Cat Adoption Application

Cat Adoption Application

IMPORTANT: We require that an adoption application be submitted prior to meeting our cats and dogs. That application can either be completed on-line or in person in the office. To expedite matters, it would help to make an appointment to see the cats and dogs after completing the online application. However, if you visit without an appointment and without having completed an application online, you will need to complete a paper application in the office and, due to available staffing on any given day, you may have to return later or wait until a staff member is available to take you on a tour. If you see a cat on our website, please check their profile to see where they are located. We also have cats at the Luv-A-Pet Centers in Towson and Bel Air, MD, and at our Cattery in Towson, MD, by appointment only. Questions? Call 717-993-3232. Thank you!
Adoption Policies
Before beginning our application, please read and agree to the adoption policies.

1. We do not do same day adoptions.

2. You must be at least 21 years of age to adopt.

3. We adopt to areas that are north of Baltimore, South of Harrisburg, east of Gettysburg and west of Lancaster.

4. We do not ship our animals.

5. All animals in the applicant’s household must be spayed/neutered.

6. There will be a home visit for dog adoptions. There may be a home visit for cat adoptions.

7. We do not allow our cats to be declawed. You must sign a “no declaw” agreement.

8. Puppies and kittens must be at least 6 months old to be adopted into a family with children under 6 years old.

9. We believe in seniors for seniors! Our goal is to place pets in lifelong forever homes and assist potential adopters in finding their best match by completing age-appropriate adoptions.

10. All applications received will be processed with the best interests of the animal in mind, and to ensure a successful adoption for your family.

11. After your application has been received, it will be sent to our committee for processing.

12. The Adoptions Team will contact the applicant with any questions necessary should they need clarification.

13. The Adoptions Team will contact the applicant to set up a meet and greet with the desired animal.

14. All members of the household must meet with the animal prior to the final adoption. We are unable to accommodate large groups. If you intend on bringing more than those listed on your application, they may have to wait in the front office until your tour has been completed.

15. It is a requirement of the rescue for ALL current dogs in the household to meet with the selected dog. If you are applying for a dog at an off-site adoption event, you must be willing to travel to the main rescue in New Freedom, PA with your current dog (if applicable) to meet as well for the adoption day.

16. Animal Rescue, Inc reserves the right to refuse an adoption to anyone for any reason. All adoption decisions are confidential and final.

If you have any questions about your application, please call us at 717-993-3232 ext. 224. IMPORTANT: Please check your email (and spam) regularly after submitting this application.
I agree to the adoption policies outlined above.*

I agree.I do not agree.

Your Information
Name of the cat you're interested in*
Have you met the cat in person?*
If you met the cat in person, where is s/he located?
Today's Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Applicant 1 Full Name (must be 21+ years old)*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Applicant 2 Full Name (must be 21+ years old)

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Relationship*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number 1*

Area CodePhone Number
Phone Number 2*

Area CodePhone Number
Email Address*
example@example.com

Selecting the Right Pet for Your Family
Why do you want to adopt a cat?*

CompanionGiftFor ChildOther
List your preferences for a pet*
Age, personality, breed, size, etc.
If you're interested in a particular breed, why?*
Age, personality, breed, size, etc.
Describe your lifestyle*
List the names and DOB (MM/DD/YY) of all members of the household*
Where will the cat be kept*
How long will the cat be left alone on a typical work day?*
Include your commute in the estimated time
Do you plan to declaw your cat or kitten*
Have you ever given a pet any for any reason?*
If you have given away a pet, please explain*

Current Pets

Please list all of your current pets. If you have more than three pets in your home, please use the space provided beneath these questions and complete the same information for these additional pets in the text area.
Current Pet 1 Name
Species
Breed
Sex
Age
Is this pet declawed?
Years owned
Current Pet 2 Name
Species
Breed
Sex
Age
Is this pet declawed?
Years owned
Current Pet 3 Name
Species
Breed
Sex
Age
Is this pet declawed?
Years owned
If you have more pets, list additional pets' information here as you did for the pets above.
If any of your pets are not spayed/neutered, explain

Past Pets

Please list all of your past pets. If you had more than three pets in the past, please use the space provided beneath these questions and complete the same information for these additional pets in the text area.
Past Pet 1 Name
Species
Breed
Sex
Age
Was this pet declawed?
Years Owned
List when and how the pet was deceased, lost, given away, etc.
Past Pet 2 Name
Species
Breed
Sex
Age
Was this pet declawed?
Years Owned
List when and how the pet was deceased, lost, given away, etc.
Past Pet 3 Name
Species
Breed
Sex
Age
Was this pet declawed?
Years Owned
List when and how the pet was deceased, lost, given away, etc.
List each additional past pets' information as you did for the pets above.
If any of your pets were not spayed/neutered, explain

Home Arrangement
Living Situation*
Do you have a HOA or Property Management Company?*
Name of landlord, HOA or property manager (or write "none.")*

First NameLast Name
Phone of landlord, HOA or property manager (or write "555-555-5555" if you don't have a landlord, HOA or management company) *

Area CodePhone Number
Do you plan on moving in the next 3 years?*
Do you plan on having children in the next 10 years?*
Are all household members interested in adopting and active in the adoption process?*

Care
Is anyone home during the day*
Who will be responsible for caring for this pet?*
If you move, what will you do with this pet?*
How much do you think it will cost to care for this pet each year?*
Do you understand that changing a cat's environment may cause the cat to have accidents?*
What circumstances would cause you to return this pet?*
If a behavioral problem arises, how will you correct it?*
As part of our adoption process, we may require potential adopters to undergo a home visit with a trained volunteer. Are you willing to have a home visit?*
If you're unwilling to have a home visit, explain
In the past 30 days, have you applied for a cat at another rescue or shelter?*
If yes, who/when?

Personal References
Reference Requirements:

1. Only one personal reference can be related to you.

2. Personal references cannot be one of the applicants on this application, or live with you.

3. Do not use your vet as a personal reference.

4. Please call your references after you complete this application to let them know we will be calling them. This will save time in the application process.
Reference 1 Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
Relationship*
Reference 2 Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
Relationship*
Reference 3 Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
Relationship*

Veterinary Information
Name of veterinary practice for current pets*
Name of veterinary practice for past pets*
Name of any other veterinarian practices you've used for your pets*
In whose name(s) are the vet records listed?*

Relative Information

We keep this information in case the pet you adopt is returned to us from being lost and we cannot contact you. We may also use this person as an additional reference.
Relative's Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone *

Area CodePhone Number
Relationship *

Employment
Applicant 1 Employer*
Applicant 2 Employer*

Adoption Application Agreement
I have read the above information carefully and have filled out the application honestly. I understand that omission of information and/or failure to answer all questions can result in the application being denied. I also understand the adoption decision is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to compatibility of the family and home to the individual animal. Animal Rescue, Inc. may perform judiciary background checks on persons listed on this application. Animal Rescue, Inc. reserves the right to refuse the adoption of an animal to anyone for any reason. By signing this form, I authorize the release of my pet’s (or pets’) medical information from the veterinarian or animal hospital listed on this application
Applicant 1 Typed Signature*

First NameLast Name
Applicant 2 Typed Signature*

First NameLast Name
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Should be Empty:

Cat Adoption Application

Adoption Policies

Your Information

Selecting the Right Pet for Your Family

Current Pets

Past Pets

Home Arrangement

Care

Personal References

Veterinary Information

Relative Information

Employment

Adoption Application Agreement