Planned Pethood Cat Adoption Application

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CAT ADOPTION YOU MUST:

 Be at least 18 years of age Have legal identification with your current address

Understand that Planned Pethood reserves the right to refuse any applicant for adoption. Submitting an application does not guarantee you adoption of an animal. This is only the first step in our adoption process. We do not adopt out on a first come, first serve basis nor do we "hold" cats. We prefer the entire family be present during the adoption process. Thank you.

Pet ownership is a major responsibility, a lifetime commitment and should not be taken lightly--

                         Planned Pethood

 In Planned Pethood's ongoing effort to find the best possible home for every animal, we ask that you fill out this questionnaire and expect to spend some time discussing it with one of our adoption representatives.

These questions are designed to help best prepare you and the feline for a successful and permanent adoption. Please ask one of our volunteers to help you spend some time with the feline you are interest in adopting.

  Please remember that the felines in our adoption program are rescued from at-risk situations. They have received the veterinarian care per medical records you will receive at time of adoption. The cat or kitten you wish to adopt may have been in our care for as little as a few days. Some viral and fungal diseases, such as upper respiratory and ringworm infections have an incubation period of 5-7 and 10 to 14 days and therefore, we provide a 14-day authorization for medical care though our participating vets if needed. Planned Pethood felines receive every necessary medical attention required but cannot make guarantees as to the future health of the cat.

You are strongly urged to take your cat to your veterinarian for regular follow up care. Further, please remember that a change of environment can alter the cat's personality. Please give your new feline companion at least two weeks to adapt to its new surroundings. We will be glad to help remedy situations.

PLACEMENT FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR ANY REASON
Planned Pethood Cat Name
First Name
Last Name
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone Number
E-mail address
Driver's License Number
Employer Phone Number
Employer Address
Who is this cat for?
Where do you live?
How many times have you moved in the past five years?
If you have moved more than 2 times in the past five years, please explain in detail why.
What would you do with your cat if you had to move into a place that would not allow pets?
Have you adopted from Planned Pethood in the past?
If yes, please tell us their adoptive name and approximate adoption date?
Have you adopted a cat or dog from another rescue group, humane society, etc.? If yes, did you adopt the animal? If no, why didn't you/what happened, please explain.
Please list all the dogs and cats in your home, including their ages, whether they are spayed/neutered and indoor or outdoors?
Where do your cats/dogs/animals sleep?
Where will your cat be when you are not home?
How many animals have you owned in the past five years and where are they now?
List the number of children in your home, including ages.
How many hours are you away from the home daily?
How many hours will this cat be outdoors each day?
In case of emergency, vacations, your absence, etc. who will care for this cat?
Out of the following reasons, which reasons would you return your cat to Planned Pethood to find another home? Moving
Divorce
Allergies
Aggression
New Baby
Kids loose interest
Not getting along with kids
Behavior problems
Medical problems
Work hours change (longer)
Biting
Scratching you
Scratching the furniture
Spouse/Roommate doesn't want any more?
Other
If other, please explain
If you are dating or plan to marry someone who doesn't like animals, what would you do?
A cat can live 15 to 20 years. Thinking that far ahead, what changes in your life would cause you to surrender this cat?
A common feline behavior problem is urinating outside of the litter box. When a cat stops using its litter box, it is most frequently because the cat has a urinary track infection. Sometimes it is cause by stress in the household, changes in litter or food. If the behavior occurs, how many of the following steps would you be willing to do to try to solve the problem? Vet visit
Purchase medication for UTI?
Purchase medication to modify the behavior
Try different brand of cat food or litter
Thoroughly evaluate household changes
Crate/isolate to retrain litter box habits
Move litter box to suit cat
I would return the cat, none.
What would you do if you could no longer care for this cat?
Have you ever given away an animal/pet?
If yes, please explain why.
Has a cat ever died on your premises of disease or unknown causes?
If yes, please explain why?
Please supply the name of your veterinarian, clinic name, phone number
Do you mind if we contact your veterinarian?
How often do your pets visit the vet?
Would you object to a home visit from our organization? If yes, please explain why.
Signature
Date
Co-Adopter Signature