Adoption Application~
For Office Use Only
CCI Volunteer Name:__________________________Approval: Yes No Pending O
Reason:_____________________________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________
Adoption fee:$____________________
Please indicate the animal’s name(s) for which you are applying: _______________________________________
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Town, City: _________________________________________Postal Code________________________________
Telephone:home: ______________________work:______________________cell:__________________________
Email Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
Do you live in (check one): single-family home apartment O mobile home other__________________
Do you live with your parents? Yes No If yes do they approve of you getting a cat? Yes No
Parents phone #_____________________________________We will be contacting them before approval Do you own or rent your home? Rent Own....If you rent, please provide the following information:
Name of Landlord: _____________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: _____________________________________________________________________________
Please provide the names and ages of all individuals residing in your home (including yourself):
Name
Age
Name
Age
Are you willing to work with behavioral problems? O Litter box O Scratching furniture O Fearful O Shy
O Nervous O Socialization Problems O I am not interested in working on problems O I need more information to decide.
How would you handle behavioral issues:___________________________________________________________
Claw sharpening is a natural behaviour for cats. They will need a tall scratching post. Do you know the appropriate places to
have post so cats will use them?_________________________________________________
Would you ever have the cat declawed? O Yes O No Why:____________________________________________
Do you know that declawing is not a “simple”single surgery but 10 separate, painful amputations of the third phalanx up to the last joint of each toe? A graphic comparison in human terms would be the cutting off of a person's finger at the last joint of each finger.
Who are you adopting this cat for? O Self O Friend O Other _________________________ Have you ever owned a pet before? Yes No
Please list your pets (living and deceased within past 5 years): Type of Pet Name Age or Deceased (if deceased indicate year and cause) Spayed/ Neutered Is the animal current on vaccines? Vet Name and Phone Numbe
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What brand of food do you feed your animals (example: Purina Pro Plan)? ________________________________
(if no current animals, what brand and variety of food have you fed in the past?)__________________________
Where do you keep your current pets? Inside Outside Both –Describe_______________________
Where do you intend to keep this pet? Inside Outside Both –Describe______________________
Where will this animal sleep? Crate Cat Bed Family Member’s Bed Basement Garage O Other: describe______________________________________________________________________________
How long will this pet be left alone each day (crated or otherwise unattended include time before and after a break if someone comes home for lunch)? Briefly describe your household (eg children, work hours, activities) ______________________________________________________________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Who will be the cat’s primary caretaker?___________________________________________________________
Have you had cats before? O Yes O No
What happened to them?_________________________________________________________________________
Have you ever given up a pet for adoption? Yes No
- If yes, please explain why, and where the pet is now: ___________________________________________________
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Under what circumstances would you give up a pet? _____________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________ Do you currently have or have you recently had any cats or kittens which have Feline Leukemia, Feline Aids, Distemper Virus or any Upper Respitory Infection Yes No
- If yes, please explain how you intend to keep this pet separated from the infected pet(s):_________________
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Do you have any family members with allergies or other health conditions that may impact the outcome of this adoption? Yes No
- If yes, please explain: _________________________________________________________________________
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Name of Veterinarian: _______________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________Telephone Number: _________________
We will be calling your Vet for Reference pertaining to prior animal care
What veterinarian do you intend to use for this pet? ___________________________________________________________
Phone #______________________________________________
Please list two, (2) character witnesses who do not live with you:
** One reference should be a non-relative
Name
Phone Number and/or Email
Relationship**
Briefly describe why you feel you would be the right home for this animal:
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Adopting an animal is a big responsibility. The animal for which you are applying will be totally dependent on you for all of its needs for the REST OF ITS LIFE. This includes medical care and training.
On an annual basis, what do you think an animal’s medical care costs are including teeth cleaning, de-worming, de-fleaing? $ ___________
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How much are you willing to spend annually for your pet’s medical care? $______________
Will you be able to provide emergency medical care financially? O Yes O No
How much do you believe an emergency Vet. appointment will cost? $_____________
Are you willing to make a life-long commitment to this animal? Yes No
By signing this application, you are consenting to allow a CAT CARE S/N Initiative Representative entrance into your home for a compatibility assessment
By signing this application, you are consenting to allow a CAT CARE Initiative Representative to contact your veterinarian to obtain pet history and medical information.
Please read and sign below:
I certify that all information in this application is true. Furthermore, I understand that if the information contained herein is found to be false, my application will be voided and any pending adoption refused.
Applicant Signature:______________________________________Date:___________________________________