Paws and Love Inc. Adoption Application

Paws and Love, Inc.

Adoption Application

Dear Prospective Pet Parent,

We sincerely thank you for taking the time to complete this application! This will help us to place the "purr"fect feline companion in your home.

Paws and Love, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that takes in abandoned, homeless, and unwanted cats and kittens. It is our goal to place these pets into loving, caring, and forever homes.

All of the cats and kittens available for adoption are fully vetted, which includes a complete veterinarian checkup, combo testing for FIV/FeLV, spay/neuter, deworming, flea treatment, and if over the age of 7, we also include a complete blood workup upon request.

Every family is different, and there are no right or wrong answers. We know many families have two working adults and we don't expect anyone to be a superhero and quit a day job just to be able to adopt a cat or kitten. Every family has different needs, and this application helps us identify who needs what information and what homes might make the best fit. All of your answers and information are confidential. We want to make sure you leave prepared for what life with a cat may bring.

To meet a pet, a potential adopter should fill out the adoption application, receive a homecheck, and be approved before meeting any cats. We do not use a first-come, first-serve process when adopting out cats, instead we focus on best fit for each individual cat. The process is intended to ensure a best-fit, long-term successful adoption for both the family and pet.

Contact Information

Full Name *

First Name Last Name

E-mail *

Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number

Cell Phone *

Area Code Phone Number

Best way to contact you

Mail Email Home Phone Cell Phone

Cat Preference

Color Preference

Black White Calico Orange Tabby Grey Black & White Tortie Other

Gender Preference

Male Female

Do you have your eye on a particular cat? *

Have you visited this cat before?

Yes No

What is your idea of a perfect cat? Personality? Activity level?

Why are you looking to add a cat to your family? *

Have you ever had a kitten in your home?

Yes No

Is this your first cat?

Yes No

Do you have other pets in the home? *

Yes No

Please list species breed and age of other pets: *

About Your Family

Please list all family members living in your home.

How many adults are in your home?

1 2 3 or more

How many minor children in your home?

0 1 2 3 or more

How many children are under the age of two (2) years old?

All None 1 2 3 or more

Are all adults in the home in agreement to getting a cat/kitten? *

Yes, we can't wait! We're getting there ;) No, but I take full responsibility for a cat/kitten in our household

Type of housing *

Apartment Condo Single Family Residence Other

Do you *

Own this home Rent this home Rent-to-Own Other: Staying with family

If other, please explain:

Does your landlord allow pets

Yes No I do not know

Do you already have a veterinarian?

Yes No I need a recommendation

Name and Phone Number of Veterinarian *

May we contact your Veterinarian? *

Yes No

Will your cat be... *

	Yes	No	Haven't decided yet
Inside only
Inside/Outside
Outside only
Declawed
UTD on shots
Given Flea/Tick prevention
Seen by a veterinarian when needed

Does anyone in the home have allergies to cats?

Yes No I am not sure

Where will the cat spend most of its time? *

Are you willing to litter box train your kitten?

Yes No I need help with this

How many hours will the cat/kitten usually be left alone each day?

Less than 4 4 to 9 hours 9 to 12 hours More than 12 hours

Do you have a screened in porch?

Yes No

Is this cat/kitten being purchased as a surprise or gift for anyone?

Yes No

Who will be the primary caregiver?

Where will the cat sleep at night?

If you move, where will the cat go?

If you have children, will the cat stay in the home?

If the cat develops health or behavioral problems what will you do? *

Name of personal reference who has known you for 5+ years *

Phone Number

Have you or any one in the cat's future household ever been arrested, charged or convicted for animal cruelty or animal hoarding? *

No Yes

If yes, please explain

Cats require their nails to be trimmed on a regular basis. Are you able to do this yourself, or have someone do this for you?

Yes Ouch. We'll make it work. I need to think about this.

Do you agree to give us follow-up reports and photos from time to time?

Absolutely No

Do you agree to contact us in the case that you need to re-home this cat for whatever reason?

Yes No

Completing this application is a step in the process to acquiring a feline from Paws and Love, Inc., but it does not guarantee I'll get a cat or kitten. Paws and Love, Inc. reserves the right to refuse any placement at any time.

If this application is approved, you'll receive an email or phone call to set up a time to meet our cats.

At the time of adoption, you will be required to sign our contract, and will also be given a printout of things to remember, ie. safe introductions, safety information, etc.

We require spay/neuter before any of our cats are adopted.

Our excellent family companions will come with all vet records we have, and will all be UTD on their shots, and healthy to the best of our knowledge.

Paws and Love, Inc. will do a random home visit after completion of adoption to ensure the wellbeing of the cat. We reserve the right to remove the animal from the adoptive home if we feel the cat is not being cared for properly.

I've read this and I:

Understand and agree to provide accurate information Have questions about these - please contact me.

Please provide any other relevant information you feel would assist us in placing a cat in your home:

Do you have any other questions for us you’d like us to note?

I am at least 18 years old. All the of the information I have given is true and complete. I understand that Paws and Love has the right to refuse my application. By typing my name in the space below I am applying a legal, digital signature. *