HART Adoption Application

Adoption Application

Please answer questions thoroughly and honestly so that we can help guide you toward choosing a cat that is a match to your lifestyle. All applicants must be 18 years or older to adopt. False or missing information will be cause for rejection.
Name of the cat(s) you are applying for.
Type "undecided" if not sure yet.
Today's Date

MonthDayYear
Date
What is your age? (You will be required to show ID to verify)
Contact Information
Your Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
Physical Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Is your Physical Address the same as your Mailing Address?
Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
About The Adopter
What is your reason for wanting to adopt a cat? (Check all that apply)

Other
What are you looking for? (Check all that apply)

Other
Preferences? (Check all that apply)

Other
Housing
Do you live in a

Other
Do you have a (check all that apply)

Other
The traffic on my street is:

Other
Have any pets been hit by cars at this address?

Other
In regards to your living space, please check one:

Other
If you are renting, are you permitted to have a cat on the property?:

Other
Have you ever needed to rehome a pet?
If yes, please explain the circumstances which caused you to need to rehome your pet.
If you are a student, explain your plans for your cat at the end of the school year, and describe how living conditions might change for your cat.
Home Environment
How many pets do you currently have living in your home?
Tell us about your other pets:
(example: Pet 1. Male Dog, Dalmation, age 13, likes cats, energetic)
How many adults reside in your home?
How many children under 18 reside in your home?
List the ages of children in your home:
Do your children have experience with cats?

Other
Choose which options most often describe your home:
Which family member will be the primary caregiver?
Is everyone in your household aware and comfortable with a cat entering the home?

Other
If no, please explain.
Care of Your New Cat
Domestic cats can live up to 20 years - or even more! Are you willing to accept the responsibility of providing all basic necessities - food, water, shelter, attention, love, security, playtime, and medical care - for this cat's ENTIRE life?
It can cost between $500 - $2,500 a year to care for a cat, sometimes more, depending on your cat's needs. Are you able to afford this cat's care?
Will your cat be:

Other
Where will your cat be kept during the day? (ex: Garage, barn, bedroom, outdoors, free roam inside, free roam outside, etc)
Where will your cat be kept at night? (ex: Garage, bedroom, outdoors, barn, free roam inside, free roam outside, etc)
All cats shed hair to some extent. How much shedding is acceptable?
Are you willing to brush your cat often to prevent hairballs, mats, and to bond with your cat?

Other
It can take a cat weeks to months to fully adapt to your home, family, and other pets. Adjustment behavior might include: vocalization (especially at night), door dashing, hiding, scratching, undereating, overeating, conflicts with pets, etc.) Are you willing and able to provide the necessary time, patience, and understanding to help your cat through this time?

Other
Do you have a "safe room" away from activity, children, and other pets that a cat can adjust in?

Other
Thank you for applying.

Your Adoption Application will be reviewed soon. Proof of identification is required at the time of adoption. This application becomes part of our Adoption Contract.
Please agree to the following statements and sign. Any statement not checked will be cause for denial of application.
Name

First NameLast Name
Signature
Should be Empty:

Adoption Application

Contact Information

About The Adopter

Housing

Home Environment

Care of Your New Cat

Thank you for applying.