Caring For Creatures

I am interested in adopting a:
 Kitten Adult Cat

Preferred Age:
---8 weeks – 6 monthsTeenager/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

Applicant Name:

Co-Applicant Name:

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Home Phone:

Cell Phone (if different than home):

Email:

Are you at least 18 years of age?
 Yes No
(Adopters must be at least 18 years of age to be considered legal adopter and execute an Adoption Contract.)

Are you a veteran?
 Yes No

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?
 Yes No

Have you ever been accused or convicted of animal neglect, abuse, or cruelty?
 Yes No
If yes, when?

Your Home

My home is a:
---HouseApartmentCondoLive with parentsOther
If Other, please explain

How long have you been at this address:

Do you:
 Own Rent

If you rent, do you have your landlord’s permission to own a cat?:
 Yes No
Does your landlord/lease prohibit any specific breed or breed mixes from residing in your residence?
 Yes No
If yes, please explain:

Is there a size limitation?
 Yes No
If yes, please specify:

Landlord's name:

Phone No.:

Are you planning to move in the next six months?
 yes no
Would your cat(s) go with you if you moved?
 yes no

Do you have a yard?
 Yes No
If yes, is it fenced?
 Yes No

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?
 Yes No
If yes, who?

Does this person live in your home?

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, etc.):

Under what circumstances would you not keep your pet? (Mark all that apply)
 Divorce Illness in family Moving New Baby New Job Litterbox problems Destructive behavior Biting/Scratching Fleas Allergies Shedding Conflicts with children Conflicts with other pets Animal becomes ill High veterinary costs None of the above
Other (please explain)

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?
 Yes No

On a day-to-day basis, who will be the primary caretaker of your cat?

Where will your cat be kept during the day?
Free Access to HouseOutdoorsFree Access to OutdoorsIn barnOther
If other, please explain:

Where will your cat be kept at night?
Free Access to HouseOutdoorsFree Access to OutdoorsIn barnOther
If other, please explain:

Where will your cat sleep?

Where will your cat eat?

What type of food do you plan on feeding your cat?

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?
 Yes No

Are you familiar with the proper steps to take to introduce your cat into your home?
 Yes No

If you have other pets in the home, are you familiar with how to properly introduce a new cat to
existing pets?
 Yes No

Do you plan on having your cat declawed?
 Yes No

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.)
 Yes No

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 pet’s information during our application review.

1.

Pet’s name:

Type of animal:
 Dog Cat

Approximate Age:

Sex:
 Male Female

Spayed/Neutered?:
 Yes No

Current on Vaccinations?:
 Yes No

Name and phone number of the veterinarian(s) you took this pet to?

How many years have you had this pet?:

Primarily kept:
 Indoors Outdoors Both

2.

Pet’s name:

Type of animal:
 Dog Cat

Approximate Age:

Sex:
 Male Female

Spayed/Neutered?:
 Yes No

Current on Vaccinations?:
 Yes No

Name and phone number of the veterinarian(s) you took this pet to?

How many years have you had this pet?:

Primarily kept:
 Indoors Outdoors Both

3.

Pet’s name:

Type of animal:
 Dog Cat

Approximate Age:

Sex:
 Male Female

Spayed/Neutered?:
 Yes No

Current on Vaccinations?:
 Yes No

Name and phone number of the veterinarian(s) you took this pet to?

How many years have you had this pet?:

Primarily kept:
 Indoors Outdoors Both

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.

1.

Pet’s name:

Type of animal:
 Dog Cat

Approximate Age:

Sex:
 Male Female

Spayed/Neutered?:
 Yes No

Current on Vaccinations?:
 Yes No

Name and phone number of the veterinarian(s) you took this pet to?

How many years did you have this pet?:

What happened to this pet?:

2.

Pet’s name:

Type of animal:
 Dog Cat

Approximate Age:

Sex:
 Male Female

Spayed/Neutered?:
 Yes No

Current on Vaccinations?:
 Yes No

Name and phone number of the veterinarian(s) you took this pet to?

How many years did you have this pet?:

What happened to this pet?:

3.

Pet’s name:

Type of animal:
 Dog Cat

Approximate Age:

Sex:
 Male Female

Spayed/Neutered?:
 Yes No

Current on Vaccinations?:
 Yes No

Name and phone number of the veterinarian(s) you took this pet to?

How many years did you have this pet?:

What happened to this pet?:

** We contact veterinarians for a reference. Do you grant CFC permission to contact your vet?
 Yes No

(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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