CARE Cat Adoption Application

Dear applicant:

Thank you for your interest in adopting from us! We are an all volunteer, no-kill, 501C3 animal rescue/shelter servicing the Southcoast Region of Massachusetts. We focus our efforts on older animals, sick animals, animals with behavioral issues that would not make it in a traditional shelter, but will take in any animal requiring assistance. Our mission is to place all of our animals in loving, permanent homes. You are not purchasing a pet from us; you are adopting a living, breathing, creature that deserves safety, love and care. Your answers to this questionnaire are assurance to us that the cats we care for are going to good, permanent homes. All of the information on this application is confidential.

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 long-term successful adoption for both the family and pet.

Cats can live for 15-20 years, so please make sure your lifestyle allows the time, patience, and ability to cover expenses your new pet will need over the years. Will you be travelling frequently, moving soon, or having children? Responsible pet ownership includes as-needed and routine veterinary care, quality food, preventatives, and other supplies. You must be at least 21 years old to adopt.

All of the cats and kittens available for adoption are fully vetted, which includes a complete veterinarian checkup, FeLV testing, spay/neuter, deworming, Advantage II flea treatment, distemper and rabies vaccines. At times, these cats may require dental work, or other health related attention, which which we also take care of, prior to adoption.

The adoption fee is $200 for kittens under 1 year, $150 for adult cats 1-6 years old and $100 for senior cats 7+ years old.

Name of Applicant *

First Name Last Name

Age of Applicant *

Applicants must be at least 21 years old to adopt

Name of Co-Applicant

First Name Last Name

Email Address *

Cell Number *

Area Code Phone Number

Alternative Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number

Employment *

Home Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country

What type of cat are you interested in adopting? Check all that apply. *

Kitten(s) Adult Senior Undecided / no age preference

NOTE: Due to the fluctuating availability of kittens and the high-volume of kitten applications we receive, all kitten applications are placed on a waiting list until a kitten(s) that matches their application becomes available for adoption. Once this happens, the CARE Applications Team will reach out to you to confirm whether or not you're still looking to adopt before processing your application.

As a note, the wait time can take anywhere from a couple days to a couple of months. The reason for this is because kittens need to be in foster homes until they have reached a certain level of socialization and development (based on their age and weight). This wait time is applicable for all kittens, whether they're feral, orphaned, or born in foster care.

Are you interested in adopting a specific cat? *

Yes - I am applying for a cat I saw on Petfinder Yes - I am applying for a cat I met at the shelter / in a foster home Yes - I am applying for a cat that I saw on Facebook No - I am still considering all options

Which cat(s)/kitten(s) are you interested in adopting? *

List the name(s) of all cats you're interested in

Describe the type of personality and/or appearance you would like your cat to have: *

Ex: playful, friendly, lap cat, good with kids, good with other dogs, male, orange etc.

If the cat(s) you are interested are no longer available for adoption, would you like us to continue to process your application for pre-approval in the event that another cat interests you? *

Yes No

Who is this pet for? *

Myself My family Relative Friend Other

Are all members of the household aware of the adoption and in agreement? *

Yes No

Have you applied to adopt from CARE Southcoast previously? *

Yes No

Have you adopted from CARE Southcoast previously? *

Yes No

Are you looking to adopt now, or in the future? *

If future, please provide an estimate as to when you'll be ready to bring home your new cat

Describe your home *

Single-Family Apartment Condo/Duplex Public Housing Student Housing

Do you own or rent your home? *

Own Rent I live with a parent, guardian or family member

If you rent or live in a family member's home, please provide their contact information here:

Who else lives in the home or visits regularly? Please list names and ages for individuals under 18 years of age. *

Ex: Michael, husband (41); Jessica, daughter (7). Susan, mother-in-law (80).

Is your home busy or quiet? *

Busy Quiet A mix of both, depending on the time & day

Are any members of the household allergic to pets (eg. dogs, cats etc.) *

Yes No

If you had to move, are you willing to find housing that accepts pets? *

Yes No Maybe

Do you have any pets currently? *

Yes No

List all current household pets:

Name

Type of Animal

Sex (M/F)

Age

Fixed? (Y/N)

Up-to-date on vaccines? (Y/N)

Pet 1

Pet 2

Pet 3

Pet 4

Pet 5

Have you had any pets of your own in the past 10 years? *

Yes No - this is my first pet

List all previous pets that you no longer have (within last 10 years):

Name

Type of Animal

Sex (M/F)

Age

Why don't you have them any longer?

Pet 1

Pet 2

Pet 3

Pet 4

Have you ever had a pet euthanized? *

Yes No

If yes, please explain the circumstances:

Have your current or past cats been mostly indoor with some time spent outdoors? How often did they go out? Please explain: *

Do you plan to let your cat out for outdoor time? If so please explain. *

Did you declaw any of your past or current cats? *

Yes No N/A - this is my first pet

Do you plan on declawing your adopted cat? *

Yes No I don't know

Are you willing/able to take your pets to yearly check-ups? *

Yes No

If your pet becomes ill, are you able to afford a veterinary bill? *

Yes No

How many hours per day would the cat be alone? *

How would you deal with behavioral issues such as excessive meowing, destructive behavior, inappropriate urination etc.? *

Does your home have space (i.e. a spare bedroom, office, or bathroom) to separate new pets from current pets during the acclimation and introduction period? *

Yes No

Are you willing to give your cat/kitten time to adjust to its new environment? (Note: this could take anywhere from several days to several months) *

Yes No

If you have to leave town, urgently or planned, where would your cat stay or who would take care of it? *

If you were no longer able to care for your pet, or had to move, what would happen to your pet? *

Have you ever had to re-home a pet or surrender it to an animal shelter, animal control etc.? *

Yes No

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please explain the circumstances:

Have you ever been convicted of an animal related crime, such as cruelty to animals, animal theft, or animal abandonment? *

Yes No

If you answered "Yes" please provide a detailed description:

Are you willing and able to care for your cat for the full duration of its life (15-20+ years)? *

Yes No

Vet Clinic *

Area Code Phone Number

Last name that the pet(s) are listed under (if applicable): *

Previous Vet Clinic

Area Code Phone Number

Reference 1 *

First Name Last Name

Reference 1 *

Area Code Phone Number

Relationship to Reference 1 *

Ex. Neighbor, coworker, roommate, family friend

Reference 2 *

First Name Last Name

Reference 2 *

Area Code Phone Number

Relationship to Reference 2 *

Ex. Neighbor, coworker, roommate, family friend

I certify that I am at least 21 years of age *

Agree Disagree

The information I have provided on this application is true. I also recognize that any misrepresentation or omissions may result in the loss of privilege to adopt from CARE *

Agree Disagree

I understand that CARE has the right to deny any application for any reason *

Agree Disagree

I understand that CARE is not able to guarantee the health or temperament of any cat, as many cats come in with unknown histories. There are traits that could change upon adoptions and I take responsibility to care for and address these issues if they do arise *

Agree Disagree

I understand that anything could happen in life, and if I find that I am no longer able to care for my adopted cat, I agree to contact CARE by phone and/or email to discuss return/or need for help of the adopted animal *

Agree Disagree

I understand that I am to immediately contact CARE in the event that my adopted cat is lost/missing *

Agree Disagree

I attest that the cat I am adopting is for me, in my home, and NOT a gift for anyone *

Agree Disagree

I understand that I am responsible for paying for all follow-up vaccines, wellness visits & medical procedures my pet will require in the future. *

Agree Disagree

If I am adopting a kitten that is too young to be fixed (foster-to-adopt), I understand that I am to keep it separate from my other cats until it is fixed & FeLV tested. *

Agree Disagree N/A - I don't have any cats currently N/A - the cat I am applying to adopt has already been FeLV tested

I hereby authorize CARE Southcoast to contact my references, veterinarian(s), and landlord to verify said statements.

Signature of Applicant *

First Name Last Name

Date *

Date

Cat Adoption Application

General Information

Home & Family

Current & Past Pets

Veterinarian

Personal References

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