2026 cat adoption application form

Roscommon SPCA CLG

2026 Cat & Kitten Adoption Application
Please give careful consideration to adopting an animal. Animals are not toys or short-term commitments. Make sure your lifestyle allows the time, patience and expense this animal will need over the years.

At Roscommon SPCA, our priority is to match each cat with the most suitable home, ensuring the best possible outcome for both the animal and their adopter. Please complete this form with as much detail as possible to help us make the right decision.
ROS Code*
This is the number listed on the cat’s profile, e.g. ROS1234. Every cat has its own unique ROS code.
Your Details
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address - Please include eircode *
Please confirm your eircode*
Phone Number *
Email*
example@example.com
Please confirm Email address*
example@example.com
Your Home
Do you own or rent your home?*

OwnRent
If renting - do you have permission to have pets*

YesNoNot Applicable
Who lives in your household? (Adults & children + ages)*
Does anyone in the home have cat allergies?*

YesNo
Pet Experience
Have you had cats or kittens before?*

YesNo
Have you ever been declined or refused an animal by another animal welfare organisation?*
If yes, please feel free to share the reason if you're comfortable doing so.
Do you currently have pets? If yes, please list them.*
Vet name (if you have one)*
Preparing for Your New Cat/ Kitten
Where will the cat stay during the day and at night*
Will the cat have outdoor access*

Indoor onlyIndoors/OutdoorsOutdoors only
Have you got the following?*

Cat CarrierLitter Tray and litterCat/Kitten FoodWater and food bowlsBrush if long hairedCat bedCat toys
How do you plan to transport your new cat/kitten home?*
Do you have a cat carrier to transport the cat/kitten home*

YesNo
It may be necessary for us to conduct a home visit in order to ensure that our cats and kittens are being rehomed in suitable environments. Are you comfortable with this?*

YesNo
Responsibilities and Requirements as an Adopter
I understand cats and kittens are not vaccinated before rehoming, and vaccination is my responsibility.*

YesNo
I understand adult cats must be kept indoors for several weeks to settle. Kittens must stay indoors until 6 months old AND neutered.*

YesNo
I understand kittens can usually be neutered from 4 months, and I may avail of the €35 discount neutering scheme. It is a requirement that all cats and kittens adopted from us are neutered once they are of suitable age*

YesNo
I agree to provide Veterinary care as needed*

YesNo
I understand the adoption fee is €25 per cat.*

YesNo
I will contact Roscommon SPCA if I can no longer care for the cat/kitten and I agree not to rehome, give away, or sell the cat/kitten.*

YesNo
Additional Information
Is there any other information you would like to add*
You may be contacted by us via Text Message or WhatsApp Message from time to time requesting further information. Is this, ok?*
Would you like to be contacted regarding other cats/kittens available for adoption if your current application is not successful*
Please note: Roscommon SPCA does not have a dedicated premises. All of our cats and kittens are cared for in temporary foster placements until they are ready for adoption. Because of this, we are unable to hold animals once they are ready to go to their new homes.
DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT

Collection and use of personal informationRoscommon SPCA does not collect any personal data about you on this website, apart from information that you volunteer (for example by filling out an online application form). Any information which you provide in this way is not made available to any third parties and is used by Roscommon SPCA only in line with the purpose for which you provided it. Roscommon SPCA keeps information on all animals rehomed. After a period of 10 years without contact, Roscommon SPCA will automatically delete all of your personal information from its database.Roscommon SPCA will only use the information to process your adoption application. Information, data and proof of ID & addresses embodied in this Adoption form are strictly confidential and are supplied on the understanding that they will be held confidentially and securely and not disclosed to third parties.
Verification of Identity and Address
Upon the successful approval of your adoption application, we will contact you via email to request verification of your identity and address.

For proof of address, please provide a utility bill dated within the last three months.

Acceptable forms of identification include either a passport or a driving license within date.

After we have confirmed your information, all details will be removed from our email system, and no copies will be retained.
Important Technical Notes

Please check your spam or junk folder, as our replies can sometimes be filtered. Mobile submissions may fail, so if possible, please complete the form on a laptop. You should receive a confirmation message once the form is submitted. If you don’t hear from us, please email spca@roscommonspca.ie

Adoption Application Notice

Please note that there may be other applications ahead of yours for the same animal. Our volunteer coordinator—who also works full-time and helps with weekend fundraising—will respond as soon as possible. Replies typically take 2–3 days, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding. If you have not heard back, please check your spam folder and get in touch to check on the status of your application
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Roscommon SPCA - Registered Charity No. 20206904 -Tax Reference No: 4479501KH Registration No: TPT200001C

Email: spca@roscommonspca.ie Tel: 087 050 5594

Post: Roscommon SPCA Castlerea Enterprise Hub,

Demesne, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, F45 AC96

Supported by the Department of Agriculture
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Roscommon SPCA CLG

Your Details

Your Home

Pet Experience

Preparing for Your New Cat/ Kitten

Responsibilities and Requirements as an Adopter

Additional Information

DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT

Verification of Identity and Address