Apply to be a Foster! – Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter

Cat Foster Information & Application

Why Do We Need Foster Homes for Cats?

FOSOCAS does not have a shelter.

All cats in our care live in foster homes until they are adopted.

We can’t rescue cats without foster homes to care for them.

Cat Foster Process

1. We Assess Cats Prior to Foster Placement

Before going to a foster home, all FOSOCAS cats have been:

Assessed by a FOSOCAS volunteer regarding health and temperament

Examined by a veterinarian

Tested for feline AIDS/leukemia (unless under 4-6 weeks of age)

Vaccinated for rabies and distemper (as appropriate based on age and health)

Spayed/neutered (as appropriate based on age and health)

Treated for any known health issues (or treatment is underway)

Note: It is common for foster cats to need follow up vet care, at FOSOCAS’ expense, while in foster care.

2. We Match Cats with Foster Homes

You do not need prior experience with cats or fostering to become a foster parent.

We match the needs of our cats with your level of experience, work and travel schedules, and home environment (e.g., living space, activity level in your home, other pets, children).

After submitting your application,

You will receive an email with additional information about the program.

FOSOCAS will contact you by phone to discuss our foster program, our adoption policies and procedures, and cats in our care that need foster homes.

Note: As a foster parent, you are agreeing to abide by our foster care and adoption policies and procedures.

FOSOCAS will contact you as soon as possible. If you don’t hear from us in 48 hours, please contact us

Sue at recordingsec@fosocas.org or Val at tnr2@fosocas.org

Foster Application

Application for potential fosters

First & Last Name(Required)

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Phone (###) ###-####(Required)

Home Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Type of residence-(drop down menu)(Required)

Do you own or rent? (drop down menu)(Required)

Are you over the age of 21? (drop down menu)(Required)

Best time to reach you(Required)

Employer & Occupation(Required)

List all occupants in the home & ages of children, if applicable(Required)

Are family members or roommates supportive of fostering? (drop down menu)(Required)

Is someone home during the day? (e.g. working from home)(Required)

Who will participate in caring for the foster other than yourself?(Required)

What days/hours are you and other family members generally home?(Required)

How often do you travel away from home for work or pleasure?(Required)

Do you have a separate room (such as an extra bedroom or den) where you could temporarily isolate or slowly introduce a foster cat to your home?(drop down menu)(Required)

Do you currently have pets? (drop down menu)(Required)

Are they up to date on their healthcare and vaccinations? (drop down menu)(Required)

Do you have past experience fostering cats or other pets? (drop down menu)(Required)

Are you also applying to foster with another rescue group? (drop down menu)(Required)

Which member of the household will feed the cat and keep the litter box clean?(Required)

What kind of cat(s) do you prefer to foster? (You can choose more than one option)(Required)

Bottle Babies

Kittens

Adult Cat

Any Age

Cat/kittens with special needs

Kittens that need socializing (born to feral moms)

Why do you want to foster a cat(s) or kittens?(Required)

How soon can you start fostering?(Required)

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