Foster agreement
Please read and check the boxes below indicating your agreement. Agreement to the terms does not automatically approve you as a foster for San Luis Obispo County Animal Service you will also need to follow through with training and a home inspection before starting foster.
As a foster for the County of San Luis Obispo Animal Services:
I understand that the Animal Services Division makes no representation about the health of any animals I may foster. Should an animal need veterinary attention while in my care, I will either return it to Animal Services or assume responsibility for all veterinary costs incurred. Should any medical conditions develop, I will notify Animal Services within one business day.
I also understand that any fostered animal remains the property of Animal Services and I agree to return such animal(s) immediately upon their request. I will provide Animal Services with a bi- weekly update on the condition of all fostered animals. I will return all animals at the end of the foster period. Should anyone be interested in adopting a fostered animal, I will direct them to do so through Animal Services.
I grant to the County of San Luis Obispo Animal Services, its representatives and employees the right to use photographs and/or video provided by me in connection with my foster parent volunteer service. I authorize the use and publishing of the same in print and/or electronically. I agree that use of such photographs/video of me may be used with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content and I hereby waive all claims for compensation for the use of the photographs and/or videos, and release and hold harmless the County from any liability arising out of the use of my name, photograph or video. I agree that this consent is intended to satisfy any and all of the consent requirements of Civil Code sections 3344 and 33441.1 and hereby waive and release any and all claims that I may have against The County under those statutes or any other statutes or common law principles of similar effect.
I understand and accept that there are certain risks involved with fostering and handling animals, and other activities in which I may engage as a foster parent volunteer for the County of San Luis Obispo Animal Services Division. Such risks may include, but are not limited to, animal bites, scratches and illnesses that may be transferred from animals to people. Furthermore, I understand that certain illnesses may be transmitted to my own animals and it is solely my responsibility to ensure that proper preventative measures are taken to ensure their health. Any treatment required for my own companion animal(s) is my responsibility and I will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred.
I understand that treatment for injuries or work related conditions resulting from my activities as an Animal Services foster parent volunteer are covered under The County's Worker’s Compensation program. I accept that this program is my sole recourse for compensation related to any injury or illness I may sustain as a result of my volunteer activities with the County of San Luis Obispo Animal Services.
With the exception of these Worker's Compensation benefits, I hereby release, waive and discharge The County, its employees, agents, officials and volunteers from any and all liability, claims or causes of action arising out of or in any way connected with the activity described in this application whether negligent or not. Furthermore, I understand that I may have rights under Civil Code section 1542 (which reads as follows: "A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor.") and I expressly waive any rights conferred under this section. I expressly understand and agree that this release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law, and that this release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of California.
I have read and understand the Volunteer Release and Liability Waiver above. I accept and agree to be fully bound by the terms and conditions set forth therein.
