Feline Foster Application

Thank you for your interest in fostering cats for Dogwood Animal Rescue.

We are located in Sonoma County, California and can only accept foster volunteers within our area.

If you are interested in fostering dogs, please visit our Canine Foster Application.

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Home Phone
Cell Phone*
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
We use FACEBOOK for communication, what is your FACEBOOK name?*
Date of Birth*
You must be 18 years of age or older in order to foster.
How did you learn about the Dogwood?
IMPORTANT! For the safety of your own pets and your potential Dogwood fosters, please list all the pets currently in your home. Include type of animal, age, sex, if they're fixed, and the date(s) and type(s) of vaccination(s):*
Who is your primary veterinarian?*
Veterinarian's Phone Number:*
Where do your pets stay when you are at home?*
Where do you pets stay when you are NOT home?*
Where do your pets sleep at night?*
Describe where you plan to keep your potential foster:*
I live in:*
- A house
- An apartment
- A granny unit
- Other
Do you rent or own?*
- Rent
- Own
If you rent, do you have permission in writing from the owner/manager to foster animals?**
- Yes
- No
Will you allow us to visit you at your home?*
- Yes
- No
Please list everyone living in the house that will have contact with the foster animal(s). Include names, ages and relationship to applicant:*
Who will be the primary foster caretaker and contact person?*
Is everyone in your household in agreement to have a foster cat?*
- Yes
- No
Are you will to complete adoptions of your foster cats or kittens at your home address?*
- Yes
- No
Will your children be supervised while with the foster animal(s)?*
- Yes
- No
- Have no children
How would you describe the activity level in your home on a scale of 1 to 5? (1=very quiet and 5=very active)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Can you keep the foster animal(s) separate from your own pets when required?*
- Yes
- No
Please list any past or present rescue groups you work with and describe your experience in detail:*
Please list one personal reference below. Include their name, address, phone number, and relationship:*
Please list one business reference below. Include their name, address, phone number, and relationship:*
By checking these boxes and signing below, I agree to the following:*
- Foster providers do not assume ownership or guardianship of the animals(s), but act as volunteers for the Dogwood Animal Rescue Project (Dogwood) in providing home care for a defined period of time.
- To Follow the guidelines of Dogwood Foster Program and your Dogwood Mentor.
- Not to take in additional animals from other organizations while fostering for Dogwood.
- To provide medical care at my own expense for any of my owned pets that may develop medical issues which may be related to my foster animal(s).
- To bring my foster animal(s) in for medical exams and follow medical protocol as prescribed by Dogwood.
- To not assign foster care of my foster animal(s), including but not limited to “pet-sitting,” to any other individual unless approved by Dogwood.
- That all medical care of my foster animal(s) will be provided by the DARP approved veterinarian. If my foster animal(s) becomes ill or is injured, I will contact my Dogwood mentor.
- In the case of an after-hours emergency, I will call from the Dogwood emergency list provided to me. receive directions.
- To return all supplies when I relinquish my foster animal(s).
- To keep cats and kittens in the house at all times.
- That by assuming foster care of an animal(s) I will indemnify, hold harmless, release and defend Dogwood Animal Rescue Project from and against any and all actions, claims, damages, disabilities or expenses that may be asserted by any person or entity, in connection with and caused by or resulting from my negligent care and oversight of the animal(s) I am fostering during the time they are in foster care with me, including but not limited to full attorney and witness fees related to any action.
- To relinquish my foster animal(s) to the Dogwood Animal Rescue Project when it is determined that the animal(s) is ready for adoption. If I have expressed an interest in adopting my foster animal(s) the Dogwood will do their utmost to offer me the first option for the adoption. It is expressly understood that this option is not a guarantee of adoption.
- In the event of death, inform Dogwood and return the animal(s) to Dogwood Animal Rescue Project.
- That if I do not follow all of the above, I will no longer be a participant in the Foster Program and my foster animal(s) will be relinquished to Dogwood Animal Rescue Project. I understand that this agreement may also be terminated by me relinquishing said animal(s) to the Dogwood representative. In any and all cases, the animal(s) shall never be released to anyone but a duly authorized and identified Dogwood Animal Rescue Project representative.
The following are the fostering opportunities that may be available. Check any of the ones you might be interested in.*
- Orphaned kittens: not weaned, requiring bottle feeding
- Family: mom and kittens- mom cares for kittens until they are adopted till at least 8 weeks & 2 pounds
- Kittens: weaned and eating on their own
- Under-socialized cats
- Under-socialized kittens
- Medical with special needs
- Senior care for animals with life-limiting conditions ~Frosty Program
When would you be available to start fostering?*
Signature*
Use your finger (if you have a touch screen) to draw your signature, or type it in the box below.
Thank you!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

If you are interested in fostering dogs, please visit our K9 Foster Application.

We are located in Sonoma County, California and can only accept foster volunteers within our area.

Feline Foster Application

Thank you!