Carolina Sanctuary & Rescue Foster Application- 2026
Thank you for your interest in joining our team!   Please fill out the  form and our foster coordinator will contact you.  

Responsibilities of a Foster Parent:

Provide daily care including food (supplied by CSR), water, socialization, and a clean, safe environment

Provide transportation to and from medical appointments

Attend adoption events 

Provide socialization to move your foster cats toward being well-behaved inside companions

Take photos and or videos of your foster(s) & share with our volunteer for social media and online adoption websites     

Write a bio and description of your foster. Lots of details help to get your foster adopted ! 

Qualifications for Fostering:

In order to ensure that your foster kitty receives the care he or she needs, CSR asks that you meet the following criteria:

Must be at least 21 years old

Have a safe and secure space inside your home

Preferably a driver’s license and a vehicle

Ability to transport your cats to meet potential adopters, vet visits, and adoption events

Provide current veterinary records for all animals in your residence

Time to socialize your foster cat(s) 

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Email *
Email *
Legal Name Primary Caregiver *
Legal Name of Adult Family Members #2 (If only 1 answer N/A) *
Legal Name of Adult Family Member #3 (If only 1 answer N/A) *
Ages of children in the home? *
Are all household members aware and in agreement to foster?  *
Phone Number *
Street Address *
City *
State *
Zip *
Do you rent or own your home? *
Type of Residence *
Please list the following information about the animals in your home: type of animal, animal breed, age, sex, spayed or neutered, kept inside/outside, and length of time you have had them. *
If you rent do you have landlord's permission to have pets? *
Do you have experience with any of the following special needs? *
Required
If you answered "Other" to the last question, please explain below. *
Prior experience fostering/caring for cats/kittens: *
What ages & types of cats are you willing to foster? *
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How long are you able/willing to keep your foster cat/kitten?   *
If you responded "Depends on circumstances", please explain. If you chose another response but have something else to add, please feel free to enter it here! *
Are you able to transport animals to vet appointments or adoption events? *
Where will foster animals be kept in your home?
Example: Spare bedroom, office, main living area
Will there be a separate room for the foster animal?
Will the foster animal have the run of the house?
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Will you be able to keep the foster animal separate from your own pets if necessary? *
How many hours per day are you away from home? *
Please describe the level of household activity: *
How much time with people will your foster pet have per day? *
Do you agree to keep foster animals indoors only? *
Are you willing to follow CSR’s protocols for care, feeding, vetting, and communication? *
Why do you want to foster with CSR? *
1.  I understand my responsibilities as a Foster Parent and have asked any questions I might have. I feel prepared to take on the role of Foster Parent. 

2. I understand that continued participation in the foster program depends on my cooperation with expectations presented to me. Therefore, I agree to return any fosters in my care upon request by Carolina Sanctuary & Rescue.

3. I understand that my foster pet will only be treated by a veterinarian chosen by Carolina Sanctuary & Rescue or my pet may be treated by authorized personnel of Carolina Sanctuary & Rescue.

 4.I further understand that I will not be reimbursed for expenses incurred at my own veterinarian and I am to notify Maureen (270-791-6282) if my foster pet shows signs of illness. 

5. I understand that Carolina Sanctuary & Rescue is not responsible for any illness occurring or veterinary care required for foster parents’ own pets.

 6. If I decide to adopt my foster pet, I must finalize this when they become adoptable.
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7. I am willing to take my foster pet to and from  adoptions events as needed. Or make arrangement for other volunteers to help with the transport.

8. I understand that my foster pet is not to be given to anyone (or kept as my own pet) until authorized paperwork is complete and authorized by a designated member of Carolina Sanctuary & Rescue.

9. I will call either Maureen (270-791-6282) if I notice any change in my foster pet’s behavior, including but not limited to: extreme lethargy, loss of appetite, breathing difficulty, green nasal secretions, lack of weight gain, death or escape of my foster pet.

10. I understand that my foster pet could possibly become quite ill and not survive or have to be euthanized and the decision to euthanize will be made by the veterinarian chosen by Carolina Sanctuary & Rescue.

11. I understand that Carolina Sanctuary & Rescue is not responsible for any damage done by my foster pet to any of my property or my Landlord(s) property including, but not limited to flooring, furniture, people or other pets in my home.

Type your name below and fill in the date if you understand and agree to the above statements. 
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I have answered the questions of this Foster Care Application truthfully and completely. I understand that although Carolina Sanctuary & Rescue takes reasonable care to screen animals for foster care placement, it makes no guarantee relating to the health of an animal, behavior, or actions. I understand that the right to foster any animal for Carolina Sanctuary & Rescue  may be withdrawn at any time. I understand that I receive foster care animals at my own risk and can reject or return any animal for which Carolina Sanctuary & Rescue has asked me to provide care. I indemnify and hold Carolina Sanctuary & Rescue free and harmless from all liability arising out of any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, action, judgment of every kind, and description which may occur to or be suffered by me, members of my household, or any third parties by reason of activities arising out of this agreement.


Type your name and fill in the date if you agree to and understand the above statement.
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