Cat Adoption Application

Contact Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code
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Email*

Home Phone

Work Phone
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Cell Phone

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Thank you for considering adopting a pet from Wags and Whisker’s Pet Rescue. Please understand that adopting a pet is a responsibility. Please do not take it lightly. Please agree to the following terms

Which pet are you interested in adopting?*

Right to Decline

Wags and Whisker’s Pet Rescue has the right to decline any application for any reason.*

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age or have special consent from a Wags and Whisker’s representative and must provide a valid driver’s license or other government-issued identification.*

Please tell us a little bit about yourself, your lifestyle and why you are interested in adopting this particular dog. *

What is your age and what do you do for a living?*

Please enter TWO alternate contacts. (Full name, age, relationship, and phone number) *

Life is unexpected, if something were to happen to you do you have a plan in place for your pets? Please provide the name and phone number. *

What type of home do you live in?*

Do you own or rent your home?*

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If you rent, do you have your landlord’s permission to have/own a pet?

Landlord's Name:

Landlord's Phone Number

How will you keep the pet on your property?

Fenced Yard	In House
Pet Run	Tied Outside
Other

Please list all members of your household with their relationship to you and their age. *

Is everyone in the household willing to make a lifetime commitment to the new pet? Are all decision-makers in the household on board with adopting a new family member? This means if you move. You take your pet. If you get married or divorced you keep your pet. If you have a baby, you keep your pet. If your pet gets sick you take it to the vet. If your pet shows unwanted behaviors, you enroll in training sessions and get him/her the help s/he needs. Our rescue animals have suffered enough heartbreak and are ready to be committed companions please be sure you are ready to be a committed owner. *

Current Pets: Please list - Species/Breed/Age/Sex/ is this pet spayed or neutered and is this an indoor or an outdoor pet?

Veterinarian's Name

Veterinarian’s Phone Number

Does anyone in the home have allergies?*

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Returns and Refunds

The applicant agrees to notify Wags and Whisker’s immediately if the pet on this application needs to be rehomed. Training must be attempted before a dog is returned. Proof of training must be supplied. Returns are by appointment only and there is a $100 return fee. *

ALL adoption fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. We are a non-profit organization and our adoption fees are what keeps us afloat.*

If you have children in the home, do you plan on leaving them alone with the pet?

Would you give up this pet for any of the following reasons? (Check all that apply)

You move to a new home	Pet runs away
Pet does not get along with other pets in the household	Pet does not get along with other people in the household
Pet nips at children	Pet jumps on children/knocks them down
Pet gets too old	Excessive barking
Excessive chewing	Excessive shedding
Excessive separation anxiety	Pet is not house broken
Pet becomes too active	Pet becomes larger than expected
You do not enough time to spend with animals	Divorce or Separation
Financial reasons	Pet develops health problems
Excessive digging	Excessive drooling
Excessive smells	Excessive marking

What traits are you looking for in a pet?

Big dog friendly	Cat friendly
Companion Pet	Female friendly
Good with elderly	Good with livestock
Herding	High energy
Kid friendly	Low energy
Male friendly	Non-shedding
Running partner	Small dog friendly

How many hours each day will the pet be left alone?*

Where will the pet be kept when alone?*

Where will the pet sleep at night?*

Where will the pet be when you are at home?*

Are you planning to declaw this cat?*

If you have a dog, have they been around cats before?

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All adoption fees are considered donations and are non-refundable. Please make sure you and your family are ready for the expense, work, and commitment needed to ensure successful adoption. While we try to pre-screen medical and temperament issues before placing an animal for adoption, some behaviors or conditions can go undetected. We will be happy to help in any way should this happen, but cannot guarantee health or temperament. *

Is the animal to be a gift or surprise? *

Cats are creatures of space. This means that it takes them a while to settle into a new home. How much time are you willing to allow a new kitty to settle into your home?*

Rhinotracheitis is triggered by the common feline herpes virus. Symptoms include sneezing, a runny nose and drooling. Your cat's eyes may become crusted with mucous, and he or she may sleep much more and eat much less than normal. If left untreated this disease causes dehydration, starvation, and eventually, death. Calicivirus has similar symptoms, affecting the respiratory system and also causing ulcers in the mouth. It can result in pneumonia if left untreated—kittens and senior cats are especially vulnerable. Panleukopenia is also known as distemper and is easily spread from one cat to another. Distemper is so common that nearly all cats—regardless of breed or living conditions—will be exposed to it in their lifetime. It’s especially common in kittens who have not yet been vaccinated against it, and symptoms include fever, vomiting and bloody diarrhea. This disease progresses rapidly and requires immediate medical attention. Without intervention, a cat can die within 12 hours of contracting the disease. These three viruses can be contracted by cats at any age. Kittens should receive their first FVRCP vaccination at 6 to 8 weeks of age, followed by three booster shots once a month. Adult cats should receive a booster once every year or two, according to your vet's recommendation. Adult cats with unknown vaccination records should receive a FVRCP vaccination, plus a booster. Because FVRCP is a live vaccine, it should not be given to pregnant cats. Rarely, a cat may contract a disease from the vaccine or experience a side effect, such as fever or vomiting. These instances are an exception, and for the vast majority of cats FVRCP will not only protect against rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia, but may also help fight off other viruses as well. Do you understand how important it is to vaccinate your cat and what symptoms to look for when taking home a new cat or kitten?*

All animals are microchipped before adoption. To register your pets' microchip you will create a free account at found.org and register the pets' unique microchip number with your current contact information. upon adoption, you will be responsible for transferring the microchip into your name. *

The applicant understands and agrees that if the applicant does not comply with, or follow the terms of in this agreement, ownership of the pet on the application shall revert to Wags and Whisker’s Pet Rescue. The applicant agrees to give permission for a Wags and Whisker’s representative to remove the pet from the applicant’s premises. The applicant agrees that this entry shall not constitute a trespass.*

Should My adoption application be approved and an appointment to meet a dog/cat is scheduled. I understand that participation in the above activities could result in actions that might be dangerous or hazardous to me. I realize that I could be bit or scratched by an animal. When/If participating with children in said activity or event I agree to keep them with me at all times and under my supervision. By submitting this application, I agree to the fact that participation can cause any harm or injury to me. I release Wags and Whiskers and it’s staff from all liability, costs, and damages which could arise from participation in this event or activity. I agree to accept financial responsibility for the costs related to any and all medical treatment and give my confirmation of the same by signing this document. *

By typing my name below, I acknowledge that everything I have answered above is true.*

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