Foster

Your name:

Your email:

Your Address (street, city, st, zip):

Do you:
RentOwn

Is your yard fenced?
NoYes

Your Cell Phone:

Your Home Phone:

Your Current Pets:

Your Current Vet:

Who else resides with you?

Who will be the primary caretaker of the foster dog?

Where will the dog be living within the residence?

How long will the dog be left alone during the day?

Names, addresses, phone #s and emails of two references who do not live with you:

Have you ever fostered before? If yes, please provide details:

What experience do you have with herding breed dogs?

I, agree to act as a Foster Home for an ECHO rescue dog.

East Coast Herding Dog Organization Rescue (ECHO)
The following conditions apply to fostering ECHO dogs.
1) LEGAL: ECHO is the guardian of the dog while in temporary care of the foster home and can be reclaimed at any time, as deemed appropriate by the ECHO.
2) GUIDELINES: The dog will be kept in the house and not allowed off-leash in an unfenced area without permission of the ECHO. No children under the age of seven are permitted to interact with the foster dog. There are no exceptions allowed. All interactions with children over age seven must be supervised by an adult. Due to the nature of dogs whose histories are often unknown, it is critical to exercise caution at all times with children and strangers.
3) IDENTIFICATION: An identification tag, provided by ECHO/SHELTER, will remain affixed to the dog’s collar at all times. Fosterers are encouraged to affix an additional tag with the foster address or phone number also.
4) VET CARE: Veterinary expenses will be the sole responsibility of ECHO and include spay/neuter; basic shots and any other unexpected needs. Most of these costs are handled prior to the dog leaving the ECHO but in the event vet work is needed while in the foster home, nothing may proceed without consultation with the ECHO. In the event of an emergency, immediate notification of any occurrence must be communicated. If communication does not occur, the fosterer is expected to act in the best interest of the dog’s health and welfare and this contract is proof of such authority to proceed. Any mutually agreed upon costs paid by the fosterer will be reimbursed by ECHO.
5) ONGOING CARE: Ongoing care includes food which is to be provided by the foster home unless a special diet is required which will then be provided by the ECHO. Heartworm preventative and flea and tick preventative will be provided during the summer months to the foster home from the ECHO. Medications or preventative obtained anywhere other than the ECHO will be the financial responsibility of the foster home.
6) BEHAVIOR: A dog is placed in foster care for particular reasons in order to help them become ready for adoption. The fosterer agrees to work consistently on a plan of action developed to help the dog. Progress on specific agreed upon objections will be reported and discussed regularly. If special behavior training such as obedience or private sessions is needed or health remedies such as homeopathy; acupuncture; etc are required, the decision to proceed must be with mutual agreement.
7) SUPPLIES: If a crate or other supplies are provided such as collars, leashes, bedding or toys, these are considered to be loaned to the fosterer and must be returned at the end of the foster timeframe. We encourage fosters to use the crates, bowls, leashes, etc that they already have and ECHO will reimburse if said supplies become destroyed.
8) INSURANCE: ECHO and its officers are not responsible for any injuries to people or pets or property loss or damage from the foster dog. Due to the nature of the relationship which is a live-in, 24 hour caretaker situation, there is no insurance protection offered by ECHO to cover off-premise foster care.
Any notice of injury or emergency will be given immediately to ECHO.
If it is necessary to remove the dog from the home, possession will be given directly to an appointed person related to ECHO. Transportation will be coordinated by ECHO, as needed.
9) ADOPTION: The foster dog may be adopted by the foster family at any time, based on mutual consent with ECHO. The fosterer may elect to pay the full adoption fee, if desired. An adoption contract will be written, following the same rules of adoption in place for any adopter.
All adoptions, must be approved by ECHO. Candidates will submit applications reviewed by the ECHO and then shared with the foster home for consideration. The fosterer is encouraged to participate in the adoption and will be asked to talk directly with any potential adopter and then collaborate with ECHO to determine the best fit. The fee for adoption of any dog in foster care will go directly to the ECHO, as well as any donations made on behalf of the foster dog.

By checking this box, providing my digital signature and clicking Submit below, I attest that all information provided above is true in nature and includes no falsehoods and I understand and agree to sections 1 through 9 above.

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