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Adoption Application


VALLEY STREAM CAT RESCUE INC. PRE ADOPTION APPLICATION

Name: ____________________________

Address: ____________________________

Phone: (home): ___________________

(work): __________________

(cell): __________________

Best time to reach you: _____________

Place of Employment: ________________________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________Phone:___________________________

Your Date of Birth: _____________ Are you Married, Single, Co-habitating? ____________________

Number and Ages of Children: _________________________________________________________

If co-habitating and living arrangements change, who would keep the cat? ______________________

Do you own or rent a home or apartment? (describe)______________________________________

Do you live with a relative? (describe) ___________________________________________________

How many people live with you? ___________________ How many rooms do you have? _________

Landlord's Name and Phone: __________________________________________________________

Are you permitted to have pets? _______________________

Do you have strong screens on your windows? _______________ Screen/Storm Doors?___________

Does anyone in your house have allergies to cats? _________________________________________

Why do you want a cat? (companionship/ for a child/ as a mouser) ___________________________

Who is the cat for? (yourself/ family/ as a gift (if so for whom and is it a surprise?) _______________

Where will the cat spend its time? (Indoors/Outdoors) (Mostly in) (Mostly Out) (In only) (Out only)

(Describe fully) _____________________________________________________________________

Where does your current (or previous) cat spend its time? __________________________________

Will the cat be allowed outside? ________________________________________________________

List the number, types, ages and sex of pets currently in your home:

Cat: ______________________________ Dog: __________________ Other: _________________

Name and Address of Veterinarian: _____________________________________________________

____________________________ Phone: ___________________

Have your pets been vaccinated this year? __________ Date of last vet appt: ___________________

Do your animals see the vet for annual check-ups? ________________________________________

Do you declaw your cats? __________ Do you spay/neuter your cats? ________________________

Have your cats been tested for Feline Leukemia and Aids? ____________ Date of test: ___________

Can you afford an unanticipated vet bill of $500? (easily/ with difficulty/not at all)? _______________

How many hours a day will the cat be left alone? ______________ Do you drive? ________________

Do you use a cat carrier when taking the cat out? _______________

Do you own a carrier? _________

Do you have all the necessary equipment for adopting a cat or would you have to purchase it?

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Who would care for your cat if you were unable? __________________________________________

If something should happen to you, do you have provisions for the future care of the cat? (describe)

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When you go on vacation who cares for the cat? (neighbor/board the cat/take with you/leave in someone else's home/ leave alone with food and water) Describe: ____________________________

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What type of food do you feed? (Brands) Dry: _________________ Canned: _________________

Cats can live as long as 15 to 20 years, do you plan on caring for one that long? _________________

Are you accepting of a cat's behavior in the house (jumping, playing, etc.)? _____________________

Are you accepting of a young kitten's behavior in the house? (playing, crying, being awake at night, scratching, needing constant attention? _________________________________________________

Is there any further info you can provide to assist us in adopting to you? ______________________

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Personal reference(other than family member) ____________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________ Phone: _______________________

Cat you wish to adopt:________________________________________________________________

Would you consider adopting a pair if you currently have no cats? ____________________________

Why did you choose this cat/kitten? _____________________________________________________

Valley Stream Cat Rescue Inc. is a non-profit organization staffed entirely by volunteers. We are committed to serving the best interests of the cats in our care. We, therefore, reserve the right to select the home that best meets the needs of each individual cat. Thank you for considering a VSCR cat for adoption.

Prospective adopters must be at least 24 years of age.