Fostering Agreement

Fostering Agreement Form - please fill in all boxes. Any problems please contact admin@pennypawsrescue.org.uk. Please only fill out this form when requested to by Pennypaws Rescue

This document is an agreement between Pennypaws Rescue, a Dog Rescue Charitable Incorporated Organisation (ICO), Charity Registration No 1200959 and the Foster, who will foster the Dog from PennyPaws Rescue as identified below as a companion dog and family member.

Full Name of Fosterer*

Name of Dog to be Fostered*

Breed of dog

Colour & Markings*

1. Care of the Dog by the Foster
The Dog will be treated as a family member by the Foster. In particular, the Dog will sleep inside the home and be allowed the freedom of the house when the family is at home.
The Dog will not be restricted to the outdoors at any time.
The Dog will be provided with fresh water, wholesome dog food, adequate outdoor exercise, affection and shelter.
The Dog will not be used as a guard animal, or for any purpose other than as a companion and friend to you and your family.
No alteration to the animals appearance is permitted other than as part of a normal grooming regime (e.g. docking of tails/ears).

2. Veterinary Care
All vaccinations for the Dog and any veterinary expenses will be covered by Pennypaws Rescue.
Any health issues must be discussed with Pennypaws in the first instance.
You agree that you may not euthanize the Dog until there has been a full and detailed discussion with, and explicit permission granted from, a TRUSTEE of PennyPaws Rescue. Any permission will only be granted by PennyPaws Rescue following those discussions and may include advice from a vet chosen by Pennypaws Rescue.

3. Behavioural Issues
If the Dog develops any behavioural issues such as biting, destruction, escapism, fearfulness and dominance, the Foster agrees to contact PennyPaws Rescue at the first opportunity, to discuss a course of action and possible remedies.

4. Safe Environment and Supervision
(a) Where applicable, the Foster will provide a secure fenced garden with ample room for outdoor exercise. The Dog will only be allowed into the garden if it is safe to do so and there is no opportunity for escape. If any fencing requires repair or modification to ensure absolute security, such repairs will be made prior to the Dog being given access to the garden.
(b) Many dogs are sensitive and scared of loud noises. Exposure to things like fireworks can cause damaging distress. A safe and protected environment inside the home will be provided for the Dog at all times and especially whenever loud noises may be expected, such as on Bonfire Night, New Year’s Eve and public holidays.
(c) The Dog must never be tied up on your property or elsewhere.
Restraining a dog by tying it up is unsafe and may cause unpredictable behaviour, random aggression and theft of the Dog. The Dog must not be left crated or otherwise confined for extended periods of time, never for more than 5 hours.

5. Identification Tags
The Dog will always wear an identification tag on its collar with current name and address, as required by law for domestic dogs in the UK.

6. Leash/Collar
The Dog will be walked on a leash when on public streets, in parks or other unfenced areas, and will never be allowed to roam free unsupervised. On no account should the Dog ever be fitted with a prong collar or shock collar or similar device.

7. Lost Dog / Dog Escape
In the event the Dog is lost or escapes, the Foster must immediately contact Pennypaws Rescue for advice and help and together use our best endeavours to find and recover it. This should include organised searching, filing of reports with the local police, animal shelters, local veterinarians and pet stores, and the posting of lost dog flyers in the area and if possible the local paper.

8. No Right To Transfer
If at any time in the future you cannot continue to provide proper care for the Dog, you agree not to abandon, give or sell it to another person, company, organisation, medical research facility or animal shelter. Instead you agree to contact Pennypaws Rescue.

9. Change of Contact Info
The Foster must ensure that Pennypaws Rescue always has up to date contact details. Any change of address or contact phone numbers must be notified to Pennypaws Rescue expediently. Updates can be emailed to: admin@pennypawsrescue.org.uk

10. Follow Ups and Checks
PennyPaws Rescue may make telephone calls to ascertain that all is well with the Foster and the Dog, and to make sure all parts of this agreement are understood and being adhered to as agreed.

11. Right To Reclaim
In exceptional circumstances, and if any part of this Agreement is not met to the satisfaction of PennyPaws Rescue, we reserve the right to reclaim the Dog.

12. No Warranty
PennyPaws Rescue makes no warranty as to the temperament or physical condition of the Dog. Whilst Pennypaws Rescue will try to ascertain the condition, behavioural habits and personality of the Dog, the Dog is being fostered on the understanding that it is a rescued dog, likely to have suffered cruelty and neglect, and there may be issues that arise over time which will require patience, behavioural advice and training to overcome.

13. Insurance
Pennypaws Recue has liability insurance in place for its dogs placed into foster.

14. The Agreement
This Agreement is the entire agreement between the Foster and Pennypaws Rescue, and supersedes any prior understandings between both parties in respect of the subject matter of this agreement.

No modification of this Agreement will be valid unless it is made in writing and signed by both parties. This Agreement is binding upon the Foster their heirs, successors, personal representatives and executors.

Neither this Agreement nor any right, interest, or obligation herein may be assigned, transferred, or delegated to a third party by the Foster without the prior written consent of PennyPaws Rescue, whose consent may be withheld for any reason.

For any dispute relating to this Agreement the laws of England and Wales will apply.

Please tick the checkbox to agree to the terms of this agreement.
I agree to the terms of the Pennypaws Fostering Agreement

Signature (Fosterer to type name in capitals please)*

Date*

Fosterer's Postal Address*

Postcode*

Fosterer Phone Number*

Fosterer's email address*

For Pennypaws Rescue Use Only*
Signature of Pennypaws Rescue Trustee