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Do you have reliable access to transportation to and from Bide Awhile?
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Located at 67 Neptune Crescent in Dartmouth.
Yes – I own my vehicle.
Yes – Using friend/family vehicle.
Yes – Using public transportation.
No
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Please describe all current pets in the household, including ages and breeds.
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Do you have a separate room in your home to isolate fosters from current pets?
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What is your primary reason for wanting to foster animals?
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I want to volunteer with shelter animals, but cannot commit to the schedule requirements for in-person volunteering.
I want to have animals in my life, but am unable to commit to a permanent pet at this time.
I want to adopt and I think that fostering is a good way to find the right “fit”.
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Fostering can be a 4-12 week commitment.
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Are there any behaviours in a cat that would not be acceptable to you? What would you do if the cat started to exhibit some of these behaviours while being fostered?
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I certify that the above information is true and understand that false information may result in this application being declined. I also acknowledge that Bide Awhile Animal Shelter reserves the right to decline my application. By checking this box, I give Bide Awhile Animal Shelter permission to contact my landlord and myself via phone, email, and mailing address.
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Bide Awhile Animal Shelter
67 Neptune Crescent
P.O. Box 50029, RPO Southdale
Dartmouth NS B2Y 4S2