Foster Application

To learn more about fostering, please visit the "Foster A Cat" page at the Donate and Help drop-down menu.
Please note that fosters must be at least 25 years old.
A safe or virtual home check will be needed prior to approval.
NOTE: In lieu of a home check in person, you may be asked to send some pictures of your home to info@lifelineforpets.org.
Include doors to the outside, balcony, condition of window & door screens, and area where you will have cat/s acclimate.

Cat Foster Care Application

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Date *

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Address: Street, City, Zip *

Name of city again *

Phone: Home, Cell, or Both *

Occupation/Employer *

How did you hear about us? *

Is there a certain cat or cats you saw on our website that interested you, or would you be willing to let us choose for you should you be accepted? *

Have you fostered previously? Please explain. *

How long can you foster? *

I am willing to foster adult or senior cats (these are the greatest need). *

I am willing to foster kittens. If so, how many at one time? *

I am willing to foster shy cats. (These require much one on one time and patience, but the need is great.) *

I am willing to foster cats with special needs. *

I am willing to foster 2 cats who are a bonded pair. *

Are you able to isolate your fosters for at least 2 weeks upon arrival? Where? *

Where will your fosters stay when you are not home? *

How many hours a day will the foster be alone? *

How many people currently reside in your household? *

Any children in the household or who visit often? If so, please give ages. *

Is smoking permitted in the house? If so, does anyone smoke in the house? *

Who will be responsible for the cat's care? *

Please list all current pets. *

If previous or current cats--indoor, outdoor, or both? *

If your previous pets are no longer with you, please describe what happened. How old were they when they passed, and from what condition? *

Are your pets spayed/neutered, tested for FIV, current with vaccines and flea care? *

Current veterinarian name & address *

Do you own or rent your home? If rent, please give landlord's name and phone. *

If renting, does lease allow? Yes or no *

Where will foster cat/s be kept? *

Will you allow us and potential adopters to visit the foster cat at your home? (We will always try to make sure a meeting is safe during the quarantine.) *

Will you be willing to take the cat to adoptions or to the vet if and when it may be needed? *

Are you, or someone you know, able to post your fosters online with email or social media, i.e. Facebook, Instagram, or other social platforms? *

Will you abide by all animal control laws? *

Will you abide by our rules and policies for animal care? *

Responsible emergency contact. Name, address, phone. *

Will you allow a safe home check prior to approval? In some cases we may authorize a virtual home check. *

This is the Foster Application. If I am selected to be a foster, I understand that there will be a Foster Agreement that I will need to sign. I can request a copy of the Agreement in advance if I am approved. *

NOTE: Please send pictures of your home to info@lifelineforpets.org. Include the area where a cat will acclimate, and any doors to the outside & garage & balconies, and let us know the condition of window screens. *

By signing this application, you certify that the answers provided above are true and that you accept the terms stated above. *

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