Fostering is a wonderful experience for you and your family; you can feel good about knowing you have helped save a cat's life. Even better, you've created space in the shelter to accommodate other homeless cats. Foster cats provide companionship and purpose.
Your act of kindness is repaid in rewards that are beyond words.
Foster Program (northtexascatrescue.com)
Introduction Has your cat been around children?
Choose all that apply:
Children 6-12 years old
Children under 6 years old
Teenagers
toddler
Any cat(s) fostered by me will be kept in foster home. I understand that any cat(s)I foster is/are the property of NTCR, and I agree to turn the cat(s) over to NTCR immediately upon request.
I agree to bring any cat(s) fostered by me to the Veterinarians NTCR work with for exams, vaccinations, weight checks, sterilization ,or other reason deemed necessary by NTCR and mutually agreed upon date and/or time.
I understand that I am responsible for adhering to all NTCR standards of care.
Any cat(s) fostered by me will be fed, watered and exercised appropriately. I agree to provide an adequate and nutritious diet, including any necessary supplements, as recommended by NTCR.
I agree to abide by any instructions given by NTCR regarding the feeding of specific brands or types of supplemental food and/or nutritional supplements to my foster cat(s).
Although NTCR will make every attempt to furnish food and/or litter for those foster care volunteers who are unable to afford these supplies on their own, I understand that the availability of these supplies is based on donations from the public and limited to stock on hand and that I will be responsible for providing necessary supplies in the event that they are not available through NTCR. NTCR cannot and does not guarantee to be able to provide free food, litter or supplies for my foster animals.
I will not allow foster cats or kittens to go outside at ANY time except to transport them to and from the foster home or veterinarian, if needed. I agree to transport any foster cats, kittens in a sturdy carrier. I agree to transport any foster cat(s) in an enclosed vehicle only, and I will not allow them to ride in the bed of a pick up truck or convertible.
I understand that NTCR will take every precaution to ensure that any cat(s) I foster are reasonably healthy and that any known health problems will be disclosed to me prior to my taking the animal into my home, but NTCR cannot be responsible for any unforeseen health problem that may develop after the animal(s) is/are in my care. If all possible NTCR will test all cats 8 weeks and older for FIV and FelV. NTCR will supply wormer, flea treatment, vaccines and any medicines to treat diarrhea, URI and ringworm.
I understand that I am not authorized to seek outside veterinary care for NTCR foster cat(s)/kitten(s) without approval from NTCR Board Members or the NTCR foster Coordination team and may be dismissed from the foster program for doing so. If I choose to treat the cat(s) at a veterinarian of my choice, I understand that I will assume full responsibility for payment of the vet bill, and that NTCR will be unable to reimburse me for any such payment unless pre-arranged.
Have you had any problems keeping your cats inside?
What brand?
Choose all that apply:
OTC brand
dry
name prescription food
wet
Does your cat like being handled or petted?
Choose all that apply:
No
Unsure
Yes
Is your cat Spayed or Neutered?
I also agree not to foster cats from any other organization while I am fostering for NTCR, UNLESS GRANTED SPECIFIC APPROVAL BY ntcr.
I understand that Foster Care Coordinator/ NTCR Board Members have the right to limit the number of animals in my care at any time
How does your cat behave around other cat(s)?
Choose all that apply:
gets along with other cats
doesn't get along with other cats
gets along with female cats
gets along with male cats
I don't know
How does your cat behave around children?
Choose all that apply:
aggressive
gentle
has little patience
scared
I understand that NTCR cannot and does not make any representations or warranties, either expressed or implied concerning the temperament, habits, health, pedigree, disposition, age, sex or background of this animal and that I have no right to a reimbursement of medical, adoption or other professional fees. Furthermore, I understand the animal's future reactions to me, my family or any other person are completely unpredictable because animals, like people have their own personalities.
In condition of receiving any NTCR foster cat(s), I as a foster caregiver, hereby release NTCR , its officers from all claims of injury or damage that a fostered cat may cause me or my property.
I agree to hold harmless, defend and indemnify NTCR, its officers, veterinarians from any and all claims of liability to other persons for injuries or damage arising out of or in connection with services of this program or cause to them or their property by the cat(s) I am fostering through NTCR
If for any reason, I do not comply with all provisions of this agreement, I agree to return the fostered cat(s) to NTCR upon demand.
If I refuse to return the fostered cat(s) to NTCR upon demand, I understand that NTCR reserves the right to remove the cat(s) I foster from my home
By clicking on the SUBMIT button below you are confirming that all information on this page is current and correct. You will receive an automated email confirming NTCR has received your application. Thank you for considering fostering.
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