I am the property owner ("Owner"), or am acting on behalf of the property owner ("Acting Agent") in this matter. This agreement is binding between myself, the Owner or Acting Agent, and Cat Action Team ("CAT"), for the purpose of trap-neuter-vaccinate-release ("TNVR") activity. TNVR is defined as the humane practice of trapping, sterilizing, vaccinating, and releasing feral cats to manage colonies and reduce population sizes.
To the best of my knowledge, I certify that the cat(s) I am authorizing Cat Action Team (CAT) to transport to a veterinary clinic have NOT previously bitten a person or other animal. If this is untrue, briefly explain the circumstances of each bite using the 'Additional Comments' field below, including the date of each bite, if known.
I, the Owner or Acting Agent, am requesting that CAT proceed with TNVR of all feral cats currently living on the named property. I confirm and agree that:
- None of the cats on this property are personal pets or owned by any other person.
- CAT volunteers are allowed access to the property where feral cats are present at any time necessary to set traps, check traps, pick up traps and drop off traps.
- CAT volunteers are allowed to place humane traps on my property, for the sole purpose of trapping the feral cats.
- CAT has permission to perform TNVR until all cats known in the colony have been sterilized.
- Any cats/kittens trapped on my property who have the potential to be socialized may be placed in the CAT Foster & Adopt program, as space allows.
- CAT and its representatives are permitted to make medical decisions on the cats, based on professional advice from the veterinary clinics where the cats will receive treatment.
- CAT is permitted to hold the cat to recuperate after surgery for 24-48 hours, depending on the physical condition of the cat or environmental conditions at the location of release.
- CAT will provide ongoing care for sick or injured members of the colony, as permitted by program budget.
I, the Owner or Acting Agent, will cooperate with CAT however I can and agree to perform the following:
- Feed the cats appropriate nutritious food and provide fresh water daily;
- Monitor the cats for overall physical condition;
- Advise CAT if any cat has an obvious medical issue, so CAT can re-trap to provide care;
- Be alert for new, unsterilized cats joining the colony, and advise CAT that TNVR services are needed;
- Notify CAT if any new kittens appear, so they can be removed and fostered as soon as they are old enough, and so the mother cat can be sterilized.
I, the Owner or Acting Agent, understand that the veterinary clinics affiliated with CAT shall:
- Sterilize the cats through spay or neuter surgery, if deemed healthy and old enough (kittens must be 2 months of age and 2 lbs minimum);
- Vaccinate for rabies and FVRCP (distemper);
- Surgically tip the left ear of each cat for identification;
- Treat the cats for parasites and/or other minor medical problems;
- Discuss treatment options with CAT should the cat present with a major or chronic medical issue affecting the cat's quality of life; treatment options could include procedures such as enucleation, amputation, or euthanasia.
By signing below, I confirm that I have read and acknowledged the above TNVR Agreement.