The undersigned acknowledges receipt of information regarding the breed, physical and personality characteristics of the animal being fostered, or foster to adopt, or adopted. The undersigned also acknowledges the risks and responsibilities associated with owning a dog or cat, and freely accepts them, and waives any rights to make a claim against Ark 2.0 Animal Rescue and Transport in the event that the animal bites, or causes injury, destroys property or succumbs to health problems that existed before or at the time of adoption. Ark 2.0 Animal Rescue and Transport does not make any guarantees on the health or age of the animal.
If the animal needs veterinary care while applicant is fostering the animal, applicant agrees to contact Ark 2.0 Animal Rescue and Transport immediately before taking the animal to the vet clinic. If the condition is an emergency and applicant is not able to reach anyone from Ark 2.0 Animal Rescue and Transport within a reasonable time, then applicant may take the animal to an emergency vet, and notify the clinic that the animal is held under the rescue organization. Ark 2.0 Animal Rescue and Transport will be responsible for any veterinary needs the animals has while in foster care, and any other usual, reasonable costs including collar, leash, flea medication, food, and toys. Foster may purchase items for the animal, but if purchased without prior written consent from Ark 2.0 Animal Rescue and Transport then foster may bear the cost. If foster takes the animal to an unauthorized vet clinic or without prior written authorization from Ark 2.0 Animal Rescue and Transport, foster may bear the cost for any treatment, diagnostics, exams, etc.
If the animal bites someone or another animal while in foster care, the foster must report the bite immediately to Ark 2.0 Animal Rescue and Transport, including the circumstances, date, nature or extent of injury, name and contact number of person bit, name of witnesses to the incident. Failure to timely report the incident may result in the foster being legally liable for any injury or damages caused by the animal.
Applicant agrees to take the animal to veterinary appointments, trainings, or vaccination clinics as needed and scheduled by Ark 2.0 Animal Rescue and Transport (with foster’s input on availability). Foster agrees to provide reasonable and responsible post-surgery or treatment care for the animal. Ark 2.0 Animal Rescue and Transport will pay for all medical or training costs while the animal is in foster status, subject to necessity and reasonableness of the costs.
The undersigned also agrees that, in the event s/he can no longer provide a safe home for the animal being adopted or fostered, s/he will consult with Ark 2.0 Animal Rescue and Transport and return the animal if requested to do so. Under no circumstances shall the animal be surrendered to a shelter facility without first consulting with Ark 2.0 Animal Rescue and Transport. If Ark 2.0 Animal Rescue and Transport learns of neglect or abuse of the animal by applicant, Ark 2.0 Animal Rescue and Transport has the right to reclaim possession of the animal with 24 hours verbal notice to applicant, and applicant agrees to allow Ark 2.0 Animal Rescue and Transport to see the animal in person, and surrender the animal upon request in that situation.
The undersigned understands and acknowledges that the completion of this application does not guarantee that the applicant is approved for the animal, and Ark 2.0 Animal Rescue and Transport will conduct a further determination process to assess eligibility and suitability of placement of animal with the applicant. Ark 2.0 Animal Rescue and Transport reserves the right to decline an application, or cancel a foster or foster to adopt agreement if it determines that proceeding with the applicant is not in the best interests of the animal. The undersigned agrees to return the animal within 24 hours to Ark 2.0 Animal Rescue and Transport if that determination is made.
