Adoption Application
St. Sophia's practices Equal Opportunity Adoption, giving each potential adopter, and each of our cats, the equal opportunity to adopt or be adopted. We do have policies and guidelines that affect our decisions, but welcome open conversation during the application process. Please answer all questions to the best of your ability keeping this in mind.
Adoption Requirements
Please check each to indicate that you understand and agree to each of the following:
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Be at least 18 years old
Present a valid photo ID
Be allowed to own a cat at your residence
Allow a St. Sophia's Representative to follow-up with you
Allow a St. Sophia's Representative to contact your veterinarian
Allow a St. Sophia's Representative to contact your references
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Tell Us About You
Applicant Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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St. Sophia's will TEXT you as initial contact after we receive your application. Please provide a number that can receive TEXTS.
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
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Your Adoption Interests
Which cat(s) are you interested in adopting?
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1
2
3
4
5
How long have you been looking to add a cat to your family?
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Please Select
A Few Weeks
A Month
A Few Months
A Year
Over a Year
Why are you interested in adopting a cat?
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Companion
Gift for Someone in Household
Gift for Someone in Another Household
Mouser / Barn Cat
Other
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Your Living Situation
What is your current housing status?
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Own a Single-Family Home
Own a Condo / Townhome
Rent a Single-Family Home
Rent a Condo / Townhome
Rent an Apartment
Dorm
Other
Landlord Information
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Does your lease require any of the following?
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Additional Pet Rent
Declawing
Limit of Number of Pets
Pet Registration
None of the Above
Campus Contact Information
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Does your campus require any of the following?
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Additional Pet Fee
Declawing
Pet Registration
ESA Letter
None of the Above
Other
How long have you lived in your current home?
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Please Select
Few Weeks
Few Months
A Year
2-5 Years
More than 5 Years
Do you plan to move in the near future?
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Yes
No
If you were to move (planned or unplanned), what would you do with your adopted cat?
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If you were to move, would you be willing and able to find pet-friendly housing?
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Yes
No
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Your Household
Who lives in your home? (including yourself)
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Name
Age
Aware of Adoption
Allergies
Head of Household
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Yes
No
Yes
No
2
Yes
No
Yes
No
3
Yes
No
Yes
No
4
Yes
No
Yes
No
5
Yes
No
Yes
No
Who will be the cat's primary caretaker?
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Who will care for the cat in the absence of the primary caretaker (vacation, short-term)?
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Another Person in the Household
Friend / Family Outside of the Household
Pet Sitter
Boarding
Unsure
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Your Employment
Are you currently:
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Employed Full-Time
Employed Part-Time
Student
Retired
Homemaker
Please provide the following:
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Are you a Veteran?
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Please Select
Yes
No
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Your Experience With Pets
Are you a first-time PET owner?
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Yes
No
Are you a first-time CAT owner?
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Yes
No
Do you CURRENTLY have pets at home?
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Yes
No
Please list your CURRENT pets
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Type
Breed
Name
Age
Altered
UTD Vaccines
Declawed
Last Vet Visit
Clinic Visited
Tolerates Animals
1
Cat
Dog
Bird
Rabbit
Rodent
Reptile
Other
Spayed
Neutered
Not Sterilized
Yes
No
2-Paw
4-Paw
Not Declawed
Yes
No
2
Cat
Dog
Bird
Rabbit
Rodent
Reptile
Other
Spayed
Neutered
Not Sterilized
Yes
No
2-Paw
4-Paw
Not Declawed
Yes
No
3
Cat
Dog
Bird
Rabbit
Rodent
Reptile
Other
Spayed
Neutered
Not Sterilized
Yes
No
2-Paw
4-Paw
Not Declawed
Yes
No
4
Cat
Dog
Bird
Rabbit
Rodent
Reptile
Other
Spayed
Neutered
Not Sterilized
Yes
No
2-Paw
4-Paw
Not Declawed
Yes
No
5
Cat
Dog
Bird
Rabbit
Rodent
Reptile
Other
Spayed
Neutered
Not Sterilized
Yes
No
2-Paw
4-Paw
Not Declawed
Yes
No
Please list your PAST pets
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Type
Breed
Name
Age
Status
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Cat
Dog
Bird
Rabbit
Rodent
Reptile
Other
Deceased / Euthanized
Given Away
2
Cat
Dog
Bird
Rabbit
Rodent
Reptile
Other
Deceased / Euthanized
Given Away
3
Cat
Dog
Bird
Rabbit
Rodent
Reptile
Other
Deceased / Euthanized
Given Away
4
Cat
Dog
Bird
Rabbit
Rodent
Reptile
Other
Deceased / Euthanized
Given Away
5
Cat
Dog
Bird
Rabbit
Rodent
Reptile
Other
Deceased / Euthanized
Given Away
Have you ever had to euthanize a pet?
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Yes
No
For what reasons have you euthanized a pet?
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Behavioral Issues
Medical Condition
Old Age
Other
Have you ever had to give a pet away or surrender to a shelter?
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Yes
No
For what reasons have you given away or surrendered a pet?
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Allergies
Behavioral Issues
Cost of Care
Eliminiation Issues
Job Change
Marital Change
Moving
New Children
Veterinary Costs
Other
Have you ever had an adoption application declined?
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Yes
No
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Caretaking Plans - General Information
How are you preparing for your new cat?
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What expenses are you prepared for that you feel apply to your adopted cat?
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Boarding
Carrier
Collar / Leash / Harness
Food/Treats
Grooming
Medical Care
Scratching Post
Toys / Bed
Training
What type of food to you plan to feed your newly adopted cat?
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Dry Food
Canned Food
Raw
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Caretaking Plans - Declawing Issues
Under what circumstances would you consider declawing your newly adopted cat?
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If you choose to declaw, do you know what this entails?
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Please Select
Yes
No
Will Not Declaw
Are you interested in receiving additional information regarding the declaw process?
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Please Select
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Are you interested in learning methods for behavioral modification for unwanted scratching?
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Please Select
Yes
No
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Caretaking Plans - Indoor / Outdoor Environments
In the past, if cats in your care have gone outside, please give details (free roaming, harness/leash, outdoor enclosures):
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If you plan to let the cat/kitten you adopt go outside, what precautions will you take to ensure your cat's safety as well as the sanctity of your neighborhood?
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Caretaking Plans - Behavioral Concerns
Do you understand that some behavioral issues may not arise until after adoption?
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Please Select
Yes
No
Do you understand that it may take a few weeks or months for a rescue cat to settle into your new home?
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Please Select
Yes
No
How will you address behavioral issues with your newly adopted cat?
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Caretaking Plans - Medical Concerns
Do you understand that some medical issues may not arise until after adoption?
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Please Select
Yes
No
Are you prepared to provide medical care - including but not limited to - annual vet visits, inoculations, and emergency care?
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Please Select
Yes
No
How will you address medical issues with your newly adopted cat?
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Please list contact information for any vet clinics that may have records for pets you have owned in the last 5 years:
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Clinic Name
City
Phone
Pets Seen
Authorized to Provide Records
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Yes
No
2
Yes
No
3
Yes
No
4
Yes
No
5
Yes
No
Please provide the name of the veterinarian you plan to use for your newly adopted cat:
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What amount are you comfortable spending in an emergency medical situation?
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Caretaking Plans - Contingency Plans
Inability to Care & References
Under what circumstances would you consider returning your adopted cat?
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Allergies
Behavioral Issues
Cost of Care
Eliminiation Issues
Job Change
Marital Change
Moving
New Children
Veterinary Costs
Not Applicable
Other
Do you have a contingency plan set in place if something should happen to you where you can no longer care for your cat?
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Please Select
Yes
No
Please explain your contingency plan and provide the contact information for the person responsible for your animals if something should arise:
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References
Please provide contact information for references / emergency contacts.
Reference / Emergency Contact 1
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Reference / Emergency Contact 2
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Completion Agreements
Please Note: St. Sophia's Forgotten Felines reserves the right to refuse any adoption for any reason.
Please check each to indicate that you understand and agree to each of the following:
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I am physically and financially able to care for an adopted cat.
I understand the expenses and work involved in pet care and am able and willing to meet these requirements.
I certify that the information provided in this application is complete and true to the best of my knowledge
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