Animal Aid Vermilion Area

Foster agrees to contact Rescue immediately if the dog becomes ill or is missing. We recognize that dogs being dogs will occasionally make a run for the hills, so please let us know immediately if the dog is missing. Likewise, dogs do become ill and we need to know. Foster will provide fresh food, fresh water, and plenty of exercise daily. Foster agrees to always keep the foster dog within a fenced yard (not on a chain) or supervised on a leash; Foster agrees to never leave this dog outside when no one is home, to never allow the dog to be tied to a doghouse or to a chain, nor left unsupervised in a yard for extremely long periods. Foster agrees to provide updates to Rescue on the dog's progress. We want to know how you and the dog are doing. Foster agrees to always transport this dog in a safe manner and never loose in the open bed of a pick-up truck or in any other unsafe manner.

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Foster agrees NOT to transfer custody of the animal to anyone other than Rescue and agrees to return the animal to Rescue upon demand.

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Foster agrees to exercise normal care in maintaining the health of this animal.

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Foster has been advised that foster animals can sometimes dig, chew, soil, and exhibit other undesirable traits. I understand that dogs are dogs and cats are cats and will do things that cannot be foreseen on occasion.

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Foster has been advised that my foster animal may have been neglected, mistreated, or abused and that special care and precautions may be required. I also understand that the animal may need medical care which will be provided by Rescue. Rescue dogs frequently come in to rescue scared, underweight, and/or ill.

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Foster has been advised that a foster animal will need time to adjust to new routines, new family and new surroundings. In addition, I am aware that the animal may need training in basic house manners.

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Foster agrees to carefully introduce the new animal to the existing dogs and cats. Coming to a new home is stressful for the new animal and your existing animals. Careful introduction is a must. Your new animal needs time and space to adjust to the surroundings and your existing animals need to feel they are not being replaced or crowded. Introducing the new animal can result in growling, barking, submissive urination or other undesirable behavior. Properly managing the introductions is therefore important.

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Foster agrees to follow instructions/advice given by rescue and veterinarian regarding quarantine, medication, feeding, socialization, etc.

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In the event that the foster decides to no longer foster animals for AAVA, all supplies furnished by the rescue must be returned promptly.

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Please combine the last 4 of your social and date of birth to confirm electronic signature. * Example: 1234-080765

This agreement is made and entered into on this date by and between Animal Aid for Vermilion Area, Inc. (AAVA) and the following individual(s), hereinafter "Foster." This agreement is valid for any future animals in Foster's care on behalf of AAVA. WHEREAS Foster wishes to foster one or multiple dogs for AAVA. This agreement holds binding for any and all future dogs fostered for AAVA, even if there is a hiatus between fostering. Now, therefore, for good and valuable consideration, the parties to the agreement agree as follows:

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Check the boxes below to agree with the following statements:

1. Foster will provide compassionate and loving care as long as necessary until the dog/cat has been successfully placed in a permanent home or with another rescue group. This care includes -- but is not limited to -- adequate food, water, shelter, and medication when required.
2. Foster will be patient and tolerant during the transition period (which can last from a few days to a few months). Foster is prepared to work with the animal on basic training, such as housebreaking/litter box training. Foster will keep the dog primarily inside the home; the dog will not be left outside without proper adult supervision.
3. Foster will notify an AAVA coordinator if any medical treatment becomes necessary and will see that the animal receives necessary medical treatment as soon as he/she needs it. Foster will not hesitate to provide necessary emergency care. An AAVA coordinator must be notified ASAP when emergency medical care is obtained.
4. Foster will not authorize veterinary treatments, procedures or medications without the authorization of an AAVA coordinator.
5. Foster agrees to follow all instructions provided by an AAVA coordinator or veterinary office regarding the proper care/medication requirements for foster animal.
6. Foster will immediately notify an AAVA coordinator of any problems or difficulties resulting from caring for the animal.
7. Foster agrees to keep the dog leashed outside whenever he/she is not in a securely fenced area. Foster will not tie or chain the dog in the yard for long periods of time and will never do so unless a competent adult is outside with the dog, and the dog has more than adequate moving space.
8. Foster will not use prong collars or employ harsh training methods. Foster will never strike or choke the dog in an attempt to discipline.
9. Foster will never leave the dog outside in a yard or elsewhere without adequate adult supervision.
10. Foster will work cooperatively with AAVA to find a permanent, loving home as quickly as possible. If Foster decides he/she would like to adopt the foster animal, foster understands and accepts that the procedure for adoption will be the same for him/her as it would be for any other applicant. Foster will be asked to sign the same contract and pay the same fee to AAVA that any adopter would. Foster understands and accepts that Foster may not keep the animal without the approval and consent of the Board.
11. Foster understands and accepts that the animal is and shall remain the sole property of AAVA. Foster further understands and acknowledges that Foster does not have any right or authority to keep or place the foster animal in another home or with other individuals. Moving the animal or placing him/her in permanent homes can only be done with the full knowledge and approval of the Board.
12. If Foster contributes money toward the care of the animal for which Foster requires reimbursement, Foster will submit any and all receipts directly to the Board within 30 days of purchase. Receipts may also be scanned and emailed to animalaidvermilion@gmail.com. If receipts are not provided within 30 of purchase, the money spent will be considered a donation to AAVA, and no reimbursement will be provided.
13. Foster will not allow strange people or animals -- people or animals unknown to the dog -- to approach the dog without being in full control of the dog and the situation.
14. Foster understands and accepts that AAVA makes no representations or warranties concerning the health, temperament, behavior, and/or previous ownership of the animal.
15. Foster agrees to indemnify and hold harmless AAVA from any direct or consequential damages arising from this Foster Care Agreement. This includes any and all manner of actions and causes of actions, suits, debts, dues, accounts, bonds, covenants, agreements, judgments, claims, and demands whatsoever arising from or relating to the adoption, placement, and /or possession of the animal.

Meet & Greet Guidlines:

16. All meet and greets must be approved by AAVA representative prior to scheduling.
17. Foster understands and accepts that prospective adopters may wish to visit the dog before adopting him/her. Foster is willing to allow people to meet the dog either at his/her home or at a mutually convenient place at a time that is convinent for both parties.
18. Foster agrees to communicate all behaviors, good and bad, with the potential adopter prior to the meet and greet.
19. At least two (2) adults who are familiar with the animal should be present during prospective adopter meet and greets.
20. Prospective adoptive owners should be introduced to only one animal at a time. Animals should be leashed during visits.
21. Animals should be restrained from jumping or leaping on prospective adoptive owners, with special attention paid to small children and elderly persons.
22. Meet and greet areas should be free of tripping hazards, i.e. rugs secured, walkways clear of debris and/or water.
23. All meet and greets will be continuously supervised by foster and will not leave animal alone with prospective adopter.
24. Meet and greet encounter will be communicated with AAVA representative immediately following. All positive and negative experiences and observations will be relayed.

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