Adoption Application Form
Del Gato Rescue
You must be 21+ to adopt from Del Gato Rescue.
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I certify that I am above age 21
Name of Cat:
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Your Name:
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First Name
Last Name
Email:
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example@example.com
Phone Number:
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Address:
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Please share your Instagram handle:
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What is your employment status?
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Full Time in office
Part Time in office
Work from Home/Hybrid
Retired
Stay at Home Parent
Student
Unemployed
Other
If you chose "other" above, please explain:
Employer Name, Job Title, Supervisor Name (if applicable), and Business Phone #:
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Do you own or rent your home?
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If you rent, does your landlord/lease allow pets?
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Including yourself, how many people reside in your household?
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Please list names, ages, and relationship (to you) of everyone in household:
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Does anyone in your household have allergies to dogs/cats?
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Yes
No
If yes, please explain:
On average, how many hours per day will your pet be left alone?
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Will this pet be living predominantly inside, outside, or both?
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Inside
Outside
Both
Where will your cat spend the day?
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Where will your cat spend the night?
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Do you have a car?
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Yes
No
If not, please explain how you plan to transport the cat to annual vet checkups and/or in the event of an emergency:
How would you describe your experience level with cats?
Beginner - This is my first cat
Intermediate - Knowledge of the basics
Expert - My home is catified & I speak cat
Have you owned pets in the last 3 years?
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If yes, what happened to them?
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What animals do you OR anyone in your household own now? Please list name, species, sex, age.
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Are they spayed or neutered?
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Yes
No
I don't have any pets
If no, please explain:
If you own other cats or dogs, are they current on vaccinations? Flea treatment and dewormer?
What is the name of your veterinarian, vet office, and their phone number?
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Have all current household cats been tested for FIV & FeLv? Are you able to provide documentation of results if asked? (Note: a positive FIV test will not affect your application. A positive Leukemia test on a current household resident cat will require further discussion).
Will your new cat be exposed to cigarette smoke?
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Yes
No
If yes, please explain:
Are you financially prepared to provide the necessary care for your pet - including proper food (both wet and dry food), litter, vaccinations, parasite control (fleas, worms), adequate shelter, and veterinary care for yearly check-ups and medical emergencies?
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Yes
No
In the event of an emergency, how much money is a reasonable amount to spend on the cat?
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Up to $200
Up to $500
Up to $1000
Whatever amount is needed
If you own pets, do any of your current pets have pet insurance?
Have you ever placed a pet in an animal shelter?
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Yes
No
If yes, what was the reason?
What would you do with your cat if you had to move?
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What will you do with your cat when you go on vacation?
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If you die before your cat does, it is a good idea to have a plan in place for the cat with family members/friends. Please describe this plan.
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In the event we are unable to reach you if/after you have adopted from us, please provide a local emergency contact including name, relationship to you, and phone number:
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First Name
Last Name
Relationship to you:
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Emergency contact's phone #:
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Please enter a valid phone number.
What are some of the qualities in a cat that you desire your new cat to have?
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What is your interest in this cat specifically?
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I understand that committing to adopting a cat can be, more or less (depending on the cat’s age), a 20 year commitment. I am committed to providing wet and dry food, clean water, fresh litter, annual vet checkups, vaccine upkeep, all in a loving indoor home until the end of the cat’s life.
Yes
No
How did you hear about this kitty and/or Del Gato Rescue?
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Please email a photo of your ID/Drivers License to delgatorescue@gmail.com. Note: your application will not be considered complete without this. Don't forget to return to this application & press submit once you do that!
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This is complete
I am authorizing you to contact landlords, HOA, and veterinarians. I am also aware that Del Gato Rescue cannot guarantee the health and temperament of the animal. I also understand that this is just an initial application and does not guarantee an approval nor does it hold or guarantee the cat or kitten of interest. All cats and kittens at Del Gato Rescue are available for adoption to our approved applicants only and cannot be reserved. BY TYPING MY FULL NAME BELOW, I AFFIRM THAT ALL INFORMATION ABOVE IS TRUE. I REALIZE THAT THIS IS A LIFETIME COMMITMENT AND WILL ENDEAVOR TO GIVE THIS PET A HAPPY AND HEALTHY HOME. IF THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THIS PET OR I MUST GIVE HIM OR HER UP I WILL CONTACT JEN KNIGHT/DEL GATO RESCUE FOR ASSISTANCE.
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Signature
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Today's Date:
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Submit
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