2. Edmond Animal Services (hereafter referred to as EAS) greatly appreciates your interest in our animal fostering program. Animals Fostered for Edmond Animal Services are the legal property of the City of Edmond and will remain the property of the City of Edmond until they are adopted. Animals to be fostered will be selected by EAS. A records check and home inspection will be completed on all prospective fosters prior to being approved to foster an animal.
   
   The following are the minimum requirements that all prospective fosterers must agree to prior to being accepted into the program. Fosterers must be at least 18 years of age to foster. By requiring and enforcing these guidelines, we do not seek to discourage your interest. However, we must require that certain standards be met to guarantee that the animals are afforded proper care during their fostering experience and that the stresses associated with a temporary home are minimized.
4. Please carefully read and check the box next to each item acknowledging that you understand and agree to each requirement*

   1. Before being approved to foster an animal, an EAS Officer may inspect the house/area where the animal is to be kept.
   2. An EAS Officer may conduct routine checks of the animal and its quarters without first notifying the fosterer.
   3. EAS will supply a collar and tags for all dogs being fostered. Fosterers must agree to keep the colar/tags on the dog(s) at all times.
   4. Fosterers of dogs must provide a secure area for the dog(s), either by a securely fenced yard or dog run with secure top; or if kept inside, must provide adequate exercise.
   5. Animals will not be kept tied with a rope, chain, cable or any such device. Fosterers of dogs are prohibited from allowing the dog to run at large at any time.
   6. Fosterers of cats must keep the cat indoors at all times, unless on a harness & leash in the company of the fosterer, or in a carrier in the control of a fosterer.
   7. Quality pet food (if not provided by EAS), continual access to clean water, and an approved shelter must be provided by the fosterer.
   8. Animals must be fed at least once a day or as prescribed for any specific condition(s).
   9. All fostered animals will be treated in a humane manner at all times.
   10. If a problem arises and the animal can no longer be fostered, it is the fosterers responsibility to return the animal to the shelter as soon as possible during normal business hours.
   11. In emergency situations, the fosterer must contact EAS immediately at 216-7615. After regular business hours, Edmond Central Communications must be contacted at 359-4338.
   12. In the event the animal needs medical attention, the fosterer must contact EAS as soon as possible. Fosterers will be instructed on how to proceed.
   13. If a foster takes it upon him/herself to take the animal to a vet without prior approval by a member of EAS, any costs incurred will be the responsibility of the fosterer and not EAS.
   14. If someone is interested in adopting the foster animal, or the animal is scheduled to be in an adoption event, the fosterer will be notified a reasonable amount of time in advance.
   15. In the instance above, the fosterer will be required to bring the animal to the shelter as soon as possible, but no later than the next business day. Animals must be clean when they are brought in.
   16. Fosterers may not make promises to other individuals about adopting animals in their care. All requests to adopt the animals must be directed to EAS.
   17. EAS will not "hold" animals for interested persons, but EAS will try to contact any persons interested in adopting the animal if and when the animal becomes available for adoption.
   18. If other animals reside where a shelter animal is to be fostered, fosterers must show proof of current vaccinations on all animals prior to being permitted to foster.
   19. Animals shall never be transported in the back of a pickup truck.
   20. EAS may request the return of any fostered animal at any time without explanation. Fosterers are required to return the animal upon such notice without delay.
   21. Fosterers must either own their residence, or EAS staff will personally speak to a landlord for his/her express permission that animals are allowed on the property.
   22. Fosterers must have express agreement from all other household members to foster an animal.
   23. Expenses such as doghouses, food/water bowls, litter and litter trays, bathing supplies, toys, etc., unless provided by EAS, are the responsibility of the fosterer.
   24. All items accompanying the animal to the foster home remain the property of EAS and must be returned with the animal or upon request by EAS.
   25. This program is set in place as a means of temporary housing for the animal and should not be considered as a trial basis for adoption of the fostered animal.
   26. Fosterers who wish to adopt the fostered animal must follow the established adoption procedures.
   27. EAS reserves the right to make amendments, additions or deletions to these requirements at any time without notice. Copies of any such changes will be provided to fosterers.
6. A copy of these requirements will be given to you upon approval in the fostering program.
8. Acknowledgement and Release
   For and in consideration of the City of Edmond Animal Services Unit allowing me to participate in their Fostering Program by assisting in the care and handling of the animal(s) in my home. The undersigned individual does hereby release and forever discharge the City of Edmond, their officers, agents and employees of and from claims, demands, damages, actions or cause of action whether on account of damage to property, bodily injuries or death resulting or to result from participating with the Edmond Animal Services Fostering Program.
   
   Further, I have read, understand and agree to the fostering requirements set forth by Edmond Animal Services. I fully understand and agree that I am providing my services in a volunteer capacity without any expressed or implied promise of salary or employment benefits. I further understand that my fostering involvement may be terminated for reasons including, but not limited to, violating the requirements set forth for fostering.
10. Please type your name as you would sign it to acknowledge that you understand and agree to the requirements listed above.*
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