Foster Application

Fostering is a family decision and all members of household must be in agreement BEFORE submitting! We make intake decisions based on foster availability. Is everyone in your home on board for fostering ? *

Yes

Name of Applicant:*

Name of Co-applicant:*

Address where cat(s)/kitten(s) will reside:*

City / State:*

Zip Code*

Cell Phone:*

Home Phone:

Email*

example@example.com

Have you ever been convicted of animal abuse, cruelty, neglect or abandonment? Has anyone living in the home, or frequently visiting it, ever been convicted of animal abuse, cruelty, neglect or abandonment? If yes to either, please explain.*

Have you ever turned a pet over to SPCA/Animal Control or rehomed or “wild released” a pet? If yes, please explain.*

Have you ever lost a pet to a disease or an accident at an early age? If yes, please explain.*

WHY do you want to foster cat(s)/kitten(s)? *

Do you prefer kittens or cats? If kittens how many is your max? (It is BTKR policy to not split litters or allow solo foster kittens except in an emergency.)*

BTKR will supply a starter kitten kit (if available) including bedding, bowls, litter pan, toys, etc. You will provide food and litter when donations are unavailable. What components of the kitten kit will you need? If caging is recommended at first, do you need a cage? *

Where will your fostered cat(s)/kitten(s) sleep and spend their time? Do you have a confined space (spare bedroom/bathroom) to house the kittens until they build confidence? *

What will you provide your foster cat(s)/kitten(s) for play & exercise?*

We require that fosters provide both a wet (twice a day) and dry (unlimited) food for kittens- We will provide this when donations are available. *

AgreeDisagree

If you are fostering kitten(s) less than 10 weeks old, will you be able to provide non-clumping litter? *

YesNo

Are you willing to foster kitten(s) that must be bottle fed every 2-4 hours?*

YesNoMaybe - need more information

Are you willing to foster a pregnant cat and help her rear her kittens up to 8-12 weeks old? *

YesNoMaybe - Need more information

Are you willing to foster cats/kittens that are shy and skittish and need more socialization and trust skills?*

YesNo

Do you use air conditioning or open windows in warm weather?*

Do you have any houseplants? If yes, what kinds? *

How frequently do you dust? Vacuum? Sweep?*

Do you have floor vents/registers for your HVAC system? *

YesNo

What ages of cat(s)/kitten(s) have you interacted with? *

Do you have any cats/kittens now?*

YesNo

If Yes, how many and what are their ages?*

If No, what happened to them?*

Are they spayed/neutered?*

YesNoN/A

Are they vaccinated for rabies/FRCVP/respiratory?*

YesNoN/A

Do they have medical issues? *

Are they declawed?*

YesNoSome are/some aren'tN/A

Are they indoor, outdoor or indoor/outdoor? *

Indoor ONLYOutdoorIndoor/OutdoorN/A

Do you live in:*

HouseTownhouseApartmentCondo

Do you rent or own? *

RentOwn

If you rent, are cats allowed? How many (limit)?

Are there children in the house? Number of children and ages?*

Do the children have any special needs? If so, please explain.

Are there other non-cat pets in the house? Type and ages? *

Do those pets go outside? If yes, are they on regular flea preventative?

Please provide the names of other human household members and their relationships to you? *

Who will be responsible for feeding and caring for this animal? *

How many hours will this cat(s)/kitten(s) be alone per day? *

Do you have reliable transportation? You MUST be able to pick up fosters and take them to the vaccine clinic or the veterinarian if an emergency arises.*

YesNo

Are you comfortable allowing well screened potential adopters, with whom you will also speak to in advance, into your home for kitten meet and greets, interviews and adoptions? *We allow our fosters a vote/opinion in pending adoptions for their fosters.*

YesNoMaybe

Will you agree to return your animal to Billy The Kidden Rescue if you find that you are in a situation where you can no longer foster? *

YesNo

What will you do if you discover you have children or household members who are allergic or have asthma? *

Do you agree to keep this cat(s)/kitten(s) inside at all times?*

YesNo

Are you willing to cat/kitten proof (including removal of toxic foods/plants, cleaners, small toys, etc.) your house or area in which the animal will be contained?*

YesNo

I acknowledge that all information contained in this form and all answers provided are correct and true. I understand that any misrepresentations of the facts may result in the removal of the Kitten(s)/Cat(s) from my home by Billy the Kidden Rescue. *

YESNO

Foster Full Name E-Signature & Date:*

Co-Foster Full Name E-Signature & Date:*

Foster Contact Information

Foster Questionnaire