Foster Care Agreement
The purpose of foster care is to allow a dog to live in a home environment while awaiting permanent placement, permitting the Foster Family to evaluate the dog and to work with the dog to reincorporate him or her back into a home environment. A home environment is less stressful on the dog than a boarding facility or shelter. The exposure the dog gets from being treated as "one of the family" (walks, outings, etc...) often speeds up the adoption process.

Homeward Hounds of WI, Inc. considers our Foster Families to be essential to the welfare and proper placement of our dogs, and wishes the experience to be enjoyable and free from misunderstandings. Please note that we have the following guidelines:
• The Foster Family will follow all relevant procedures and guidelines of Homeward Hounds of WI, Inc. regarding the dog placed in the foster home and will not make decisions or take actions regarding the dog's veterinary care or placement without prior approval from Homeward Hounds of WI, Inc.
• The veterinarians working with Homeward Hounds of WI, Inc. bill Homeward Hounds of WI, Inc. directly for approved medical services provided to our dogs. In the event the Foster Family expends funds for pre-approved veterinary care, Homeward Hounds of WI, Inc. will reimburse the Foster Family.
• The Foster Family will provide the dog with humane care and maintain the dog in accordance with all current state, county and municipal laws and ordinances while the dog resides with the Foster Family.
• The Foster Family will provide the dog with necessary exercise and will not keep the dog chained or restrained. Homeward Hounds of WI, Inc. dogs should not be kept as "outside only" dogs unless prior approval has been received from Homeward Hounds of WI, Inc.
• The Foster Family agrees to provide the dog with adequate food, water, shelter, affection, socialization, exercise, medical assistance, and to strive to increase the adoptability of the dog. If assistance with food is needed, Homeward Hounds of WI, Inc. will provide food upon request.
• If the dog cannot be kept by the Foster Family, the Foster Family shall notify Homeward Hounds of WI, Inc. immediately. The dog SHALL NOT BE SOLD, ABANDONED, RELINQUISHED TO A SHELTER OR POUND OR ANY THIRD PARTY WITHOUT THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF Homeward Hounds of WI, Inc..
• THE FOSTER FAMILY UNDERSTANDS THAT Homeward Hounds of WI, Inc. AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES HAVE LIMITED INFORMATION REGARDING THE TEMPERAMENT OF THE DOG OR ITS HABITS. THE FOSTER FAMILY WILL TAKE ALL REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS (THROUGH THE USE OF CRATES, LEASHES, SUPERVISION AND COMMON SENSE) TO ENSURE THE DOG DOES NOT RUN LOOSE, BECOME A NUISANCE, DESTROY PROPERTY, INJURE OR BE INJURED BY ANOTHER ANIMAL OR INJURE OR BE INJURED BY ANY PERSON.
• The dog is and shall remain the property of Homeward Hounds of WI, Inc. and may be removed by Homeward Hounds of WI, Inc. from the Foster Family at any time and without prior notice.
• The Foster Family agrees to be courteous, helpful and honest to potential adopters and to fully cooperate in accommodating those who wish to see the dog.
• In the event the Foster Family wishes to permanently adopt the dog, a Homeward Hounds of WI, Inc. Adoption Contract must be submitted to Homeward Hounds of WI, Inc. along with the requested adoption fee.
• The Foster Family should insure that all of its pets are up to date on their vaccinations (including, without limitation, bordatella, parvo, corona, rabies, distemper) prior to bringing the dog into the foster home.

THE FOSTER FAMILY DOES HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND HOLD Homeward Hounds of WI, Inc.
FOR ANIMALS, INC. AND ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION CHARGED OR CHARGEABLE WITH LIABILITY TOGETHER WITH THEIR HEIRS, ADMINISTRATORS, EXECUTORS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES, COSTS, EXPENSES, LOSS OF SERVICES, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTION, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, BELONGING TO THE FOSTER FAMILY DUE TO ANY ACTION OR OCCURRENCE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOSTERING OF A DOG FOR Homeward Hounds of WI, Inc..

BY SUBMITTING A FOSTER HOME APPLICATION YOU HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED YOUR AGREEMENT TO THE FOREGOING TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THANKS FOR HELPING US SAVE LIVES!