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Cat Adoption
Cat Adoption Application
Basic Information
Questionnaire
Final steps
Basic Information
Please fill out your contact information
Date of Application
Cat's Name
Has everyone in the household met this cat?
Yes
No
If yes, where did you meet this cat?
Your Name
Hereinafter referred to as the 'Adopter'
Home Phone
Cell Number
Your Address
City
Province
Postal Code
Your Email
Personal Reference Name (not a family member)
Reference Phone Number
Relationship to You
How long have you known each other?
Questionnaire
Please complete the following questionnaire in its entirety. Our main objective is to ensure good compatibility between you, your family, and your new pet.
Do you own or rent your residence?
Own
Rent
If you rent, do you have your landlord's permission to have a cat?
Yes
No
Landlord's Name & Phone Number
What type of home do you live in?
House
Apartment
Condo
Trailer
Townhouse
Other
If you answered other, please explain
How long have you resided at your current address?
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
3-5 years
5-10 years
10+ years
Is this going to be your first cat?
Yes
No
If this is not your first cat, where did your previous cat reside?
Indoor
Outdoor
Indoor & Outdoor
Where will THIS cat be residing?
Indoor
Outdoor
Indoor & Outdoor
If this is not your first cat, what happened to your previous cat?
What energy level are you looking for in your cat?
Low
Medium
High
Please check behaviours that you are not comfortable with: (check all that apply)
Scratching
Marking
House training issues
Medical issues
Territorial
Destructive
Aggressive
Anxiety
Food/toy guarding
Reactive
List plans for this cat
Companion
Company for other pet
Barn cat (mouser)
Other
If you selected other, please describe
Do you have a regular veterinarian?
Yes
No
If yes, please provide vet's name and phone number
Are you 19 years of age or over?
Yes
No
Who will be the primary caregiver of the cat?
What is your occupation?
Do you have reliable transportation?
Yes
No
Are all family members in agreement about adopting a cat?
Yes
No
How many people reside in your home?
Are there any children residing in your household?
Yes
No
If yes, how many children?
What ages are the children?
Does any family member suffer from allergies?
Yes
No
If yes, what type of allergy?
Do you currently have any animals in your care?
Yes
No
If yes, please list the animals, along with their name and age:
Are they spayed or neutered?
Yes
No
If you do have any pets, how do you feel they will adjust to a new cat in the house?
Where will this cat spend the day when you are home?
Loose indoors
Loose outdoors
Basement
Garage
Barn
Other
If other, please describe
Where will the cat spend the day when you are NOT home?
Loose Indoors
Loose outdoors
Basement
Garage
Barn
Other
If other, please describe
Where will this cat spend the night?
Loose indoors
Loose outdoors
Basement
Garage
Barn
Other
If other, please describe
How long will the cat be alone most days?
Where will the cat go when you are away or on vacation?
Do you feel you can commit to a cat for the next 10 to 20 years?
Yes
No
How much do you expect the cost of cat ownership to be monthly for everyday supplies? (ie. food, litter, enrichment, etc.)
Have you in the past or would you ever consider declawing your cat?
Yes
No
If you were to move in the future, what will happen to the cat?
Are you able to provide proper medical care for your cat as required?
Yes
No
How much can you afford annually for vet care?
Have you ever surrendered or rehomed an animal?
Yes
No
What would prompt you to surrender an animal?
Do you agree to return the cat to RAPS if you can no longer keep it?
Yes
No
If your cat scratched up your couch, how would you handle this?
If you returned home to find your cat had urinated/defecated outside the litter box (floor, couch, bed, etc.), what would you do?
If it was an unusual behaviour what would you do?
If it was an ongoing behaviour what would you do?
Final steps
Only applicants chosen for adoption will be contacted. RAPS reserves the right to refuse any applicant.
Animal Control Services are concerned for the well being of all shelter cats. Would you be willing to allow one of our staff members to do a scheduled home visit prior to, and/or after the adoption process?
Yes
No
If no, please explain
I certify that all the information I have provided is true and correct
Yes
No