Foster Application

Become a Foster

Thank you for your interest in fostering. Please fill out the form below.

First name*

Last name*

Email address*

Phone number*

Address*

Place of Employment*

Work Phone Number*

Driver's License State and Number*

What is your age?*

Do you have volunteer experience?*

If you answered yes above, please tell us a little bit about your volunteer experience.

What type of animal are you interested in fostering for us? (Check all that apply)*

Adult Cats

Kittens

Senior Cats

Shy Cats / Kittens

Special Needs Cats / Kittens

Adult Dogs

Puppies

Senior Dogs

Special Needs Dogs / Puppies

Small Animals

Do you have experience caring for these types of animals?*

What is your level of experience with your choice(s) of a foster animal*

Do you have experience with bottle feeding kittens or puppies?*

Are you willing to bottle feed kittens or puppies?*

Are you experienced with giving medications or injections?*

Please choose the period of time you will be available for fostering*

Please describe your home*

Do you own or rent your residence?

Do you live with your parents or in someone else's home?*

Landlord's Name

Landlord's Phone Number

Do all family members consent to fostering animals?*

Are you aware of any pet restrictions in the home where you live?*

Do you have other pets?*

Does anyone in your household have allergies or health conditions that may impact your ability to foster a pet?*

If yes please list the type of animal and how many you currently have in the household.

Have you ever adopted from TLHS?*

If yes, where is the pet now?

Are all your pets spayed or neutered?*

Are all your pets up-to-date on required vaccinations?*

Do any of your cats have Feline Leukemia of FIV?

Have your dogs been tested for Heartworm and Lyme Disease?

Do you consent to a Veterinary Reference and pet medical records release?*

Name of Veterinarian Used*

Veterinarians Phone Number*

Please list all the pets you currently have, or have owned in the last 5 years. Please include the pet's name, pet type (dog/cat), sex, spayed/neutered, age and breed.*

Where do your pets sleep and spend most of their time?*

If required, will you be able to keep foster animals seperated from your own pets?

How long will the foster animals be alone each day?

Do you agree to keep the foster animal safely under control at all times?

How did you hear about us?*

By submitting this form, I indicate that I have read the Foster and Volunteer Guidelines, and I understand all foster animals are owned by the Tri-Lakes Humane Society (TLHS). Upon submission of this form, I further agree to the following foster care conditions:

TO accept and consider the animal as a household companion, not as an outside pet and to provide each animal with humane care and treatment including proper food, clean water, shelter and exercise, and to give the animal a reasonable amount of time to adjust to a new environment. That ALL food, supplies, bedding and equipment required to care for my foster animal(s) will be provided to me by TLHS. Any additional costs or expenses related to my foster animal(s) will be reimbursed to me with proof of receipts. There is no other compensation for volunteering to foster an animal.

TO abide by all NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets laws pertaining to animal care, neglect and cruelty (Article 26 & Article 7).

TO safeguard the foster animal(s) from loss or mishap. I will remove all hazards from within the area my foster animal(s) will be kept in my home. Cats/Kittens are NOT permitted to be allowed outdoors, and dogs are to be kept under control on a leash and not be left outdoors unattended in fenced yards.

TO immediately notify the Tri-Lakes Humane Society at (518) 891-0017 if the foster animal(s) become lost and to make every reasonable effort to recover the animal.

TO show the animal to prospective adopters and acts as a representative of the TLHS adoption team in promotion adoption of the animal.

TO become involved in the adoption process for my foster animal(s) by speaking with prospective adopters about my foster animal(s), providing information and adoption applications. If I want to adopt my foster animal I will complete an application to begin the adoption process and pay all required adoption fees.

NOT TO change or alter the foster animal(s) appearance in any way, shape or form through surgical procedures (eg- cropping ears, docking tails, declawing, devocalization/debarking).

NOT TO give away, sell, or lease the foster animal(s) to any person that has not been approved by submitting an adoption application and completing the adoption process at the TLHS office.

NOT TO allow the foster animal(s) to be used for dog fight, or as "bait" for dog fight training.

TO contact the TLHS within 3 days (72 hours) notice if I am no longer able to provide foster care for the animal(s), and agree to continue to the care for the animal(s) until a Tri-Lakes Humane Society representative is able to retrieve the animal(s) from your home.

TO immediately notify the TLHS in the event of the loss or death of a foster animal during the foster period.

TO contact the TLHS if a medical emergency occurs with my foster animal(s). I will provide transport of the animals(s) to an approved veterinary hospital. The TLHS will be liable for all medical costs pertaining to fostering my animal(s). If payment is required at the time for emergency medical treatment at the veterinary hospital, I will provide payment, in which I will be fully reimbursed by the Tri-Lakes Humane Society with proof of payment.

TO hold harmeless the Tri-Lakes Humane Society of any serious damage or injuries caused by the foster animal(s) and agree to continue to provide care and control of the animal after an incident until a TLHS representative is able to retrieve the animal(s) from my home.

I SWEAR that neither I, nor anyone living in my household has been charged or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony charge relating to abuse, cruelty OR neglect of animals and that no such charge against me is pending.

Upon submission of my Animal Foster Program Application, I authorize the Tri-Lakes Humane Society staff or board members to contact my landlord, veterinarians, employers, and/or references in order to investigate all statements on this application. The Tri-Lakes Humane Society reserves the right to have its employees and/or Foster committee members conduct a property check prior to approving any foster home, to ensure the safety, happiness and well-being of current animals kept at your property. I agree to relinquish the foster animal(s) to the Tri-Lakes Humane Society if found at any time that I am acting against this legal agreement.

By signing this Foster Program Application, I herby certify that all statements and information I have provided are true and correct and I agree to the terms of this agreement. I understand that giving false information on this application is grounds for denial into our Foster Program.

I agree to follow the Foster Agreement

Signature*

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Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering. Please fill out the form below.

First name*

Last name*

Email address*

Phone number*

Birthday*

Month

Day

Year

Do you have volunteer experience?*

If you answered yes above, please tell us a little bit about your volunteer experience.

Which days are you available?*

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

How often are you interested in volunteering?*

What is your schedule preference?*

Morning (9-11 AM)

Early Afternoon (11AM-1PM)

Later Afternoon (1-3pm)

NIght Time (3-5pm)

Open Availability

What tasks are you willing to perform? Please check all that apply and be aware that some tasks are only performed at certain times of day.*

Cleaning Cages / Kennels

Socializing Dogs

Socializing Cats

Dog Walking

Maintenance

Cleaning

Special Events / Fund Raisers

Office Work

Why do you want to volunteer at Tri-Lakes Humane Society?*

What are your expectations of your volunteer experience?*

Briefly describe your history of pet ownership and/or any previous experience working with animals.*

Describe any skills, training or intrerests that might be of use to the Tri-Lakes Humane Society

Do you have any allergies, special needs, disabilities or restrictions that we should know about or that might require accommodations (peanut allergy, heart condition, use an aid/helper, back injury, etc.)? *

You are required to complete state mandated training within 60 days of your start date. Are you willing to do online training to volunteer here? (also please note, you can complete the training anytime, even prior to your application process is complete. *

Yes

How did you hear about us?*

Is there any further information you wish to provide?

Please note that we appreciate that our volunteers have lives outside the shelter and strive to accommodate scheduling conflicts, which is why we also welcome on call volunteers who fill in for regular volunteers.

Volunteer Agreement

I understand that my time spent at the Tri-Lakes Humane Society is performed on a purely voluntary basis. I agree that my interactions with the animals will be performed with the utmost kindness and respect. At the same time, I understand these animals may exhibit unforeseen and unpredictable behaviors, such as growling, scratching, biting, etc. Should such behaviors present themselves, or should I enter into a situation where I am in need of assistance (involving an animal or otherwise), I understand that I must inform the shelter manager or other shelter employee as soon as possible. I also waive and release the Tri-Lakes Humane Society and its officers, directors, employees and volunteers from and against any and all claims I have or may have arising out of injury that I incur or may incur out of or in any way related to my volunteering at the facility.

I have read and agree to follow the Volunteer Agreement

Signature*

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