Cat Foster Application

Name *

First

Last

Date *

Street Address *

City/State/Zip *

Phone Number *

Email *

If there is a specific cat/kitten or litter you are interested in fostering, please list below.

Household information *

Own
Rent
Other

Are you allowed to have pets on your property? *

yes
no

If you rent, list your landlord's name and phone number.

How long have you resided at your present address? *

Are you planning on moving in the next 2-3 months? *

yes
no
not sure

Will you allow a home visit to ensure that your home is appropriate for fostering? *

yes
no

Please list all adults and children who reside in your home, including names and ages. Please include yourself as well. *

If you have children or plan to extend your family are you aware that you must supervise your foster cat/kitten with your child for the safety of both the child and the cat? *

yes
no

Are you comfortable with the fact that the cat could bite or scratch your child? *

yes
no

Do any members of your household have asthma or allergies to cats? *

yes
no

Are all members of your household in agreement about fostering a cat? *

yes
no

Are there any senior citizens or physically/mentally disabled persons in your household? *

yes
no

Please provide us with at least two references, one being a veterinarian if possible. Include name, address, and phone number for each reference. *

Who is your current veterinarian? (If not listed above). Include name, address, and phone number.

When was the last time you visited your veterinarian?

Experience with cats: *

first time
had 1 or 2
had many

Is anyone home during the day? *

yes
no

Hours cat will be left alone each day. *

Where do you primarily intend to keep the cat? *

Do you plan on letting the cat outside? *

yes
no

If yes, under what circumstances?

Have you ever let a cat outdoors in the past? *

yes
no

Have you ever had a pet before? *

yes
no

If yes, how long ago?

Please list current pets you have. Include the pet's name, type, age, years of ownership, and whether they are indoor, outdoor, or indoor/outdoor pets.

Please tell us about the animals you have owned in the past who are no longer with you. Include the animal's name, type, age, whether or not they are deceased, and cause of death if they are deceased. *

Have you ever relinquished an animal to a shelter, rescue, or another individual? If yes, please describe. *

If you have owned a pet in the past who is no longer with you but still alive, where is it currently and why? *

Are your current pets spayed/neutered? *

yes
no
n/a

If not, why?

Are your pet's vaccinations current? *

yes
no
n/a

If not, why?

Can you keep your foster animal separate from any other pets in your home, if necessary? *

yes
no
n/a

If yes, where?

If you own cats, have your cat(s) been tested for feline leukemia (FeLV) and feline aids (FIV)? *

yes
no
unsure
n/a

Have any of your pets ever had babies? *

yes
no
I've never had a pet

Please describe a typical day for the cat in your home? *

Where will your foster spend a majority of its time when you are home? *

Where will your foster spend a majority of its time when you are not home? *

When will you be ready to start fostering? *

Have you ever fostered before? *

yes
no

If yes, for what organization? What types of animals did you foster?

What types of animals are you interested in fostering? Check all that apply. *

What length of time can you commit to fostering? *

What length of time could you give a foster animal to adjust in your home, if needed? *

What would you do if your foster cat scratches or sprays in an unwanted area? *

What would you do if your foster cat has accidents outside the litter box? *

Are you able to bring your foster to vet appointments scheduled by YBRR? *

yes
no

If your foster cat is sick, are you comfortable administering oral and/or topical medications? *

yes
no

If you travel, what arrangements would you provide for your foster cat while you are away? *

Are you willing to post internet ads, meet with adopters, and travel to YBRR to finalize an adoption? *

yes
no

Can you think of any circumstances under which you would not be able to complete the foster program and you would need to return the cat before an adopter is found? *

Foster families are responsible for the cost of food and litter, YBRR does not supply this. *

I acknowledge
I do not agree / acknowledge

Foster Agreement. Check each line and sign below. *

By checking this box, I am affirming I understand and agree to the foster agreement. *

Signature *

First

Last

By clicking the submit button, I hereby give permission to Yellow Brick Road Rescue to contact my veterinarian to obtain information about past and present pets. I also confirm that I am 21 years of age or older and authorize Yellow Brick Road Rescue to verify all of the above information. I have read and agree with all of the terms. *

yes