Cat Angels Pet Adoptions: Animal rescue, adoption and rehoming

Adoption Application

Thank you for taking the time to fill out our questionnaire. The purpose of this application is to learn a little about your family and home so that our organization can make the best possible match for both you and our rescue animal. Our main concern is placing our animals in a compatible home with a family that will give them a LIFETIME commitment of love and proper care. This consultation process is designed to help us determine if the adoption is in the best interest of both the animal and the adopter. Please be aware that while completing this application does not bind you to adopt one of our animals, neither does it guarantee that we will place one of our animals in your home at this time. If you are interested in learning more about one of our rescue animals, please answer the questions honestly and thoroughly.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AS AN ADOPTER TODAY, YOU MUST: * Be 18 years of age or older. * Have identification showing your present address. * If you rent your home, have the knowledge and consent of your landlord, and have paid any required pet deposits. * Be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment and proper care for a pet for the entire life of that animal.

Cat Angels Cats or Kittens You Are Interested In:

Name(s)

Street address:

City, State ZIP:

Please provide whichever telephone contact numbers are appropriate below. You don't have to provide all phone numbers, but we will need to be able to contact you by phone to discuss the application.

Home phone:

Work phone:

Cell/other phone:

Occupation:

E-mail:

Best way/time to contact you:

Have you ever had a cat or kitten before?

What age cat are you interested in adopting?

Why do you want to adopt at this time?

When did you decide to get a new cat?

What qualities are you looking for in a cat or kitten?

What is the intended purpose of this cat? (Indicate all that apply): 1. companion for myself/family 2. companion for another animal 3. mouser 4. gift 5. other

Names of Previous Pets:

List all pets previously owned by you as an adult. Please give us the following information: Type (dog, cat, etc.), age, whether it was altered, whether it was declawed (if a cat), whether it was an indoor pet, outdoor pet, or both. What happened to this pet?

Names of Current Pets:

What pets do you currently have in your household? This includes roommate's pets. For each, please give us the following information: Type (dog, cat, etc.), age, whether the animal is altered, whether it was declawed (if a cat), and whether it is an indoor pet, outdoor pet, or both.

Your veterinarian's name, hospital, city, and phone number:

May we contact your veterinarian as a reference? If not, please explain why.

List all the members in your household including family, roommates, or frequent visitors. Please include their ages:

Is the whole family in agreement with adopting a rescue cat or kitten? If not, who isn't, and what are their reasons?

If you have roommates, are they in agreement with adopting a rescue cat or kitten? If not, who isn't, and what are their reasons?

Does anyone in your home (including roommates) have pet allergies?

Who will be primarily responsible for the care of the cat?

What is their age, if not an adult?

Do you own or rent?

If yes, have you paid any applicable pet deposits?

If you rent, what is your landlord's name and telephone number?

What kind of lifestyle do you want your cat to live? 1. Strictly Indoor 2. Mostly Indoor with some Outdoor 3. Indoor/Outdoor 4. Strictly Outdoor

What is your reason for this choice?

Do you have: 1. Screened Porch 2. Balcony 3. Fenced Yard 4. Pet Door 5. Cat Fencing

Do you plan to have this cat declawed?

What will you do if your cat claws the furniture or shows other destructive behavior?

Where will you be placing the litterbox in your home? Or if you already have cats, where are their litterboxes?

Is there a specific cat or kitten you are interested in adopting from us? If yes, please indicate its name, and tell us why this particular animal. If no, please tell us if there is anything specific you are looking for.

Where will your cat or kitten be kept during the day? And at night?

How many hours will this cat or kitten spend alone each day?

How long do you feel a cat or kitten should be given for an adjustment period?

Have you ever applied to adopt a cat or kitten from Cat Angels? If yes, what happened with the application?

Have you ever applied to adopt a cat or kitten from another pet adoption organization? If yes, what happened with the application?

Excluding your death, would you give away your cat or kitten for any of the following situations?

Moving to another state?

Having a baby?

Scratches the furniture?

Too expensive?

Getting a divorce or getting married?

Found a new "no pet" apartment?

Fleas or sheds too much?

Finished with school/moving back home?

Children will no longer take care of it?

Any other reason?

How much do you estimate caring for your cat or kitten will cost each year? (Mainly routine veterinary visits, supplies, food, toys, etc.) ?

How often do you think a cat or kitten should go to the vet for routine care?

How long do you expect an average, well-cared-for cat to live?

Would you have any objections if a Cat Angels volunteer wanted to make a follow up visit to your home after the adoption?

How did you find out about Cat Angels Pet Adoptions?

Questions or comments:

Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. Cat Angels hopes that by going through this process, we will reduce the chance of an inappropriate match both for you and for our animals. If you have any comments regarding this adoption application or our adoption process, please feel free to let us know as we are always looking for ways to improve! Again, thank you for considering a rescue pet from Cat Angels and saving a life.

We reserve the right to refuse adoption to anyone for any reason. A representative of Cat Angels may conduct home visits prior to or following an adoption, and Cat Angels has the right to reclaim an animal following an adoption if unsuitable home conditions, evidence of neglect, abuse or other mistreatment of the animal are found on this visit.

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