Cat Adoption Application

Date *

Cat I am interested in

If not for a specific cat, please list names of cats you are considering.

Applicant's First Name *

Applicant's Last Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

Apartment Number (if applicable)

Zip Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Alternate Phone Number

Date of Birth

Is this pet for you or someone else?

Do you own other pets at the current time?

If yes, please list their names, breeds, and ages.

Are all of your pets spayed/neutered/fixed?

How many pets have you owned in the last 5-10 years?

What happened to them?

Are your pets current on their vaccinations?

Have you ever turned your dog or cat into a shelter?

If yes, please explain?

Veterinarian's Name

Veterinarian's Address, City, State, and Zip Code

Veterinarian's Phone Number

Do you want this cat for:

If you answered "other" above, please explain here:

Do you own or rent your home?

Have you owned a cat before *

I agree to provide the proper food,water, and shelter. *

I agree to have the animal examined by a vet within the first 5 days from the date of adoption including all required vaccinations. *

If a veterinarian determines within 10 days of adoption that the animals has an illness or injury that may reduce the animal to have a normal or healthy life. I can have it treated at my own expense or return it to the TBHNKAR immediately with the veterinarian stating the animals condition. *

In the event it should become impossible to keep the animal, the animal must be returned to the Bridge Home No Kill Animal Rescue. *

Please select your current residence type.

If you answered "other" above, please explain here:

If you rent, does your landlord and lease allow pets?

If you rent, landlord phone number?

If you rent, landlords name?

Including yourself, how many people live in your household?

Please list the ages & relationship of those who live in your home.

Is everyone in your household aware that you are planning to adopt a pet?

Does anyone in your household have allergies to dogs/cats?

Employment Status

If you chose "other" above, please explain:

If you are employed, what is your current occupation?

Will this pet be predominantly living inside, outside, or both?

Please provide a description of this pet's living conditions.

What characteristics are you looking for in your future cat? (ex. High, moderate or low energy. Must be good with kids, other cats or dogs.)

How many hours will he/she be left unattended daily? How much time will you be able to commit to spend with the cat daily? What will be provided to make sure they have the proper exercise and healthy mental stimulation?

How do you plan on introducing your new cat to their new environment? How long would you give a cat to adjust to their new environment? How will you introduce your new cat to any current animals in the household? (if applicable)

Where will the animal sleep?

If you answered "other" above, please explain:

Will you keep the animal up-to-date on vaccinations and heartworm preventative?

If no, please explain:

...the cat jumps on your furniture?

...the cat starts scratching on your furniture?

...the cat jumps on the counters, tabletops or other furniture?

...your cat doesn't get along with your current animals?

...the cat scratches or bites you or your children ?

...the cat stops using the litterbox?

...you move from your current home?

...someone in your house develops allergies or someone moves into the house that has current allergies?

...the cat becomes medically challenged resulting in high financial responsibilities?

...someone is to become pregnant or have a baby?

Will you allow us to perform home checks?

By applying to adopt an animal from our shelter, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions of the Adoption Policy located at https://www.bridgehome.org/policies#adoptionpolicy

Key points of our Adoption Policy include:

Adopters must be at least 21 years old and have a suitable and secure living environment.
Our team conducts a Meet and Greet session to ensure a good match between the adopter, the adopter’s current pets(if applicable), and the animal.
An adoption fee is required, which helps cover the cost of caring for our animals.
Upon approval of the adoption application, an Adoption Contract must be signed.
Post-adoption, adopters are responsible for providing necessary veterinary care and humane care to the adopted animal.
If an adopter can no longer care for the adopted animal, we prefer that the animal is returned to us.
We reserve the right to refuse or deny any adoption application if it is not in the best interest of the animal.

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I Agree

Date *
Cat I am interested in leave unchanged if you are not applying for a specific cat.
If not for a specific cat, please list names of cats you are considering.
Applicant's First Name *
Applicant's Last Name *
Street Address *
City *
State *
Apartment Number (if applicable)
Zip Code *
Phone Number * Please use the following format 248-555-1212
Email Address * Please enter correctly as this is the main way we will contact you
Alternate Phone Number
Date of Birth
Is this pet for you or someone else?
Do you own other pets at the current time?
If yes, please list their names, breeds, and ages.
Are all of your pets spayed/neutered/fixed?
How many pets have you owned in the last 5-10 years?
What happened to them?
Are your pets current on their vaccinations?
Have you ever turned your dog or cat into a shelter?
If yes, please explain?
Veterinarian's Name If you have never owned a pet please tell us where you would go.
Veterinarian's Address, City, State, and Zip Code Again if you have never owned a pet please list where you would go
Veterinarian's Phone Number
Do you want this cat for:
If you answered "other" above, please explain here:
Do you own or rent your home?
Have you owned a cat before *
I agree to provide the proper food,water, and shelter. *
I agree to have the animal examined by a vet within the first 5 days from the date of adoption including all required vaccinations. *
If a veterinarian determines within 10 days of adoption that the animals has an illness or injury that may reduce the animal to have a normal or healthy life. I can have it treated at my own expense or return it to the TBHNKAR immediately with the veterinarian stating the animals condition. *
In the event it should become impossible to keep the animal, the animal must be returned to the Bridge Home No Kill Animal Rescue. *
Please select your current residence type.
If you answered "other" above, please explain here:
If you rent, does your landlord and lease allow pets?
If you rent, landlord phone number?
If you rent, landlords name?
Including yourself, how many people live in your household?
Please list the ages & relationship of those who live in your home.
Is everyone in your household aware that you are planning to adopt a pet?
Does anyone in your household have allergies to dogs/cats?
Employment Status
If you chose "other" above, please explain:
If you are employed, what is your current occupation?
Will this pet be predominantly living inside, outside, or both?
Please provide a description of this pet's living conditions.
What characteristics are you looking for in your future cat? (ex. High, moderate or low energy. Must be good with kids, other cats or dogs.)
How many hours will he/she be left unattended daily? How much time will you be able to commit to spend with the cat daily? What will be provided to make sure they have the proper exercise and healthy mental stimulation?
How do you plan on introducing your new cat to their new environment? How long would you give a cat to adjust to their new environment? How will you introduce your new cat to any current animals in the household? (if applicable)
Where will the animal sleep?
If you answered "other" above, please explain:
Will you keep the animal up-to-date on vaccinations and heartworm preventative?
If no, please explain:
...the cat jumps on your furniture?	1 - Not a problem 2 - not a big deal 3 - i dont know 4 - that would be an issue 5 - i would have to rehome the cat
...the cat starts scratching on your furniture?	1 - Not a problem 2 - not a big deal 3 - i dont know 4 - that would be an issue 5 - i would have to rehome the cat
...the cat jumps on the counters, tabletops or other furniture?	1 - Not a problem 2 - not a big deal 3 - i dont know 4 - that would be an issue 5 - i would have to rehome the cat
...your cat doesn't get along with your current animals?	1 - Not a problem 2 - not a big deal 3 - i dont know 4 - that would be an issue 5 - i would have to rehome the cat
...the cat scratches or bites you or your children ?	1 - Not a problem 2 - not a big deal 3 - i dont know 4 - that would be an issue 5 - i would have to rehome the cat
...the cat stops using the litterbox?	1 - Not a problem 2 - not a big deal 3 - i dont know 4 - that would be an issue 5 - i would have to rehome the cat
...you move from your current home?	1 - Not a problem 2 - not a big deal 3 - i dont know 4 - that would be an issue 5 - i would have to rehome the cat
...someone in your house develops allergies or someone moves into the house that has current allergies?	1 - Not a problem 2 - not a big deal 3 - i dont know 4 - that would be an issue 5 - i would have to rehome the cat
...the cat becomes medically challenged resulting in high financial responsibilities?	1 - Not a problem 2 - not a big deal 3 - i dont know 4 - that would be an issue 5 - i would have to rehome the cat
...someone is to become pregnant or have a baby?	1 - Not a problem 2 - not a big deal 3 - i dont know 4 - that would be an issue 5 - i would have to rehome the cat
Will you allow us to perform home checks?
By applying to adopt an animal from our shelter, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions of the Adoption Policy located at https://www.bridgehome.org/policies#adoptionpolicy Key points of our Adoption Policy include: Adopters must be at least 21 years old and have a suitable and secure living environment. Our team conducts a Meet and Greet session to ensure a good match between the adopter, the adopter’s current pets(if applicable), and the animal. An adoption fee is required, which helps cover the cost of caring for our animals. Upon approval of the adoption application, an Adoption Contract must be signed. Post-adoption, adopters are responsible for providing necessary veterinary care and humane care to the adopted animal. If an adopter can no longer care for the adopted animal, we prefer that the animal is returned to us. We reserve the right to refuse or deny any adoption application if it is not in the best interest of the animal.
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