Foster Home Agreement

Triangle Beagle Rescue of NC
2314 Lyon Street * Raleigh, NC 27608
email: foster @tribeagles.org * website: www.tribeagles.org

I, ______________________________, agree to act as a Foster Home for Triangle Beagle Rescue of NC (TriBeagles).

Your foster coordinator's name is _________________________ Phone: ______________ Email: ________________

The following conditions apply to fostering TriBeagles dogs:

1. The dog will remain the property of TriBeagles and will be surrendered immediately upon request to any board member of TriBeagles.

2. The dog will be kept in the house or in a suitable kennel facility on the grounds of the foster home and will not be allowed off-leash in an unfenced area.

3. The dog is to be crate trained, and will not be left unsupervised with other pets or children.

4. Food will be provided by the foster family and, upon request, the cost of such food and other ordinary needs will be reimbursed by TriBeagles. Routine non-emergency veterinary procedures must be cleared with your foster coordinator or a TriBeagles board member prior to treatment and will be paid for by TriBeagles if performed at an authorized vet clinic. In a true emergency, an attempt must be made to contact your foster coordinator; if this attempt fails, call the emergency contact number (919-877-0873 or 919-787-4743). If you cannot reach your coordinator, the foster is authorized to sign for and consent to all reasonable and necessary veterinary procedures, and this contract is proof of such authority.

5. If a crate belonging to TriBeagles has been loaned to the foster home it must be returned when the decides to discontinue fostering. Failure to return the crate will result in a charge of $100.

6. A TriBeagles identification tag, microchip tag, and rabies tag must be on the dog's collar at all times. The dog must wear a collar at all times except that the collar may be removed for crating. Foster families are also encouraged to affix an identification tag giving the family's address and phone number.

7. The dog will be adopted to a permanent home only under the supervision of TriBeagles to a family pre-approved by TriBeagles. Adoptive families may be contacted occasionally by the foster family to inquire about the dog, as long as the adoptive families are accorded respect and privacy.

8. All donations received in connection with the adoption of the dog will be sent directly to TriBeagles.

9. The foster family agrees to provide accurate information to prospective adoptive families if requested to do so, and, when possible and convenient, to allow prospective adoptive families to visit the dog at the foster family's home.

10. Any questions or problems are to be directed to your TriBeagles foster coordinator, and notice of any injury, illness or other emergency will be given immediately. If it is necessary to remove the dog from the home, possession will be given directly to an officer of TriBeagles.

11. TriBeagles and its officers are not responsible for injuries to people or pets, or for property loss or damage. The foster family will accept responsibility for any events that occur while fostering the dog.

12. The foster family will contact your TriBeagles foster coordinator at regular intervals to report on the status of the dog. At minimum, fosters must report at weekly intervals. More frequent reports are encouraged.

13. The foster family is encouraged to bring the dog to adoption events. These events are held at least once monthly (they are advertised on the website and on the mailing list) and are an excellent opportunity for both socialization and cultivating adoption prospects.

14. The foster family is responsible for transporting the dog to and from the vet for treatment, after authorization of treatment. Assistance with transport can be arranged, however.

15. Any vacation or weekend boarding needs (unless an emergency) must be cleared with your foster coordinator and will be covered by Tribeagles. Authorization for temporary boarding costs must be made as far in advance as possible.

16. The foster family is welcome to adopt the dog at the regular adoption fee. Foster families have the right to refuse adoption to any TriBeagles-approved adopter, but may NOT adopt the dog to an unapproved home. Fosters are encouraged to actively participate in the placement of their foster dog.

17. The foster family may end this agreement at any time, but must give TriBeagles at least seven (7) days to make other foster arrangements. Any non-emergency boarding costs incurred during this period are the responsibility of the foster family.

Foster signature: ___________________________________ Phone: _____________

Foster name (printed): ______________________________ email: _____________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

TriBeagles Representative: ________________________________ Date: _______________

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