Edmond Animal Services
Animal Fostering Program
Application Packet
The Edmond Animal Services (hereafter referred to as EAS) Unit 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 Edmond Animal Services. 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 theses 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.
Please carefully read and initial next to each item that you
understand and agree to these requirements.
_______ Before being approved to foster an animal, an Edmond Animal Services Officer may
inspect the house/area where the animal is to be kept.
_______ An Edmond Animal Services Officer may conduct routine checks of the animal and its
quarters without first notifying the fosterer.
_______ 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. 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.
_______ Fosterers of cats must keep the cat indoors at all times, unless on a leash in the
company of the fosterer, or in a carrier in the control of the fosterer.
_______ Quality pet food (if not provided by EAS), continual access to clean water, and an
approved shelter must be provided by the fosterer. Animals must be fed at least once a day or as
prescribed for any specific condition(s).
_______All fostered animals will be treated in a humane manner at all times.
_______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.
_______In emergency situations, the fosterer must contact EAS immediately at 216-7615. After
regular business hours, Edmond Central Communications must be contacted at 359-4494.
______ 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. 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.
________ If someone is interested in adopting the foster animal, or the animal is scheduled to be
a an adoption event, the fosterer will be notified and 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.
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. EAS will not “hold” animals for
interested persons, but EAS will try to contact persons interested in adopting the animal if and
when the animal becomes available for adoption.
________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.
________ Animals shall never be transported in the back of a pickup.
________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.
________Fosterers must either own their residence or present a notarized statement from their
landlord authorizing animals to be maintained on the property. Fosterers must have express
agreement from all other household members to foster an animal.
________Expenses such as doghouses, food/water bowls, litter and litter trays, bathing supplies,
toys, etc., are the responsibility of the fosterer, unless provided by EAS.
________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.
________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. Fosterers who wish
to adopt the fostered animal must follow the established adoption procedures.
________The City of Edmond, Edmond Police Department, Edmond Animal Services, and its
employees will be held harmless from any and all damages or injuries that occur to
fosterers, their family members, their other animals or their property while the animal is being
fostered.
________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.
________Any violations of the listed guideline will mean immediate revocation of foster privileges.
I understand each of the requirements and agree to abide by the
listed regulations if I am selected to participate in the fostering
program.
Printed Name___________________________________________________
Signature:______________________________________________________
Date:__________________________________________________________
Physical
Address:________________________________________________________
Telephone
number(s)_____________________________________________________
(Please list all numbers where we can contact you)
E-mail
address:_________________________________________________________
Date of Birth:___________________________
Driver’s License State &
Number:__________________________________________
Occupation and Place of
Employment:_______________________________________
Full Names and birthdates of others living in household:
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List any other animals residing at your home:
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Desired type of animal to foster: DOG__________ CAT___________
Length of time you are able to foster an
animal:__________________________
Name of your Veterinarian and
Clinic:_____________________________________
For Edmond Animal Welfare Use Only
Background complete date____________________
By:_________________________
Home visit completed date:____________________
By:_________________________
Describe
conditions:_______________________________________________________
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Does home meet program requirements? YES________ NO_________
Accepted to foster program? YES_________NO___________
Fosterer notified date:____________By:_____________________________
Animal Welfare Supervisor
Signature:__________________________ Date:______________________