C.A.R.E. for P.E.T.S. - Foster Carer Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Foster with C.A.R.E. for P.E.T.S. Without fosters we simply could not save the number of animals that we do. To ensure the best possible foster pet match for you, please complete this form thoroughly. The majority of our fosters are short term situations. CFP is a shelter intake preventation 501c3. Our mission to assist offset intake for Winnebago County Animal Services. This could mean that we are holding a stray pet while looking for its owner or an owner surrender that is being diverted from Animal Services. Our goal is that most cases are short term. That means the pet going back to its owner or being transferred to a rescue for full vetting and adoption. We typically have very short notice with the pets that come our direction. Many owners contact WCAS as a last resort, so when they are to the point of contacting Animal Services, they don't want to hold the pet any longer. We are partnered with WCAS and while our goal is intake prevention, we may be in a situation that a pet does need to go there. Thank you so very much for supporting our community!

Which animals are you interested in fostering? *

Dogs Cats Puppies Kittens

If inquiring about fostering a cat/kitten, please be aware that we only foster them to homes where they will be strictly inside only or outside in a secure enclosure.

Your name *

Mobile number *

Home number *

Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

E-mail *

Type of Home *

House Apartment Other - please explain below

Describe your home environment *

Busy Calm and quiet Can be busy at times Other - please explain below

How many family members are in your home? *

Family Members' Name/Age *

If you wish to foster dogs, do you have a secure yard? How high are your fences? *

Are your current pets altered? *

If you currently have other pets, please let us know about each of them (breed, size, temperament, age, sex etc) *

Are their vaccinations up to date? *

Please let us know what you are looking for in a foster pet. Check any that are applicable. *

Must be good with kids under 5yrs Must be good with kids 5yrs+ Must be house trained or close to it Must be good with dogs Must be good with cats Must be ok to be left by themselves during work hours Other - please explain below

Where will your foster pet be when you are not home? *

Where will your foster pet sleep at night? *

If pet is being adopted through CFP, are you willing to take your pet to meet and greets? *

How do you acclimate a new cat or dog into your household and with resident pets? *

Do you have a space to keep a pet separate in your home? *

Are you comfortable with kittens needing to be bottle fed or willing to learn more about it?

Number of hours a day the pet will be alone: *

Many of the dogs we are working with have special needs. Please check what you are comfortable with or willing to learn.

Nervous Pet Uderweight "Flight Risk"; not socialized and may try to run away and get loose Under Socialized Medical Care Needs

Some of our rescue partners need fosters as well. Would you be willing to be a foster with more than one organization? Please note you would still only have 1 pet at a time. *

The majority of the dogs euthanized by Winn Co Animal Services are "bully breed", We have a large population of these dogs in our community so naturally, they are a large part of our focus and are at the greatest risk. When any question with temperament arises, we have an evaluation done by the same trainer that WCAS consults with. Do you have concerns with fostering a "bully breed"? If so, please elaborate. *

Please let us know anything else that you think may help us to place a suitable foster pet with you *

Are you willing to take your pet to local vet appointments is necessary? *

Reference #1 Name/Phone Number *

Reference #2 Name/Phone Number *

Vet Reference Name/Phone Number *

While C.A.R.E. for P.E.T.S. can help out our fosters from time to time with food, bedding, transporting pets etc, please consider the following before submitting your application:

Your ability/willingness to afford daily care for your foster pet - food, bedding etc
Your ability/willingness to transport your foster pet to the vet if needed
Your ability/willingness to administer any treatments/medicine if needed
Your ability/willingness to do training with your foster pet if required
The type of foster pet that would best suit your family
Whether you are happy to have potential adopters come to your home
Your ability/willingness to foster a pet until a forever home is found

By typing your name below, you certify that all of the information you have provided is true and accurate. *

Do you have a preference?

Female Cat Male Cat Front Declaw Female Dog Male Dog Small Dog Medium Dog Large Dog

Please upload an image of your state ID:

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By clicking the below circle, I understand that if receive a foster pet through CARE for PETS that I am entering into an agreement to operate a foster home for said organization; this animal is the property of CARE for PETS. In doing so I understand that my home may be subject to inspection by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. I also agree to provide care to the pets in my home as required by the Illinois Animal Welfare Act by providing food, water and shelter. Should a foster animal need medical attention, I will immediately notify CARE for PETS. I also understand that I will follow the organization's policy of keeping fosters segregated when unattended. I understand that CARE for PETS is responsible for the medical care of their pet but I MAY be responsible for full or partial costs should the animal become injured due to negligence. *

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C.A.R.E. for P.E.T.S. - Foster Application