Cat Foster Application Form

Foster Home Application

Please fill out the foster application form as completely and accurately as possible.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Journey Fosters Niagara reserves the right to reject any application and the sole right to determine the best placement for the cats that come into our care.

Be sure to hit the Submit button once you have filled out the form and wait for the submission confirmation message before navigating away from the page.

Foster Home Rules / Guidelines

• No toys that they could ingest
• No soft items to avoid ingestion when not supervised.
• Provide the cat with water.
• Do NOT leave the cat alone for long periods. It could cause anxiety and destruction.
• Allow time for the cat to decompress. We may not know how long they’ve been loose or what kind of journey they were on.
• Keep cats separate from your own pets - health unknown (I.e. vaccination status), fleas, ticks, may not get along or have resource guarding behaviour.
• We are required to return the cat to the owner who provides proof of ownership.
• **Discuss with Michelle Murray if concerned about neglect, etc. She will contact HS/SPCA/PAWS to inform them.
• Check on the cat regularly.
• Avoid having the cat sleep in bed with any members of your family or guests. Fleas, ticks, health issues.
• Take precautions around doors, etc, to prevent the cat from getting loose from you.
• Do your best to keep your foster cat calm to avoid over-excitement or anxiety.
• Take pictures when you get a chance. Post them in the Journey Fosters Niagara group to increase the chances the cat will be recognized by its family.
• Return Journey Fosters Niagara equipment when no longer fostering. Ie. microchip scanner, accessories, etc.

Fosters provide a temporary safe space until either an owner claims the cat or the Humane Society picks them up, usually within 24 hours. Our team will provide supplies and ongoing support.

To become a journey foster, you must have previous fostering experience, have had several cats over a lifetime, or work with animals in the pet industry. Remember that we will not have the behaviour history of the cats we take into our care, so experience is strongly advised and will be considered when reviewing applications.

Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone (home) *

Phone (mobile) *

Email Address

Social Media Account Links (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) Facebook Messenger needed for communication. *

Address

Address (Line 1) *

Address (Line 2)

City *

State / Province / Region *

Postal / Zip Code *

Country *

What cat experience do you have? *

What animals do you currently have in the home? Please list species, age, weight etc. *

Have all of your pets been spayed or neutered? *

Yes

No

N/A

Do you treat your own pets with flea prevention on a monthly basis? *

Yes

No

N/A

Are all of the animals in your home up to date on their vaccinations? *

Yes

No

Have you ever fostered animals before? *

Yes

No

Are you able to keep your foster cat in a separate space in your house (separated from your own pets)? We will provide a large crate, if necessary. *

Yes

No

Do you have your own transportation? *

Yes

No

Are you able to supply food and/or litter for your fosters? (This is not a requirement, we can reimburse for supplies as well) *

Yes

No

If you have children, please list their ages:

Do you own or rent your home? *

Own

Rent (Please fill the next question)

If you rent, please provide the name and phone number of your landlord.

We do home visits for applicants who pass the initial screening. Are you willing to let a representative of Journey Fosters Niagara visit your home? *

Yes

No

Do you agree you will not seek veterinary care without Journey Fosters Niagara's approval? *

Yes

No

Are you willing to act as primary contact for the cat? *

Yes

No

Would you welcome an unscheduled visit to your home by one of our rescue volunteers? *

Yes

No

Your foster cats may not be litter-trained. You understand that he/she may have accidents in your home? *

Yes

No

Your foster cats may scratch on furniture, clothing, or other objects. You are comfortable working with this behaviour. *

Yes

No

You agree to keep your foster cats inside your home at all times (kittens must remain in the foster room). *

Yes, I agree.

There is some risk to your own animals. You understand that Journey Fosters Niagara is not responsible for your own pets' medical treatment. *

Yes, I agree.

References/Veterinarian

Please provide 1 non-family reference you have known for at least 2 years who know you as a pet owner or who can vouch for your overall responsibility as well as your veterinarian’s contact information:

Reference Name *

Contact Number *

Relationship *

Current Veterinarian's name

Current Veterinarian's address

Current Veterinarian's phone

Please confirm you will be contacting your vet to confirm with them they are allowed to release information to Journey Fosters Niagara.

Yes

No

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PLEASE COMPLETE ALL FIELDS ABOVE TO ENSURE PROPER PROCESSING OF YOUR APPLICATION.

All foster parents must take part in a home visit. When your application is approved, you will be contacted to schedule the meeting. We will also require all approved foster homes to sign a foster liability form.

By submitting this application, the applicant and co-applicant(s) certify that the information given is true, and you understand that Journey Fosters Niagara reserves the right to deny your application for any reason at any time. You further authorize the investigation of all statements in this application.

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