Foster Family Form - The Eastern Townships SPA - Shelter

Become a FOSTER FAMILY for the Eastern Townships SPA.

For the moment, we have enough foster families to meet our needs. If you wish, it is still possible to fill out the form below. We will then be able to contact you if a place becomes available.

We look forward to welcoming you as one of our precious foster families!

What type of animals would you like to welcome as a foster family?

Dogs

Cats

Rabbits

Others

If you selected OTHERS, please elaborate;

Your Profile

First Name *

Last Name *

Address *

City/Town *

Postal Code *

Phone Number *

Work Phone Number

Cell Phone Number

Email *

Date of Birth *

Do you own a car? *

Yes

Are you a tenant or an owner? *

Tenant

Owner

If you are a tenant, are you authorized by your landlord to have dogs and cats?

Cats Only

Dogs Only

Dogs & Cats

Do you have children living with you or visiting frequently? *

Yes

If answered YES, how many children live with you or visit you frequently? Please indicate their date of birth.

Are other adults currently living with you? *

Yes

If Yes, how many?

Are the adults living with you aware of your intention to become a Foster family? *

Yes

Please indicate how they relate to you

Do you have pets? *

Yes

If YES, please list all animals currently living with you (type, breed, year of birth, gender, spayed or neutered, vaccinations up to date or not, medical problems and/or behaviours)

Do you have availability, on weekdays, to attend follow-up appointments? *

Yes

Do you authorize the SPA to visit your home? *

Yes

General Questions

Why are you interested in becoming an animal foster family for the SPA? *

Are you currently a foster family for other organizations? *

Yes

If YES, which ones?

Do you have experience with othey type of animal other than dogs and cats? *

Yes

If YES, which ones? (small rodents, reptiles, birds, rabbits, ferrets,...)

Would you be comfortable administering medication to your foster animals? *

Yes

Describe, your experience with animals in terms of handling, medication administration, bottle-feeding and/or health care.

Please, specifically indicate where and how you plan to house the animals you may be hosting? Would they be in contact with other animals? *

On average, how many hours per day would the animals be home alone during the week? *

On average, how many hours per day would the animals be home alone on weekends? *

We generally ask our foster families to commit to being available for at least one year. In the next year, do you have any plans, such as a long trip, that would affect your availability?

We do our best to ensure that the animals we place in foster care have received all necessary diagnosis and treatment. However, it may happen that some of these animals may have a disease that we have not been able to detect. We want to make sure that our foster families are comfortable with this eventuality. Are you comfortable with this situation?

Yes

I acknowledge that the Eastern Townships SPA cannot be held responsible for any contamination of my animals due to diseases transmitted by animals in foster care. Please write your initials below. *

While it is possible to rehabilitate the vast majority of the animals we place in foster care, there are circumstances that may nevertheless cause us to make difficult euthanasia decisions. How do you deal with this eventuality? Would you be able to accept such a decision if it affected an animal in your care? *

Yes

I acknowledge that the Eastern Townhips SPA cannot commit to placing all animals in foster care for adoption. Please write your initials. *

Would you be willing to take in the pet of a fellow citizen affected by a disaster, or who needs this type of support from time to time, for example during an hospitalization? *

Yes

Questions for CATS foster families

Please complete this section if you are interested in fostering cats.

Would you be willing to foster...?

Orphan kittens

Pregnant cats / with kittens

Cats in need of health care

Would you be willing to host a cat with rhinotracheitis in a foster family for its convalescence?

Yes

Rhinotracheitis is a virus similar to the flu. Cats that are housed in the shelter sometimes contract it. During their convalescence, it is ideal for these cats to stay with a foster family. It is important to note that cats with rhinotracheitis can be contagious to other cats, but not to other animal species or humans. These cats usually need to take medication during their convalescence.

Have you ever experienced the following problem(s)?

Excessive meowing

Scratches on furniture

Feces outside the litter box

Shyness / Fear

Explain how you deal with these issues?

Are you ready to foster a cat with these issues?

Yes

If YES, indicate the issues you are comfortable with

Questions for DOGS foster families

Please complete this section if you are interested in fostering dogs.

Is your lot fenced?

Yes

Would you be willing to foster...?

Puppies

Pregnant dogs / with puppies

Dogs in need of health care

Have you ever experienced the following problem(s)?

High activity level

Excessive barking

Cleanliness education

Difficult to walk on a leash

Shyness / Fear

Separation anxiety

Explain how you deal with these issues?

Are you ready to foster a dog with these issues?

Yes

If YES, indicate the issues you are comfortable with

Would you describe your household as rather :

Calm

Active

Have you ever taken canine education courses?

Yes

While outside, I agree to keep any dog in foster care on a leash at all times, or in a fenced enclosure. Please initial your name. *

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