First Name*
Last Name*
Address*
City*
State/Province*
Zip/Postal Code* -
Email*
Home Phone
Work Phone x
Cell Phone*
Alt Email
Text/Pager Email
Name(s) of cat(s) you are interested in adopting (if you know):* Choose an animal: Abby Benny Boone Chloe Cletus Delilah Dori Finley Frannie Gene Gresella Journey Kit Kat Lincoln Millie Molly My Heart Panama Patrick Peggy Pluto Race Randy Ripley Sally Selena Skye Sparkles Tesla Travis Wisteria York
Are you interested in any additional cats? Please list their name(s) here.
Gender of animal desired:* Choose one: Male Female Either is fine
What age cat are you interested in adopting (check all that apply):
How serious are you about adoption?
How did you hear about BFPA?* Choose one: Adoption or Fundraising Event I am a BFPA Volunteer/Foster I am a former BFPA Adopter Friend of a BFPA member Newspaper Other Petfinder.com Radio or TV Social Media Veterinarian
Are you a US Citizen?* Choose one: Yes No
How long have you lived at your current address?*
Do you plan to move in the next 12 months?* Choose one: Yes No
Are you employed?* Choose one: Not employed Full time Part time Work at home Retired Undergrad student Graduate student
What is your occupation?*
Is your spouse/partner employed?* Choose one: Yes No n/a
List all members of your household as well as their age. Include yourself, children, partner, roommate.*
If no children now, do you plan them in the future? Choose one: Yes No
Does anyone in your home suffer from pet allergies? * Choose one: Yes No n/a
Are you or anyone in your household a smoker?*
If so, do you smoke in the house?*
In what type of home do you live* Choose one: Single Family Duplex Apartment Townhouse Condominium Mobile Home Military Housing
Do you own or rent your home* Choose one: Rent Own
If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord to get a cat?* Choose one: Yes No n/a
Are you fully aware of the pet deposit and monthly fees, if any, you must pay to have a cat on the rental property?* Choose one: Yes No n/a
If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord to get a pet? We must get permission from your landlord since they are the legal owner of the property. Withholding landlord contact information may delay the processing of your application.
If so, what is your landlord's name?
What is your landlord's phone number?
Which best describes your family's lifestyle? (check all that apply):
When did you decide to get a cat?*
What is the intended purpose of this cat? (check all that apply):
What qualities/personality traits are you looking for in a cat?*
Who will be the primary caregiver for the cat? *
Where will your cat stay while you are away from home?
Where will your cat stay when you are at home?*
Where will the cat sleep?*
When you travel for business or pleasure, who will care for your cat?*
Do you plan to declaw your cat?* Choose one: Yes No
Why or why not?*
Check any of the following reasons you would give your cat away? (check all that apply):
How much responsibility will your children be given in the care of the cat?* Choose one: Total Some Minimal None Not Applicable
If there are young children (5 years old or younger) in your household, what steps will you take to protect both the child and the cat?*
If you have no children now, but have children in the future, how would the addition of children affect your view of the cat?* Choose one: Not at all - the cat will always be a member of the family If we don't have time for the cat, we will return it to BPFA If the cat is unfriendly around the cat, it would have to live outside The children will always come first before any considerations for the cat Not applicable
Estimate the annual cost to own a cat. Account for food, supplies, toys, annual wellness exam (which may include required/recommended tests and vaccinations), flea control and funds for possible emergencies:*
Name of Pet#1 (current or past) Please only supply pets that were under your direct care (not family pets you had as a child).
Species (dog, cat, etc) gender (male, female) breed (ie. chihuahua, labrador)
Age of Pet
Is pet current on heart worm prevention (if dog)? Choose one: Yes No n/a
Is Pet #1 current on vaccinations? Choose one: Yes No n/a
Is current pet spayed or neutered? Choose one: Spayed Neutered
Do you purchase HW meds from your vet? Choose one: Yes No n/a
Where is current pet kept? Choose one: Inside Only Outside Only Inside and Outside
Is pet still living with you? Choose one: Yes No n/a
If pet no longer with you, what happened? If deceased, approximately what year did the dog passed away.
Name of Pet #2 (current or past)
What is the age of your current pet?
Is your current pet up to date on vaccinations? Choose one: Yes No n/a
Do you purchase Heartworm preventative from your vet? Choose one: Yes No
Is current pet spayed or neutered? Choose one: Yes No n/a
If pet no longer with you, what happened? If the dog is deceased, please state the year the dog passed away.
Name of Pet#3 (current or past)
Do you purchase Heartworm preventatives from your vet? Choose one: Yes No
If pet no longer with you, what happened? If the dog is deceased, please state approximately when the dog passed away.
If you have pets now, or have had pets in the past, may we contact your veterinarian? NOTE: Many vets now require owner's permission to disclose vet history. Please contact your vet to tell them a representative from BFPA will be calling for this history so that the processing of your application will not be delayed. All current pets in your household must be sterilized, current on all shots/heartworm preventative and primarily indoor companions. If you currently own a dog, you MUST be able to provide proof of purchase for monthly heartworm medicine if you do not purchase directly from your veterinarian.
Vet's name (required if pet owner):
Veterinarian's Name and Phone Number*
List 3 personal references (only one relative) along with their email address. Please DO NOT list phone numbers since we ONLY accept email addresses. *
I am prepared make a 15 to 20-year commitment to this cat:* Choose one: Yes No
I will take my cat annually to a veterinarian for a wellness exam and recommended tests/vaccinations:* Choose one: Yes No
I will provide regular flea control:* Choose one: Yes No
I agree that any cat I adopt will be treated like a member of the family. Therefore, any BFPA cat I adopt will live exclusively inside my home:* Choose one: Yes No
I agree to allow a BFPA volunteer to visit my home for a pre-adoption visit and a follow-up visit after the adoption:*
If I adopt a BFPA cat and it does not work out in the future, I agree to return the cat only to Best Friend Pet Adoption and not give the cat away, take the cat to a shelter or sell the cat to a third party:* Choose one: Yes No
I am at least 21 years of age. All of the information I have given is true and complete. Any misrepresentation of the truth in this application will invalidate any subsequent adoption agreement and will give BFPA the right to reclaim the adopted animal without refund of the adoption fee. Submission of this online application constitutes agreement and acknowledgement by the adopter of BFPA's policies and terms of adoption. Because BFPA is trying to find the best match for our animals, we reserve the right to turn down any potential adopter -- without explanation -- based on this application, phone interviews and/or homechecks.*