Foster Care Application

To become an LHS foster parent, I understand that I will be required to abide by the following conditions. I agree to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of an LHS foster parent outlined here within and to abide by the policies and procedures of the foster care program. Further, I understand:

Foster animals are the property of LHS and remain so until ownership is transferred at the time of adoption

I agree to fully read the foster care manual and complete any online orientations which will be sent to me after I have been accepted as a foster parent

I agree to attentively care for the animal(s) as a companion animal being prepped for adoption and to bring the animal(s) back to LHS for any necessary medical treatment, progress checks, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, and adoption

Foster parents are required to provide transportation to bring foster animal(s) into the shelter for checkups and regular vaccinations

The length of time each animal needs in foster care varies, LHS may request that an animal stay in foster care for a longer amount of time if necessary I may return my foster animal at any time, for any reason; I will do my best to contact the foster care team prior to returning the foster animal so accommodations can be arranged

LHS has the right to request/demand the return of the animal at any point in time

I agree not to foster animals from any other organization while I have LHS foster animals, unless granted specific approval by the foster care team

Foster animals are not to be left in the care of anyone outside of the foster parent’s household without prior approval from the foster care team

Adoption inquiries must be directed to LHS foster care team

Foster animals are not eligible for adoption until approved by our medical team

Potential adopters must meet LHS adoption criteria and pay all applicable adoption fees

LHS has the right to deny an adoption based on information provided by the potential adopter

All animal related ordinances apply to LHS foster animals, including but not limited to leash and pooper scooper ordinances

I must always keep the provided rabies and foster care ID tags on any canine over 4 months of age and the tags must be returned with the foster animal

Any time an LHS canine is taken outside, the canine must be secured with 2 separate leashes attached to 2 separate points of contact (2 collars or a collar and a harness set are considered appropriate points of contact)

I will not allow foster dogs or puppies to have any unsupervised off-leash time outdoors

Foster animals are not to be taken to public places such as pet stores or off leash dog parks, unless explicit permission is given by the foster care team

Puppies under 6 months old are never to be taken to public places or allowed to walk on the ground (this is done to prevent the spread of the deadly parvovirus)

LHS foster cats and kittens are not to be allowed outside under any circumstance

When transporting LHS animals, do not roll the vehicle’s windows down more than 2 inches.

LHS animals are not to be left unattended in a vehicle under any circumstance

Foster animals are not to be transported out of state

Foster animals are not to be relocated to a new home address without prior approval from the foster care team

It is recommended to keep foster animals separate from your own pet(s) to help contain the spread of any potential illness foster animal may be harboring

I acknowledge that I have been advised to quarantine my foster animal away from my owned animals

If any personal pets become ill from being around the foster animal, the shelter cannot treat them

I understand that LHS cannot reimburse me for any outside veterinary care I seek for my foster animal or my own personal animals

I understand that based on the health or temperament of the animal, which may change once in foster care, LHS may need to provide humane euthanasia; this decision is made in the best interest of the animal after medical or behavioral intervention has been attempted and failed