Cat Adoption Application

Thank you for making the commitment to adopt an animal and give them a loving, permanent home.

The Yolo County SPCA is a foster-home based animal rescue organization, and does not have a shelter facility for you to visit.

If you are interested in meeting one of our adoptable cats please submit an application.

Interviews are conducted after review of the applications for the cat. Interviews may not be done on a first-come, first serve basis. Our focus is making the best match between our adoptable animals and the prospective adopters and not simply completing an adoption. If we feel the cat you are applying for is the best match for your family one of our adoption coordinators will contact you to set up a meeting.

Please remember that a pet is a family member and therefore, all members of the family need to be in agreement about when to adopt a pet and which pet to adopt.

In order to be seriously considered as an adopter, you must:

Be 18 years of age or older
Have current identification showing your age and present address
Be willing and able to provide loving attention, medical care, and lifetime stability for a cat
Participate in an interview & pay our adoption fee
Understand that the Yolo County SPCA reserves the right to deny any adoption application

Cat's Name:*

Your Full Name:*

First NameLast Name

Cell Phone:*

Area CodePhone Number

Home Phone:

Area CodePhone Number

Work Phone:

Area CodePhone Number

E-mail:*

Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Permanent Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Alternate contact's name:

Alternate contact's phone:

Area CodePhone Number

How old are you?*

under 18 years old18 - 25 years oldmore than 25 years oldmore than 65 years old

What is your occupation?*

StudentBetween JobsOther

What is your housing situation?*

If other, describe here:

If you rent, who is the landlord or apartment complex?*

If you own your home, who is listed on the title as the owner of the house?

What is their phone number?

Are pets allowed where you live?*

Is there a pet deposit?*

How much is the pet deposit? Have you paid it yet?*

If you are renting: Upload a picture of your pet deposit receipt or other documentation showing you are allowed to have pets. Alternatively, your landlord may email us at yolospcafoster@gmail.com

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How long have you lived at your current address?*

Are you planning to move within the next six months? *

Have you ever had to move with pets?*

If you move, what will you do with your pets?*

How many adults are in the household? Please include their name(s) and relation to you.*

How many children are in the household and what are their ages?*

Who will be responsible for the cat's care?*

Does anyone in the household have animal allergies?*

Do all members of the household want a cat? If NO, please explain.*

Have you ever personally owned a cat before?*

How long & what years did you own the cat? (For example: 16 years, 2000 - 2016)

Was the cat spayed or neutered?*

Have you ever had to give up an animal? If yes, please share the circumstances with us.*

When was the last time your pet(s) visited your veterinarian and why?*

Do you understand the financial responsibility of pet ownership? What would you do if your pet required an expensive medical procedure?*

What pets do you currently have in your home? Please include small caged pets and barnyard animals

	Type (Dog/Cat)	Name of Pet	Age	Sex	Up to date on vaccinations?	Spay/Neutered?	Kept in or out?	How long owned?
1
2
3
4
5

How would you introduce your new cat to your resident cat and/or dog? How long do you think an introduction process takes? (write N/A if no current pets)*

What is your main reason for wanting a cat?*

How long have you been considering adopting a cat?*

Why is this the cat you have chosen to adopt?*

"I want my cat to be a..." (Check all that apply)*

If the cat is a gift, who is it for?

Temperament preferred: (Check all that apply)*

An animal's personality may grow and change throughout their life just as human personalities do. An affectionate kitten may grow up into an aloof cat. How will you handle it if this cat(s) becomes more aloof over time?*

I would like my new cat to get along with: (Check all that apply)

Describe how the cat will be housed when you are home / away. *

What will you do with your pets while you are on vacation?*

Do you plan to declaw the cat?*

Do you plan to let the cat outdoors? Please explain*

please describe what you mean by letting the cat outdoors

Are you willing to put a collar and ID on your cat? Why or why not?*

What kind of food are you planning to feed the cat?*

Are you familiar with training a cat to use a scratching post?*

The number of litter boxes in a house should be equal to the number of cats, plus one (eg.1 cat=2 boxes, 2 cats=3 boxes, etc.). Will you provide this?*

Will you scoop litter boxes at least 1x per day?*

Cats can live upwards of 20+ years. How long do you plan on keeping this cat?*

Are you able to play with a cat(s) at least 2 times a day for 15 minutes each?*

If you have difficulty with any of the cat's behavior, who will you ask for advice?*

Describe your training methods*

If you must give up the cat, what would you do?*

Additional notes

Yolo County SPCA is primarily volunteer-run. We may take a 3-5 business days to review your application and respond, please check your emails.

YSPCA is not first-come first-serve, and we try to make a good match with our kitties.

By submitting this application, I certify that all the information in this application is true and I understand that false information may void the application.

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Cat/Kitten Adoption Application