WCAHS appreciates your efforts, patience, love, and concern for the pet(s) that are placed in your care. Fostering does not guarantee placement by adoption. Fostering is an opportunity to learn more about the pet so it can be more appropriately placed or give the pet a "break" from the stressful shelter environment.

No matter what the outcome, you can take pride in knowing that you made a difference in this pet's life! While in your care, the information you learn and provide is extremely beneficial in placing this pet in the most compatible home possible and reduce the chance of being returned to the shelter. With the large number of pets coming into the shelter, you not only relieve the stresses of the pet, but you also relieve the stress off the shelter staff that try to provide the best care possible for all the pets. WCAHS sincerely thanks you for opening up your heart and home to our pets in need.

Sincerely,
​WCAHS Staff & Board <3

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    **NOTE: Before an application is processed, renters must  provide proof property owner's permission.

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    Foster Care Policies

        I General Foster Policies
    1. I understand that any animal(s) I foster is/are the property of WCAHS, not the foster's.
    2. The shelter manager or assistant manager will approve the use of each foster home and the animal to be placed in the home.
    3. WCAHS has the right to investigate the home or remove the foster pet if it is not receiving adequate care as we see fit or if there has been a violation of this        agreement.
    4. I understand that WCAHS has the right to limit the number of foster pets in my care at any given time.
    5. All household members will be in agreement to provide foster care for the animal from WCAHS.
    6. Foster caregivers will agree to bring the animals to the shelter to be seen by potential adopters with a 24 hr notice given prior to the meet and greet                    appointment.
    7. If vaccination boosters are due, caregivers agree to bring the animal to the shelter on a pre-specified date to receive vaccinations within the time allotted.
    8. If the foster pet has a sterilization, surgery, or other vet appointment that needs to be completed, I agree to bring the pet to WCAHS by 7pm the calendar day      before their appointment at the latest unless otherwise agreed upon with WCAHS staff. All foster pets must be returned to WCAHS for sterilization and any          other  vet appointments on time.
    9. Any animal fostered by me is to be adopted to a permanent home only under the supervision of WCAHS, to an adopter approved by WCAHS, even if the              adopter is me or a member of my household. I understand that if I find a suitable home for any per(s) that I foster, all of the above conditions must apply, the        adopter must fill out the WCAHS adoption contract, and pay the adoption fee. To do so unauthorized may terminate your foster care privileges.
    10. I agree to not foster pet(s) from any other organization while I am fostering for WCAHS unless granted special permission by WCAHS.
    11. I agree to notify WCAHS immediately of any bites that break skin or intend to cause harm by the foster pet(s).

    Liability Foster Policies
    1. Foster caregivers will not hold WCAHS responsible for any damage to property, person, or other animals. FOSTER ANIMALS ARE TAKEN IN AT YOUR OWN       RISK.
    2. If foster care will be in a rented dwelling, the landlord must give written or verbal permission for the foster care.
    3. A landlord will not hold WCAHS responsible for damages to the dwelling, the foster will be responsible for all damages if any occur.
    4. Foster caregivers will agree that if the animal being fostered becomes sick, develops an illness, that is contagious to other animals, if found to have                      internal/external parasites, or found to have a behavioral problem, the WCAHS is not responsible for any of the vet bills for the animal owned by the foster.          FOSTER ANIMALS TAKEN AT YOUR OWN RISK.
    5. I understand the WCAHS will take every precaution to ensure that any pet(s) I foster are reasonably healthy and vaccinated and that any known health                  condition will be disclosed to me prior to my taking the animal into my home. However, WCAHS cannot be held responsible for any unforeseen health                  problem that may develop after the pet(s) is/are in my care. I understand WCAHS may require me to return my foster pet(s) to the shelter to assess or treat
        any health problem, at its discretion.
    ​6. I assume responsibility for any events that occur in connection to my fostering of an animal for WCAHS. I understand the possibility of children or others
        being bitten, scratched, or contracting disease does exist, despite WCAHS doing their best to understand the pet's health and behavioral status. I agree to be      responsible for my children or anyone else handling any pet(s) fostered by me in a safe and hygienic manner, and will not hold WCAHS responsible for any          injuries, or illness that may result from my failure to do so.

    Foster Support Policies
    1. All animals will be provided with a microchip and, if a dog, a collar with I.D. tag with WCAHS's phone number that will correspond with the caregiver's                   information in case of a lost animal.
    2. Caregivers will receive a vaccination record and rabies certificate if requested. All animals over 4 months old must have an up to date rabies vaccine to go          into foster.
    3. An alternate phone number will be provided to the foster caregiver for check ins, questions, coordinating vet appointments and meet and greets, and/or in          case of an emergency after regular operating hours of the shelter.
    4. Foster caregivers will contact the designated shelter staff by their preferred method of contact weekly to report how the animal is doing and ask/answer any        questions if no one representing WCAHS has done so first in the past week.
    ​5. Although WCAHS will make ever attempt to furnish food and/or litter for foster care volunteers who are unable to afford these supplies on their own, I                  understand that the availability of these supplies are based on our budget and donations from the public, and I will be responsible for providing necessary            supplies in the event that they are not available through WCAHS. WCAHS cannot and does not guarantee to be able to provide free food, litter, or supplies
        for my foster pet(s).

    Foster Quality of Care Policies
    1. I understand that I am responsible for adhering to all WCAHS standards of care and applicable local and state laws regarding animal welfare and owning pets.     This includes protecting foster pet(s) from any harm or illness to the best of my ability.
    2. Foster pets will be treated humanely and kept in a clean, safe environment wit sheltered conditions. No animal will be placed in foster care if it is to be kept          strictly outside, kept outside for unreasonable extended periods of time, or let outside to roam loose/or unsupervised. Dogs are to be kept leashed,
        contained in a fenced in yard, or in a crate when let outside. Cats are to be kept in a carrier or a fully enclosed catio if let outside.
    3. Any animal(s) fostered will be fed, watered, and exercised appropriately. I agree to give an adequate and nutritious diet, including any necessary
    ​    supplements and/or medications as recommended by WCAHS. I also agree to abide by any instructions given by WCAHS regarding the specific brands and        types of food, supplements, treats, etc. to my foster animal(s).
    4. I agree to provide adequate, positive socialization for any pet(s) fostered by me to help ensure their temperament and personality will be as sound and                manageable as possible. I agree to listen to WCAHS when they give instructions on training and behavior modification and to use only positive reinforcement      and force free training methods.
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    Foster Veterinary Care Policies
    1. DO NOT OBTAIN VETERINARY CARE unless approved by the shelter manager or a staff member. To do so unauthorized will hold you responsible for the            veterinary charges and may terminate your foster care privileges.
    2. Do not attempt to diagnose or self-medicate an animal without prior approval from the WCAHS.
    3. If you fail to contact the shelter/emergency contact, and you take it upon yourself to make the vet appointment, you will be responsible for the vet bill in full.        NO EXCEPTIONS!
    4. If you call us but do not leave a message, you will still be responsible for the vet bill. the vets are aware of this but if they do not charge you, we will either            include the bill with your adoption fee (if you end up adopting) or we will send you the bill.

    Foster Home Care Waiver of Liability:

    In consideration of WCAHS accepting or denying my application for participating in the foster home program, I agree to release and hold WCAHS harmless for and against any and all loss, damage, claims, liability, cost and expenses, and any nature whatsoever, including without limitation to attorney's fees and disbursements. I further agree to indemnify WCAHS for any of the foregoing asserted by third parties, including but not limited, other individuals residing in my home, to the extent that any of the foregoing arise form or occasioned by my participation in the foster home program.

    I understand that when I care for WCAHS animals in my home, I am doing so strictly as a volunteer and in the spirit of volunteerism. Thus, I will not expect to make claims for wages in return for my services.

    I agree that WCAHS may photograph my participation in this program, and I hereby release any such photographs to WCAHS for use in its programs, publications, and purposes.
Washburn County Area Humane Society
PO Box 328
1300 Roundhouse Road
Spooner, WI 54801
PHONE 715-635-4720
License #:  473550-DS
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