The Cat's Meow Animal Rescue · Adoption Application

Is there a specific cat or cats you wish to adopt?

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Yes

No

Name of Cat(s)

What are you looking for in the cat? Some things to consider include: age of the cat, activity level, personality, good with cats/dogs/children, etc.

Why do you want the cat?

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Companion for me

For my kids

For my other pet

Gift

Surprise Gift

Family Pet

Mouser

Why are you interested in this cat specifically?

Basic Information

Name of Applicant

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First Name

Last Name

Birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY)

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Spouse/Partner Name (if applicable)

First Name

Last Name

Phone (primary/cell)

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Phone (work/other)

Email

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Verify Email

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Home Address

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Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

How long have you lived there?

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What type of dwelling do you live in?

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House

Apartment

Townhouse/Condo

Guest House

Approximate Square Footage

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0-500 sqft

500-1000 sqft

1000-1500 sqft

>1500 sqft

Rent or Own?

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Rent

Own

Do you have permission from your landlord or HOA to adopt a cat?

Yes

No

Occupation/Job Title

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Employer/Company

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Spouse/Partner's Occupation & Company

Who will be the primary caretaker for the cat?

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How many hours per day will the cat be alone?

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How would you rate your level of cat experience?

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Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Household Background

Who shares your home?

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I live alone

Spouse/Partner

Significant Other

Roommate

Children

Pets

Other family members

If you have children, please list their ages.

Does anyone in the household have allergies to animals?

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Yes

No

If yes, please explain.

Does anyone in the household smoke?

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Yes

No

Do all of your windows that open have secured screens installed?

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Yes

No

Do you have any doggie doors?

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Yes

No

Will your new cat be an indoor or an outdoor pet?

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Indoor only (no access to outside)

Both Indoor/Outdoor

Primarily Indoor with Occasional Outdoor Access

Outdoors

What areas of the home will be off limits to the cat?

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Where will you keep the cat's litter box(es)?

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Pet Background

Have you ever been the primary caretaker for a cat?

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Yes

No

Please list all pets you have CURRENTLY. Please include (1) breed and (2) length of time in your care.

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Please list PRIOR pets for which you have been the primary caretaker. Please include all of the following: (1) Breed, (2) Length of time in your care, (3) What happened to pet (ex gave away, died of natural causes, etc).

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Have you ever given up a pet?

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Yes

No

If yes, please explain.

Are your current cats indoor only, outdoor only, or both indoor/outdoor?

Indoor only

Indoor with Occasional Outdoor Access

Outdoor only

Both indoor/outdoor

Please describe the outdoor access your current cat enjoys.

Are your cats declawed?

Yes

No

Are your current pets spayed or neutered?

Yes

No

Do(es) your dog(s) have experience with cats?

Yes

No

Are your pets up-to-date with their vaccinations?

Yes

No

What veterinary care do you provide to your current pets? How often do they see the vet?

Please list your current veterinarian.

Who is your closest emergency care provider?

Travel & Long-term Care

How often do you travel?

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Who takes care of your pet(s) when you travel?

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Are you able to make a long-term commitment to care for your pet for its entire life span, which may be as long as 20 years?

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Yes

No

If you were to become unable to care for the cat, who would take care of the cat?

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What would you do with the cat if you moved locally? Out of the area?

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Cat Care

What will you feed the cat?

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Dry food

Wet food

Dry and wet food

What brand(s) of food?

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Can you afford to provide ongoing medical care when necessary and a proper diet?

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Yes

No

How much do you expect to spend annually for your cat’s care (food, litter, veterinary care, etc.)? Please provide a NUMERICAL estimate.

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How will you keep your cat cool in the summer?

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Air conditioning

Fans

Neither--my home stays cool

I don't have a way of keeping them cool

Other

What activities will you facilitate to ensure the cat receives enough exercise and personal attention?

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Where will the cat spend his/her days?

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Indoors with full run of the home

Indoors with partial access to the home

Outdoors

Both indoors and outdoors

Where will the cat sleep at night?

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Indoors with full run of the home

Indoors with partial access to the home

Outdoors

Both indoors and outdoors

Do you plan to declaw your new cat?

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No

Yes

Unsure

Depends on behavior

What would you do if the cat scratches your furniture or destroys any property?

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What would you do if the cat suddenly stopped using the litter box?

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Under what circumstances would you decide to euthanize your cat?

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If there was an emergency, up to what amount would you spend at the vet before considering euthanasia? Please provide a dollar amount.

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Additional Information

I understand that a home visit is required as part of the application process.

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I agree

I understand that submitting an application and/or participating in a home visit does not guarantee placement.

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I agree

I am able and willing to make a minimum tax-deductible (and non-refundable) donation of $200 (or $350 if I adopt two cats) to The Cat's Meow.

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As an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we rely solely on your donations to continue helping cats in need. All donations go directly towards the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of abandoned and neglected cats. The minimum donation rarely offsets the cost of medical care for each cat adopted, so larger donations are always appreciated. I understand that the adoption donation is due at the time of the home visit, if approved.

I agree

I understand that The Cat’s Meow reserves the right to refuse adoption to any applicant for any reason. Should this adoption go forward, this application will be incorporated into the contract by reference.

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I agree

NOTE: If you have skipped any of the above questions with a red asterisk (*) next to it, your application will not go through. Please review your application before hitting the Submit button.

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