Foster Application
    I, ________________________, do hereby agree to provide a temporary foster home for
cat(s), kitten(s), dog(s), and/or puppy(ies) as assigned by the foster coordinator, shelter manager, or other authorized personnel. I understand that the time limit for the foster care will
    be discussed and can vary, depending on the needs of the animal. I understand that the animal
    Baywater Animal Rescue Foster Agreement
    will remain in my home for the entire foster period, but that Baywater Animal Rescue will maintain ownership until the animal is placed into its adoptive home.

    I state that I agree to provide humane and loving care to the animal. This includes food, water, shelter, socialization, and enrichment. I have been provided with the contact information of after-hours shelter staff to use during true emergencies. Any veterinary appointment requests will first be approved by the Animal Care Supervisor, and I agree to use the shelter's veterinary clinic: Cabin Creek 8 Cambridge Ave, East New Market, MD 21631. Baywater Animal Rescue will assume the cost of customary and reasonable medical care to ensure the health of the pet. If I want to use my own veterinarian, I will assume the cost of care. All medical treatment protocols will be provided to the Animal Care Supervisor. I will bring the foster animal to Baywater Animal Rescue for scheduled booster vaccines and rechecks, and will be provided all other needed medications by Baywater Animal Rescue. Crates can be lent to fosters and must be returned to Baywater Animal Rescue when the foster animal is returned.
    While you are caring for foster pets, we will contact you from time to time to check on the pets’ progress and address any concerns you may have. Baywater Animal Rescue reserves the right to remove foster animals from a foster home at any time, should it be deemed necessary by the adoptions coordinator or shelter manager. If for any reason the foster parent cannot fulfill their fostering duties, the pet(s) must be returned directly to Baywater Animal Rescue. If the foster parent decides to adopt the pet they are fostering, they must discuss this with the Adoption Coordinator and be subject to the adoption approval process and appropriate adoption fees.
    The treatment of acute or other illness is at the discretion of the Animal Care Supervisor and Shelter Manager. This includes the nature, duration, location, and denial of the treatment.
    I release Baywater Animal Rescue from any liability incurred as a result of my fostering animals.
    ___ I have provided a copy of my driver's license or other photo ID showing my correct home address.
    By signing this form, you agree to the above statements and certify that the answers given above are true:
    ___________________________________ __________________________________ Foster Family Member/date Staff witness/date
We cannot thank you enough for applying to be Foster Parents.  You will receive lots of love from this act.  THANK YOU!!
Once your application is approved and your animal selection has been decided, we will also provide you with the following Foster Waiver of Liability:
Fostering Waiver of Liability
Hereafter the person(s) fostering the animal will be referred to as the Participant.
Participant Full Name: ______________________________________ Date: ________________
Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________ State: _____________ Zip Code: _________________
Home Phone: ________________ Cell Phone: _________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
FOSTERING AGREEMENT:
To be a successful foster parent, you will need a compassionate nature, the cooperation of your family or roommates, flexibility, and some knowledge of animal behavior. Every measure will be taken to ensure a safe and comfortable living situation for the foster family and the foster animal. Because an animal's temperament may change with its environment, Baywater Animal Rescue cannot guarantee the temperament of any animal.
DISCLOSURE OF RISK:
I am fully aware that fostering any animal through Baywater Animal Rescue has known and unknown risks. I acknowledge, agree, am aware of and assume the many risks associated with being around animals, including but not limited to the risks of being bitten, scratched, jumped upon, knocked over, chased, tripped, infected with a zoonotic disease, or otherwise injured or frightened, as well as the risks of damage to personal property. Baywater Animal Rescue cannot guarantee me or anyone else what type of temperament the animal(s) I am fostering may have. I hereby accept responsibility for the animal(s) in my care.
4930 Bucktown Road, Cambridge MD 21613 410.228.3090 info@baywateranimalrescue.org
TO RELEASE FROM ALL DAMAGES AND LEGAL ACTION:
I do hereby fully release and discharge Baywater Animal Rescue, their officers, agents, volunteers, and employees from any and all claims from injuries, including death, which may accrue to me on account of my fostering a pet.
I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless and defend Baywater Animal Rescue, their officers, agents, volunteers and employees from any and all claims resulting from injuries including death, sustained by me and arising out of, connected with or in any way associated with fostering a Baywater pet.
I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT AND I SIGN IT ON MY OWN FREE WILL.
Signature of Participant: ________________________________________ Date: _________
Staff Witness: ________________________________________________ Date: _________