Cat / Kittens Foster .Application Form

Cat / Kittens Foster .

Application

Form

Thank you for your interest in fostering with CDPA!

Please fill in this form. It should take about 5-10 minutes to complete.

Provide answers to all questions. Thank you.

*Please note correspondence relating to applications will be by email*

What do you need to become a Foster with CDPA? See below! Can you tick yes to *ALL* of the following?*

A love of cats
Secure home in *DUBLIN* region
Time to share your love and time to provide interactive play
A commitment to fostering
A passion to help cats in need

Application Date*

Full Name*

First & Last Name

Are you over 18 years of age?*

Yes, I confirm I am over 18 years of age

No, I am under 18 years of age

Email Address*

Phone Number*

e.g. 0871234567

FULL Home Address*

EIRCODE*

You and Your Home

Home/Property Pet Permission - Please indicate one*

1. I am the House owner

2. I am Apartment owner and have permission in writing from Management Company to have pets/foster cats or kittens

3. I am renting Apartment/House and have permission in writing from the landlord to have pets/foster cats or kittens

4. I do NOT have permission from my landlord or Management Company to keep pets in my rented accommodation

Does anyone in household have Asthma or Allergies?*

No, nobody in the home has Asthma or any allergies

Yes, someone in the home has Asthma which is well managed and not affected by cats and no allergies

Yes, someone in the home is allergic to cats/pet hair

How many people live in your home?*

Adults and Children. If there are children in the home, please list how many and their individual ages

Tell us a little bit about yourselves & your home*

Are you an experienced pet owner?*

Yes

Do you have any pets now?*

Yes

Tell us about your pets now/previous - species, age, temperament, etc. Answer Required*

Any exp caring for other people's pets?*

Are they up to date on vaccinations, flea treatment and worming?*

Yes

No resident pets so N/A

Feel free to upload a photo of you with your pet(s)!

Drag and drop files here or

Fostering with CDPA

Why did you decide to foster now? Answer Required*

If referred, tell us who referred you!*

Why would you like to foster for CDPA?*

Have you ever Fostered before?*

Yes

Which charity organisation did you foster for previously? Answer Required*

Please tell us about your fostering experience*

How many animals fostered, for how long, which org, etc.

Do you have any experience of dealing with a vulnerable or poorly animal? If so, please describe.*

What types of cats/kittens are you open to fostering?*

Do you have experience bottle feeding newborns?*

No, I have no experience bottle feeding newborn kittens and would be afraid to try

No, I have no experience bottle feeding newborn kittens but would be happy to learn

Yes, I have experience and am competent at bottle feeding newborn kittens

Do you have experience crate training?*

No, I have no experience using a crate or crate training

No, I have no experience using a crate or crate training but happy to learn

Yes, I have used a crate and know how to crate train

Yes, I have experience crate training and have my own crate.

CAT TEMPERAMENT / CATEGORY OPEN TO*

1. Friendly

2. Friendly and Shy

3. Scared, Nervous, Spicy - we provide 'Spicy to Sweet' support - require socialising by foster willing to engage and work with them

4. Semi-Feral - used to human interaction from a distance, require socialising by experienced foster

5. Feral - wild, requires experience of taming and socialising feral

Do you have any experience with Feral Cats?*

Feral Cats are unsocialised outdoor cats who have either never had any physical contact with humans, or human contact has diminished over enough time that she/he is no longer accustomed to it.

Yes

Do you have experience with Semi-Feral cats?*

Semi-Feral cats are cats who live predominantly in a feral state/undomesticated but have had some contact and experience with humans.

Yes

Tell us about your exp with feral/semi-feral*

Where specifically (ROOMs) within your home do you plan to set up foster cats? They may need a crate and will need bed, litter tray, bowls for food & fresh water, toys, etc.*

Please provide detail on any escape risks & mitigations in place? Are there windows opened in this room? Does the room have a door that leads directly outside?*

Do you commit to ensuring that foster cats/kittens will NOT have access to outdoors?*

This is absolutely crucial when fostering - foster kittens and cats MUST be kept INDOORS ONLY.

No, I am unable to commit to keeping foster cat indoors at all times

Yes, I commit to ensuring foster cat remains safely indoors only at all times

Please describe average working day when out of home, helps determine cases suitable to foster*

Do you commit to providing all cat litter and soft food & kitty creamy treats?*

No, I am unable to commit to providing all litter, additional soft food and squeezy treats.

Yes, I commit to providing all litter and additional soft food & squeezy treats.

Are you committed to fostering?*

Committed to fostering only

No, I want/intend to adopt

Please note adoption is a separate application*

I understand fostering does not allow for a specific cat or kitten being fostered to be adopted, that adoption is a separate process & interview. If I actually wish to adopt I will apply to adopt now instead.

For how long (months) do you commit to fostering?*

I am unable to commit to fostering for a minimum time period

3 months minimum

3 - 6 months

6 months or longer

Do you have upcoming travel/holidays planned? If so, please provide FROM & UNTIL dates.*

When are you available to start fostering? Start Date:*

We need weekly updates on how foster cat/kittens are doing as well as photos and videos. Do you commit to providing both, weekly and at other times when requested?*

No, I don't agree to provide updates on how foster cat/kittens are doing as well as photos and videos, weekly and at other times when requested.

I commit to providing updates on how foster cat/kittens are doing as well as photos and videos, weekly and at other times when requested.

Responsiveness to CDPA Teams Communications*

I can NOT commit to maintaining open communication and remaining responsive in a timely manner all times to all CDPA teams

I commit to maintaining open communication and remaining responsive in a timely manner at all times to all CDPA teams

Communicating via WhatsApp on Mobile Phone*

I do not actively use a mobile phone and can not use WhatsApp to send updates, photos or videos of foster kitty.

I actively use a mobile phone and can use WhatsApp to send updates, photos and videos of foster kitty

Medications

Would you be comfortable administering basic medications?*

E.g. flea drops on back of neck, worming tablets directly into mouth or hidden in food

Yes

Yes, if instructed how to do so

Would you be comfortable with more advanced medications?*

E.g. injections, creams etc.

Yes

Yes, if instructed how to do so

Vet Visits

CDPA has partnered with veterinary clinics in multiple counties in and surrounding counties of Dublin.

All vet visits must be pre-approved and will be paid for by CDPA.

Dublin City (Northside)
Dublin City (Southside)
Co. Dublin
Co. Kildare
Co. Meath

You will be expected to transport cats to one of our approved vet locations. Do you have access to a car or are you willing to arrange and cover cost of a taxi?*

Commitment to safely and securely transporting cat to the vet is required to become a foster at CDPA. It is important for the cat's health/well-being and for emergencies that you are able to transport cats to the vet ASAP. We do not allow the use of public transport such as bus/train/Luas or bicycle to bring kitties to the vet because it is very stressful for them.

No - I do not drive, I have no access to a car and I will not be able to cover cost of taxis

Yes - I will get taxis to and from vet visits and cover the cost myself

Yes - I drive and have own car

Yes - I drive and will use GoCar

Yes - I have family member/friend committed to helping me with lift to vet visits

Vet Visits must be as & when needed. *

I commit to attending vet as and when cat needs to go, without delay.

I am unable to commit to attending vet as and when needed by the cat due to work commitments during standard midweek vet business hours.

Notifying Foster Support about Vet Appointment*

I will inform my foster supporter of any vet appointment made or required before attending the vet

Approved partner Vets*

I commit to only attending a vet on the approved partner vet list for CDPA

CDPA Fostering Terms

Foster Agreement Confirmation*

I have read the foster agreement and by signing below I agree to comply with all the terms and conditions of this agreement as set forth.

I agree to:

Provide a temporary and safe home for the cat with adequate shelter, food and fresh water at all times
Provide a secure home with doors and window screens/locks to protect the cat from getting out
Allow a reasonable time for the cat to adjust to the home
Not give away, sell or adopt out the cat to any party or organization
Notify CDPA of any change of address or telephone number
Notify CDPA immediately if the cat(s) is sick/missing
Not hold CDPA responsible for any defect or illness the cat may have or develop and for all claims including but not limited to damage or injury of any person, other animals or property which may be caused by the fostered cat or expenses incurred as a result of fostering the cat
Promptly return the cat to CDPA on CDPA's request or notify them if I can no longer care for them
Provide proper medical care at CDPA's cost but only when we refer you to our veterinarian for a pre-approved visit. CDPA is not responsible for medical bills incurred by you if you choose to take the cat to a vet for medical treatment without prior approval
If renting, by understanding this agreement, you have permission from your landlord to allow animals in the home
If it is found that any statement I have made on this form is not true, the fostered animal may be removed
The primary Foster must be over 18yrs of age

I understand

Is everyone in the home agreeable to fostering and committed to following all CDPA Foster Process terms & conditions?*

Yes everyone in the home is agreeable to fostering

No, not everyone n the home is agreeable to fostering

Fosters will be required to collect equipment & supplies themselves from our drop off points (available on Dublin Southside and Northside) while they are fostering for CDPA.*

I am unable to commit to collecting equipment & supplies.

Yes, I understand and commit to collecting equipment & supplies as needed

Foster's Signature*

Enter full name. Digital signature bypasses the pen signature.

I would like to opt in to receive CDPA’s Newsletter

You can opt out at any time by emailing Newsletter@cdpa.ie

Can we add you to our Facebook Group for CDPA Volunteers?*

This is our private community for volunteers to share experiences and updates about the cats they are fostering. Joining this group helps our Foster Support team to quickly provide information to volunteers and cuts down on admin time.

Yes

Interview time - daytime / evening *and* weekday / weekend - suit you better for our Foster Interview Video Call?*

Daytime

Evening

Weekday

Weekend

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