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FOSTER TERMS

*Foster Terms:
I agree to provide a safe loving, temporary indoor home environment to the foster pet(s) in my care. That when outside, puppies and dogs must be supervised in an enclosed yard or on leash. Kittens and cats must be kept indoors at all times.
I agree to provide food, clean water, bowls, toys, blankets, litter, litter boxes, and other supplies as our financial contribution to Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue. I will notify ACR if we are unable to provide basic supplies or food.


I understand that Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue provides and covers the cost of all veterinarian care needed for the foster pet, as long as the pet is taken to an Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue approved veterinarian clinic. 

 

I understand that all veterinarian appointments must be approved first by Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue.I understand that if I choose to use my own veterinarian, Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue cannot be responsible for the expenses.

 

If at any time during the foster care of Pet(s) I feel that any non-routine veterinary care is required, I will contact Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue immediately so that arrangements may be made with a veterinarian approved by Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue. In the case of an emergency during non-business hours, I will immediately contact the Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue for instructions.


I agree to provide socialization and basic housetraining to foster pets. I agree to exercise and administer medication for foster pets.


I agree to be responsible for the safe transportation of Pet(s) at all times. I understand that dogs and puppies must be transported on leashes and cats and kittens must be transported in carriers. I agree to maintain collars and I.D. tags on dogs/puppies at all times.


I understand that the pets are the sole property of Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue. I understand that I am free to solicit prospective homes for pet(s) but will not initiate any adoption proceedings for pet(s) and will refer all interested parties to Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue for adoption.


 I understand that as Foster parents I will return pets to Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue at any time Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue requests them .


I agree to report lost pets immediately to Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue.

 

I agree to provide insight to the foster pet's behavior for its file in order to disseminate accurate information to potential adopters and that I/we will deliver pet(s), and any records relating to pet(s) in my possession, to such adoption events as directed by Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue. I understand that dogs and puppies should be bathed, brushed and have their nails trimmed before adoption events and cats and kittens should be brushed/combed and have their nails trimmed. I also understand that my presence at such adoption events is not mandatory but highly desirable as it facilitates in the most optimal adoption of the pet(s).


I agree that if I want to adopt our foster pet(s), I/we must adhere to all of Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue adoption policies and procedures and notify us of my intentions as soon as possible to avoid disappointing applicants. Foster parents will incur the adoption fee.


I understand that Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue and its authorized agents and volunteers assume no liability for damages or injuries caused by the pet(s) while in my custody and that Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue and its authorized agents and volunteers cannot guarantee the temperament or other personal characteristics of pet(s).
If, for any reason, pet(s) is not surrendered to Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue for adoption or otherwise, I will be responsible for all expenses incurred by Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue related to pet(s) and will reimburse Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue for same immediately upon request.


I certify that the foster care application information is correct to the best of my knowledge. I also agree to follow all the rules, regulations and policies of Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue. I certify that no person residing in the household has ever been convicted of animal cruelty, neglect or abandonment.

© 2012 Arkansas Chihuahua Rescue. 

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