Adoption Application

Thank you for your interest in adopting a cat! We strive to make the best possible match between our rescued cats and their new families. The Adoption Application form is the first step to see if the cat you are interested in would be a good match for your family. Once submitted, one of our volunteers will review your information and will be contacting you by email to discuss the information you provided. Please be sure to check your Spam folder in case our email reply goes there.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO ADOPT:

Be able to provide us with a photo ID or other paperwork verifying your current address
Be at least 21 years old
Have confirmation from your landlord that pets are allowed, or own your own home
Be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment and proper care for your cat.

Please fill out the form completely – we will discard any application that is not completely filled out. If a question doesn’t apply to you please enter N/A or explain otherwise. Submitting an application does not obligate you to adopt nor does it guarantee the pet will be adopted to you. We collect applications on the pet in question and make our best determination on where we think the animal will do best.

Please note: We don’t expect perfect answers—or perfect histories. Our goal isn’t to judge, but to ensure a good fit between the pet and their new home. Every situation is unique, and we understand that life happens. The information you provide simply helps us understand your experience and determine whether this is the right match for you and the cat.

This application is part of the full document, including the contract at the end.

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Name of Cat You Would Like to Adopt

Your Name

Phone

How did you hear about us?

City/Zip

Name of Spouse/Significant Other

Children (with ages)

List any additional people in the household:

Who will be responsible for the cat’s care (feeding, cleaning litter box, taking to vet)? (required)

Does anyone in your household experience allergies or asthma?

Why are you looking to adopt a cat? (Check all that apply)

Other

Is your home a:

House Apartment Condo Other

How long have you lived at this address?

Do you have plans to move in the near future? If yes, where to?

Do you rent or own your home?

If renting, do you have permission to have a pet? Please provide landlord’s name and phone number.

If you live in a condo, what are the association’s rules about keeping pets?

Description

If your cat will be allowed in any of the above, please describe how you will keep him or her safe:

Are you willing to have a FFCF representative in your home to evaluate safety or provide advice on pet-proofing?

Where will you keep the litter box?

Other (Description)

How many hours a day will the cat be left alone?

Will your new cat be an indoor or outdoor pet?

Indoor Outdoor Indoor/outdoor

If allowed outside, do you plan to allow access:

How much time will your cat be outdoors?

Do you have any other pets? Please describe (cats/dogs/other; please include ages and sizes)

What brand pet food do you feed your pets?

What are their favorite toys?

Please list any pets you previously owned – and describe what happened to them. If deceased, please provide the cause of death.

Do you plan on declawing your new pet?

Do you have a veterinarian? If so, please provide your vet’s name and phone number.

Will you be able to live with hair on your furniture, stains on your rugs and an animal which might be destructive at times?

Remember, this cat will require an investment of your time and money over their lifespan, which could be 15 – 20+ years. Can you make the commitment to provide medical care, proper diet, shelter, exercise and love for their lifetime?

Yes No

What would you expect to pay in annual veterinary care?

Do you have the means to afford an unexpected illness/injury of up to $2,000?

Yes No

Have you ever had a pet with any of the following problems?

Other

What behavior would not be acceptable to you?

Questions about Current Pets

If you have cats, are their vaccinations current?

Have they been tested for FIV?

Have they been tested for leukemia (FeLV)?

How often does your current pet visit the veterinarian?

When was the last visit and for what services?

Are you prepared to cover any vet expenses your pet may incur throughout its life? Is there a limit – how much is too much?

Under what circumstances would you not be able to keep this new cat?

What would happen to the cat if you moved locally?

What would happen to the cat if you moved out of the state?

What would happen to the cat if you moved out of the country?

Please provide any additional comments or information that you feel needs to be considered in regards to the potential approval of this application. If you have personal references in lieu of vet references, please list here.

FFCF makes every attempt possible to find forever homes for these animals. Relocating animals from home to home has a negative affect on animals, therefore, we strive to do it right the first time. All animals take patience, time, work and commitment – some rescue animals may exceed the normal amount that one would expect.

By selecting the “I agree” option, you are stating that you understand the mission of this organization; you understand what is expected of you in regard to caring for this animal; and you are ready, willing, and able to make this lifelong commitment to this animal.

I AGREE

By electronically signing and submitting this application to FFCF, I hereby affirm that I have answered the above questions truthfully and to the best of my knowledge. I give my permission for FFCF to contact the landlord, veterinary, and/or personal references as needed. I understand that providing any false information can be cause for denial of my application. Leaving any questions blank or not filling out this form completely can be cause for the application to be discarded or denied.

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