who currently live in your home with you. (Name, ages, breed)

Are all of your pets spayed and/or neutered?

No
Yes
Unknown

Are they current on their vaccines, including the rabies shot? Please provide the number on their rabies tag and the name of the facility or vet they received it from.

Are they on a monthly flea and heartworm preventive?

No
Yes
Unknown

If the answer to any of the above questions concerning your pet(s) is NO, please explain.

Have you ever had puppies/dogs with PARVO at your house/in your yard?

No
Yes
Unknown

If yes, please explain the circumstances.

If you have cats, have they been tested for Feline Leukemia?

Yes, they are negative
No, I have not tested them yet
I do not have cats

Have you ever had a cat with Feline Leukemia?

Yes
No

Do you have a securely fenced yard?

No, I will leash walk my foster
No, but I will use a kennel
Yes, I have a securely fenced yard
Other

If other, please explain.

About You

What is your foster experience? (check all that apply)

I currently foster/have fostered for DCHS.
I currently foster/have fostered for another Humane Society.
I would like to begin fostering for DCHS.

If you have fostered/volunteered for another Humane Society, briefly tell us about that experience. Be sure to list the name of the Humane Society and the name and number/email of a person who can give you a reference.

Explain why you would like to foster animals for Darlington County Humane Society.

Are you willing/able to transport your foster pet to the Humane Society veterinarian or to the Humane Society for routine medical care, medicine, or for a health certificate before traveling to his/her rescue?

Yes
No
Other

If other, please explain.

Can you be emotionally prepared to let your foster pet go when he/she has been adopted or when he/she has been rescued by a rescue group?

Yes, I realize the more animals that I foster and let go, the more I can save from the shelter.
I might have difficulty with this.
I’m not sure
Other

If other, please explain.

Veterinarian Reference

Veterinarian’s office you currently use or have used for a former pet:

Veterinarian's Name

Veterinarian's Phone

Veterinarian's City, State

About Your Potential Foster

What type of animal would you like to foster? (check all that apply)

Puppies
Kittens
Moms and Puppies
Moms and Kittens
Adult Dogs
Adult Cats

If you want to foster adult dogs, please indicate what weight range. (check all that apply)

Small dogs (less than 25 lbs)
Medium dogs (25-45 lbs)
Large dogs (45+ lbs)

Are you willing to foster pets with medical conditions while they heal? (e.g., recent heartworm treatment or surgery; this would be a long-term foster for 1-3 months.)

Yes, definitely
No
Maybe

How will you keep your foster pet safe while you are NOT at home? (check all that apply)

Inside the house, in a crate
Inside the house, in a laundry room/bathroom
Free roam of the house
Outside in a kennel
Outside in a fenced yard
Outside on a cable lead
Other

If other, please explain.

Where will your foster pet SLEEP at night? (check all that apply)

Inside the house, in a crate
Inside the house, in a laundry room/bathroom
In bed with a family member
In a pet bed
Outside in a kennel
Outside in a fenced yard
Outside on a cable lead
Other

If other, please explain.

Where will your foster pet stay while you are home? (check all that apply)

Inside the house
Outside in a kennel
Outside in a fenced yard
Outside on a cable lead
Other

If other, please explain.

About how many hours will your foster pet be left alone during the day?

0-2 hours
2-4 hours
4-6 hours
6-8 hours
8+ hours

Who will be the primary caregiver for the foster animal?

How do you plan on introducing your foster pet to your current pets?

If you need to quarantine your foster pet for a few days, how/where will you do so?

Will you be able to attend a 2 hour training and orientation class?

Yes, definitely
No
Maybe

Phone

contact

(843) 398-4402
shelter@darlingtonhumane.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1655 Hartsville, SC 29551
Physical Address: 1705 Adoption Way, Darlington, SC 29532

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