I understand that the handling of animals and other foster activities on behalf of the Macon County Humane Society may place me in a hazardous situation and could result in injury to me or my personal property. I release the Macon County Humane Society and all of its employees, agents, and board members, from liability of any nature, whether or not the basis of such liability is presently known to either party. It is understood by the parties to this agreement that I/we will not bring suit or any claims against the Macon County Humane Society, its employees, agents, board members or pet owners. This agreement shall be binding on all parties, their heirs, and assigns.

Understanding public relations is an important part of a foster parent's activities on behalf of the MCHS. I hereby authorize MCHS to use any photographs of me in its possession for public relations purposes. I ask that MCHS use reasonable efforts to give me advance notice of any such use, but such notification is not a condition to release photographs for public relations purposes.

In consideration of this opportunity to foster, I agree to the following terms and conditions, intending to be legally bound by them.

All information concerning animals, clients, staff, financial data, business records and employees is confidential. No information about donors, patrons, volunteers or other foster parents may be released without specific authorization. The board of directors, staff, and our patrons rely on our foster parents to conform to this rule of confidentiality. Failure to maintain confidentiality may result in termination of the foster parent's relationship with Macon County Humane Society (MCHS). Violations of this policy may also result in personal liability.

A MCHS foster parent, acting in an official capacity, shall not take any action that would result in the foster parent's financial benefit or the benefit of their immediate family members. Foster parents will not ask for or receive for themselves or for a member of their household, directly or indirectly, any monies or gifts from the community. Any potential conflict of interest should be disclosed. It will preclude foster service if it is declared appropriately.

Foster parents are likewise subject to immediate dismissal if they engage in any activity which might be construed as sexual harassment, or use ofMCHS's name, equipment or materials for any illegal or unethical purposes. Any foster parent who observes another foster parent, volunteer or staff member engaged in unethical or illegal activity should immediately report the activity to the Shelter Director. The confidentiality of the reporting unethical or illegal activity will be protected.

All media inquiries are to be referred to the Shelter Director. These include inquiries pertaining to public complaints/incidents, as well as routine matters such as requests for interviews, response fo press release information, or special events. If the Shelter Director is not available, please refer the media to the Shelter Manager.

Our animals are evaluated by age, health, and temperament. Animals deemed adoptable according to these criteria are placed in our adoption areas if space is available. Sadly, some of the animals become too ill or develop severe behavior issues; in those cases, the animal must be euthanized so that other homeless animals may have the opportunity to be adopted. Since euthanasia is a possible outcome for any animal in the Shelter, and it is unquestionably the hardest part of the staff's job, we require all inquiries about an animal's outcome to be directed to either the Shelter Manager or Shelter Director.

• I agree that the animal(s) I care for legally belong to MCHS
• I agree to return the animal(s) to MCHS if the Shelter requests or ifl am no longer able to care for the animal(s)
• I will notify MCHS in the event that a change occurs in my address, telephone number, or the health of the animal(s)
• I will allow MCHS to inspect the area where I intend to keep the animal(s). This is to determine that the area is suitable
• I understand and acknowledge that I do not have any right or authority to keep the foster animal(s) or place the foster animals(s) with other individuals unless permission is given by MCHS.
• I understand that I may not take the animal(s) out of town unless directed by MCHS
• I understand and agree that if the animal(s) need extensive medical treatment, MCHS may request immediate return of the animal(s) and may euthanize the animal(s) after consultation with MCHS's veterinarian
• I agree to bring the animals(s) to the Shelter at prearranged intervals for health checks and periodic vaccinations and worming
• I agree to keep the cat(s) and kittens(s) indoors at all times
• I agree to always transport the cat(s) and kittens in a carrier and dogs on a leash
• I agree to keep the MCHS identification on the adult animal(s) at all times
• I will not take the dog(s) to an off-leash dog park and allow the dog(s) to run loose
• I understand that once the animal is considered available for adoption, I may apply for adoption prior to MCHS accepting outside adoption applications; after that time I may lose the opportunity to adopt the animal(s)
• I agree to defend, indemnify and hold MCHS harmless from any direct or remote and consequential damages which may result from this foster care arrangement

I hereby certify that all the information submitted by me on the Foster Care Application is true and that I understand that if any false or misleading information, omissions or misrepresentations are discovered, my application may be rejected and I may be removed from the Foster Care Program.

I hereby affirm that it is my responsibility to read and understand the below stated agreements in the Foster Care Application and that I have received a copy of them.