Adoption Application

Cat Adoption Application

Lulu's Locker Rescue
Please check to acknowledge the following adoption requirements: *

I am at least 25 years old. I understand that I will have a phone interview to discuss this application as part of the adoption process. I have read through the adoption process at https://www.luluslockerrescue.org/adoption-process-application so I have an idea of what to expect.
Name *

First Name Last Name
Email *
After you have entered a valid Email address you can click the "Save" button at the bottom of this application. This will email you a link to complete this application at a later time, if needed.
Primary Phone Number *
Please enter a valid phone number.
Is the provided phone number a cell phone? *

Yes No
Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State

Zip Code
Date of Birth *
Please use the following format MM/DD/YYYY
Is there a Co-Adopter? *
A co-adopter is someone who intends to remain living with the applicant and the adopted cat indefinitely and will be equally responsible for the cat's wellbeing. This is often a spouse, partner, or close family member. Friends or roommates should not be considered a co-adopter.
Co-Adopter Information: *
Please list the cat(s) you are interested in meeting, and why. *
Are there any additional adults in your home? *

Yes No
Additional adults in your home excluding yourself and any co-adopter: *
Are all adults in the home aware and in agreement of adopting a new cat? *

Yes No
Would you consider yourself a head of the household/decision maker? *

Yes No
Who would you consider the head of the household/decision maker? *
Are there any children in the home? *

Yes No
Information about the children in the home: *
How long have you been looking to adopt a cat? *
Why are you looking to adopt a cat? Select all that apply. *

Companion for self Companion for a child Companion for another household member Companion for another pet Gift Mouser To breed Other
Who will be responsible for the general care of this adopted cat? (Including feeding, scooping litter, grooming, clean up.) Select all that apply. *

Myself Household Member Child Roommate Other
Do you live in a: *

Single Family Residence Multi-Family Residence (Apartment, Condo, Townhome)
Do you: *

Rent Own
Please provide your landlord's name, email, and phone number. *
Do the rules for your City, Rental Agreement (if applicable), and/or HOA (if applicable) allow you to have additional animals in your residence? *

Yes No Unsure
How long have you lived at this address? *

More than 2 years Less than 2 years
Please provide the address for your previous residence. *
Finding housing can be challenging if you have pets. Not all moves are expected/planned. Are you aware that there can be challenges when searching for housing when you have pets. *

Yes No
Do any household members have any allergies to any animals? *

Yes No
Please provide more information about your household member's allergies: *
Are you currently employed? *

Yes No Retired
Employment Information: *
Lulu's Locker is unable to financially support animals after adoption. Do you have the financial means to support a new cat including daily expenses (food/litter/routine vet care) and unexpected expenses (emergency vet care)? *
Have you ever applied to adopt or foster a pet from any rescue or shelter including Lulu's Locker Rescue? *

Yes No
Please share more about those applications: *
Have you ever had to rehome, relinquish, return, or give away any animal in the past? *

Yes No
Please provide information about the circumstances that required you to find a new home for your pet(s): *
Which of the following situations would cause you to consider returning your adopted cat? *

Job Loss, Financial Change New Children Relationship Changes Changes in Adopter/Co-Adopter Health Moving Allergies Shedding Scratching Litterbox Issues Does not get along with other pets Vet Expenses or Medical Needs Behavioral Issues None of the Above Other
Cats regularly have a lifespan of 20 years. Considering the age of the cat(s) you are interested in adopting, have you considered how your life/living situation may change over the cat's lifespan? Are you able to commit to care for this animal throughout its entire life? *
Life is unpredictable. If your health were to fail or you were to become unable to care for your animal(s) for any reason what plans are in place to care for your pets both temporarily and permanently? *

What expenses are you anticipating and prepared to provide for? *

	Yes	No	Unsure
Food
Litter
Routine Veterinary Care (Yearly Exams, Vaccinations)
Emergency Veterinary Care (Expect $1000, minimum)
Ongoing Veterinary Care (Kidney Disease, Allergies, Diabetes, etc)
Scratching Posts & Toys
Boarding/Vacation Care
Grooming

What reading/research/steps have you taken to prepare for a new cat? *
What characteristics are important to you? *

Good with all cats Good with some cats Good with all dogs Good with some dogs Good with children Good with strangers Litter Trained Mellow/Calm Energetic/Playful Other
Have you owned or been primarily/financially responsible for any pets in the past 10 years? *

Yes No
Please provide the details for those pets including those living with you, deceased, or living elsewhere. *
Have there ever been any pets that you lived with or helped care for? If yes, feel welcome to provide details. *
Please list any Veterinarians your pets have seen in the past 5 years: *
Do any of your current cats go outside? *

Yes No Not Applicable
Have you ever had a cat declawed? *

Yes No Not Applicable
What expectations, if any, do you have of your newly adopted cat? *
What do you think are the most important responsibilities of being a cat/pet owner? *
How do you plan to introduce your new cat to any current pets? Do you have a room/area that you can use to separate your new cat from any existing pets? *
How do you anticipate caring for your pet while you are traveling? *
How many litter boxes do you plan to have? *
How often do you plan to scoop the litter box? *
What are your thoughts on declawing? *
Do you have experience trimming nails? *
Do you plan to let your adopted cat outside? *
The adoption process and changing of a cat's environment can cause a cat to have accidents or personality/behavior changes. What steps are you prepared to take to deal with any behavioral issues that arise? *
Are you willing to hire a cat behaviorist at your own expense to deal with any behavioral issues whether they were known or unknown at the time of adoption? *
Please list two personal references that you are NOT related to, and do NOT live with you. *
How did you hear about Lulu's Locker Rescue? *

Petfinder.com AdoptAPet.com Facebook Instagram Friend or Family Member Lulu's Locker Rescue Website Other
Feel free to provide any additional information you care to share in this optional field:
Please check that you understand and agree to each of the following: *

The information provided in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. Lying or omitting information are grounds for immediate denial. I understand that Lulu's Locker rescue reserves the right to refuse any adoption for any reason.
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Cat Adoption Application