Become a Foster

Pet foster program of VAW shelter clients in Ottawa and surrounding areas

Apply to become a SafePet Foster

Please complete the following questions as much as possible.

Due to the sensitive nature of our work with women and animals being potential victims of violence, we screen all volunteers before granting them special privacy privileges. All content is kept strictly confidential with SafePet Ottawa. Only some information will be shared with the veterinary clinic caring for the fostered animal(s) in your care.

Volunteer Pet Foster Parents are required to provide two references please— their vet and anyone else of their choice. Your vet is required mainly for emergency purposes.

Foster Application

If you are human, leave this field blank.

Title *

Mr / Ms / Miss / Sir / Dr

Your First Name *

Your Last Name *

Your Partner's Full Name

*If residing in the same household as the Foster Applicant

Your Address *

Your Address

Street Address

Unit/Apt

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

Your Email *

Please submit an email address that you monitor regularly

Your Main Phone *

Please submit a phone number by which you can be reached at any hour of the day or night (for emergency purposes only)

Secondary Phone

An alternate phone number in case we can't reach you at your Main phone number

Please introduce yourself. Tell us about your skills, passions and why you would like to volunteer for SafePet Ottawa: *

Do you own a vehicle? *

Yes

The ability to legally drive said vehicle is presumed.

If you have a vehicle, would you be willing to bring a foster pet(s) to veterinarian appointments?

Yes

Specify the type of dwelling for your address listed above: *

If you rent your premises, or live with other people, do you have permission or have gained a consensus on fostering an animal? *

Yes

Yes, but with conditions:Yes, but with conditions:

Does your home have a yard with a fence? *

Yes

Do you have children in the home? Check all that apply: *

No children in the home

6 years of age or younger

7 – 10 years of age

11 years of age or older

Please describe the atmosphere in your home: *

Are you accustomed to crating animals when they are left unattended? *

Where will your foster animal(s) be kept while you are home? You may select multiple scenarios: *

Do you have any pets at this time? *

Yes:Yes:

Are all of your pets spayed/neutered? *

Yes

If any of your pets are intact, please explain the reason(s) why, and specify their gender:

Are all of your pets up-to-date on their vaccinations? This is for your own animals' health & safety. *

Yes

How many animals are you prepared to foster at one time? Some may arrive in pairs or groups. *

Please answer with a numerical digit

Are you willing to handle potential pet behaviours, such as: marking, scratching, digging, chewing, clawing, barking, soiling, etc.? We ask because even a housebroken dog or litter-trained cat can have incidents during a stressful move. *

Yes

Yes, with the exception of:Yes, with the exception of:

I am not prepared to handle any of the listed behaviours.

Are there any specific behaviours you are NOT prepared/willing to handle?

Some animals may have been injured, have had recent surgery or are managing a chronic illness that requires daily medications, administered orally or by subcutaneous injection. Are you willing to help an animal in this case? Do you have experience? (Training can be provided) *

For how long a term are you willing to foster a pet? For reference, the average fostering term is 3 – 6 months.

1 – 3 Months

4 – 6 Months

6+ Months

References

Name of your Veterinarian Clinic (required for foster applicants who have had a pet within the last ten years):

Vet Clinic Phone Number (required for foster applicants who have had a pet within the last ten years):

Please provide the first and last name of one other reference: *

Reference email: *

Reference phone number: *

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

Are you (and your partner, if applicable) willing to obtain a Police Records Check? It will be no cost to you as long as you request a letter from us, stating that you are a volunteer. * *

Yes

Agreement to Terms

By clicking the "SUBMIT" button, you agree to the following statements:

I have read the information provided about the SafePet Ottawa Program (we will provide more information upon application approval).
I am over 18 years of age.

If you are applying to become a foster:

I understand that the pet I am fostering is the property of someone in crisis and any decisions regarding the pet and its future are fundamentally hers.
For safety reasons I agree not to have contact with the pet's owner or know her identity.
I am aware of potential risks associated with this Program and agree to abide by the procedures outlined in the Guidelines, including taking the pet only to the designated veterinary clinic.
I understand that the pet(s) may have lived in a stressful and/or abusive environment and may therefore be very stressed when they come into care. SafePet Ottawa will not knowingly place a dangerous animal.
I agree to be personally responsible for the humane housing and care of the animal(s) I am fostering, and to be vigilant about safety for the pet.
Cats must be kept indoors at all times, and dogs must be leashed at all times when in public and unfenced areas.
I agree not to travel with the pet nor leave it in the care of someone else (unless arrangements are made through SafePet Ottawa).
I certify that my own pets are up to date on all their regular annual or triennial vaccines (which include DHLPP and rabies for dogs, FVRCP and rabies for cats). Proof of litter testing may be accepted.
I acknowledge that, if for some reason I am unable to continue fostering, the pet is to be returned to SafePet Ottawa.
I agree not to sell, euthanize, or give away the pet that I am fostering.
I authorize SafePet Ottawa at its discretion to conduct an on-site inspection of the premises where the animal will be fostered and to check the references I have provided.
I agree to foster and be responsible for the pet for up to three months (or the time agreed to) after which the agreement can be extended or the animal returned to SafePet Ottawa to find another foster family.

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