Cat Connection Adoption Application Form

Submit the completed adoption application via email to adoption@catconnection.org or fax it to (123) 456-7890. You can also submit the form in person at the Cat Connection's adoption center located at 1234 Cat Lane, Pet City, PC 56789. Make sure to include any required supporting documents and ensure the form is fully completed and signed.

The purpose of this form is to collect essential information from individuals or families looking to adopt a cat from Cat Connection. By filling out this application, prospective pet owners provide details about their living situation, experience with pets, and plans for the cat they wish to adopt. The information gathered helps ensure the welfare of the cat and its suitability for the new home, fostering successful adoption outcomes.

• 1. Name: The full name of the applicant.
• 2. Address: The residential address of the applicant.
• 3. Occupation: The current occupation of the applicant.
• 4. Home phone: The home phone number of the applicant.
• 5. City/Zip: The city and zip code of the applicant's residence.
• 6. Work phone: The work phone number of the applicant.
• 7. Email Address: The email address of the applicant.
• 8. Cell phone: The cell phone number of the applicant.
• 9. Name of Spouse/Significant Other: The name of the applicant's spouse or significant other.
• 10. Children (with ages): Listing of any children in the household along with their ages.
• 11. List any additional people in the household: List of any additional individuals living in the household.
• 12. Who will be responsible for the cat's care: Identify the individual responsible for feeding, cleaning the litter box, and taking the cat to the vet.
• 13. Has anyone in your household experienced allergies or asthma?: Indicate if anyone in the household has a history of allergies or asthma.
• 14. Why are you looking to adopt a cat?: Provide reasons for wanting to adopt a cat; options include a companion, replacing a lost or deceased cat, etc.
• 15. Is your home a:: Indicate whether the home is a house, apartment, condo, or other.
• 16. How long have you lived at this address?: Specify the duration of stay at the current residence.
• 17. Do you have plans to move in the near future?: State whether there are plans to move shortly and where to.
• 18. Do you rent or own your home?: Indicate if the home is rented or owned.
• 19. If renting, do you have permission to have a pet?: For renters, confirm if permission is granted to have a pet. Include the landlord's name and phone number.
• 20. If you live in a condo, what are the association's rules about keeping pets?: If living in a condo, provide the association's rules regarding pet ownership.
• 21. Do you have any of the following?: Check all that apply: patio, balcony, pet door, unscreened windows or doors, back yard, front yard, and other means of outdoor access.
• 22. Will your pet be allowed in any of the above areas?: Specify if the pet will be given access to any of the listed outdoor areas.
• 23. Are you willing to have a Cat Connection representative visit your home?: Confirm whether a representative is welcome to visit the home for assessment.
• 24. In what areas of your home will your cat be allowed?: Specify the areas in the home where the cat will have access.
• 25. Where will your cat sleep at night?: Indicate the cat's sleeping area at night (e.g., cat bed, garage, my bedroom).
• 26. How many hours of the day will your cat be left alone?: Estimate the number of hours the cat will be left alone each day.
• 27. Will your new cat be an indoor or outdoor pet?: State whether the cat will be kept indoors, outdoors, or both.
• 28. If allowed outside, specify the time: Indicate whether the cat will be allowed outside anytime, during daytime only, or if there are any other restrictions.
• 29. Where will the litter box be kept?: Specify the location for the cat's litter box.
• 30. Where will the cat be left when alone?: Indicate where the cat will stay when it is alone (e.g., indoors, on balcony/patio only, on a leash).
• 31. Do you free feed?: Specify if free feeding is practiced or provide the feeding schedule.
• 32. Is this your first pet?: Confirm if this is the applicant's first pet.
• 33. Do you have other pets? Dogs?: Provide details of any other pets currently owned, including dogs.
• 34. What brands of pet food do you feed your pets?: List the brands of pet food given to current pets.
• 35. Please list any pets you currently own: Provide a list of pets currently owned by the applicant.
• 36. Please list any pets you previously owned: Provide a list of pets previously owned by the applicant.
• 37. What happened to pets you previously owned?: Describe what happened to previously owned pets (e.g., deceased, given away).
• 38. Were any of your previously owned cats declawed?: Indicate if any of the previously owned cats were declawed and explain why.
• 39. Do you plan on declawing your new pet?: State whether there are plans to declaw the new pet.
• 40. Do you have a veterinarian?: Provide the name and phone number of the veterinarian.
• 41. Have you had problems with any of the following?: List any issues experienced with previous pets, such as scratching furniture or people, fleas, fighting, excessive shedding, running away, high vet bills, litter box problems, or other issues.
• 42. What will you do if your cat claws the drapes or furniture?: Specify the course of action if the cat claws drapes or furniture.
• 43. What is a behavior that would not be acceptable to you?: Describe any behaviors that would be unacceptable.
• 44. What will you do with your new cat if certain situations arise?: Indicate the plan for the cat if the applicant moves to a new home that does not allow pets, gets married, a significant other is allergic, travels, moves locally or out of state, or if something happens to the applicant.
• 45. Are your current pets spayed/neutered?: Confirm if current pets are spayed/neutered.
• 46. Are your current pets' vaccinations up to date?: Confirm if the vaccinations of current pets are up to date.
• 47. Have your cats been tested for leukemia (FeLV)?: Indicate if the applicant's cats have been tested for FeLV.
• 48. Have your cats been tested for FIV?: Indicate if the applicant's cats have been tested for FIV.
• 49. Under what circumstances would you not be able to keep this new cat?: Describe any circumstances where the applicant would not be able to keep the new cat.
• 50. Are you prepared to cover any vet expenses your pet may incur throughout its life?: Confirm preparedness to cover vet expenses.
• 51. Is there a limit? How much is too much?: Specify if there is a limit to vet expenses and what amount would be considered too much.

Failure to submit this adoption application may result in not being considered for cat adoption. It is crucial to provide all necessary information for the evaluation process.

• Missed Adoption Opportunity: Your application will not be considered for the cat adoption process.
• Incomplete Evaluation: Without the application, the evaluation process cannot be completed.
• Delayed Adoption: Your adoption process will be delayed until the application is submitted.

• 1. Adopting a Cat: When planning to adopt a cat from Cat Connection.
• 2. Providing Household Information: When required to provide details about your household and living situation.
• 3. Listing Pet Care Experience: To showcase your experience and readiness to care for the cat.
• 4. Confirming Adoption Intent: To confirm your intent to adopt and provide necessary background information.