Onboarding Process
This section details the official terms of the foster care agreement for dogs placed by Avva Rescue, including responsibilities and care requirements.
Step One: Application
Submit your application to become a foster family and start preparing your home to welcome a dog from the organization.
Step Two: Validation
Review and sign the official contract detailing mutual commitments, veterinary care, and the terms of care.
Home and Follow-up
Welcome the dog into your home safely with the organization’s ongoing support to ensure its well-being every day.
Official Commitment to Animal Welfare
This page outlines the official terms of the foster care agreement for dogs placed by Avva Rescue, detailing responsibilities, veterinary care, and adoption conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find all the essential answers here regarding Avva Rescue’s foster care agreement for our dogs.
What are the main responsibilities of a host family?
The host family agrees to provide a safe environment, meet the dog’s daily needs, and follow the organization’s guidelines.
How does veterinary care for dogs work?
All medical treatment must be pre-approved by Avva Rescue and performed by our partner clinics.
Can I adopt the dog I’m fostering?
Yes, foster families are given priority for adoption, subject to approval of the process.
What happens in the event of a medical emergency?
You must contact the organization immediately to obtain approval for the necessary emergency care.
Who pays for food and supplies?
We provide the necessary food. The host family must be able to travel to one of our food warehouses.
How long does a probationary period last?
The duration varies depending on the dog’s rehabilitation needs, the veterinary care it requires, and the time needed to find it a forever home.
Become a host family today.
Review our official terms and conditions and commit to the well-being and safety of the dogs entrusted to us by Avva Rescue.
Host Family Agreement
The purpose of the contract is to temporarily entrust a dog owned by the Organization to the foster family so that the dog can be cared for, socialized, and undergo a behavioral assessment and/or overall evaluation in preparation for adoption.
The Organization retains legal ownership of the dog at all times.
Host family responsibilities:
-Provide a safe, clean, and suitable environment
.-Provide food, fresh water, and daily care.-Ensure
socialization and training in accordance with best practices.-Immediately notify
the Organization of any medical or behavioral issues
.-Do not transfer custody of the dog to a third party without authorization.
-Do not have the dog euthanized without the Organization’s authorization, except in the case of a critical veterinary emergency
.-Allow follow-ups and visits if requested by the Organization.
-Adoption visits generally take place directly at the animal’s foster home.-Be
able to travel as needed for veterinary care, such as vaccinations, spaying or neutering, or food.
Veterinary care:
-All veterinary care must be authorized by the Organization (except in emergencies).
-The foster family may not administer any medication, supplements, natural products, topical treatments, or any other products to the dog without first obtaining authorization from Avva Rescue, except in an emergency situation that threatens the animal’s life.
-Authorized veterinary expenses are paid or reimbursed by the Organization upon presentation of an invoice.
Adoption:
-All adoption applications must be submitted exclusively through the agency.-The
final decision on adoption rests with the agency
.-The foster family has priority for adoption.
Civil liability:
The host family assumes responsibility for any property damage or bodily injury that may occur during the host period, except in cases of proven gross negligence on the part of the Organization.
No-reproduction clause:
This agreement is entered into on a volunteer basis, unless there is a specific written agreement between the parties regarding professional services.
Cancellation:
The contract may be terminated at any time by either party, with reasonable notice, except in an emergency situation requiring the immediate removal of the dog.
Organization’s Commitment:
Avva Rescue is committed to supporting and assisting the host family throughout the entire foster care period.
-We provide the necessary food. The host family must be able to travel to one of our food warehouses.
-Provide, whenever possible, the essential supplies the animal needs.
-Cover veterinary expenses previously authorized by the Organization.
-Monitor the animal’s health care and coordinate necessary veterinary appointments.
-Remain available as much as possible to address the host family’s questions, concerns, and needs
-Handle the procedures related to finding an adoptive family, selecting adoptive parents, and the adoption process.
We are committed to working closely with the foster family to ensure the animal’s safety, health, and well-being until it is adopted.