Purrfect Friends Adoption Application


Please fill out the adoption application completely (answer all questions) for the cat(s) that you are interested in adopting.

Incomplete applications may not be able to be reviewed.

By filling out this application, you  acknowledge that this is your information and you are adopting the cat for yourself (not another person).

 ADOPTION APPLICATION

Enter the name of the cat/kitten you are interested in:     Date:

Please provide the following contact information:
First Name
Last Name
Street Address
City
State/Province        Zip/Postal Code:        County:
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Alternate Phone
E-mail

How long have you lived at this address:

If this is a condo that you own, is there a pet policy or limit to number of pets allowed if any:

If this is a rented unit, how many pets/cats are you permitted to have?

Security deposit required per pet:      Monthly fee per pet:

Landlord’s name:       Landlord’s phone:

We reserve the right to contact landlord regarding pet policies to ensure that cats are allowed. 

Are you 21 years of age or older and head of household where the cat will reside?

Have you ever been charged or convicted of animal cruelty?

Why do you want to adopt at this time?

Who will be the primary caretaker?

Have you ever owned a cat before?

How many household members? Adults:         Children (and child's age):

Please list names and ages of every adult residing in household (including yourself):

(For households with children under 6 years of age, Purrfect Friends will evaluate case by case whether cat/kitten of interest is appropriate for household.  
It is recommended to adopt a kitten over 6 months of age for households with small children)

Does anyone in the household have allergies to cats?

Do all household members agree to the adoption of this cat? 

If no, please explain:

Please list all animals you have owned in the past 5 years and indicate which ones are current. If there will be other pets living in the home, please list those as well, i.e. belong to a roommate: :

Pet's Name Type of Pet Age Spayed/Neutered?  How long owned? Currently Owned?  

Have any other cats living in your home been tested for FIV and Feline Leukemia 

Results of test?

Do your current pets go outside? 

If yes, how are they supervised? 

What brand of food do you currently feed your pet?

Have you ever:
    Lost an animal? (ie ran away, killed by car, poisoned, etc)      
   
Had an animal die of disease/illness      
   
Had your cat declawed/tendonectomy or owned a declawed cat?      
   
Given an animal away?          

Where will the cat be living?

Owning a cat is a long-term commitment and cats live to the average age of 12-15, sometimes longer. What will happen to the cat/kitten if you move or have a life-changing event (i.e., birth, marriage, etc)?

Do you plan on declawing/tendonectomy your new cat/kitten?   Why or why not?

Please list current or past veterinarian(s) used and phone number(s):  

Please list a personal reference (name and phone number):

May we conduct a post-adoption visit?     Best Day/Time to Visit:

Do you have questions about the proper way to introduce this cat to your home and new family?
Please ask us about the proper way to introduce your new cat to your family!

Do you agree to accept responsibility for scheduling and completing yearly physical exams and vaccinations as recommended for this animal? 

IMPORTANT!  Are you willing to accept this adoption as a lasting commitment throughout the life of this animal? 

EMPLOYMENT:

Employer: 

Position:

Length of Employment:    Work phone:

In the event that proper care of the animal cannot be maintained or if circumstances prevent keeping of the cat, we request that the cat be returned to Purrfect Friends.

I hereby certify that all answers and statements are true and correct. I understand that giving a false answer may result in denying an adoption. Purrfect Friends reserves the right to accept or deny any application. If application is approved, I understand that there will be an additional adoption contract to sign.

        Signature:         Date: