PAWS-OK Adoption Request Form

It is our goal to find loving, safe, secure, responsible homes for all our rescued cats & kittens at Pet Adoption & Welfare Services of OK (PAWS-OK). To help ensure that we place our cats in proper homes, we have a screening process before you can adopt a pet from PAWS-OK that includes an application, veterinary & home ownership checks and a phone interview. PAWS-OK looks for adopters with a proven history of annual veterinary exams and annual vaccinations for current and past pets.

Animals are for life. When you adopt an animal, it is a commitment you make to the animal, for the lifetime of that animal. By adopting a cat or kitten from PAWS-OK, you’re making a commitment to provide love, care, and medical treatment for the life of the animal, which can be up to 20 years. Adopting a cat is a serious commitment, but one that is incredibly rewarding.

This application has four parts. In the first part you will be asked to provide information about you and your current household. Part two is about your current pets - the dogs and cats this cat will be living with. The third part asks about your previous cats (that are no longer with you) and experience. The fourth part is about what you are looking for in the cat you are applying to adopt. All the questions are important and must be answered. The more detail you provide the better equipped we are to match you with the right cat.

We are a foster based organization who accepts cats and kittens from citizens who can no longer care for them. We make committments to our volunteer fosters and to those citizens as to the placement of their cats and fosters. For these reasons, PAWS-OK, Inc. reserves the right to re-direct potential adopters to other resources if we feel the desires or pet ownership history of a potential adopter does not meet our individual cat's needs.

Name(s) of cat(s) you're interested in*

Cat name

Where did you learn about this cat and/or PAWS-OK?*

i.e.: Adoption Center, Facebook, website, friend, Petfinder etc.

Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name

Street Address (no P.O. Boxes)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

Birth Date*

MonthDayYear

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Email*

example@example.com

Employer*

Have you ever adopted a cat from PAWS-OK before?*

YesNo

What was the name of the PAWS-OK cat and approximately when did you adopt?

Are there any other adults in your household over the age 18?*

YesNo

Please tell us about the ADULTS in you home. SELECT the "+" to add additional adults.

Are there any children in the household or who may be regular visitors who would interact with the cat?*

YesNo

Please tell us about any CHILDREN who will be interacting with this cat. SELECT the "+" to add additional children.

Symptoms of an allergic reaction to cats range from mild to severe, and include itchy watery eyes and nose; nasal congestion, sneezing, sore throat, coughing, wheezing, asthma, hay fever, hives and itchy skin. There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic cat. Is anyone in your household allergic to cats?*

YesNo

Please explain what precautions you take to prevent allergic reactions

Who will be responsible for the cat’s day-to-day care and medical decisions?*

Where do you live?*

How many years have you lived at this address?*

Do you own or rent your residence?*

OwnRent

Are pets allowed?*

YesNoUnsure

Have you investigated any pet deposit or monthly fees required to have a pet on your premises? (Proof of payment will be required before an adoption can be finalized)*

YesNoNone Required

Please provide your landlord or complex name AND PHONE NUMBER:

Which best describes your home environment?*

Laid Back, QuietSometimes Quiet, Sometime ActiveActive, Noisy

Are there currently any CATS in your household?*

YesNo

Please tell us about your current CATS. Please be sure to ANSWER ALL the questions about EACH cat. SELECT the "+" to add additional cats. (NOTE: "Altered = spayed or neutered)

Please tell us more about your CURRENT CATS. Their origins: i.e. adopted from a rescue (name), stray, adopted from shelter etc. Their personalities: i.e. quiet and aloof, active, cuddly, lap cat, working cat (mouser, barn cat etc) window watcher, door dasher etc.

What do you like MOST about the CATS you have now or have been in contact with in the past? *

What cat behaviors do you / would you find UNACCEPTABLE?*

How do you / would you CONTROL or PREVENT UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIORS?*

Do you currently have any dogs in your household?*

YesNo

Please tell us about your CURRENT DOGS. Please be sure to answer all the questions about each DOG. SELECT the "+" to add additional dogs. (NOTE: "Altered" = spayed or neutered)

Are all your current pets up-to-date on their vaccinations? (Having a current Rabies Certificate on all dogs, cats and ferrets is Oklahoma state law)

YesNoOther

What is the name of the Veterinarian or Clinic who sees your current pets. Enter "None" if you do not have current pets or a veterinarian.*

Phone Number Veterinarian / Clinic

Area CodePhone Number

What was the approximate date of your last visit to this Veterinarian or Clinic AND the reason for your visit:

Have you or your partner "lived with" a cat in the past? Possibly as a child where someone else made the decisions on feeding and vet care.*

YesNo

Have you or your partner "owned" (been responsible for the daily care and vet expense) of a cat in the past?*

YesNo

What best describes your and/or your partners CAT EXPERIENCE to date:*

VERY LIMITED. (I have fed outdoor strays or my family/friends had a cat I was around when I was a child)LIMITED. (I lived with a cat as a child and helped my parents with feeding, entertaining, petting and caring for our family cat)MODERATE. (As an adult I have been the primary caretaker responsible for the feeding, and vet care decisions of one or more cats)HIGH. (Everything included in "Moderate" description above PLUS, I have cared for a cat or cats with chronic health issues including daily medications and or injections.)

Tell us about the MOST RECENT CATS you have PREVIOUSLY OWNED (re: been financially responsible for their feeding, vet care etc) as an adult. You will be able to explain your "Status" answers below. NOTE: under "Status" that "Passed" = died at home, "Returned" = returned to shelter or rescue. SELECT the "+" to add additional cats.

If you have answered "Passed" to any of your previous cats, please explain 1. the cause (if known) AND 2. the approximate date of death.

"Passed" circumstances are if your cats' death happened somewhere besides the vet

If you have answered "Euthanized, please explain 1. the diagnosis that lead to the vet euthanizing them AND 2. the approximate date of death

"Euthanized" circumstances are if your cat had to be euthanized by a veterinarian

If you answered "Given Away", "Return" please describe 1. who the cat went to, 2. the circumstances AND, 3. how long ago this happened.

"Given Away" and "Returned" circumstances are if you surrendered your cat to another person/organization (including the rescue/shelter of origin)

If you answered "Other" please explain 1. where the cat is now AND, 2. approximate date it left your care.

"Other" circumstances may include ran away, stolen etc

Please provide name of Veterinarian / Clinic who cared for your previous PETS. Enter NONE if you have not had any previous cats or dogs.*

For whom are you adopting this cat?*

MyselfAs a gift

If as a gift, please explain

Why do you want to adopt this particular cat?*

Where will the cat be kept?*

Indoor OnlyOutdoor OnlyIndoor/Outdoor

Do you have a pet door?*

YesNo

Are you planning on declawing?*

YesMaybeNo

If you answered "Yes" or "Maybe" to declawing, please explain why. (example: I would or might declaw because....)*

I would declaw because...

If you answered "No" to declawing, please explain why. (example: I would not declaw because....)

I would NOT declaw because....

Many young cats crave companionship and can become destructive if left unattended for long periods of time. How many hours each day would this cat be left alone in your home?*

Less than 3 hours most days3-6 hours most days6-9 hours most daysMore than 9 hours most days

Having a plan for the expected and unexpected is important. Where and who would care for this cat when you go on vacation or in cases of emergency?*

Emergency and vacation plans

Cats can live 15 to 20 years and sometimes the unexpected happens. What is your plan for this cat should you longer be able to provide it's daily care?*

Planning for the future....

Our Adoption Contract requires the adopter to take their pets (including this cat) for annual checkups at a full service veterinarian and when they show signs of illness or get injured. Wellness visits can cost $100-200 per year, emergency care can run in the thousands. Are you financially able and willing to provide for annual checkups & vaccinations, and have a plan for financing of any emergency medical care that may be required?*

YesNoUnsure

What steps are you planning to take to properly introduce your new cat into your home and to other animals in your care?*

Introductions

Do you agree to permit a visit to your home by appointment?*

YesNo

PAWS-OK often has cats with "special needs". Would you be interested in adopting cats with any of the following conditions?*

Are you willing to sign legal pet adoption papers?*

YesNo

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself?*

By submitting this form, I/we acknowledge that all information on this form is true and correct. I/we understand that any misrepresentation of facts may result in Pet Adoption & Welfare Services of OK (PAWS-OK) refusing adoption privileges to me/us. If my/our request for adoption is approved and later PAWS-OK discovers the above information was not true or correct, PAWS-OK reserves the right to remove the adopted cat from my home. I/we also authorize PAWS-OK to contact my current and/or previous veterinarian and landlord to verify the information I have supplied and to determine my eligibility to adopt.

The review process for your Request may take several days as we examine your responses and verify the information you have provided. During this stage, you may be notified via email for clarification of any missing or confusing information. If your request is approved, contact will be made with you about setting up a phone interview and then a meeting with the cat.

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Any notes, concerns, or questions you have for us?

PAWS-OK Adoption Request Form

My Current Pets

My Previous Pets

Now about the cat you wish to adopt.....