Foster Application - WACRRA.ORG

Thank you for your interest in fostering a retired research animal from the Washington Adoption Center for Retired Research Animals (WACRRA)! Completion of this application does not guarantee the applicant will be approved as a foster. For any questions or to set up a fostering appointment, please contact Holly Nguyen at [email protected].

Name

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Last

Home Address

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City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Phone Number

Preferred method of contact (text, email, call)

Are you over the age of 18?

Species you wish to foster:

Number of each species requesting to foster:

What is your experience level with the species you are applying to foster?

Do you have a current habitat that you can use for fostering? If so, describe the habitat this pet will live in including approximate dimensions and other details such as enrichment provided.

Do you understand that retired research animals may require time, patience, and socialization to acclimate to life outside a research environment? Do you also understand that the animal(s) may initially exhibit stress, fear, or unfamiliar behaviors and agree to provide a safe, supportive, and consistent environment during this adjustment period?

Do you agree to indemnify and hold harmless WACRRA and its representatives from any claims, damages, or legal costs arising during foster?

List any known animal allergies, otherwise write N/A.

Do you own or rent your home? How long have you been at this address?

If renting your home, are you approved to foster the species you are applying for?

Who will be responsible for the daily foster care?

Who will live with this pet? Please list the ages of anyone under 18 in the household where the foster animal will reside.

Do you own any other pets? List species and number, or N/A.

In case of emergency, which exotic veterinary clinic will you use?

Do you understand that if the foster animal is not adjusting to your home or if, for any reason, you can no longer care for the animal, you must contact WACRRA immediately?

N/A. any for

Do you agree that the foster animal must not be taken by anyone who has not been approved by WACRRA?

Do you agree the animal(s) shall not be used for human or animal consumption or for breeding purposes?

Are you comfortable posting photos/videos of the foster animal on your social media and sharing the posts?

Are you comfortable corresponding and meeting potential adopters?

Have you or anyone in your household ever been (i) charged with, or convicted of, animal cruelty, neglect, or abandonment, (ii) the subject of a civil proceeding to terminate your ownership rights of a dog, cat, or other companion animal, (iii) ever surrendered an animal to, or had an animal seized by an animal control officer?

Please indicate acknowledgement of the following statements: The animal(s) were previously housed at a regulated research institution and cared for by trained, dedicated, and loving veterinary and animal care professionals under strict ethical and welfare oversight. Their release is part of a responsible retirement and rehoming program.

Do you agree not to publish, post, or communicate any false, misleading, defamatory, or materially disparaging statements concerning WACRRA, the originating research institution, or their personnel in connection with the adopted animal(s)?

Provide any additional details

I hereby certify that all responses provided are truthful and completed to the best of my ability. I agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this contract. I understand that if I fail to uphold these terms and am found in violation of any part of this agreement, WACRRA reserves the right to reclaim any animals adopted through their organization, and legal action may be taken against me.