IFR Application for Foster Care

Foster Carer Application Form

Hello from the team at IFR.

We are happy you've chosen to give one of our kitties a chance at a new life in a foster capacity! Some cats and kittens take more time than others to settle in a new home, so we ask that you be patient with your new house guest as they settle in.

Some of our foster babies have had real ordeals, and others have been happy all their lives. No matter what type of kitty you're taking on, it means the world to us that you've offered to help.

Your Full Name *

First Name Last Name

Date of Birth

Day Month Year

Residential Address *

Street Address Line 1

Street Address Line 2

Suburb State

Postcode Country

Preferred Phone No. *

E-mail Address *

Occupation: *

Work Hours:

Do you rent / own / other? *

Have you been granted permission by the landlord to foster a cat? *

Yes No I'm waiting to hear back

Please give details of your living situation *

Number of adults & children in your home, and ages of any children *

Is anyone allergic to cats? *

Yes No

What is your current status as a pet owner? *

I currently have pets I don't currently have pets, but used to I've never had a pet in my life

So you haven't had a cat as a pet before? Don't worry, it'll be fine :)

If you haven't checked out our Guides page on our website, we highly recommend this guide in particular: Preparing for a new cat.

We'll always be there to give advice as well! And adopters can join the IFR Adopted Cat Families group on Facebook for wider community support.

Please tell us about your past pets, including their health history. *

How many animals live at your home? *

	Cats:	Dogs:	Other:
How Many
Breed/s
Age Range

Your animals' vet history *

	Yes	No
Are your animals desexed?
Are your animals vaccinated?
If not, are you willing to have them vaccinated?

Month & year of last vaccination *

Where do your animals spend their time? *

Indoors Outdoors Both

Do your animals get along with other cats? *

Yes No Untested

Have you fostered before?** *

Yes No

So you haven't fostered before? Don't worry, it'll be fine :)

If you haven't checked out our Foster page on our website for information on what's involved in fostering, here is a link!

Which organisation(s) did you foster through? *

Are you still fostering for that organisation? *

Yes No

How long ago was your last foster? *

One of the conditions of fostering an IFR cat is that they must be kept indoors at all times. If you have a secure cat run that your foster kitty can venture into, that is fine also.

The following questions relate to this requirement for keeping your IFR foster indoors.

Do you have somewhere you can isolate your foster cat? *

Yes No N/A (only select if you have no other pets)

Can you keep your foster cat securely indoors? *

Yes No

Do you have a secure outdoor cat run? *

Yes No

Do you agree to a home visit by an IFR representative? *

Yes No

The following conditions must be agreed to by you before taking on an IFR foster cat. Please read each condition carefully before ticking "I agree", and ensure that you and your entire household can comply with the conditions.

1. I agree to keep my foster cat / kitten confined indoors, and / or with access to my secure cat run, at all times. *

I agree

2. I agree to keep my foster cat / kitten isolated from any other animals for at least two weeks after their arrival. *

I agree

3. All potential adoptions must be okayed by the IFR admin team before proceeding. *

I agree

4. All vet work bookings for your foster cat must be made by the IFR vet work team. *

I agree

5. Foster cats must not be moved to a new home without the IFR admin team's knowledge. *

I agree

**Please note that IFR cannot be held liable for any vetwork or other costs that may be incurred if these conditions are not adhered to.

How long can you foster care for?**

**Definition of Terms:

Emergency Only: This involves emergency or respite care for existing carers that are affected by unforeseen circumstances, for no longer than a week or two.

Short Term: For people who can only care for up to three (3) months.

Medium Term: For people who can only care between six (6) and nine (9) months.

Until Adoption: People who can care for the cats until they can be rehomed, no matter how long it takes *NB: We make every effort to regularly advertise all foster cats in our care in a number of ways, both online and off.

What age groups are you able to foster?

	Yes	No
Newborns to 8 wks - with mothers
Newborns to 8 wks - no mothers (orphaned/hand-rearing)
8wks to 1 year
1 year to 8 years
8 years plus (Seniors)

How many cats or kittens are you able to foster at one time?

	1 cat/kitten	2 cats/kittens	3 cats/kittens	1 mum & babies	1 mumless litter
Numbers of cats/kittens

What coat length are you able to care for? (all foster cats will need grooming)

	Yes	No
Short Hair:
Medium Hair:
Long Hair (requires daily grooming & may drop fur):

When can you start fostering?

Day Month Year

Do you have a current Driver's Licence?

Yes No

Do you have a reliable vehicle? *

Yes No

Where did you hear about IFR? *

Facebook The Rescue Network Gumtree Our website Other

And finally, if you would like to make any additional comments or ask any questions, please do so here

Acknowledgement

By submitting this application you are claiming that the information you have provided here is true and correct. Misleading information will result in a 'declined' application.

Your application will be viewed within the next 48 hours and we will contact you in regards to becoming a member of our foster caring team.

Regards

Impound Feline Rescue

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Your Details

Your Pet History

Fostering History

Integrating your foster cat(s) into your home

Fostering Agreement

Housekeeping