This agreement is made and hereby entered into on this (select date below) by and between Starfish Animal Rescue, hereafter referred to as SAR and (full name from first page) hereafter referred to as Foster for the care of rescued dogs and puppies awaiting adoption, hereinafter referred to as Foster Dog. Both parties agree to the following terms of foster care.

Foster agrees to provide housing and care for the dog and/or puppies placed into their home by Starfish Animal Rescue.

Foster agrees to keep this dog as an indoor companion and to keep this dog in a fenced yard or on a leash at all times when outside. Foster agrees not to leave this dog unattended outside under any circumstances when no one is home. Foster agrees not to leave this dog unattended outside. Foster agrees to keep the dog secured with an approved leash and collar or harness when taking the dog on walks or to other locations. The dog may never be "off leash" except in a secure, fenced in yard.

Foster is prohibited from boarding the dog, taking the dog to daycare, and taking the dog to dog parks while the dog is in their care. Foster is prohibited from traveling outside of the local Chicagoland area with the dog and may not transfer the care of the dog to another individual without the express written consent of an authorized Starfish representative. 

Foster is strictly prohibited from using a prong collar, a shock collar, or any other type of e-collar on the dog. If there is any indication that such collars have been used by the Foster, Starfish Animal Rescue will immediately repossess the dog.

Foster agrees to provide the dog with proper food, water, and loving attention. Starfish Animal Rescue will provide all supplies to Foster. To be eligible for reimbursement, food must be the same brand originally provided by Starfish Animal Rescue, and the reimbursement must be expressly agreed to in writing by a Starfish Animal Representative. Unless explicitly approved in writing, Starfish Animal Rescue, will not provide reimbursement for other supplies purchased by the Foster. Foster understands that any receipts for reimbursement must be submitted no later than two weeks after this foster dog is adopted.

Foster agrees to either bring this dog to veterinary appointments, adoption day events, spay or neuter appointments, or to allow Starfish Animal Rescue to make alternate transportation arrangements for these appointments and events to ensure his/her well being and find him/her a forever home. Foster understands that all puppies may be spayed or neutered prior to adoption as long as they are 8 weeks old or older.

Foster agrees to allow people that Starfish Animal Rescue has approved to meet the dog at their home or at another location nearby. Foster agrees to facilitate these meetings and answer questions from prospective adopters. Foster agrees to return phone calls, emails, and/or text messages from Starfish Animal Rescue within 24 hours and to contact potential adopters within 24 hours of receiving an approved application.

All items on the Foster Application are included under the terms of this contract.

Foster understands that Starfish Animal Rescue retains legal control of this dog, and Foster is not authorized to make any legal or medical decisions on his/her behalf. This includes agreeing to administer any medications to the dog as directed by Starfish Animal Rescue and/or their veterinarians. If Foster does not wish to administer any medications as directed they must contact Starfish Animal Rescue immediately to allow the dog to be moved to another Foster. Starfish Animal Rescue retains the right in its discretion, for any reason, to retain physical possession of the dog at any time. Foster understands that if they wish to adopt their foster dog, that they must complete an adoption application which will be reviewed and approved by Starfish Animal Rescue. They must also agree to a home visit by a Starfish Animal Rescue representative, and they will be responsible for paying the full adoption fee for that dog.