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Cat Adoption Application

Please keep in mind that the average cost of owning a healthy cat or kitten can be between $400 and $500 a year, which includes annual exam and vaccines, and cat/kitten needs [toys, carrier, food, litter]. If health issues or accidents occur, this cost can be even higher.

As a cat/kitten owner, it will be your responsibility to protect the cat/kitten and provide for it's well-being, as well as protect others from it. We ask that you do not leave your cat/kitten outside unattended either day or night.

Applicants must be 18 years or older.

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Contact Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Address*

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Postal Code*
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County

Country

Email*

Home Phone

Work Phone
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Cell Phone

Alt Email

Text/Pager Email

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Best way to contact you?

What is your age?*

You must have a valid driver's license. Is your address the same as it is on your driver's license?

Yes

If no, please explain.

Name of cat you are applying to adopt*

Please list other cats or kittens you may be interested in adopting.

Why are you interested in adopting a pet at this time*

What is your experience with cats/kittens?

First time cat owner	Had cat[s] growing up
Have one [or more] now	Experienced cat owner [had cats with Special Needs, Behavioral Issues, etc.]

If you have had special needs cats/kittens in the past, what needs did they have [e.g., blind, deaf, feral, FIV+, etc]

What traits are you looking for in a cat/kitten? Check all that apply.

Male	Female
Kitten	Cat
Short Hair	Long Hair
Good Mouser	Compatible with dogs
Compatible with other cats	Declawed
Cuddly Cat	Purring Machine
Friendly with strangers

What are you NOT looking for in a cat/kitten?

How would you describe your family environment? Check all that apply.

Quiet, calm home	Daily activities, but predictable routine
Whirlwind of activity	Few people coming and going
People in and out all day

In what type of home do you live*

Do you own or rent your home*

If you rent, please enter your landlord's name and phone number

If you rent, have you received the approval of your landlord to have an animal

How many adults reside in the home?*

Do you have children?

Yes

If yes, what are their ages?

Is anyone in the home allergic to cats?

Yes

If yes, how will you deal with it?

Do you currently have pets?

Yes

If yes, please tell us the name of the pet, what species, what breed and age.

Are your current pets:

Spayed / Neutered	UTD on vaccines
On Heartworm

If any of your current pets are not spayed/neutered or UTD on vaccines, please explain why.

Have you had pets in the past?

Yes

If yes, please tell us the pet's name, what breed it was, it's age and why you don't have it any more.

Please provide the vet's name and phone number who would be able to verify your previous pets were fixed and vaccinated as required.

Do you plan on declawing your cat/kitten?*

Why or why not?*

Who in the household will care for the pet*

How often do you intend to groom your cat/kitten?

Professional grooming	Home haircuts when needed
Every day brushing	Weekly brushing
Only when necessary	Never

Will the cat/kitten be kept indoors or outdoors?

Indoor only with full run of home	Outdoor only
Indoor only in designated area of the home	Barn Cat
Indoor only with occasional supervised access to the outdoors on a leash, in the yard, or on a deck

How much time will the animal spend alone during the day

Where will the animal be kept when you are not home*

Where will the animal sleep at night?*

Have you ever given up a cat/kitten in the past?

Yes

Under what circumstances might you decide to give up a pet? Check all that apply.

Moving	New baby
Divorce	New job
Illness / Allergies	Problems with pet's health
Problems with pet's behavior	Financially unable to care for pet
None of these would make me decide to give up a pet