Foster with the APA

Thank you for your interest in fostering for the APA Adoption Center. Please completely fill out the application below and someone will be in contact with you within the next 72 hours.

Foster Agreement

By submitting my application, I hereby accept a position as a foster volunteer for the Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA), upon the following terms, conditions and understandings.

Terms and Conditions

I will familiarize myself with the APA's policies, standards and philosophy applicable to volunteers. In particular, I understand that the APA expects high standards of moral and ethical treatment of the animals under its care. I understand that the volunteer manual will be emailed to me and that I am responsible to read and understand its contents. I understand that if I do not use an email account and wish to obtain a paper copy of the manual, I must request it. I will adhere strictly to these standards in my capacity as a volunteer. I will follow the policies, procedures, and safety precautions of the APA, and follow the instructions/directions of the staff of the APA.

I will hold and keep in confidentiality any information I may obtain, directly or indirectly, concerning clients, volunteers, animals and staff. I agree not to seek confidential information from a client. I understand that a violation of confidentiality, intentional or unintentional, may result in disciplinary action including termination by the APA and/or possible legal action by others (i.e. clients.) 

I understand I am responsible for the humane housing and care of the animal(s) I am fostering and the Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA) may conduct a home visit. I recognize that in caring for animals there is a risk of injury. Foster animals may also have illnesses or destructive behaviors. I will hold harmless the APA, its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers from any liability resulting from participation in this program, even if such liability is alleged to be the result of negligence on the part of the APA, its employees, volunteers, or agents. I understand that any bites or injuries caused by foster animal(s) should be reported immediately to the APA.

I understand the pet in my care is property of the APA, and any decisions regarding the pet, which may include adoption, medical care, or euthansia, are made by the APA. I will hold and keep in confidentiality any information I may obtain, directly or indirectly, concerning clients, volunteers, animals, and staff. I further agree to return the pet to the APA immediately upon request.

I understand that I am responsible for transporting my foster to/from medical and adoption appointments.

I understand that if I need to return my foster animal to the APA, I must give advance notice by calling 314-645-4610.

I agree to allow the APA to give out my contact information to potential adopters. I will notify the foster coordinator if I do not wish to have my contact information given out.

My services to the APA are provided strictly in a voluntary capacity as a foster volunteer, and without any express or implied promise of salary, compensation or other payment of any kind whatsoever. I understand food, litter, medication, and any other necessary supplies are provided by the APA and I will not be reimbursed for any items purchased.

I understand that the APA, without notice, may terminate my services as a foster volunteer, at any time, with or without reason.

I am eighteen years of age or older. I have read the above stated application carefully and certify that the information I have given is accurate and true.