Foster Application

The following information is our foster contract. A copy of this will need to be signed before obtaining your first foster dog. Please read this over so that you are aware of the information. 

  1. CARE OF PET 

    1. Foster will provide the pet with a safe environment, humane treatment, and provide proper food, fresh water, shelter, and exercise. Foster agrees this Pet will not be abused in any manner. The Pet will not be chained at any time, nor will it be permitted off the property of the Foster unless responsibly accompanied. 

    2. Pet shall be allowed to sleep indoors and protected from the elements or adverse conditions. Pet shall not be housed or kept outside or in a yard. 

    3. Foster shall immediately notify Jasper's Legacy immediately if Pet is lost or stolen, and shall make every reasonable effort to recover the Pet. 

    4. Foster shall not give up or sell the Pet to another person, relative, friend, or any other individual, or any rescue group, humane association, shelter, or adoption center unless pre-approved by Jasper's Legacy.

    5. Foster shall not alter the Pet's appearance in any way, shape or form (ex: cropping, docking). 

    6. Foster permits Jasper's Legacy representative to visit at pre-scheduled, reasonable, convenient times to check on the well-being of the pet if needed. 

    FOOD AND SUPPLIES

    1. Foster should notify their Jasper's Legacy volunteers about supplies or food needed and it will be provided to Foster at no cost by Jasper's Legacy. 

    2. If foster voluntarily chooses to purchase something with his or her own money, these expenses are not reimbursed by Jasper's Legacy. 

    3. The Pet shall have access to the appropriate sized dog crate. If in need, please notify Jasper's Legacy, and volunteers will try to accommodate and provide one of appropriate size. 

    DECOMPRESSION: 

    1. Foster shall allow a reasonable amount of time for the Pet to adjust to new surroundings. 

    2. For the safety of Foster's household and other resident pets, Foster is required to place Pet into a decompression. Pet must be crated and separated from all other animals in the household for the decompression period. Slow introductions are required for each Pet and this in turn will create a more balanced transition period for Pet. If this is not followed, Jasper's Legacy reserves the right to remove the Pet from the Foster's home and end this Contract. 

    EVENTS AND PROMOTION 

    1. Foster agrees to promote the Pet on Facebook and provide updates weekly. 

    2. Fosters agree to allow potential adopters to meet the foster at a time and place which is mutually convenient. 

    3. Fosters agree to provide accurate and true information on the Pet with regard to behavior, training, disposition, and cat, dog, and child friendliness, but makes no representations as to the nature of the Pet. 

    FOSTER PERIOD 

    1. Foster understands it may take weeks or possibly longer for Pet to be adopted. 

    2. If Foster can no longer care for Pet, Foster shall notify Jasper's Legacy who will make every effort to find a suitable foster or adoptive home for the Pet. However, Foster understands that it may take time to find the Pet a sufficient home for its needs, and Jasper's Legacy requires a minimum of two weeks' notice to find a new placement. 

    3. Foster understands that during the foster period, Jasper's Legacy has ownership of Pet. 

    4. Refusing to return the Pet at Jasper's Legacy's request will result in litigation in small claims court or any other jurisdiction at Jasper's Legacy's sole discretion. The Foster agrees to pay all lawyer and court fees associated with this for both themselves and Jasper's Legacy. 

    ADOPTION

    1. If Foster decides to permanently adopt the Pet, Foster shall notify Jasper's Legacy immediately and shall follow established adoption procedures including an online application and paying the Pet's adoption fee within 14 days of approval. The Foster agrees to pay all lawyer and court fees associated with this for both themselves and Jasper's Legacy the event Foster is in breach of this Contract. 

    2. If Foster finds a permanent/adoptive home for this Pet, Foster shall notify Jasper's Legacy and upon approval, shall follow established adoption procedures. 

    RELEASE OF LIABILITY 

    1. Jasper's Legacy makes no guarantees and/or promises regarding the Pet's disposition, temperament, and/or future health and personality. 

    2. Foster agrees to foster Pet at Foster's own risk, and indemnify and release Jasper's Legacy, its founder, transports, officers, and volunteers of any and all liability arising from damages to person(s) and or property caused by the Pet.