Foster Agreement
In order to be approved as a foster home for Abby's Angels Animal Haven, the following must be adhered to, understood and agreed upon.
*An inital home visit will be conducted by an Abby's Angels representative before approval for foster care can be determined.
*Provide shelter and necessary transportation to and from veterinary
appointments, events etc at no charge to the rescue.
*All foster dogs must be kept indoors with access to heat or air conditioning as weather permits.
*Keep dog contained in the yard at all times either with the use of a physical fence
(invisible fence not acceptable) or leash and further agree to never leave their dog
unattended.
*Make an effort to bring dogs to events for exposure when weather and temperament
permits.
*Provide regular updates and pictures (once a week or more if deemed necessary) and allow an Abby’s Angels representative to come check on the dog as deemed necessary.
*Provide necessary veterinary treatment from a veterinarian well-qualified and approved by the rescue. Except in cases of emergency, veterinary treatments other than those related to the annual examination, including all surgical procedures must receive prior approval. In the case of an emergency, foster agrees to make a reasonable effort to contact an Abby’s Angels representative.
*Comply with all local, state and federal ordinances and laws relating to keeping a dog
including leash/license laws.
*Keep the foster dog at the residence address stated in your application and provide the new address
and/or telephone number to an AAAH representative immediately in the event of a change
of residence or telephone number.
*Never give or sell this dog to another person, agency, animal shelter or to allow it to be used for experimentation, dog fighting, or any other commercial or illegal activity
*Immediately notify Abby’s Angels if dog is lost
*Immediately notify Abby’s Angels representative to return the dog if no longer able to keep the
dog, allowing for reasonable time for the rescue to find a replacement foster home
*Never leave state lines with foster dog unless receiving prior written consent.
*Contact a representative if you are going to be going on vacation or leaving your home for an extended period of time and obtain prior authorization and approval for temporary placement of foster dog.
*Permit an Abby’s Angels representative to observe the premises where the dog is housed and to
reclaim the dog if, in the sole judgment of the representative, it is not being cared
for as agreed to in this document, or if Abby’s Angels is required to return the dog to a third party,
or if facts have been misrepresented to Abby’s Angels Animal Haven.