CAT ADOPTION APPLICATION

Name *

First Name

Last Name

Home Address *

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Cell phone number *

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Home phone number *

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Work phone number

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How old are you? *

24-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Are you a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident? *

Yes

No

Please indicate all reasons for wanting a new pet: *

Companion

Family Pet

Barn Cat

Gift

Other

Work life *

I'm a full-time student

I work 9-5

My hours vary daily

I make my own schedule

I work from home

I'm retired

I'm a full time stay at home mom/dad

Other:

Do you travel often? *

Yes

No

If required, do you have access to a car to bring the cat to appointments like the vet or transport the cat locally? *

Yes

No

Have you or anyone in your household ever been convicted of a felony or animal cruelty? *

Yes

No

I acknowledge if I am chosen to be a RAD adopter a background check will be requested of me *

I understand and agree

I do not agree

Have you ever adopted a pet from a shelter or rescue? *

Yes

No

How long have you been looking into adopting a cat? *

Less than 3 months

3-6 months

6 months - 1 year

Over a year

Are all members of your household in agreement with this adoption? *

Yes

No

Not sure, I haven't asked

Does anyone in your home have animal related allergies or asthma? *

Yes

No

If you smoke or vape, do you do so in your home or vehicle? *

Yes

No

Are you willing to supervise the cat at all times with children under 12? *

Yes

No

Maybe

What is your cat experience? *

First-time owner

Semi-comfortable

Very knowledgeable

What is the atmosphere in your home? *

Busy

Quiet

Occasional Activity

If you were to move would you bring the cat with you? *

Yes

No

Maybe

Have you ever given up a pet? *

Yes

No

Are they ... *

(Check all that apply)

Cat-Friendly

Submissive

Happy go Lucky

Dominant

Food Reactive

Human Reactive

Nervous around people (need proper introductions)

Anxious / Fearful

Stressed

Don't have any pets

Other:

Are they spayed or neutered? *

Yes

No

Are they up to date on vaccinations? *

Yes

No

Maybe

If you have other cats in your home, please check all that apply *

They go outside

They are declawed

They have been tested for FIV/FeLV

What is your living arrangement? *

A house with a backyard

A house but no backyard

Apartment living

Condo Living

Townhouse Living

I share a space with family / roommates

Other:

Do you rent or own? *

Rent and my landlord is cool with a cat

Own

Live with family

Are there any restrictions from your landlord, subdivision or strata? Please check all that apply. *

Number of pets

Size or weight restrictions

Restriction on certain species or breeds

None

What kind of community? *

City

Suburb

Small town

Rural and/or farm community

Where will the cat live? *

In my home

Outside

Both

If you go on vacation, or go away overnight, where will the cat stay? *

Will always come with me

Friends or family

Cat sitting company or boarding facility

Not sure

Do you have any experience with any of the following? (Please check all that apply) *

Inappropriate elimination (peeing or pooping outside of litter box)

Scratching the furniture

Fearfulness

Reactivity towards other animals / humans

No I don't have any experience in any

Other:

Are you prepared for an adjustment period of at least a few months? Sometimes longer? Are you willing to work with new behaviours as they arise? *

Yes

No

Maybe

How often are you planning on taking the cat to the vet? *

Once a year

As required

Never

If a vet recommended a surgery that could guarantee a better quality of life for your cat, but the surgery was too expensive for you, would you consider putting the cat to sleep? *

Yes

No

Maybe

Will you be willing and able to take care of all expenses should your cat become sick or injured? *

Yes

No

How much do you expect to spend a year to care for your cat? (food, vetting, city license etc) *

I have a set budget

Whatever if costs

You agree to providing us proof of health records of current pets in your home. *

Yes

No

I agree to have to submit a home check to ensure that my house is safe and suitable for the cat I want to adopt *

Yes

PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY. By clicking the check boxes, you acknowledge you understand and agree to the following. For a smooth adoption, we recommend that adopters have ensured the following prior to adoption. *

ALL members of the household are in agreement about adopting a cat

You are financially able to provide for the animals needs. This includes basic food, supplies, shelter, veterinary care, heart worm, flee, tick, and parasite prevention which can easily exceed $2000 a year.

All adults will be present for meet and greet process

You have set aside extra time during transition period to bond with new cat

Basic knowledge of cat training and care

Willingness to reach out for help/advice for any concerns that may arise

You have the appropriate time to spend with the cat

Alternate homes/pet sitters should cat require when you are away

Relevant preparation for cats with special needs

I understand that if I move, my pet will move with me and Rescue All Dogs will be notified. Microchip information shall always be updated with Rescue All Dogs as a secondary contact in case of death, crisis, incarceration, etc. I understand that this is also a precautionary measure to help insure safe release or care of pet from authorities, if needed.

If, during the lifetime of this pet, I determine that adequate care or control of this animal can no longer be provided, I agree to contact Rescue All Dogs and described the changed circumstances. Rescue All Dogs reserves the right to make any determination which in Rescue All Dogs sole discretion, is in the best interest of the animal, including but not limited to rescinding the adoption and taking the animal back into its care and control.

I understand this animal is a rescued animal, and that no claims, representations, or warranties are made or implied by Rescue All Dogs as to its age, breed, physical or mental characteristics, prior experiences, current or future health, behaviour or temperament.

I understand that this animal HAS BEEN or HAS NOT BEEN neutered or spayed. If the animal has not been neutered/spayed Rescue All Dogs will have the animal neutered/spayed within the time period as advised by a veterinarian.

I understand my responsibility to continue vaccinations as well as routine visits to a veterinarian of my choice.

I understand and agree the recommendations made my Rescue All Dogs may, or may not be, helpful in securing the safety of people or other living beings that come into this animals proximity; and that the safety of all living beings who do so, is hereafter solely my, as the adopter, ethical and legal responsibility. Specifically wether or or not this animal has been housed with men, women, children, cats, dogs, or any other living being in a foster care providers home, Rescue All Dogs makes no warranties regarding this animals behaviour with any living being hereafter. I agree to use caution and allow sufficient time for success when introducing this animal to any living being.

I understand and agree that as of the date of the final adoption, Rescue All Dogs has no further financial or legal liability as relates in any way to this animal, including but not limited to any damage to person(s) or property, medical, or other expenses.

I have been allowed sufficient time to consider the terms of this agreement, and all parties enter into it willingly and in good faith.

I AGREE to all of the above

I understand Rescue All Dogs is non-profit whose main goal is to bring people and animals together. The adoption fees are $350 *

I understand and agree

I understand that any misrepresentation of the above information authorizes Rescue All Dogs to deny application, and/or reclaim the cat that is in my home. I acknowledge that Rescue All Dogs cannot guarantee any cats against diseases, parasites or destructive behaviour. I will not hold Rescue All Dogs responsible, nor seek any compensation for damages, medical fees or other liabilities incurred by the pet I adopt. *

I understand and agree

Cats will not be transported and must be picked up *

Agree