ONLINE Cat Application

Cat Application
Please answer the following questions to help us make the best possible match for your home! Please read the questions carefully. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. It is very difficult to process an application without the proper information provided. Please double check.

Our minimum donation for a cat adoption is $100, which covers vaccinations, spay/neuter, heartworm testing, deworming, and the medicine/rehabilitation necessary to get these cats healthy and ready for adoption. Some of our animals require a home visit at the time of adoption. If you rent, we will contact your landlord. We may also require proof of ownership of home and proof of address.
Please enter the name and tag # of the CAT
Name

First Name Last Name
Birthday

Month Day Year
Date
Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number
Email
example@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Do you live in a

House Apartment Duplex Mobile home Condo/Townhouse Country home
How long have you lived at your current address?
Do you RENT or OWN

Rent Own
*If you rent, YOU MUST list your pet weight limit, pet deposit required, and property management or Landlord's name and contact information.
Property management or landlord's name and contact information
Weight limit and pet deposit
Are you planning on moving soon?

Yes No
Who will be responsible for the care and feeding of this pet?
Please list the names AND ages of all people living in your home.
Does anyone in the household have allergies toward animals?

Yes No
Are you adopting this pet as a gift for someone?

Yes No
Have you dropped off an animal at a shelter or rescue? Please explain.
Please list your previous pet history for the past ten years. Include name, breed, gender, number of years owned, and what became of that pet for EACH ANIMAL.
Previous Pet History
Current Pets
Who is your current veterinarian/clinic?
Please list your current pet(s) including: name, breed, age, and number of years owned.
Up-to-date on vaccines?

Yes No
Is your current pet(s) spayed or neutered?

Yes No Plan to soon
Kept inside/outside

Insdie Outside
Pet Environment
This cat

Will live exclusively indoors Will live outdoors Will enjoy being outside while I'm with him/her Will come and go independently Will enjoy living in our barn/workshop/garage
When you are NOT home where will the cat stay?
When you ARE home where will the cat be allowed?
Where do you plan to keep the cat's littler box(es)?
Who will care for this pet if you are out of town or hospitalized?
Cat Behavior and Training
For which reason(s) might you consider declawing?

Damage to furniture/carpet/floor Vet's suggestion Children/new baby To be fair to other declawed cat(s) Health issues of a household member NA- Cat will be outside and needs claws for defense I won't declaw
Do you plan to have this cat declawed?

Yes No Unsure. Depends on cat's behavior.
Which method(s) will you use to ensure your cat will use the litter box? Check all that apply.

Show cat where box is Watch cat and take to box if needed Rub cat's nose in accidents Be consistent with type of litter Scold cat when they have an accident Keep box clean Confine cat to a smaller area with box for the first few days Have one litter box per cat plus one extra in quiet location If problems arise, immediately have cat checked by vet NA - Cat is already trained NA - Cat will be outdoors or in a barn
How will you avoid or correct unwanted but normal behaviors like scratching, play biting, or climbing?

Distract with a noise Remove cat from tempting situations Spray cat with a squirt gun Scold cat after bad behavior Reward good behaviors Keep cat busy with interactive toys Use deterrents like, aluminum foil, scat mats, or sprays
Do you have children?

Yes Plan on having children int he next 10-15 years No children
Are there children that visit your home?

Yes No On rare occasion
How will you teach the cat to enjoy the company of children, adult visitors, or strangers?
For which reason(s) might you consider giving up or finding a new home for a cat?

Litter box problems Biting/scratching Destructiveness Allergies New Baby No Time Problems with other pets Unable to find a rental to allow pet Moving long distance Traveling more for work Unable to afford Health problems with owner or family Vet Costs Health issues of cat
What is it about this cat that makes him/her a good match for your household ?
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