Brooklyn Cat Cafe | Foster Application

Foster Application

Thank you for your interest in helping our cats!

Fosters are responsible for transportation for their cats to and from the cafe with very limited exceptions (cats love Uber/Lyft). We are additionally giving preference to fosters willing to work with and socialize shy cats, care for pairs of cats, or medicate if necessary.

If you are interested in our trial-adoption program, where you would provisionally adopt a cat of your choosing with the intention of formally adopting quickly barring obvious insuitability, please fill out an adoption application. In that case, be sure to describe your household and its unique needs in the application so we can best assist you in finding your perfect match.

Title

First Name *

Last Name *

Preferred Pronouns *

How old are you? *

If you live very close to the cafe (< 20min drive with normal daytime traffic) we may be able to drop off your foster. For all other locations and all medical appointments you will be responsible for transportation. Please STOP NOW if you are unable to transport a foster back and forth from the cafe (the cats love Ubers/Lyfts).

Are you able to pickup your fosters from and drop off your fosters at the cafe in Brooklyn Heights? *

Contact Information

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Address *

City *

State *

Zipcode *

Neighborhood *

Our foster and adoption process is looking very different these days. We require fosters to promptly respond to potential inquiries and schedule phone/video meetings with potential adopters quickly. We also require fosters to take pictures/videos and write descriptions of their foster cats as quickly as possible in order to facilitate the search for their forever home.

If I am accepted to foster a cat, I will promptly upload pictures and bio to the google drive according to established procedure. *

If chosen to foster, I will schedule phone/video meetings with potential adopters within 48 hours. *

Housing Information

What type of housing do you live in? *

Do you own or rent? *

Do you have permission from your landlord, building, HOA, etc. to have pets? *

Do you have screens on ALL windows? *

Does your home have any outdoor spaces like a balcony, patio, or yard? *

Household Information

Number of Other Adults in Household *

Please provide the name and email address of each adult in the home (besides yourself) and their relationship to you (roommate, significant other, etc.)

Number of Children/Teens in Household & Their Ages *

Will all resident or visiting children be taught to properly interact with animals? *

Will you be teaching animal security in your home? *

Is everyone in the household committed to fostering? *

Other Pet Information

How many cats live with you? *

Do you have a declawed cat? *

Do you live with any indoor/outdoor cats? *

How many dogs live with you? *

Are your pets spayed or neutered? *

Are all pets in the home up to date on vaccinations? *

Have all cats in the home been tested for FIV/FeLV? *

Have you ever owned a dog or cat before? If so, what happened? *

Have you ever had to give up a pet? Why and where did you bring them? *

Fostering

Tell us what kind of cat(s) you are interested in fostering!

Would you be willing to foster one of our "grouchier" cats who needs time to adjust and feel comfortable? *

How long are you interested in fostering? *

Have you fostered previously? If so, please briefly describe that experience and what brings you to us. *

If you've fostered for any other organizations, please tell us which and why the switch:

Are you willing and able to give medications? *

Please tell us any experience you have medicating or caring for sick cats:

Would you be willing to socialize a shy cat? *

Tell us any experience you have socializing shy animals:

Would you be willing to foster cats recovering from ringworm? *

Are you willing to pickup/drop off your foster cats at the cafe? *

At this time, we are only able to provide starter supplies. Although not required, we appreciate a donation to cover these costs.

I am able to provide food and litter. *

What are your plans for this cat and where will they spend the day? *

Will this pet be allowed outside or be indoors only? *

References

For each reference, please provide an EMAIL ADDRESS. References should not be family members, significant others, or roommates.

Reference #1 Email: *

Reference #2 Email: *

Reference #3 Email: *

And Finally...

How did you hear about our Foster Program? *

In general, we would do a home visit. During these times, we are not. If there are any areas of concern in your home (windows, doors, balconies, plants), please describe the areas as well as how you plan to minimize any risk they pose. *

When are you available to begin fostering? *

I will be fostering at the address indicated on this application with the people indicated on this application. I understand that if my living situation changes or I plan to relocate I must notify Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition personnel in advance and promptly return any foster animals upon request. (Initial to confirm) *

I understand that I am fostering animals on behalf of Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition. I will therefore not surrender any animal for the purposes of foster or adoption unless under the explicit direction of Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition staff (initial to confirm). *

Is there anything else you'd like to add?

By submitting this application, I certify that all of the above information is true and correct, and I authorize Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition/Brooklyn Cat Cafe to contact all persons listed above. (Please type your first and last name.) *