Cat Foster Form

Welcome to EHS cat fostering!

Thank you for your interest in fostering a cat!

Our primary foster needs are fosters who are interested in fostering adult cats with either behavioural or medical challenges. We are particularly in
need of fosters with no other pets in the household. EHS will provide all food, litter, supplies, as well as cover the cost of all approved veterinary care for the foster cat at any of our partner vet clinics, which are located in downtown Toronto, Roncesvalles, Mississauga, and Oakville.

Fosters must have a vehicle to transport their foster cat to and from the shelter, and to veterinary appointments as needed. If this sounds like you, please complete this form and a volunteer will get in touch with you to answer any questions you have.

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Your Full Name *

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Your email address *

Email

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Primary Phone Number *

Secondary Phone Number

Address *

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City

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Are you 18 or older? *

• Yes
• No

Why would you like to foster a cat? *

Do you, or anyone in your household, own a vehicle? *

• Yes, I own a vehicle
• Yes, someone else in my household owns a vehicle and is willing to drive a foster cat
• No, I do not own a vehicle, and no one in my household owns a vehicle or is willing to drive a foster cat

We require our foster parents to drive foster cats to our partner vets and to pick up supplies from the shelter.

Employment Status *

• Employed Full Time - in person
• Employed Full Time - work from home
• Employed Full Time - hybrid
• Employed Part Time - in person
• Employed Part Time - work from home
• Employed Part Time - hybrid
• Unemployed
• Retired
• Student
• Student + Employed Part Time
• Other

Please Specify Your Employment Status *

Do you anticipate any major changes to your lifestyle in the next 6 months? *

• Yes
• No

Please specify any major changes to your lifestyle *

Would you or someone in your household be able to take a foster cat to the vet during regular business hours (9am - 5 pm) on weekdays if necessary? *

• Yes
• No
• Other

Please specify about taking a foster cat to the vet *

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Do you live in a: *

• House
• Townhouse
• Condo
• Apartment
• Separate Unit or Room Within a House
• Basement Apartment
• Other

Do you have a balcony or terrace? *

• Yes
• No

Do you have a backyard? *

• Yes
• No

Do you rent, or live in a condominium? *

• Yes
• No

Do you have any condo by-law or landlord restrictions that prevent you from having a cat in your home? *

• Yes
• No
• I don't know

Are there screens on all the windows within your home? *

• Yes
• No

Do you have Air Conditioning? *

• Yes
• No

Please specify what type of air conditioning you have (ie. central air, portable, etc.)

Do you have a separate room in your home where your foster cat can be kept separate from other household pets for a minimum of 10 days? *

• Yes
• No

Also to be used as a safe room for your foster cat

Please describe what room you would designate as the foster room (ie. bathroom, primary bedroom, spare bedroom, office, enclosed den)

Also to be used as a safe room for your foster cat

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Are there other members of your household? *

• Yes
• No

Please list the names of everyone in your household, and their relationship to you

Full Name *

Relationship *

Are there any children under the age of 12 in your home? *

• Yes
• No

Please specify children's ages and describe their prior interactions with cats (if any)

Do you anticipate any changes to your household in the next 6 months (ie. new roommate, baby, etc)? *

• Yes
• No
• Maybe

Please specify any household changes which may be coming up in the next 6 months.

Is everyone in your household in agreement with fostering a cat? *

• Yes
• No
• Other

Please specify regarding household agreement

Do you or anyone in your household smoke or vape inside your home? *

• Yes
• No

Have you or any member of your household ever been charged or convicted of an offense involving animal cruelty, including an offence under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act? *

• Yes
• No

Please specify any charges or convictions

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Are there currently any cats in your home? *

• Yes
• No

Are the cats in your household up to date on core vaccines? *

• Yes
• No
• Some, but not all

Please specify about cat vaccinations

Are the cats in your household spayed/neutered? *

• Yes
• No
• Some, but not all

Please specify regarding spayed/neutered cats

Are the cats in your household friendly to other cats? *

• Yes
• No
• Some, but not all
• Unknown

Please specify about your cats being friendly *

Are any of the cats in your household allowed outside access? *

• Yes, free roaming
• Yes, supervised in backyard
• Yes, supervised on balcony
• Yes, supervised on a netted balcony
• Yes, on a leash/harness
• Yes, in an enclosed catio
• No, my cat(s) is kept strictly indoors

Check all that apply

Are there currently any dogs or other animals in your home? *

• Yes
• No

Please specify the types of other animals in your home

Type of Animal (Dog, Bird, etc.) *

Breed *

Age *

Besides an EHS foster cat, do you anticipate any other new animals joining your household in the next 6 months? *

• Yes
• No
• Maybe

Please specify what other new animals may be joining your household *

Have the other animal(s) in your home lived with cats before? *

• Yes
• No
• Some, but not all

Please specify about other animal(s) living with cats before *

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What type of cats are you able or interested to foster? *

• Cats with acute or chronic medical issues, who require oral or topical medication
• Cats with chronic medical issues who require injections (ie. insulin or sub-q fluids)
• Bonded pair
• Skittish cats who require socialization
• Cats with behavioural issues who are reactive and/or frustrated with the shelter environment
• Palliative cats
• Senior cats
• Pregnant cat or a Nursing mother with kittens
• Orphaned kittens needing round the clock bottle feeding
• Orphaned kittens eating on their own [litters are typically 4-6 kittens]

Check all that apply. Please note that we cannot guarantee that we will have cats available that meet your preference.

Do you have experience with: *

• Giving medications including oral
• Kittens under 8 weeks of age without their mother
• Skittish cats requiring extra socialization
• Cats with behavioural issues
• Pregnant cats
• Nursing mothers with kittens under 8 weeks of age
• Bottle feeding orphaned kittens
• Mobility Issues
• Other

Check all that apply

Please Specify Your Experience

Have you ever been bitten, scratched, or stalked by a cat? *

• Yes
• No

Please provide details of the circumstances, including how you handled the situation *

Have you fostered for any other organization or rescue before? *

• Yes
• No

Please specify your prior fostering / rescue experience(s) *

Are you currently fostering for any other organization or rescue? *

• Yes
• No
• No, but I have applied to other organizations/rescues and am waiting to hear back

Please specify your current fostering / rescue situation *

Please specify your current fostering / rescue situation

Our primary means of communication with foster parents is through a mobile app called “Slack”, which can be downloaded for free on most smartphones. Are you willing to download this app on your phone, and use it to communicate with us about your foster cat? *

• Yes
• Yes, but I might need some assistance in getting it set up
• I don’t have a smartphone but I’m willing to download it on my computer and check it daily
• No, I would prefer not to download or use the Slack app

Do you intend to provide your foster cat with outdoor access ? *

• Yes, free roaming
• Yes, supervised in backyard
• Yes, supervised on balcony
• Yes, supervised on a netted balcony
• Yes, on a leash/harness
• Yes, in an enclosed catio
• No, my foster cat will be kept strictly indoors

Check all that apply

How long are you willing to foster each foster cat? *

• 6-8 weeks
• 3-4 months
• 6-8 months
• Indefinitely

Check all that apply

major What able

Are you able to commit to fostering continuously for at least 6 months? This means taking on consecutive foster cats for a total period of 6 months [welcome a new foster cat as soon as each existing foster cat is adopted or moved] *

• Yes
• Yes, subject to pre-scheduled vacations/trips
• No

Do you have any upcoming vacations/trips coming up in the next six months? *

• Yes
• No

Please specify any upcoming vacations/trips *

Do you plan on moving anytime in the next six months? *

• Yes
• No

Please specify about your move *

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Part of our foster screening process includes a virtual or in person home visit. Is this something you would agree to? *

• Yes, either
• Yes, virtual only
• No

If you are approved, would you be willing to let a pre-screened adoption applicant visit your home to meet your foster cat?

• Yes
• No
• Maybe

Could you please specify regarding your willingness to allow an adoption applicant to visit your home to meet your foster cat?

If approved, what is the earliest date you can welcome a foster cat into your home?

How did you hear about EHS? *Please Choose OneOn-Line SearchSocial MediaFriendNewspaper / TVEventOther

Please Specify How Your Heard About Us *

Correct Information *

• I Agree

I hereby declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the information provided by me above is true and accurate. I understand that any misrepresentations or omissions in this application form may result in the denial of my foster application or later termination of my foster approval.

EHS Waiver *

• I Agree

I understand that in handling animals there is a risk of physical harm caused by the animals. I understand that I may be scratched or bitten by the animals. By submitting this application, I hereby release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the Etobicoke Humane Society, its agents, officials and volunteers from all claims, causes of action or demands of any nature or cause, including costs and legal expenses incurred by EHS in connection with the same, based on damages or injuries which may be incurred or sustained by me in any way connected with this adoption process, including but not limited to animal bites, accidents or injuries.

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