Adoption Application

We want the best, most permanent homes for the animals in our care. We hope that these questions will help us to avoid the most common reasons that adoptions are unsuccessful.

We are based in Massachusetts and cannot transport cats to out-of-state adopters.

This adoption application is non-binding.

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About You

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Verify Email

Phone

Other Phone

What is your age?*

You must be at least 21 years of age to foster a cat.

Occupation

Your Household

Do you own or rent your home?

If renting, we require written permission stating that it is OK to foster a cat in your home.

Own

Rent

Landlord Contact Info

Landlord Name and Phone Number

How many people live in your household?

Do you have children living with you?

Yes

How many children? What are there ages?

3 children ages 2, 6, and 10

Does anyone in your household smoke inside the home?

Yes

Does anyone in your household have pet allergies?

Yes

Do you currently have any pets?

Yes

List the types of pets you have and their ages.

Female cat 8 yrs old, etc.

Have you had pets in the past?

Yes

List the types of pets you have had in the past.

Cats and birds, etc.

Who is this pet for?

Myself

Someone else

Are you interested in a particular pet or have any preferences?

Please note: Our goals is to adopt all the cats listed on the website. It is possible that a listed cat has recently been adopted and not yet taken down. It's also possible we haven't yet listed cats that are new to TCC. We will work with you to find a cat that fits into your family.

I plan on this cat being:

Indoor

Outdoor

Indoor/Outdoor

Cats instinctively need to scratch, what would you do if your cat scratched your furniture?

What arrangements will you make for this pet while you are away?

In the event that you are no longer able to care for your cat, who will?

Why are you interested in adopting a pet?

Personal References

Please list two personal references who are not relatives and are familiar with how you care for your pets.

Reference #1 Name

Reference #1 Relationship

Reference #1 Phone

Reference #2 Name

Reference #2 Relationship

Reference #2 Phone

Vet Reference Name

Previous Vet Reference Name

Vet Reference Phone

Previous Vet Reference Phone

The Cat Connection

How did you hear about us?

Our mailing list provides up-to-date information on The Cat Connection

Add me to The Cat Connection mailing list

We request a minimum fee of $125 for cats 10 years and older, $250 for cats between 5-9 years old, $300 for cats between 1-4 years old, and $375 for kittens less than 12 months old. These fees fund neutering, vaccinations, and combo testing (feline leukemia and FIV) for your adopted cat, rescue efforts, shelter, and veterinary care. The Cat Connection may, at their discretion, offer discounts to retired and disabled adopters. Please consider that cats need regular medical care throughout their lives. The Cat Connection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.