Foster ApplicationHelp a Bird Begin Again Thank you for your interest in fostering with Little Loud Soul Bird Rescue! Foster homes are the heart of our rescue and allow us to provide birds with a safe, loving environment while they prepare for their forever homes. This form is a foster request and does not guarantee approval. It helps us learn more about you, your home, and the type of bird you may be a good match for. If we believe you're a good fit, we'll contact you to schedule a brief virtual meet-and-greet. If approved, you'll complete and sign our Foster Agreement when you pick up your foster bird.First NameLast NameAddressAddress Line 1Address Line 2CityStateZip CodeEmail AddressPhone NumberIs it okay to text the phone number above? Yes NoPreferred way of contact? Call Text EmailEmergency contact name, relationship, and phone numberDo you own or rent your home? Own Rent OtherIf you rent, does your landlord allow birds? Yes No N/AApproximately how far do you live from the Cuyahoga Falls area? Less than 30 minutes 30–60 minutes 1–2 hours More than 2 hoursPlease list the name, age, and relationship of each person living in your household.Does anyone in your household smoke or vape indoors? Yes NoDo you use candles, wax melts, essential-oil diffusers, aerosols, or PTFE/PFOA/nonstick products in your home? Yes No UnsureAre you comfortable regularly sending LLSBR photos, videos, weights, and updates about your foster bird when requested? Yes No UnsureLLSBR foster birds must remain flighted. Are you willing to keep the bird fully flighted and follow LLSBR's no-wing-clipping policy? Yes No UnsureAre you comfortable allowing a bird time to decompress without forcing handling or interaction? Yes No UnsureAre you comfortable administering oral medications if provided instructions? Yes No UnsureAre you willing to foster a newly surrendered/intake bird BEFORE veterinary examination and/or disease testing have been completed? Yes – I understand the increased risk and have an appropriate space to maintain strict quarantine Maybe – I would consider it depending on the bird and circumstances No – I only want to foster birds after veterinary examination and required disease testing Not applicable – I do not have other birds in my homeIf yes, do you have a completely separate room with a closing door where an intake bird can be quarantined away from your personal birds? Yes NoIf yes, are you willing to follow LLSBR's quarantine procedures, including handwashing and preventing contact or shared airspace as much as reasonably possible between the intake and your personal birds? Yes NoWhy we ask: Newly surrendered birds may have an unknown health history and can carry infectious disease without appearing sick. Fostering an untested bird requires stricter quarantine precautions. Choosing No will not negatively affect your foster application. We want every foster to choose the level of risk they are comfortable and equipped to manage.Are you comfortable fostering birds that may have behavioral challenges, such as biting, screaming, fearfulness, or aggression? Yes Yes, with guidance and support Only minor behavioral challenges NoPlease select the behavioral challenges you feel comfortable managing. Biting Lunging Screaming Fearful/Shy Not hand-tame Feather plucking Birds that require medication I am open to learning with guidance. I would prefer a bird without significant behavioral challenges.How would you respond if a foster bird bit you or became difficult to handle?Do you have other pets? If yes, please list what kind.Do you have experience with birds?What species or sizes of birds are you comfortable fostering? Tell us why you'd like to become a foster home. Tell us a little about yourself. What qualities do you think would make you a good foster, and how do you handle constructive feedback?What can Little Loud Soul Bird Rescue do to help you feel supported and successful as a foster caregiver?Are you able to provide daily food and fresh water? (This includes fresh veggies and a healthy pellets approved by LLS) Yes NoAre you comfortable communicating with potential adopters and/or allowing LLSBR to coordinate meet & greets involving your foster bird? Yes NoIf a foster placement is not working out, are you willing to contact LLSBR before making any changes to the bird's placement or care? (Foster birds may never be rehomed, transferred, loaned, boarded, or given to another person without prior approval from LLSBR.) Yes NoI understand that I am responsible for providing an approved diet for my foster bird at my own expense. Little Loud Soul Bird Rescue will provide available supplies, such as cages, perches, toys, and other equipment, based on inventory and the bird's needs. UnderstoodI understand that Little Loud Soul Bird Rescue is a flight-first rescue. Our birds remain flighted whenever safely possible, and wings will not be clipped while in foster care. I agree not to clip or have my foster bird's wings clipped. UnderstoodI understand that Little Loud Soul Bird Rescue places birds into foster homes based on the needs of the rescue and the individual bird. Fostering is a temporary caregiving role and is not intended to reserve or trial a specific bird for adoption. UnderstoodI understand that if my intent is to adopt a bird, I should submit an Adoption Application rather than a Foster Application. Fostering is intended to provide temporary care for birds assigned by Little Loud Soul Bird Rescue and is not a way to reserve or trial a specific bird. UnderstoodBy signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to follow the terms and expectations outlined in this Foster Request. (Print name)DateOnce your application is submitted, our team will review it and contact you if we'd like to move forward. Approved applicants will be invited to complete a virtual meet with us before being matched with a bird based on the rescue's needs and the best fit for your home.Submit Application