Agreement and requirements of fostering
_____I am at least 18 years old. All of the information I have given above is true and complete. I realize that any untrue statement will be deemed reason for refusal of adoption or reclaiming of any adopted pet. _____I agree that my services as a Foster Care Provider are provided on a strictly voluntary basis. I shall receive no pay, benefits, or compensation of any kind from Utah Valley Animal Rescue for my foster care of animals. _____ I agree to provide foster care in strict compliance with this agreement. _____ I agree to provide adequate food, water, shelter, safe containment and humane treatment for the animal(s) at all times. _____ I agree to monitor the animal(s) and provide proper care and socialization to increase their possibility for adoption. _____ I agree to make weekly contact with the Foster Coordinator or designee by phone, email or in person, to advise on progress. _____ I agree to notify the Foster Coordinator or designee within 24 hours of any major change in the health of the fostered animal(s) health or if the foster animal(s) becomes lost. _____ I agree to represent myself professionally to Animal Services. _____I agree to return UVAR foster animals for sterilization on the specified date. _____ I understand UVAR reserves the exclusive right to determine the proper course of action to take upon notification by the Foster Care Provider of any inability to comply with this agreement. _____ I understand and agree that the foster animal(s) is the exclusive property of UVAR. This Foster Care Agreement transfers no ownership rights. _____ I understand if any foster animal under my care dies, the Foster Coordinator or designee will be notified immediately and the body must be returned to UVAR immediately. _____ I will respect the decision of UVAR to determine whether a Foster Care Provider can adopt a foster animal. _____ I fully understand and agree that the ultimate disposition of any animal(s) under this foster care agreement is at the sole discretion of UVAR. _____ I agree to vaccinate my own animals against the following diseases before fostering: • Canines are immunized against Canine Distemper, Canine Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Hepatitis (4 in 1 booster); Bordetella (kennel cough); and Rabies, and are free of parasites. • Felines are immunized against Feline Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus (3 in 1 booster), Feline Leukemia and Rabies, and are free of parasites. _____ I understand no reimbursement by UVAR will be given to me regarding any expenditure which I incur for the care and treatment of the foster animal(s). _____ If my foster animal is injured or becomes ill at night or on the weekend, I understand that I need to call the Foster Program Coordinator immediately. If I take my foster animal to any other veterinary hospital or clinic without prior authorization, UVAR will not be responsible for the costs incurred. _____ I understand that if a fostered animal under my care or my own animal dies from a contagious disease, I will not be considered for fostering other animals of the same species for a specific length of time as deemed suitable by UVAR. UVAR’s Veterinarian will determine the length of time necessary before fostering any animal again in a Foster Care Providers home that has been exposed to a specific disease. If a Foster Care Provider’s home is exposed to either Parvovirus or Feline Panleukopenia, they will not be allowed to foster the species of animal affected by the disease for six months. In the instance of any other diseases it is recommended that they do not foster for a minimum of two weeks. The Foster Care Provider will be responsible for sanitizing all contaminated areas according to the standards given by UVAR services. _____ I understand that any breach of the conditions of this foster care agreement may result in immediate termination of this agreement. In that case UVAR shall take immediate possession of the fostered animal(s). Indemnity _____ I agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless UVAR including its agents and employees, for any and all personal injuries or damages to property or pets caused by the foster animal(s). _____ I recognize that in handling foster animal(s) there exists a risk of injury including physical harm caused by a foster animal. On behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives, and executors, I release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless UVAR, its agents, volunteers and employees from any and all claims, causes of action or demands, or any nature of cause connected with my foster care agreement. _____ I understand that public relations are an important part of volunteering in the foster care program. I agree on behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives and executors to allow UVAR to use any photographs taken of me in public relations efforts. UVAR will use reasonable efforts to notify me of such use but such notification is not a condition of its use for public relations purposes. _____ I understand that I may refuse to be photographed and that such refusal shall not change my status as a UVAR Foster Care Provider. I have received, read, and understand the Foster Care Guidelines provided during orientation by UTAH VALLEY ANIMAL RESCUE, INC. The information I have provided in this agreement is true and correct. I understand that falsification of any part of this agreement will result in termination of this agreement.
