The
Presage Project©
Application for potential foster home:
Please send to:
MHWF, Inc.
Presage Project
10990 Hwy. 73
Pittsville, WI 54466

The purpose of this application is to establish a database of people and farms that can foster horses removed from abuse and neglect situations throughout Wisconsin . Once submitted, MHWF, Inc. will process the application and assign a recommendation to that person and their facility. There will be three levels of recommendation, 1, 2, and 3, with three being an ideal situation for foster animals. These recommendations will go into a database that will eventually be made available to the counties, who may contact you in a situation where a foster home is needed. Filling out this application does not legally obligate you to accept animals in need of a foster home. By submitting this application you are simply stating that in the event that animals do need fostering, you would like to be considered as a facility where they can be housed.

In considering becoming a potential foster home there are many things to take into account. In many cases, foster homes do not receive any compensation for their hard work and money spent. Animals put into your care are not your property and people who foster animals must still follow the laws and recommendations of the authorities. Fostering abuse and neglect cases can be hard emotionally as well and anyone entering a foster situation should understand and be able to deal with the fact that sometimes things don't always go so well and often times the right thing isn't always reality when it comes to the law. In most cases the foster home will eventually have to turn the animals that they cared for over to someone else and trust that other homes and the authorities will do their best for the animal. Fostering animals who have been abused or neglected is a selfless job and something that must come from the heart and not motivated by financial gains or social status.

Name: ________________________________________

Email address (please print clearly): _______________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

City: ________________________ State: ____________

Zip: ____________________ County: ___________________________

Home phone: ____________________________________

Work phone: _______________________________________

Cell phone: ______________________________________________

How many acres of pasture do you have available?

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What type of fencing do these pastures have. (be specific)

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Do you have stalls available?

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Do you have a paddock where special needs horses can be separated or quarantined from other horses or livestock?

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Describe in detail any shelters and barns available to horses on your property.

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Veterinarian: ___________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________Number of years acquainted: _______________

Farrier: _______________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________Number of years acquainted: ________________

Personal reference: _______________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________ Number of years acquainted: ________________

How would you rate your knowledge of horse health with such things as disease, founder, colic etc.

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How would you rate your relationship with your vet and farrier. __________

From 1 to 10 how would you rate your horse handling skills. ____________

How would you rate the cleanliness and safety of your horse facility. ____________

How would you rate your relationship with the local authorities (Humane Society, Sheriff's Dept. etc.).

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How would you rate your overall ability to care for horses with special needs.

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How many horses do you currently have on your property?

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List other types of animals on your property.

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How long have you been involved with horses?

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Have you ever worked with a horse that has special needs regarding health?

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Have you ever worked with a horse with special needs regarding temperament, training, or horses that have had very little human contact?

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Are you willing to work with local authorities and willing to follow the direction of those authorities in neglect and abuse cases?

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Are you aware that fostering an animal does not give you any legal right to that animal?

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Are you aware that in many cases there is little or no financial help with the care of fostered animals?

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Are you aware that caring for special needs animals can often be an emotional and stressful task?

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Thank you for taking the time and effort to fill out and submit this application and for opening your heart and home to an animal that needs help. We understand what courage and what a huge responsibility this kind of work is, and that it takes very dedicated and special people to open themselves up to these kinds of situations. We want to make clear that this is not an official document and is meant only for the collection of information to share with local authorities in the event that a foster home is needed in your area. By submitting this application you are in no way obligating you or your property in any way. Sending this form merely states that you are open to the idea of becoming a foster home and have the ability to care for horses that need a place to go. Please sign and date this form below. MHWF, Inc. would like to thank you for your support of the Presage Project.

Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _____________

To keep this document current, please notify us of any future changes to your addresses, phone numbers,etc.