TERMS OF FOSTER
Foster care is temporary care provided by responsible, compassionate and caring adult volunteers for The Balam Foundation cats until they can be adopted to quality homes. Providing a good home environment with proper socialization, exercise and loving care gives our foster animals a better chance of being placed more quickly.
The Balam Foundation will provide food, litter, carriers, bedding, toys and other items as needed for the animal while it is in your care at home. The Balam Foundation will provide necessary veterinary care for foster animals and provide continued support and guidance to the foster family.
You will be expected to keep the foster animal safe and secure, provide food, water, love and respect, exercise enrichment, socialization, and house training as needed to make the foster animal more adoptable and better suited to the right home. You will not promise the animal to anyone or imply that you have the authority to approve a potential adoption. The Balam Foundation retains ownership of all animals placed in foster care and will make all decisions regarding the adoption and placement of the animals fostered. The foster parent is responsible for transporting the foster animals to and from pet adoptions and vet appointments as required, unless other arrangements are made.
Foster services performed by an individual are voluntary and are without any express or implied promise of salary, compensation, or payment of any kind.
I understand that although The Balam Foundation takes reasonable care to screen animals for foster care placement, it makes no guarantees relating to the animals’ health, behavior or actions. I understand that there exists a risk of injury or illness to my own or other animals, to me, my family and other persons who come into contact with any The Balam Foundation animals, as well as risk of personal property loss or damage. I understand that I receive foster care animals at my own risk and can decline to accept any animal for which The Balam Foundation has asked me to provide care. I acknowledge that The Balam Foundation is not responsible for any property damage or personal injury suffered by me, members of my household, including my own animals, or any third parties during a foster placement. I assume the risk of all injuries and/or property loss or damage in connection with my foster volunteer duties for The Balam Foundation. I assume liability to provide adequate controls to prevent such damage or injury. I indemnify and hold harmless The Balam Foundation from any negligence caused by me.
