Cat Adoption Application

Cat Adoption Application

Please complete this adoption application as fully and honestly as possible. Incomplete applications will be discarded. Completion of this application does not guarantee adoption of one of our dogs. IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO DRIVE TO ORANGE COUNTY TO MEET THE DOG YOU ARE INTERESTED IN, PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION! We know that this is a long application, but please understand that our goal is to find the best fit between human and animal. Thank you for your interest in rescue!
Today's Date
Name of cat you are interested in:
How did you hear about this cat? Please give website if applicable.
ABOUT YOU
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Full Name of Spouse/Significant Other

First NameLast Name
If this relationship were to change, who would keep the cat?
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Home Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Cell Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Which number is best?
When is the best time to call?
E-mail
Your occupation:
Your spouse/significant other's occupation:
ABOUT YOUR FAMILY
What are the ages of all the members of your household, including yourself?
If not immediately related to you, what is your relationship to other members in your household?
Are you expecting a child or planning a family?
Is anyone in your home allergic to animals or have asthma?
ABOUT YOUR HOME
What kind of home do you live in?

Other
Do you
If you rent, please provide the name and phone number of your landlord.
If you rent, have you received permission from your landlord to have a cat?
How long have you lived at your current address?
ABOUT YOUR CURRENT/PREVIOUS PETS
Will this be your first cat as an adult?
Please list all current pets, including ages and breeds/mixes.
Please list pets you have had in the past few years but no longer have. Please explain why you no longer have these pets.
Have you ever been in a situation where you were unable to keep a pet?
If yes, please explain, including what ultimately happened to the pet (given to a friend/relative, was euthanized, surrendered to animal shelter or rescue group, etc.)
ADOPTION INFORMATION
Will the cat be indoors, outdoors, or both?
Where will the cat be when you are at home? Be specific.
Where will the cat be when you are out of the house (i.e. at work, not on vacation)
Are there any parts of the house into which the cat will not be allowed?
Where will the cat sleep? Be specific.
What will you do if the cat starts urinating/defecating outside of the litter box on a regular basis?
Who, besides your family, will have access to your property while you're away from home? (gardener, pool cleaner, housekeeper, etc.)
Do you understand that the whole history of a rescue cat may be unknown and you may encounter some initial problems?
What will you do if the cat scratches (either you, your kids, or your furniture) or is otherwise destructive or has other behavioral problems?
Do you plan to declaw your cat?
What arrangements will be made for the cat when you travel?
What will happen to the cat if you move? Please don't respond with "we don't plan to move".
What circumstances would cause you to give up the cat?
Current Vet's Name
Current Vet's Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Current Vet's Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
What is a reasonable amount for you to spend if your cat needed medical attention?
Please provide a the name and phone number of someone not related to you.
If you have any additional notes, please add them here:
Are you ready and able to make the tax-deductible adoption donation? It generally ranges from $125 (for adult cats) to $140 (for kittens 6 months and under).
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Cat Adoption Application

ABOUT YOU

ABOUT YOUR FAMILY

ABOUT YOUR HOME

ABOUT YOUR CURRENT/PREVIOUS PETS

ADOPTION INFORMATION