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FOSTER CARE

Thank you for your interest in fostering with the APCSM! Our foster needs vary, however we often need help with:

orphaned kittens (often called bottle babies)
pregnant/nursing momma cats with babies
pregnant guinea pigs
cats and dogs with certain medical or behavioral needs

Please complete the application below to join our foster family.

Foster Care Form

Name *

First Name

Last Name

Address *

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone *

(###)

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Email *

Please list the ages of everyone living in the household *

Please check all fostering responsibilities that interest you *

Orphaned kittens (bottle babies)

Single orphaned kitten

Pregnant/nursing cat with kittens

Cat with medical needs

Cat with behavioral needs

Cat with no specific needs - just offer a break from the shelter/kennel environment

Orphaned puppies

Pregnant/nursing dog with puppies

Dog with medical needs

Dog with behavioral needs

Dog with no specific needs - just offer a break from the shelter/kennel environment

Pregnant/nursing guinea pig with pups

Guinea pig with medical needs

Open to other foster home needs

Do you rent or own? *

Rent

Own

Other

If you rent, please list your landlord's name and phone number.

What type of home do you live in? *

House

Apartment

Condo

Duplex

Mobile Home

Other

Do you have a fenced in yard (dogs only)? PS - this is not a requirement!

Yes

No

N/A

How many people live in your household? *

Please list ages for anyone under 18 years.

Please describe your household activity level. *

For example, it is worth noting if you often have visitors or children over, or if you have a quiet home, etc.

How long would you be interested in fostering an animal? *

Sleepovers, 1-2 nights

Short term, up to 2 weeks

Long term, 1-3 months

Not sure - I'm new at this

Not sure - it would depend on the animal/situation

Are you able to transport foster pets in your own vehicle, or on public transportation? *

Yes

No

About how many hours a day would the animal be left alone? *

Have you fostered animals before? If yes, please list the type(s) of animal(s) you have fostered.

Please include the name of organization or rescue.

If you are applying to be a behavior foster parent, please list the types of behaviors you have experience working with (for example: under-socialized).

Please be specific.

Do you have experience administering medication to any animal? If yes, please explain. *

Please be specific.

The APCSM advocates the use of positive reinforcement training methods. Do you have experience using the following methods/equipment for training and/or leash walking? *

If not applicable, select N/A.

Food/Treat Training

Clicker Training

Prong, Chain, Vibration, Electronic

Martingale Collar, Limited Slip Lead

Front Clip Harness, Back Clip Harness, Head Halter/Gentle Leader

N/A

Have you ever crate trained a dog? *

If you have never owned a dog, select N/A.

Yes

No

N/A

Are all your pets up-to-date on vaccinations? If none, select N/A. *

Yes

No

N/A

Please list the name(s), age(s), breed(s) of any current pet(s) living in your household. Please specify spay/neuter status. If none, state N/A. *

Please provide a veterinarian reference. *

Please give name of veterinarian, hospital, phone and/or email. If not applicable, state N/A.

If necessary, can you isolate your foster animals from your pet(s)? *

If not applicable, select N/A.

Yes

No

N/A

If you would like to include any references of people who are familiar with your skills that are necessary for the foster care volunteer position, please enter their information here.

List full name, phone number, email, and their relationship to you.

Once your application is submitted and approved, our foster program coordinator will reach out to set up an interview. During this time, you will be asked to read/sign a foster parent waiver and release. Please print your name below, if you acknowledge this statement. *

Thank you for your interest in our foster care program! You will be contacted by our foster program coordinator, if we have any further questions and/or to schedule an interview.

1300 West Elm Street, Ext.

Brockton, MA 02301

2021: The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern MA

The APCSM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered in the US under EIN: 27-0202973