Cat Intake Form

**IMPORTANT- PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING THIS FORM**

If you find a cat, it’s important to make sure the cat does not have an owner. Before we can intake a cat there are several steps you need to take to ensure that the cat is indeed a stray.

Please follow these steps:

1. Speak to neighbors and put up posters in your area (including a picture and description of what the cat looks like and where it was found).

2. Have the cat scanned for a microchip at a local vet clinic (if the animal can be safely handled). This is a free service.

3. Post a Found Notice or Cat Sighting with a picture on the Ottawa and Valley Lost Pet Network Facebook page. This is a free service.

http://www.ottawaandvalleylostpetnetwork.ca/

4. Create a found pet report with your local animal control officer and animal shelter. For the Ottawa Humane Society, a Found Animal Report can be submitted here:

http://www.ottawahumane.ca/services/lost-and-found/

5. If, after 3 days, no one comes forward and you have followed all of the above steps, please fill out our intake form and we will assess the situation.

First Name*

Last Name*

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number

How can we help you?

If other, please specify.*

How many cats are in your colony, or you wish to surrender?*

Describe the physical condition and temperament of all cats:*

Describe the location (indoor/outdoor) being specific as possible with a full address, who owns the property, condition of the feeding station, etc:*

Describe all attempts you've made to ensure all cats within the colony are unowned cats and not simply lost cats:*

Is the cat approachable and/or friendly?

YesNoOther

Does the cat run away when you approach it?

YesNoOther

Can you pick the cat up?

YesNoOther

Will the cat allow petting or any kind of contact?

YesNoOther

If the vet discovers a medical condition that would make it inhumane to release the cat back to the outdoors, what decision would you like us to make? Assume this is a feral/wild cat that otherwise would not be a candidate for adoption.*

Please email a picture of the cat in question to mtafrescue@gmail.com. This will help to expedite your application.

If you do not receive an email within 24 hours, please check your junkmail folder.*

MTAF Intake Request Form