Anderson Animal Shelter Foster Volunteer Application
Thank you for your interest in the Anderson Animal Shelter Foster program!  Foster families provide temporary in-home care for shelter animals who need extra attention or, for health or behavior reasons, would benefit from the care foster families can provide.  Anderson will provide the veterinary care, food and other supplies - you provide the love!  If you are under 18 years old, we need to have your parent/guardian fill out all necessary paperwork on your behalf, as they will then be legally responsible for the foster animal(s).

Typically, most foster pets will stay in their foster homes for a period of 2-3 weeks.  Some animals, including pregnant and nursing moms with their babies, animals recovering from surgery and those undergoing heartworm treatment, will require longer foster commitments.  As a foster volunteer, you will always be allowed to choose which type of pet you would like to foster, based on your experience, training and comfort level.

Because we cannot guarantee the health of foster animals, please ensure that your own pets are up-to-date on vaccinations before considering the foster program.  We also require that your pets be spayed/neutered prior to becoming a foster volunteer.

Note:  The Illinois Department of Agriculture requires that foster volunteers pay a $25 annual fee to become a licensed foster home.  After the first year, Anderson will pick up the cost of this fee, should you continue to foster for us, but we ask foster volunteers to pay this fee for the first year, at your orientation session.  

Please fill out the following form completely, so that we can find the perfect foster pet for your family.  We're looking forward to meeting you!
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First Name *
Please provide your first name
Last Name *
Please provide your last name
Street Address *
City *
State *
Zip code *
Phone number *
Please include area code
OK to receive texts at this number? *
Email *
Please provide the email you check most frequently - most of our communications will occur via email.  If you do not have email, please indicate that as well.
Number and ages of children in the home:
Number and types of pets currently in the home:
My pets are up-to-date on vaccinations (distemper/parvovirus combo, bordetella and rabies)
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My pets are spayed/neutered.
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I am interested in fostering:
Please check all that apply.
If you're interested in fostering adult dogs, please indicate sizes below.
I have fostered for Anderson Animal Shelter in the past.
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If you have volunteered for Anderson is some capacity, please provide a brief description below.  If you've never volunteered for Anderson, please let us know that as well.
I have fostered animals for some other animal welfare organization.  Please provide details below.
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Please provide the name of the animal welfare organization and types of animals you have experience fostering.
I have a location in my home, where I can separate my foster pet(s) away from my own animals.
If yes, please describe location (guest bedroom, extra bathroom with a window, etc.)
Specialized training or experience
Please tell us about any specialized training or experience you may have which relates to animals (i.e. vet tech experience/training, have whelped litters of puppies/kittens, can give subcutaneous fluids/vaccinations, have experience dealing with behavioral issues in cats/dogs, etc.)
Some of our foster animals are very young, very ill or have behavior challenges that require specialized training or experience.  Please indicate which types of special needs animals you are willing to foster.
Please check all that apply.  If you are not interested in fostering special needs animals, please leave blank.
I have the following supplies available to me to use with my foster pet(s):
Please check all that apply.
If you indicated "Other" above, please describe below:
I understand that a $25 Illinois Department of Agriculture fee will be paid by me at the time of my orientation and that Anderson will pay this fee for future years, if I continue as an Anderson foster volunteer. *
Additional Information
Please provide any additional information you feel may be helpful to us.
How did you hear about the Foster Program *
Please be as specific as possible.
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