Foster

Fostering

Fostering is a wonderful way to help animals in need without a long-term commitment. By opening your home temporarily, you give a pet a safe, loving space while they wait for adoption.

Foster families provide basic care, socialization, and sometimes basic training or medication. You may also help with transport to vet appointments, adoption events, or meet-and-greets.

Some pets may need extra patience as they adjust, but the impact you make is lasting.

Foster families receive support from a Foster Program Coordinator and all needed supplies free of charge.

Email us at info@henryhumane.com for any questions you may have regarding fostering.

Ready to foster? Fill out the form below!

Name:

First

Last

Street Address:

City, State, Zip:

Email:

Phone Type:

Cell
Home
Work

Phone Number:

Preferred method of contact and the best time to reach you:

Occupation:

Are you 25 years of age or older?

Do you:

Own
Rent
Live with parents or family

If you rent or live with family, please provide the name and phone number of your landlord or the homeowner: (Enter N/A if you own.)

with your home,

Does your landlord or HOA have any breed, weight, or fence restrictions? (Enter N/A if you do not have a landlord or HOA.)

How tall is your fence?

4 ft
6 ft
Other
N/A

Do you have reliable transportation to take your foster to and from the vet when needed?

Do you have a crate available to use? (If you do not, the HCHS can provide one to you.)

How many people live in your household?

What are the ages of any children in your household? (Enter N/A there are no children under 18 years of age in your household.)

Are any members of your household allergic to animals? If yes, please provide details. (Enter N/A if not applicable.)

Who will have chief responsibility for the care of your new foster?

Is your entire household in agreement with the decision to bring a foster dog into your home?

Have you or any member of your household ever been charged with cruelty to animals or negligence in animal care?

If yes, please describe (enter N/A if the answer is "no"):

Have you ever fostered before?

If yes, please provide the name of the rescue and contact information. (Enter N/A if you have not fostered before)

Are you willing to allow the HCHS to make an initial foster home check visit to your home, as well as follow-up visits as needed?

Are you willing to foster until adoption? If not, please specify the period of time you are willing to foster.

How many total hours will your foster animal be left alone during the day?

Where will your foster spend most of their time?

Inside the house
Outdoors with someone (supervised)
Outdoors (unsupervised)
Other

If other, please explain:

Where will your foster sleep?

Please list all animals currently living in your dwelling, including breed, age, and temperament. Please include any known behavioral issues. (Enter N/A if you do not currently own any animals.)

If you currently own a dog, how do they react to new dogs? (Enter N/A if you do not currently own a dog.)

Are your current animals up-to-date on their annual vaccines (including Bordatella), heartworm, and flea/tick preventative? If not, please explain why. (Enter N/A if you do not currently own any animals.)

Are your current animals spayed or neutered? If not, please explain why. (Enter N/A if you do not currently own any animals.)

Note: The HCHS does not allow our animals into homes where any of the current pets are not spayed or neutered (unless they are too young or it's recommended by a veterinarian). Verifying documents must be provided.

Who is your current or most recent veterinarian (if applicable)? Please provide their name and phone number.

Please contact your veterinarian to authorize the release of your pet’s medical records. Many clinics require your permission before sharing information, and without it, we may not be able to complete your application.

Do you commit to administering the monthly heartworm and flea/tick prevention provided by HCHS to your foster pet in a timely manner?

Are you able and willing to bring your foster to adoption events, meetings with prospective adoptive parents, and the veterinarian?

Which type of animal would you be interested in fostering? (check all that apply)

Energy level of dog you would consider fostering (check all that apply):

Low
Moderate
Active

Size of dog you would consider fostering (check all that apply):

Under 20 lbs
20 - 50 lbs
50 - 100 lbs
Over 100 lbs

If considering a puppy, are you prepared to deal with the following issues: housetraining, chewing, barking, crying at night, high energy, nipping, socializing, and training?

If other, please explain:

How would you deal with any behavioral issues that may arise as the animal adjusts to your home?

Please provide one (1) personal reference (non-family) who can speak to your responsibility and ability to care for a foster pet. This is a required part of the application and must be included for approval.

Include their name, relationship to you, email address, and phone number.

Is there anything else you think we should know?

By checking this box, I certify that all information provided is true and complete. I authorize HCHS to contact the veterinarian listed above to verify my pet’s medical records. I also authorize HCHS to contact the one personal reference included in my application.

I understand that submitting this application constitutes my electronic signature.

Applicant Signature:

Date: