Cat Adoption Application Adopter's Full Name * First Name Last Name Age/Birthdate * Local Address (No PO Box) * How long at this address? * Phone number(s) * Email * Landlord's name and phone number (if you rent) * Put N/A if you own. Cat(s) you are interested in adopting * If you are under 22 yrs old, please list the contact information for your parents. * We reserve the right to speak to parents since many parents end up inheriting pets of their children. Place N/A in field if you are a full-time resident of Athens and not a student. Thank you for your understanding. Do you own or rent your home? * If you rent, are cats allowed and have you paid any required pet deposits? How many adults live at your home? * How many children live at your home, and what are their ages? * Who will be the primary caretaker of the adopted cat(s)? * Have you or anyone at your home been convicted of or pled guilty to a crime against animals? * If you move, where will the cat(s) go? * Where will the cat(s) be during the day (in the house, in a crate, outside, etc.)? * Where will the cat(s) be during the night? * Will the cat(s) be spayed or neutered if not already done so? Why or why not? * Will the cat(s) be declawed if not already done so? * Why or why not would you declaw? * Is your property safe in terms of traffic, loose dogs, and neighbors with no tolerance for pets? * What other pets do you have? * Are your other pets up-to-date with vaccinations? Are your other pets spayed/neutered? * If you have no pets, what pets have you owned in the past three years, and where are they now? * Are you prepared for the cost of care (at least $300/year) over a cats' lifetime (food, veterinary visits, etc.)? * When/if you travel, what are your caretaking plans for your pet? * Are you aware of damage a cat might cause (shedding, furniture scratching, not using litter box, etc.)? * Please describe how you will handle behavior of a cat who may cause damage. Are you prepared to own a pet that may develop behavior problems or special needs? * Please elaborate. Who is your veterinarian, or if you do not have one, which veterinarian do you plan to use? * We are happy to make recommendations. Please give your veterinarian office permission to speak to us. What are you looking for in a cat (companionship for yourself or other pet, pest control, breeding, etc.)? * If something were to happen to you and/or your family, what is your plan for your pet? eg: If you were to pass away unexpectedly * How did you hear about this cat and/or Friendly Paws? Select all those that apply. The Messenger The Athens News WOUB Power 105 Word of Mouth Other Friendly Paws RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY APPLICATION. * By filling out and submitting this questionnaire I certify that all information on this application is true and complete. I understand that if selected as an adoptive home I will comply with the following conditions of adoption: I. ADOPTER shall provide adequate veterinary care for PET, including annual vaccinations, rabies vaccinations as needed, and any other care recommended by PET’S veterinarian. II. ADOPTER shall sign and abide by the adoption contract provided by Friendly Paws if approved for adoption. Signature: Date * MM DD YYYY Thank you for submitting your cat adoption application!
