FOSTER HOME AGREEMENT

1.         The Bainbridge Humane Society agrees to allow ____________________________________________                                                                                                                                (Person)

            to act as a Foster home under animal shelter license # A_____________ issued by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

2.         All animals remain the property of the animal shelter and as such, must be returned to the animal shelter upon request.

3.         No animal will be removed from or returned to the animal shelter without authorization.

4.         Foster home will not accept any stray or abandoned animals without authorization from the animal shelter.

5.         Foster home agrees to an initial and periodic inspections by the animal shelter personnel and the Department of Agriculture.

6.         Animal Shelter will furnish a copy of their current license for display at the foster home.

7.         Shelter will furnish healthy animals for fostering to include current rabies vaccination if required. This does not prohibit the
            fostering of an animal for rehabilitation purposes.

8.         Foster home premise and all enclosures must be kept in good state of repair at all times.

9.         Each building housing animals will have a fully functioning fire extinguisher.  (Optional fire or smoke detector.)

10.        All enclosures will be disinfected weekly and as often as needed during the day to prevent odors.

11.        All enclosures will be disinfected weekly and as often as needed to prevent disease.

12.        Temperature in indoor housing areas should be maintained between 45 degrees and 85 degrees F.

13.        Housing areas should be well ventilated to provide fresh air and to minimize odors and moisture.

14.        Adult dogs should be fed _____ times daily or free choice; puppies ______ times daily or free choice;

            cats/kittens _______ times daily or free choice.

15.        All animals must have fresh water daily and checked during the day.

16.        Medical treatment must be provided when needed.

17.        Foster animals being housed outdoors are required to have appropriate shelter and adequate enclosures.

19.        How many animals foster home is approved to hold at one time.  Cats/kittens _____ Dogs/puppies _____

            Others ________ (specify other) __________________________________________________________

Signed_______________________________________ Signed__________________________________________

                        Animal Shelter                                                                          Foster Home

Date_________________________________________       Date ___________________________________________