Save A Stray Rescue Cat Adoption Application

  • Cat Adoption Application

  • You must be 28 years or older to adopt.

    You must be a resident of Long Island.

    Renters must provide a copy of their lease and/or landlord permission to have a pet.  

    Dear Applicant: 

    Thank you for your interest in adopting from Save A Stray Rescue! We are a 501c3 non profit cat and kitten rescue located in Seaford, Long Island. All fees collected are tax deductible donations to the non profit and are used to care for our cats and kittens. Our mission is to Trap, Neuter and Return as many community cats as possible to reduce the feral cat population on Long Island and attempt to rescue as many adoptable cats and kittens and provide them with loving homes.

    You are not purchasing a cat from us; you are adopting a cat that deserves a safe and loving home. Your application answers are assurance to us that our cats and kittens are going to a good, permanent home.

    We do not use a first-come, first-serve process when adopting out our cats. Every cat is unique and we try to select the best home for them. 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 financial ability to cover expenses your new pet will need over the years. Responsible cat ownership includes as-needed and routine veterinary care, quality food, litter, and other supplies. You must be at least 28 years old to adopt and live on Long Island within a 40 mile radius of our rescue. 

    All of our cats and kittens available for adoption are seen by a licensed veterinarian, we provide FeLV/FIV testing, spay/neuter, deworming, flea treatment, distemper and rabies vaccines.

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  • What type of cat are you interested in adopting? Check all that apply.*
  • Who is this pet for?*
  • Are all members of the household aware of the adoption and in agreement?*
  • Have you adopted from Save A Stray Rescue 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?*
  • Rows
  • Have you had any pets of your own in the past 10 years?*
  • Rows
  • Have you ever had a pet euthanized?*
  • Will your new cat be
  • Do you have any declawed cats in your household currently?*
  • Do you plan on declawing your adopted cat?*
  • Have you declawed any of your past or current cats?*
  • 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)?*
  • Are you willing to give Save A Stray Rescue access to your home (home visit) as part of this application process?*

  • Veterinarian References

    Please list your current / previous / planned veterinarian(s) and their phone number(s). Save A Stray Rescue will contact them to verify your current pets are up to date on shots, fixed and FeLV/FIV tested; this is a requirement for new pet adoptions. Please call their office(s) to authorize release of information to Save A Stray Rescue. 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 25 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 Save A Stray Rescue*
  • I understand that Save A Stray Rescue has the right to deny any application for any reason and is not required to disclose the reason*
  • I understand that Save A Stray Rescue 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 Save A Stray Rescue by phone and/or email to discuss return/or need for help of the adopted animal*
  • I understand that I am to immediately contact Save A Stray Rescue 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.*

  • I hereby authorize Save A Stray Rescue to contact my references, veterinarian(s), and landlord to verify said statements.

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