FOSTER GUIDELINES

Please review these guidelines if you are interested in fostering.

You can review our complete Foster Manual below.

SRSB is the sole and rightful owner of said foster animal.
All decisions regarding said foster animal shall be made by SRSB.
Caretaker shall not give or otherwise transfer custody of foster animal to any other person, unless approved by SRSB in advance
If for any reason caretaker is unable to continue to house and care for said animal, he/she will notify SRSB and will return said animal to SRSB.
Caretaker understands that said animal might then be placed in a new foster home or in a boarding facility.
SRSB is not responsible for any damage caused by said foster animal to caretaker’s property or

possessions.
Caretaker is not allowed to change foster animal’s name unless caretaker decides to officially adopt said animal.
All animals belonging to caretaker personally must also be provided with all necessary medical care

including vaccinations.
All animals belonging to caretaker personally which are not the property of SRSB shall be spayed or

neutered. Exceptions could be made for senior pets.
SRSB does not warrant the temperament or behavior of said foster animal and SRSB is not to be held liable for any acts of said foster animal while in the custody of caretaker.
In the event a foster animal becomes lost or is stolen, caretaker shall immediately notify SRSB.
Foster animals are to be supervised at all times, whether indoors or outdoors. Foster animals must be

supervised at all times when children and other animals are present.
Foster animals are never to be left outdoors while caretaker is away from home unless kept in a secured kennel approved by SRSB and only in good weather.
No foster animals will be allowed to roam at will or be off leash at any time.
Unvaccinated puppies must not leave the fosters home!
Caretaker must separate all animals in their possession when caretaker is away from home. Proper

separation includes keeping each animal in its own crate and/or secluded in a secured area in caretaker’s home.
SRSB reserves the right to inspect caretaker’s home at any time.
Caretaker acknowledges that his/her residence, if rented, permits pets and may be asked to produce a

signed lease between caretaker and his/her landlord stating as such.
Caretaker shall make said foster animal available to any prospective adopter at a mutually convenient time and location.
Caretaker shall notify SRSB within 24 hours of any change in address, phone number or e-mail address.
If caretaker requires an outside party to temporarily care for said foster animal, SRSB must be notified in advance of temporary caretaker taking possession of said animal. If SRSB feels that the temporary caretaker is not suitable, SRSB shall take possession of said foster animal until such time as caretaker can resume full custody.
Any items borrowed from SRSB such as crates, etc. must be returned to SRSB when Caretaker ceases fostering for SRSB.

FOSTER MANUAL PDF GOES HERE

SPARK RESCUE SANTA BARBARA

Spark Rescue Santa Barbara is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit charity animal rescue organization, founded in February 2014, in Santa Barbara, CA, by Susan Park.

WE PROVIDE

Rescue of cats & dogs from kill shelters and from the streets of Southern California
Foster homes to provide our rescues with a loving temporary home.
Adoption of rescued pets to qualified homes that have been properly screened and counseled by our Adoption Coordinator.
Rehoming of pets that are surrendered by owners who can no longer care for them.

OUR MISSION

Our Mission is to bring adoptable homeless pets that have been abused, abandoned and overbred into our program for social rehabilitation and emotional recovery and re-home them to permanent, loving homes. We hope to educate the public to help end euthanasia in Santa Barbara and Southern California through spaying and neutering and by preventing backyard breeding.

OUR GOAL

Our Goal is to acquire land and have the ability to rescue and house as many animals as possible. We would like to offer a sanctuary where the animals will be free to roam and socialize, but still be in a family environment. We want a place where potential adopters can come visit our rescues and where volunteers can come together and give the rescues as much love and attention as possible.