• Cat Adoption Application

    Cat Adoption Application

    Rev 5/18/2020

  • Dear Applicant: 

    Thank you for your interest in adopting from us! We are an all volunteer, no-kill, 501C3 animal rescue/shelter servicing the Southcoast Region of Massachusetts. We focus our efforts on older animals, sick animals, animals with behavioral issues that would not make it in a traditional shelter, but will take in any animal requiring assistance. Our mission is to place all of our animals in loving, permanent homes. You are not purchasing a pet from us; you are adopting a living, breathing, creature that deserves safety, love and care. Your answers to this questionnaire are assurance to us that the cats we care for are going to good, permanent homes. All of the information on this application is confidential.

    We do not use a first-come, first-serve process when adopting out cats. Instead, we focus on best fit for each individual cat. The process is intended to ensure a long-term successful adoption for both the family and pet.

    Cats can live for 15-20 years, so please make sure your lifestyle allows the time, patience, and ability to cover expenses your new pet will need over the years. Will you be travelling frequently, moving soon, or having children? Responsible pet ownership includes as-needed and routine veterinary care, quality food, preventatives, and other supplies. You must be at least 21 years old to adopt.

    All of the cats and kittens available for adoption are fully vetted, which includes a complete veterinarian checkup, FeLV testing, spay/neuter, deworming, Advantage II flea treatment, distemper and rabies vaccines. At times, these cats may require dental work, or other health related attention, which which we also take care of, prior to adoption.

    The adoption fee is $300.00 for kittens under 1 year, $250.00 for adult cats 1-6 years old and $200.00 for senior cats 7+ years old.

  • General Information

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  • What type of cat are you interested in adopting? Check all that apply.*

  • NOTE: Due to the fluctuating availability of kittens and the high-volume of kitten applications we receive, all kitten applications are placed on a waiting list until a kitten(s) that matches their application becomes available for adoption. Once this happens, the CARE Applications Team will reach out to you to confirm whether or not you're still looking to adopt before processing your application.

    As a note, the wait time can take anywhere from a couple days to a couple of months. The reason for this is because kittens need to be in foster homes until they have reached a certain level of socialization and development (based on their age and weight). This wait time is applicable for all kittens, whether they're feral, orphaned, or born in foster care. 

  • Are you interested in adopting a specific cat?*

  • NOTE: A video tour or home visit is required.

  • If the cat(s) you are interested are no longer available for adoption, would you like us to continue to process your application for pre-approval in the event that another cat interests you?*
  • Who is this pet for?*
  • Are all members of the household aware of the adoption and in agreement?*
  • Have you applied to adopt from CARE Southcoast previously?*
  • Have you adopted from CARE Southcoast previously?*

  • Home & Family

  • Describe your home*
  • Do you own or rent your home?*
  • Is your home busy or quiet?*
  • Are any members of the household allergic to pets (eg. dogs, cats etc.)*
  • If you had to move, are you willing to find housing that accepts pets?*

  • Current & Past Pets

  • Do you have any pets currently?*
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  • Have you had any pets of your own in the past 10 years?*
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  • Have you ever had a pet euthanized?*
  • Did you declaw any of your past or current cats?*
  • Do you plan on declawing your adopted cat?*
  • Are you willing/able to take your pets to yearly check-ups?*
  • If your pet becomes ill, are you able to afford a veterinary bill?*
  • Does your home have space (i.e. a spare bedroom, office, or bathroom) to separate new pets from current pets during the acclimation and introduction period?*
  • Are you willing to give your cat/kitten time to adjust to its new environment? (Note: this could take anywhere from several days to several months)*
  • Have you ever had to re-home a pet or surrender it to an animal shelter, animal control etc.?*
  • Have you ever been convicted of an animal related crime, such as cruelty to animals, animal theft, or animal abandonment?*
  • Are you willing and able to care for your cat for the full duration of its life (15-20+ years)?*

  • Veterinarian

    Please list your current / previous / planned veterinarian(s) and their phone number(s). CARE will contact them to verify your current pets are up to date on shots, fixed and FeLV tested; this is a requirement for new pet adoptions. Please call their office(s) to authorize release of information to CARE. If you are planning to utilize another vet but are not currently a client, please note that information.
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  • Personal References

    Please provide 2 non-family references (eg. neighbors, coworkers, family friends etc.)
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  • Terms & Conditions

  • I certify that I am at least 21 years of age*
  • The information I have provided on this application is true. I also recognize that any misrepresentation or omissions may result in the loss of privilege to adopt from CARE*
  • I understand that CARE has the right to deny any application for any reason*
  • I understand that CARE is not able to guarantee the health or temperament of any cat, as many cats come in with unknown histories. There are traits that could change upon adoptions and I take responsibility to care for and address these issues if they do arise*
  • I understand that anything could happen in life, and if I find that I am no longer able to care for my adopted cat, I agree to contact CARE by phone and/or email to discuss return/or need for help of the adopted animal*
  • I understand that I am to immediately contact CARE in the event that my adopted cat is lost/missing*
  • I attest that the cat I am adopting is for me, in my home, and NOT a gift for anyone*
  • I understand that I am responsible for paying for all follow-up vaccines, wellness visits & medical procedures my pet will require in the future.*
  • If I am adopting a kitten that is too young to be fixed (foster-to-adopt), I understand that I am to keep it separate from my other cats until it is fixed & FeLV tested.*

  • I hereby authorize CARE Southcoast to contact my references, veterinarian(s), and landlord to verify said statements.

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