I am interested in adopting a: KittenAdult Cat
Preferred Age Range: 8 weeksTeenager/Young Adult (6 months – 5 years)Middle Aged (6-10 yrs)Senior (10+ yrs)Doesn’t matter
Which Caring For Creatures cat(s) are you considering?
How did you hear about Caring For Creatures? WebsiteFriendRadioFacebookPetfinderOther
If other, please explain:
Adopter Information
Name(s):
Street Address:
City/State/Zip
Home Phone:
Cell Phone (if different than home):
Email:
Are you at least 18 years of age? YesNo
(Adopters must be at least 18 years of age to be considered a legal adopter and execute an Adoption Contract)
Are you a veteran? YesNo
How many adults are in your household?
How many children are in your household?
What are the ages of everyone in your household?
Are family members aware that you are considering adopting a cat? YesNo
Have you ever been accused or convicted of animal neglect, abuse, or cruelty? YesNo
Your Home
My home is a: HouseApartmentCondoLive with parentsOther
How long have you been at this address?
Do you: OwnRent
If you rent, do you have your landlord’s permission to own a cat? YesNo
Landlord’s name:
Phone Number:
Are you planning to move in the next six months? YesNo
Would your cat go with you if you moved? YesNo
How would you describe your household activity level? Very quiet & easy-goingUsually something going onA 3-ring circus! People coming and going all day
Your New Pet
Is this pet a gift for someone? YesNo
If yes, who?
Please describe any specific characteristics you are looking for in a cat (such as: breed or mix, long hair/short hair, coloring, lap cat, good with children, good with other animals (cats and/or dogs), etc.):
Under what circumstances would you not keep your pet? (Mark all that apply) DivorceIllness in familyMovingNew BabyNew JobHousebreaking problemsDestructive behaviorBiting/ScratchingFleasAllergiesSheddingConflicts with childrenConflicts with other petsAnimal becomes illHigh veterinary costsNone of the aboveOther
Cats can live for 15+ years. Are you committed to providing a lifelong home for your cat, including but not limited to a healthy diet, quality medical care and loving companionship?: YesNo
Who will be primary caretaker of your cat?:
Where will your cat be kept during the day? Free Access to HouseOutdoorsFree Access to OutdoorsIn barnOther
Where will your cat be kept at night?: Free Access to HouseOutdoorsFree Access to OutdoorsIn barnOther
Where will your cat sleep?:
Where will your cat eat?:
Where will you keep the litter box?:
How many hours per day will your cat spend alone?:
When you travel, who will care for the pet while you are gone?
If your cat becomes lost, in addition to contacting Caring For Creatures, what steps would you take to find him/her?:
Your adopted cat may take two months to adjust to his/her new home. Are you willing and prepared to allow this much time for the adjustment?: YesNo
Are you familiar with the proper steps to take to introduce your cat into your home?
Do you plan on having your cat declawed?
Are you financially prepared to cover the veterinarian costs for your new pet? (This includes regular check-ups, keeping the pet up-to-date on vaccines, and care for any unforeseen illnesses or injuries.) YesNo
List your Current Pets
How many pets do you currently have?
If you do not currently have any pets, please proceed to the next section.
* If you have more than 3 current pets, we will contact you for the additional pets' information during our application review.
1. Pet’s name:
Type of animal: dogcat
Approximate Age:
Sex: malefemale
Spayed/Neutered?: YesNo
Current on Vaccinations?: YesNo
Name and phone number of the veterinarian(s) you took this pet to?
How many years have you had this pet?:
Primarily kept: indoorsoutdoorsboth
2. Pet’s name:
3. Pet’s name:
List your Previous Pets
How many previous pets have you had in the past 10 years?
* If you have not had any previous pets, please proceed to the next section.
* If you have had more than 3 previous pets in the past 10 years, we will contact you for the additional pet’s information during our application review.
How many years did you have this pet? What happened to this pet?
What happened to this pet?
** We contact veterinarians for a reference. Do you grant CFC permission to contact your vet? YesNo
(In some instances, vets require a release from their client before we can receive medical information from them. CFC will let you know if this is necessary upon review of your application.)
Please provide any additional information you think would assist us in helping you select the best cat for you and your lifestyle:
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