SPCA of Anne Arundel County

Requirements

Thank you for your interest in fostering for the SPCA of Anne Arundel County! Please complete this application if you meet the following prerequisites:

Over the age of 18.
Transportation and availability for appointments / emergencies
All your animals must be altered and up-to-date on vaccinations
Must be able to keep your animals separate from the foster animals.

If this is a good fit, please proceed!

Note: Processing can take 2-4 weeks, depending on the time of year. Your patience is appreciated.

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What is your current foster status with the AACSPCA *

I am a current foster updating my information, I have not previously used this form. I am a current volunteer and new foster applicant I am a new foster applicant (not a current volunteer)

Name *

First Name Last Name

Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email *

example@example.com

Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number

Age *

Your Age *

18-25 26-35 36-45 46-60 61-80 Over 80

Do you have a co-applicant? *

Yes No

Co-Applicant's Name

First Name Last Name

Applicant's relationship to co-applicant

Spouse Parent/Guardian Rommate Significant Other

Does the co-applicant reside at the same address?

Yes No

Co-Applicant Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Co-Applicant Email

example@example.com

Co-Applicant Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number

Co-Applicant Age

18-25 26-35 36-45 46-60 61-80 Over 80

Co-Applicant Age

Do you: *

Rent Own

Type of home *

Detached Town/Rowhouse Apartment/Condo

Do you have a fenced yard? *

Yes No

Landlord Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Landlord Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number

Please list all ADULTS over 18-years who live in the household (name / phone number / relationship to applicant) *

Please list all CHILDREN under 18-years who live in the household or who will interact with the foster animal (name / age / relationship to applicant) *

Do you have any limitations on transportation in case of emergency? (shared car, Zipcar, public transit, Uber, or religious restrictions, etc.) *

Yes No

Do you have any companion animals? *

Yes No

Do you have a room/area to keep your foster animal separated from your companion animals?

Yes No

Will you be able to keep the foster animal(s) separate from your own animals for at least 2 weeks?

Yes No

Do you agree to keep your companion animals separate from your foster animal, unless prior permission is sought from the shelter director or foster coordinator?

Yes No

Are your companion animals up-to-date on all vaccinations?

Yes No

Please describe your planned setup. *

Thank you for your interest; however, this is a mandatory requirement for the safety of both the foster animal and your companion animals.

Please list all the companion animals who live in the household or who will interact with the foster animal (name / species / breed / age / gender / spayed or neutered)

Do you have cats?

Yes No

If you have cats, are they:

Indoor Outdoor Indoor/Outdoor

If you have cats, have they tested negative for FIV and FeLV

Yes No Unsure

Current Veterinary Hospital Name (to verify vaccination / care record)

Veterinary Phone Number (to verify vaccination / care record)

Area Code Phone Number

Briefly tell us about your previous animal experience. How has this prepared you for fostering? *

Briefly tell us why you want to foster: *

Have you previously fostered for an animal shelter or rescue group? *

Yes No

If yes, please provide details (organization / when / type of animal / reason animal needed a foster)

What amount of time are you willing to commit to fostering? *

2 weeks 1-2 months 3-6 months Indefinitely/As long as I'm able

How many hours per day will your foster animal(s) be without adult (18+) care? *

Up to 3 hours Between 3-6 hours Between 6-8 hours More than 8 hours

What is your typical work schedule *

I work from home Monday-Friday, 9-5 Shift work (varies)

Applicant's Employer (in case of emergency)

First Name Last Name

Applicant's Employer Phone Number (in case of emergency)

Area Code Phone Number

Are you able to come to the SPCA for medical reasons (vaccinations/exams/etc)? (Clinic Hours: Drop off is between 8-9am and pick up is between 3-4pm on Tuesdays & Thursday) *

Yes No Limited availability, but possible with planning.

Do you have any planned travel within the next 6 months? *

Yes No Maybe

If yes, what would the arrangements be for your foster animal? (The SPCA is willing to help you find pet sitters if you are unsure what else to do.) *

Are you willing to attend a 2-3 hour volunteer training to learn more about our facility and how to properly handle animals? *

Yes No

What animals do you want to foster? *

Cats Dogs Petites (rabbits, guinea pigs, etc)

What types of cats are you interested in fostering:

Under 8 weeks / orphaned but eating Bottle baby kittens Nursing moms and kittens 8 weeks to 6 months 6 months to 5 years Senior (5+ Years) Medical needs cats/kittens Temporary foster cats/kitten (events / adopted) Cats needing Fospice care. (The Fospice Program places elderly or terminally ill animals in homes where they can live out the rest of their days).

You have indicated you are willing to foster bottle baby kittens. Please check the age groups you are able to foster:

0-2 weeks (bottle feeding every 1-2 hours) 2-3 weeks (bottle feeding every 2-4 hours) 3-4 weeks (bottle feeding every 3-6 hours) 4-8 weeks (do not usually need to be bottle fed)

If you are unsure about bottle feeding, would you be willing to learn more? (Cats)

Yes No

Check Your Appropriate Skill Level (Cats)

	Inexperienced	Moderate Experience	Very Experienced	Expert
Working with shy/fearful animals
Litter Box Issues
Working with under-socialized animals
Bottle Babies
Special Needs (blind, deaf, handicapped, etc)
Medical Needs
Administering Medication
Tube feeding
Force feeding
Administering fluids

What size of dog?

Small Medium Large

Types of dogs you are interested in fostering:

If you are unsure about bottle feeding, would you be willing to learn more? (Dogs)

Yes No

You have indicated you are willing to foster orphaned puppies. Please check the age groups you are able to foster:

0-2 weeks (bottle feeding every 1-2 hours) 2-3 weeks (bottle feeding every 2-4 hours) 3-4 weeks (bottle feeding every 3-6 hours) 4-8 weeks (do not usually need to be bottle fed)

Check Your Appropriate Skill Level (Dogs)

	Inexperienced	Moderate Experience	Very Experienced	Expert
Working with shy/fearful animals
Crate Training
Housebreaking
Training of basic commands (sit, stay, leave it, drop it)
Loose leash walking skills
Resource Guarding
Bottle Babies
Special Needs (blind, deaf, handicapped, etc)
Medical Needs
Administering Medication

Dogs: You have indicated you are willing to work with dogs with behavioural issues. Please check the following options you would be willing to work with (or would like to learn to work with)

Dogs who have shown aggression toward humans Dogs who have shown aggression toward other dogs Dogs who have shown aggression toward other animals Dogs who resource guard Dogs who are leash reactive Fearful Dogs None of the above, please - but I can do simple training.

Have you ever worked with an aggressive dog or a dog with any of the behaviors listed above? If yes, please describe your experience:

Have you ever taken a dog training class?

Yes No

If yes, when and with whom? What methods were used and behaviors taught?

What training equipment have you used before or would feel comfortable using?

Martingale collar Easy walk harness Gentle leader Prong collar

To be part of the enrichment program, are you willing and able to fulfill the following requirements:

	Yes	No
Willing to foster a dog with potential or known behavioral issues?
Have completed a 1 1/2 hour classroom presentation on dog behavior, training, and safety techniques?
Have you meet with the dog at the SPCA at least once and learn the training that the dog already knows?
Willing to allow one of Chesapeake Dog Training’s dog trainers to do a home visit with or without the dog to make sure there is a good set-up for the particular dog?
Willing to participate in a weekly training session at the SPCA or in-home (depending on the needs of the dog)?
Agree to send weekly progress reports to Foster Coordinator and Dog Trainer.
Agree to commit to a time period of 2 weeks to possibly as long 6 - 9 months depending on the needs of the dog?

I/we give permission for The SPCA of Anne Arundel County, Inc. and/or the SPCA’s authorized agents to verify the information, including the release of medical information pertaining to my pet(s) from the veterinarian(s) provided on the application. I/we certify that the aforementioned information is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge. *

Clear

Background Information

Living Situation

Companion Animals (Personal Pets)

Experience With Animals / Fostering

Time Commitment

FOSTER ANIMAL INFORMATION