CAS Animal Foster Program Application

CAS Foster Program Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a foster parent for Columbia Animal Services! To get started, simply fill out the following form- this information will allow us better insight to your fostering preferences. Please take your daily schedule, housing, room or house mates and any leasing restrictions into consideration.
Todays Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Which pillar(s) of our foster program are you interested in participating in? (Select all that apply)*

General Foster: Caring for animals not yet ready for adoption due to age, illness, or injury. This includes all species - dogs and cats.Adoption Ambassador (AA): Fostering dogs ready for adoption and helping them find their forever homes.
Personal Information

Only authorized Columbia Animal Services staff members will be able to see your personal information.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Is your name on Facebook different from your legal name? Please type your name as it is listed on Facebook in the box below, so we know who you are and can approve you to join the Foster Facebook group.
Email*
example@example.com
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Drivers License Number*
Phone Number*
Address*

Street Address

Apartment Number (if applicable)

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please upload a clear photo of you drivers license for our records.
Fostering Preferences
Are you able to return to Columbia Animal Services every 1-2 weeks for scheduled vaccines and exams?*

YesNo
How comfortable are you with medicating a pet? (this includes pills, powders, liquid medications, SQ fluids, etc.). If there is a specific method of medication administration you are not comfortable with, please include it in your answer.
What type of animal would you prefer to foster?*

DogCatBoth
What age of animals are you most comfortable with?

Neonate, 0-4 weeks (bottle babies, require close monitoring, scheduled feeding, tend to have higher mortality rate).5-8 weeks (freshy weened, can eat both dry/wet food, may require syringe feeding)8-10 weeks (becoming independent, hyper/playful).3-6 months (much more independent, hyper/playful).6+ months (basically tweenagers, hyper/playful)2+ years (mature adult, still playful, looking for a short vacation from the shelter).Mother and babies (this includes both cats and dogs).Soon to be mothers (includes Cats and Dogs)Ringworm animals (ringworm is not a worm, but is actually a fungus much like athlete's foot. We would provide all of the medical care/supplies for these animals)4+ years (Older/seniors who are looking for a quiet and relaxed environment).
Important: Any animal exposed to the shelter enviroment maybe at an higher risk of contracting an illness. Therefor we strongly recommend an initial minimum isolation period of 7-10 days.
Emergency Contacts

Please provide an emergency contact and update us should this information change at any point.
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Relationship
Acknowledgement and Signature
PLEASE ENTER YOU FULL LEGAL NAME AS IT IS ON YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE OR THE GIVEN UP-TO-DATE LEGAL/GOVERNMENTALLY RECOGNIZED IDENTIFICATION

in order to verify that it is you who is both signing this application and agreeing to its reclaiming/confiscation of the foster animal(s).
Please review your application and sign below using your full legal name.
I hereby acknowledge with my signature that I agree and understand that Columbia Animal Services has the right to refuse my application due to any falsification of information or lack thereof. I also agree that Columbia Animal Services has the right to reclaim any animal(s) that I have in my possession for fostering purposes at any given time.
Signature

Clear
Full Legal Name
Thank you!

We truly appreciate your interest in our life-saving foster program. Please check your email for your next steps- be sure to check your spam folder! If you have any questions, please email us at: foster@columbiasc.gov.
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CAS Foster Program Application

Please upload a clear photo of you drivers license for our records.

Fostering Preferences

Emergency Contacts

Acknowledgement and Signature

Thank you!