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ANIMAL SERVICES
1601 Eubanks Road http://orangecountync.gov/animalservices phone: (919) 942-7387
Chapel Hill, NC 27516 fax: (919) 918-2393
FOSTER CONTRACT
With First Rights to Adopt
Animal ID#:________________________________ Date: _________________________
Foster Name: _______________________________
Email Address: ______________________________ Phone #: ________________________
I, _________________________, the Foster Volunteer, affirm that Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) staff has
explained to me that the animal identified above is not yet available for adoption. I agree to foster the animal subject to the
following terms and conditions until it can be made available for adoption, at which time I understand I will have the first
right, but not the obligation, to adopt the animal. Please read carefully and sign below.
Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) agrees to the following;
1. The animal you will be fostering has been:
a. Given a complete physical exam.
b. Vaccinated with all age appropriate vaccinations
c. Examined for internal parasites, if age appropriate, and treated if positive.
d. Tested for feline leukemia if age appropriate (if applicable)
2. OCAS makes no guarantees, claims, representations, or warranties, either express or implied, as to the behavior,
health, temperament or training of the above-described animal(s).
3. OCAS retains legal ownership of all foster animals, reserves the right to contact and/or visit the foster home at any
time regarding the welfare of the foster animal, including taking possession of the foster animal if the animal is
not returned to OCAS for scheduled medical appointments.
The Foster Volunteer agrees to the following:
1. I agree to provide the animal(s) with the following basic requirements;
a. Provide adequate food and water in order to maintain normal health and weight
b. Provide clean and safe shelter within a safe and comfortable temperature range
c. Provide kind and gentle treatment at all times, and include this pet as a member of the family
2. I agree to the ensure that the animal will remain indoors only for the duration of this foster contract
3. I agree to notify OCAS if I believe the animal requires veterinary attention. OCAS will determine if any medical
care will be performed on the animal. The foster parent may at his/her own expense, and with prior approval from
the Veterinary Health Care Manager, provide veterinary intervention.
4. I agree to notify OCAS of any address changes
5. I agree to notify OCAS if at any point I decide that I can no longer foster the animal.
6. I agree to not allow the animal to be used for medical or other experimental purposes
7. I agree to transport this animal within an enclosed vehicle. Cats must be transported within a cat carrier in the
enclosed vehicle.
8. I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless OCAS, Orange County, and any of its officers, officials,
employees, or agents from all losses, liabilities, claims, demands, suits, costs, damages or expenses (including
reasonable attorney’s fees) arising from bodily injury, including death, to any person or persons or damage to
property caused in whole or in part by any negligent or intentional act on the part of myself or occurred to or
suffered by myself, my household, or any third parties directly or indirectly related to activities arising out of this
Foster Contract.
9. I agree to not promise the animal to anyone or to imply the authority to approve a potential adoption
10. I agree to return this animal for all scheduled medical appointments, which have been provided to me in an
Addendum titled Notification of Special Medical Conditions, if applicable
11. I agree to return the animal(s) when scheduled to for them to be placed up for adoption.
12. I understand that I will have the first right to adopt this animal when it is made available for adoption, and that I
must complete an adoption contract and pay any applicable fees in order to exercise this right.
13. I agree to comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations applicable to the care
and keeping of animals.
14. I have read this section. I have had it explained to me and I completely understand and accept the rights and
obligations involved. Initial here: __________
It is agreed that Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) retains superior title to the above –described animal(s).
Should there be any non-compliance with this contract or if the above foster care provisions are not being afforded this
animal, OCAS may immediately take possession of this animal and legal action may be taken against the foster parent.
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Foster Volunteer Date OCAS Staff Date