I agree to the following terms regarding my participation as a foster parent for Bernie's Buddies Rescue: 1. Subject to the remainder of the terms set forth herein, I agree to provide a temporary home for the above-named animal for the agreed-upon foster period. All identification tags will remain on the foster animal for the entire foster period. I understand that I am responsible for providing daily food, water, exercise, shelter, and affection for my foster animal, all at my own expense. 2. In the case of a medical emergency, I will contact the director of Bernie's Buddies and obtain immediate veterinary care at the clinic approved by BBRA. BBRA will pay for the medical fees. I, as the foster parent, am responsible for getting medical records to the director for said treatment. 3. If I encounter behavior concerns with my foster animal, I will contact the director. I understand that BBRA may provide a professional trainer to work through minor issues. I understand that foster animals often have unknown medical and behavioral histories and may show behaviors in one home that they may not have shown in boarding or another home. I agree to work through these issues to the best of my ability. If concerns are beyond my ability, I will work with BBRA to find a more appropriate foster home. 4. If I need to return the foster animal before the end of the agreed-upon foster period, I will contact the director and give BBRA at least 72 hours' notice to find another foster or set up boarding. If I have a known period of time (e.g., vacation) that I cannot provide care for the foster animal, I will arrange with BBRA for options for my foster animal at least one week prior. 5. All foster cats must be kept inside only. 6. Foster dogs should be allowed indoors/outdoors but must be provided with a secure fenced area when outside, including shelter from the elements. State law prohibits dogs from being tethered in any way for any period of time. The foster animal will always be under my control, either on a leash or in the confines of my property. 7. I will not allow others to care for my foster animal unless I have received approval from BBRA to do so. I am responsible for the well-being of my foster animal at all times. 8. As the foster parent, I understand that I have the first choice to adopt my foster animal. If I choose to do so, I will alert the director to begin the process of adoption. I understand that if I do not alert them of my desire to adopt, the foster animal is considered available for other adopters and will be required to attend events and be available for potential adopters to meet. Once an adoption is in process, I will be unable to adopt my foster animal. I agree to surrender my foster animal upon notification that an adoption has been approved. 9. The same person/household can only foster two (2) dogs at a time. BBRA must approve any exceptions to this policy. 10. By signing this agreement, I consent to the performance of a home check by BBRA staff prior to my taking the foster animal home. I also consent to home checks during the foster period upon 24 hours' notice. I understand that my foster animal is owned by BBRA and can be removed from my care at any time by BBRA, in its sole discretion, for any reason or no reason. I agree to surrender my foster animal to BBRA upon receiving notification of the termination of the foster agreement. 11. I understand that any animal, including the foster animal, may pose a risk of injury, death, illness, or damage to me, my family, other persons, or personal property. I voluntarily and knowingly assume any and all risks associated with my agreement to act as a foster parent, including the risk of injury, death, illness, or damage. 12. I hereby waive and release Bernie's Buddies Rescue and Advocates, Inc, its board members, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, and volunteers from any claims, causes of action, or liability for any injury, illness, or damage to self, other persons, or property once the animal is in my foster care. 13. I have read the Release Agreement and fully understand that I will relinquish all claims or actions known now or in the future against Bernie's Buddies Rescue and Advocates, its board members, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, and volunteers. I am of legal age and legally competent to sign this agreement. I am signing this agreement of my own free will without the influence of a BBRA staff member. It is expressly understood and agreed that "a general release does not extend to claims which a creditor does not know or suspect exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which, if known by him, must materially affect his settlement with the debtor."

By signing below, I acknowledge that the information provided on this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. If at any time the information I have provided changes, I will provide the updated information to the organization BBRA. Type your first name and last name in the box below to indicate your acceptance of these terms. This will act as your signature and indicates your agreement to be bound by these terms.