CATS-R-US.org ADOPTION APPLICATION

ABOUT YOUR HOME
Do you live in a:*
Do you:*
Does your lease or rental agreement specify you can have a cat?
Please put N/A if not applicable
Does anyone in your household have allergies to cats?*
Is the person filling out this application the primary owner/leaseholder/renter?*
Do you expect to move in the next few months? When/where:*
Do you travel a great deal? What do you plan to do with your cat when you do travel?*
Check all that apply. Will the cat have access to:*

BalconyPatioGarageYardNone of these
This cat will be*

ABOUT YOUR NEW CAT
In your selection of a cat, what is your preference for personality and energy level?*
In your selection of a cat, what things do you NOT want (personality, temperament, behavior)?*
Why are you interested in adopting a new cat?*
Check all that apply. Will this new cat be:*

Companion for meCompanion for family/childrenCompanion for another petFor protectionA gift
Have you ever owned a cat before?*
Do you already have a veterinarian?*
In what areas of the house will your new cat be allowed (be specific):*
How many hours per day will your new cat be home alone? Please explain.*
Will your new cat be allowed on the furniture?*
What brand of food do you plan to feed your cat?
If your new cat escaped from your home, what steps would you take to find him/her?*

PET HISTORY
Current Pets

Pets you have in your household right now.
Do you currently have pets in your home? *
CURRENT PET A - Name:
EX: Fluffy
CURRENT PET A - Species, Breed and Size:
EX: Dog, Boxer, 50lbs
Is this pet spayed/neutered?
CURRENT PET A - Does this pet like cats?
Describe previous interactions with cats
Do you have a second pet currently in your home?
CURRENT PET B - Name:
EX: Fluffy
CURRENT PET B - Species, Breed and Size:
EX: Dog, Boxer, 50lbs
Is this pet spayed/neutered?
CURRENT PET B - Does this pet like cats?
Describe previous interactions with cats
Past Pets

Pets you have had in the past as an adult - starting with the most recent.
Did you have pets in the past?
PAST PET A - Name:
EX: Fluffy
PAST PET A - Species, Breed and Size:
EX: Dog, Boxer, 50lbs
PAST PET A - How long did you had this pet (and when did you have this pet)?:
EX: I had him 6 years - from 2010 to 2016
Was this pet spayed/neutered?
What happened to this pet?
YOU ARE MAKING A MAJOR COMMITMENT WHEN YOU ADOPT ANY PET. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT CATS CAN LIVE FOR 15 OR MORE YEARS. THOUSANDS OF CATS ARE KILLED AT ANIMAL SHELTERS EACH YEAR BECAUSE THEIR OWNERS DID NOT PLAN FOR THE FUTURE. CATS CAN GET SICK AND REQUIRE EXPENSIVE MEDICAL TREATMENT DURING THE COURSE OF THEIR LIFE. CATS NEED AFFECTION, ATTENTION AND UNDERSTANDING. YOU MAY HAVE TO ADJUST YOUR LIFESTYLE TO ACCOMMODATE A NEW PET. IF YOU ARE READY TO MAKE THIS COMMITMENT, PLEASE TYPE YOUR NAME BELOW:*
Where did you get this pet?
Should be Empty:

Current Pets