First Name*
Last Name*
Address*
City*
State/Province*
Zip/Postal Code* -
Email*
Cell Phone*
Name and ID# of Cat(s) you are interested in: (applications will be deleted with no reply if a cat is not specified in this field or if the cat(s) are not currently available for adoption on our website) *
Please enter the City and State you reside in:*
What type of home do you live in?* Choose one: House Duplex Apartment Townhome Condo Other
Do you share walls with people outside of your household?* Choose one: Yes No
Do you own or rent your home?* Choose one: Rent Own
If you rent, have you received the approval of your landlord to have a non-declawed cat/kitten? (Unless the specific cat you are applying for is declawed.) Choose one: Yes No
Landlord's Name and Email (N/A if not renting). Please know that your application will be sent to your rental office/landlord to confirm a pet is approved. *
How many hours a day on average will your cat be left alone?*
Where will the cat be kept when you are not home?*
Where will the cat sleep?*
Will the cat be allowed outdoors? If so, please explain.*
How many people reside in your household? Please list ages of anyone under 18.*
What traits are you looking for in a pet? Please copy and paste all that apply: Independence, Dependence, Lap cat, Kid friendly, Energetic, Lazy, Playful, Serious, Sidekick, Cuddler*
Which characteristics would you not tolerate in a pet? Please copy and paste all that apply: Not using litter-box, dog aggressive, cat aggressive, kid aggressive, too hyper, scratcher, biter, hides too much/shy, sheds too much, doesn't like to be held, none*
If your pet displayed undesirable traits, how would you handle it? Please copy and paste all that apply: consult a behaviorist, consult a vet, work through it, yell "no!", redirect the behavior, swat on the butt, ignore but praise when he/she does something good, surrender back to rescue*
Are there any other pets in your home? If so, please list breed, gender, and age.*
Are all dogs and cats in your home spayed or neutered? (We will be requesting records to verify. Animals in your home must be altered before adoption)* Choose one: Yes No N/A
Are all dogs and cats in your home up to date on rabies and distemper vaccines? (We will be requesting records to verify for all animals)* Choose one: Yes No N/A
If you own a cat, is he/she tested negative for feline leukemia & FIV? (we will be requesting records to verify)* Choose one: Yes No N/A
Have you owned any pets in the past 5 years that are no longer in your possession? If so, please explain why they are no longer with your family.*
Have you adopted an animal from Secondhand Hounds before? If yes, please list the animal's SHH name and the email you used at the time of the adoption. *
Veterinarian's Name and Phone Number: (If you do not have a vet, please list the vet you plan to use.)*
Is there any other information you would like to provide us with?
Under what circumstances would you return an animal to our rescue? Please copy and paste all that apply: Moving across state/into apartment, Lost job/can no longer afford, behavioral issues (i.e. cat aggression, etc.), health issues (i.e. bladder stones), having kids, too energetic/hyper, too shy/scared, allergies, under no circumstance, other* *
How did you find us?* Choose one: Facebook SHH's Website Referral from Person Referral from Company SHH Event Booth Adoption Event Twitter Other
Are you over 18 years old?* Choose one: Yes No
I certify that the information entered on this applicant is true. Enter your name and date*