Foster Parent Online Application

Thank you for applying to the Foster Program at the Calgary Humane Society. Please complete this application with as much detailed information as possible. Successful applicants will be required to provide a Police Information Check at their own expense to be arranged by Calgary Humane Society. A basic knowledge of animal care and behaviour along with a willingness to attend further training is required.

Foster Parent Application Form

How did you learn about our Foster Program?

Website

Social Media

Flyer

Family/friend referral

Staff/employee referral

Foster parent referral

OtherOther

First Name:

Last Name:

Address:

City:

Province:

Postal Code:

Phone Numbers:

Home

Phone Number (Work):

Work

Phone Number (Cellular):

Cellular

Email Address:

Are you 18 or older?

Yes

No

Have you ever been convicted of a crime for which a pardon has not been granted?

Yes

No

If you answered YES for above, please explain:

(A) Name(s) of other ADULTS in home (legal first and last):

(B) Name(s) of other ADULTS in home (legal first and last):

(C) Name(s) of other ADULTS in home (legal first and last):

(A) Phone Number:

(B) Phone Number:

(C) Phone Number:

(A) Email Address:

(B) Email Address:

(C) Email Address:

(A) Relationship: (choose) - Common Law Spouse Boyfriend Fiance Girlfriend Partner Landlord Roommate Friend Neighbour Child Dependant Guardian Other Family Parent Sibling

(B) Relationship: (choose) - Common Law Spouse Boyfriend Fiance Girlfriend Partner Landlord Roommate Friend Neighbour Child Dependant Guardian Other Family Parent Sibling

(C) Relationship: (choose) - Common Law Spouse Boyfriend Fiance Girlfriend Partner Landlord Roommate Friend Neighbour Child Dependant Guardian Other Family Parent Sibling

Do you rent or own your home?

Rent

Own

If you answered rent, do you have your landlords permission of have animals in your home?

Yes

No

What is your primary source of transportation?

Vehicle

Public Transportation

Other

Are you actively involved in the CHS volunteer program?

Yes

No

If you answered yes, please explain what areas you have volunteered for and for how long:

What types of animals are you interested in fostering? (Please be specific)

Please indicate what experience you have in the health care and handling of animals. Be specific (i.e.; have taken a pet first aid course, nursed an animal with a particular illness, etc.)

Have you had any experience with animals other than cats and dogs? If so please be specific (i.e.; rodents, reptiles, birds, rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Do you have pets of your own? If so, please state type, how many and their ages:

Are your current pets spayed/neutered? When were their last vaccinations given? (Note: proof may be requested)

Do you have any children at home? If so, how many and what are their ages?

Are the other adults in the home aware of your intent to foster?

Yes

No

Is anyone in your household allergies to animals or hay?

Yes

No

Please explain where and how you plan to house your foster animals:

How much time will you have to spend on your foster animal?

During Weekdays

How much time will you have to spend on your foster animal?

During Weekends

Potential dog foster parents

Name two (2) diseases common to dogs

(1)

Name two (2) diseases common to dogs

(2)

Please indicate whether you have successfully completed dog training classes. If so, when?

Describe your philosophy to dog training for obedience and for manners around the house:

Potential cat foster parents

Name two (2) diseases common to cats:

(1)

Name two (2) diseases common to cats:

(2)

Describe how you would litter train a young kitten:

Describe your philosophy regarding training a cat not to claw furniture:

If you are human, leave this field blank.