Foster Agreement
I have read this Agreement in its entirety, and I agree that all statements and stated agreements contained in this document are made by me, and are truthful, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia
I agree to be a Foster for Anicira Animal Adoption Center (“Anicira”). I agree to: ● Abide by the policies and guidelines of Anicira, as they exist and as modified. ● Accept full responsibility for my actions. I understand Anicira has little, if any, history for the animals in its care. I agree to foster at my own risk and will hold Anicira harmless in the event an incident should occur while I am fostering. An incident includes, but is not limited to, the following: animal bites, animal scratches, animal-related diseases, and zoonotic diseases. ● Conduct myself appropriately while attending adoption events and when representing Anicira. ● Provide accurate information. I will not knowingly provide false information to staff, visitors, or patrons of Anicira. I will remember that I am a foster provider, not an employee. ● I understand that all fosters must fulfill certain requirements. I represent that I meet the following foster criteria: o I am age 18 or older, o I can fulfill any role independently, o I can take and follow direction, o I can remember and follow shelter rules. o I can read and comprehend protocol information. o I understand that I will and represent that I can work with people. I understand and agree that submission of this application form does not guarantee that I will receive a foster animal. I understand that there are requirements I must meet if I am accepted into the foster program. I also understand that continued placement in the foster program is at the full and absolute discretion of Anicira. By my signature below, I attest that I have read and understand this information. WAIVER I waive my right, and that of my heirs, to sue Anicira, its officers, directors, managers, employees, agents, successors, and assigns for any and all present and future claims for property damage, personal injury, or wrongful death, arising out of or as a result of my training to foster, fostering, or any other participation with Anicira. ASSUMPTION OF RISK I assume, on my own behalf, the risks set forth in this release and the Foster Handbook, in addition to all other risks inherent with handling animals and otherwise participating as a foster for Anicira. I acknowledge that Anicira has informed me that handling animals is not without risk. I acknowledge and understand that certain risks are inherent to handling animals and cannot be eliminated. These inherent risks can be the cause of loss or damage to me and/or my property, including accidental injury and illness, or (in extreme cases) permanent disability, paralysis, and death. The following are some, but not all, of those risks: ● bites, scratches, or other harm directly from an animal; ● exposure to animals with unknown history and potentially aggressive behavior; ● forces of nature or acts of God; ● loss of personal property due to theft, destruction, negligence, or other means; ● exposure to feral and stray animals; ● exposure to animal-related and zoonotic disease; and ● negligence of Anicira, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, or assigns. I acknowledge that some of these risks may be created or caused by my own actions or inaction or by Anicira. I understand that the description of these inherent risks is not complete and that other unknown or unanticipated inherent risks may result. I agree to assume the risk of, and accept full responsibility for, the inherent risks identified herein and all other inherent risks not specifically identified herein. I also accept all responsibility for losses, costs, and damages that I may incur as a result of my participation as a foster with Anicira. My participation in Anicira's foster program is purely voluntary. I elect to participate as a foster in spite of and with full knowledge of the risks. INDEMNIFICATION I indemnify and agree to hold harmless Anicira, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and assigns, from any loss, claim, suit or judgment, including, but not limited to, the costs of defending any such claims, including attorneys' fees, resulting from any injury, death, loss, or damage sustained or claimed by me, my heirs, or any persons claiming injury or damages due to my actions. CONFIDENTIALITY I agree not to use or disclose Anicira Information to any other party at any time subsequent to the execution of this Agreement. The term “Anicira Information” shall mean any confidential and/or proprietary financial, marketing, business, technical, or other information, including, but not limited to, any information which I acquire, prepare, cause to be prepared, or receive in connection with fostering with Anicira. Furthermore, I agree not to make any negative or disparaging remarks about Anicira while, or after, I foster. A negative remark is defined as any statement, opinion or remark, whether true or not, that tends to injure the reputation of or cause embarrassment to Anicira.