Cat Adoption Application - Save The Animals Foundation

Important

Please read the following information before you fill out the application. Please note that you must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a cat – Thank you!

Welcome to STAF!!

We’re very proud of our animals and are thrilled that you’re considering our shelter when adding a member to your family. When an animal comes to STAF, we commit to giving that animal a lifetime of care and love. When we pass that responsibility onto another through an adoption, our goal is to place the animal in a long-term, loving home.

What you can expect as part of the adoption process…

Our shelter is definitely not a pet store. We ask you to fill out an adoption application and talk to a volunteer adoption coordinator who works with the cats. The volunteer will help you think through the long-term responsibilities and care issues of having an animal, and help you find the cat, or cats, that fit your lifestyle and have the personality you bond with and enjoy. The volunteer you work with will also provide all health and behavioral information we have concerning any cat, and will answer any questions you may have.

We have several hundred cats in the building and we certainly don’t expect you to meet them all. But we do ask that you take your time, narrow down your choices according to “who has picked you” and personality, then take some time to get to know the cat. We will ask you to return to the shelter for a second visit to be sure of your decision. Remember, a cat can be a 15-20 year commitment, and this is the only family member you actually get to choose, so you don’t want to rush!

About the cats and adoption fees…

All of our cats are fed a high-quality diet, tested for FeLV and FIV, receive regular veterinary care, and are fully vaccinated. All animals are spayed or neutered and microchipped before being adopted.

The adoption donation is $40 per cat, which includes a “Go Home” sack with food, litter, carrier, and a cardboard scratcher.

Thank you for your time and consideration!

Completion of this form does not guarantee adoption of a STAF animal.

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Applicant Information

Applicant Name*

First Last

Co-Applicant

First Last

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Email*

Phone*

Employer Name

Position

Household Information

Do you own or rent?*

Landlord’s Name*

Landlord’s Phone Number*

How many cats are you permitted to have?*

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

Security deposit required per pet?*

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

Sometimes a move is inevitable. Have you considered how a move may affect your cat(s)? Would you consider moving to a rental property that doesn’t allow cats?*

Which best describes your travel?*

In the event of an absence, who will provide for your animal(s)?*

Family or friend

Dedicated pet sitter

Boarding facility

Other

Please list everyone in your household, including applicants and children:

Full Name*

Age*

Current Pet Information

Do you currently own any pets*

Current Pets

Name*

Age*

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

Type*

Spayed/Neutered

Declawed

Do they go outside

Tested for Feline Leukemia (FELV)?

Tested for Feline Immunosuppressive Virus (FIV)?

Up-to-date on vaccinations?

Do you expect any of your current pets will not adjust to a new animal in the house?*

What measures will you take if they do not adjust*

Have you previously owned any pets?*

What happened to your previous pets?*

Adoption & Care Considerations

Do you currently have a veterinarian?*

Vet Name*

Phone*

Can we use them as a reference?*

Do you accept responsibility for ensuring all animals in your home see a vet at least yearly?*

If your pet becomes ill, can you afford a bill for veterinarian services?*

How much would you estimate annual expenses for your cat's food and litter to be?*

How much would you estimate annual expenses for your cat's vet visits to be?*

Who would be responsible for daily care of the cat?*

Is anyone in your family allergic to pets?*

Under what circumstances would you not keep your cat? (Check all that apply)*

Other – Please specify*

Should you choose to start a family in the future, have you considered if and how you will help the baby adjust to the cat, and the cat adjust to the baby?*

Applicants choosing to have children after adoption is STAF’s number one reason for cats being returned so we ask that you carefully consider your decision to adopt and your lifelong commitment to the cat(s).

What are your arrangements for the care of your pets in the event you can no longer care for them?*

About The New Cat

Help Us Help You Pick The Perfect Lifetime Companion!

Why are you interested in adopting a cat?*

Comments/Elaborate

Did you see a specific cat on Petfinder that you would like to meet?

The words that describe my idea cat are:*

Comments/Elaborate

My house is most like:*

A library

Middle of the road

A circus

Comments/Elaborate

I want a cat that plays “hide and pounce” and similar games.*

Somewhat

Yes

Comments/Elaborate

It is important for my cat to get along with guests.*

Somewhat

Very important

Comments/Elaborate

How do you feel about a cat that “gets into everything”?*

Not for me

Depends

Fine

Comments/Elaborate

My cat needs to be able to adjust to new situations quickly.*

Not important

Somewhat important

Very important

Comments/Elaborate

It’s important for my cat to get along with my children and their friends.*

Not important

Somewhat important

Very important

N/A

Comments/Elaborate

My cat needs to be alone for:*

More than 8 hours a day

4-8 hours a day

Less than 4 hours a day

Comments/Elaborate

I want a cat that I can hold or that will sit on my lap.*

Rarely

Sometimes

Most of the time

Comments/Elaborate

I need my cat to get along with:*

Dogs

Cats

Birds

Other animals

Comments/Elaborate

I’d like my cat to be:*

Inside

Both

Outside

Comments/Elaborate

I have lived with cats before.*

Never

Currently

Yes

Comments/Elaborate

The activity level I’m looking for is:*

Quiet and peaceful

Happy medium

On the go & playful

Comments/Elaborate

I have other pets that have been around cats.*

Always

Yes, but not recently

Never or not since puppy/kitten-hood

Comments/Elaborate

I plan to declaw my cat.*

Yes

Undecided

Comments/Elaborate

Have you ever applied to adopt from STAF in the past?*

Date Applied

How did you hear about STAF?*

Would you like to sign up for STAF’s email newsletter?

Applicant Signature

First Last

By typing your name above, you agree this constitutes your electronic signature.

Date

Co-Applicant Signature

Applicant Signature

First Last

Date