Although all animals evaluated by the humane society are vaccinated and every attempt will be made to ensure that they are healthy and free of parasites, the humane society cannot guarantee the health of every animal placed in foster care.  It is possible foster care animals may harbor infectious diseases such as Parvo and various parasites.  For this reason, it is recommended that foster care animals remain separated from personal pets.

Foster care homes must be able to provide a safe, clean environment for the animals in their care.  Depending on availability, kennels, crates, or cages may be provided for an animal; but the main "housing" is usually provided by the foster care home.

Food can be provided by the humane society as donations make it available but the foster care home must be willing to provide necessary food for the animal at all times.

Healthcare for the foster animal is provided by the humane society.  Routine healthcare will include vaccinations and parasite control.  Emergency  and non-routine healthcare is also provided on a case by case basis, but all decisions regarding the healthcare of a foster animal are to be made by the humane society and its veterinarians.

Foster care homes must be able to provide transport for the animal.  Transports will include trips to the vet, adoption functions, and other trips when necessary.  These will be scheduled in advance and other arrangements can be made when necessary.

Foster homes that wish to adopt an animal in their foster care must complete an application form and be approved for adoption.  Foster homes will receive preference over an outside adoption if their application is approved.  

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The humane society cannot be responsible for housing, feeding, or veterinary care of personal pets belonging to the foster care provider.  This includes veterinary care which is needed as a result of an illness or parasite contracted from the foster care animal (the humane society will take every precaution to prevent these situations).  

It is recommended that foster care homes keep personal animals separated from foster care animals.  The humane society cannot be held responsible for injuries to personal pets resulting from an altercation with foster care animals (dog or cat fights, or a dog attacking a cat, etc.).  If a foster care animal is injured by a personal pet while in foster care, the humane society will assume the medical care for the foster animal but the animal will be removed from the situation and the foster home re-evaluated.  

The humane society is not responsible for any damage to personal property or persons from the activity of providing foster care.  Any animal that is destructive can be re-evaluated and removed from the foster home if necessary.  Any animal that displays aggressiveness to other animals or people  must be evaluated immediately and will be removed from foster care when appropriate.