Online WCHS Foster Application

Thank you for your interest in being an WCHS Foster. You are about to embark on a life-saving adventure that you’ll never forget and become a hero to your foster animal!  WCHS is a foster based rescue and does not have a facility like a humane society or animal shelter.  What does that mean?  It means we provide a home environment for pets in our care so they have the best chance to thrive.  WCHS foster program exists to give animals a chance to grow; injured, sick, or under-socialized animals an opportunity to heal, or for abandoned and abused animals to know they are loved.  Fostering is not easy, letting go is hard, very hard, but you learn you are the bridge needed for that animal to move on to a better life.

Are You Ready to Be a Foster?

Four things are needed to be a foster candidate - Time, Space, Care, and Love

  • Are you able to devote the daily and weekly time to a foster animal?
  • Are you able to bring adoptable fosters to the scheduled adoption events?
  • Do you have space to foster a large dog that needs room or a cat that likes to hide in a quiet space? A very active puppy, or kittens that like to climb?
  • Are you able to handle the cleaning procedures or messes associated with animals like shedding, litterbox cleanup, puppy potty training, etc.?
  • Are you prepared to handle sickness or possible death of a foster animal?
  • Are you able to emotionally handle letting go of the foster animal when it finds its forever home?

  • Can you provide warm hugs, soft pets, belly rubs, ear scratches, and lots of unconditional love to your foster animal?

First Steps to Being a Foster!

WCHS will provide everything you need to care for your foster.  But first you will need to complete our foster application below.  Once you have been approved to foster, you will be added to WCHS foster contact list.  When WCHS takes in an animal that will need a foster, an email or message will be sent to all volunteers asking if anyone can foster.  If you have time and think the animal is a good fit, just reply to the message saying you would like to foster the animal.  You will then be given instructions on when and where to pick up the animal as well as where to go to get food, toys, bedding, etc. for the care of the animal.

  • Fosters must be 18 years of age.
  • Must have written permission from Landlord to have animals if you rent.
  • Must be able to bring foster to adoption events.
  • Must be able to transport animals to and from vet appointments.

Contact Wallowa County Humane society if you need a more detailed guideline for volunteer foster requirements.

Foster Application

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Foster Applicant's Name:*
Foster Applicant's Date of Birth*
Foster Applicant's Employer*
Foster Applicant's Street Address*
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Foster Applicant's Phone Number*
Foster Applicant's Email Address*
Housing Status (Please list one of the following: Own Home, Rent House, Rent Apartment, Live with Parents, Live with Someone Else)*
What Type Of Animal Do You Want To Foster? (Dog or Cat)*
Is there a breed you prefer to foster or a particular breed you will not foster?
Can a representative of Wallowa County Humane Society do a home inspection? (Yes or No)*
Do you have permission from your landlord or the owner of the home (if you live with someone else) to proceed with our foster program? (Yes or No)*
Name(s) of landlord/owner of residence (if applicable)?
Does anyone else reside in the residence with you? If children live with you in the home, please list ages. Enter N/A if no one resides at the home with you.*
Do you have any other animals in the house? Include age, breed, M/F and description of behavior.*
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If you have pets in the house, are they neutered or spayed? (Yes or No)
If you have cats, where do you keep them? (Indoors, Outdoors, or Both)
If you have dogs, where do you keep them? (Indoors, Outdoors, or Both)
If you have dogs, do you have a secure fenced yard? (Yes or No) If Yes, how tall is your fence?
Is someone home during the day? (Yes or No)*
If someone is not home during the day, what kind of provisions will be made for your foster dog or cat?*
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How many hours will the animal be alone?*
Are you able to transport the foster animal to adoption events or to the vet when needed? (Yes or No)*
What vet do you use?*
Can you promise that you have more than enough LOVE to share to make these animals thrive in your household? (Yes or No)*
How did you hear about Wallowa County Humane Society?*
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Comments or any other additional information.
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