This agreement is to allow a potential adopter who has paid the full adoption fee to begin to bond
with their new kitten, in their home, after the kitten is weaned and on solid food and water, until
the kitten is of proper weight and age to be spayed or neutered at the veterinarian choice of
Facilitate Rescue, Inc. (FRI). Determination of when to spay/neuter is up to the medical
coordinator of FRI. Once the spay or neuter is completed the kitten will then be adopted by the
foster/adopter and released from FRI as detailed in Section 8 below.
Please read carefully: I recognize that I am joining a team that is constantly evolving to provide excellent foster pet care, enthusiastic support among its volunteers, and public service above reproach. In order to ensure the well-being of my foster pets, I confirm by initialing each item that I agree to the following:
1. OWNERSHIP. I understand that animals by law are considered “property” and as such my foster pet is “owned” by FRI at all times until all items in Section 8 have been satisfied. I agree that I will relinquish possession to FRI immediately upon request of an FRI coordinator.
2. RISKS. I understand that a young cat or kitten may not be old enough to be rabies
vaccinated and that working with a stray animal carries a risk of exposure to rabies and zoonotic diseases. I agree to maintain my foster pet in areas separate from my own pets for a two-week period. If I opt to integrate my fosters with any other pets, I understand that I alone will be responsible for any damages or costs for services or treatment resulting from the integration.
3. MOVING FOSTERS. I understand that I am responsible for care of my foster and agree
that I will not allow another person to care for or have custody of my foster unless I have
obtained permission from my coordinator.
4. SUPERVISION. I agree to closely supervise my foster pets during any interaction with children (my own included) and to supervise children in my foster areas to reduce the chances of mutual harm.
5. AT-HOME VISITS. I agree to allow an FRI coordinator to visit my home prior to placing pets with me and to allow scheduled visits on short notice. I recognize that FRI may require that I make changes relating to the care of my fosters to enable me to better care for my foster pets.
6. PROPER CARE & SUPPLIES. I agree that my cat will be kept inside only. I agree to provide regular access to adequate fresh food and water and clean litterboxes. I am responsible for supplying food and litter. I will provide clean litter boxes (scooped daily) for my foster. I will transport my foster in an animal carrying cage personally purchased and manufactured for this use in order to make sure that they are safe. I will notify my coordinator IMMEDIATELY in the event of potential health issues e.g., sneezing, coughing, red/watery eyes, weight loss, diarrhea, failure to eat for more than one 24-hour period.
7. MEDICAL CARE. I agree to maintain my foster pet’s medical status as instructed by FRI’s vet as communicated to me by my coordinator. I agree to attend clinics, vet appointments and spay day as instructed by my coordinator. I understand that I alone am responsible for the cost of any care my foster receives that has not been expressly approved by my coordinator. I will see to it that the veterinarian’s instructions are followed, including the proper storage and administration of medication.
8. ADOPTION OF FOSTERS. I understand that as a Foster/Adopt I still must go through the normal channels, i.e., fill out applications, interview with a trained counselor, be approved as a match for the foster, and pay the fee. Upon completion of these items, AND after the kitten I am fostering has been spayed/neutered and had a microchip implanted and registered, the adoption will be final.
Application successfully submitted. Thank you!
