First Name *
Your first name
Last Name *
Your last name
Email Address *
Please enter an email address where we can reach you.
Phone Number *
Please enter a phone number where we can reach you.
Address *
Please enter your address.
City *
State *
Zipcode *
How old are you? *
under 18
18 - 25
26-55
56-75
over 75
Tell us about yourself. *
We want to get to know you.
Why do you want to adopt? *
Which cat(s) are you most interested in?
If you're not sure, you can leave this blank
Please tell us why you have chosen this particular (set of) cat(s). If you did not choose a particular feline, tell us a bit about what you might be looking for. *
Tell us why you chose this cat; or tell us why you would choose a particular cat.
I will be financially responsible for the adopted cat(s). *
No Yes
It is crucial that everyone in your household is on board with adopting, but for this part of the application process, we are only asking about adults who will be serving as an active and responsible adoption. While we encourage co-parenting, unless you are legally entangled, just one of you will sign the adoption agreement as the official adopter.
Will other adult members of your household (not roommates) be actively responsible for the adopted cat(s)? *
No Yes
Name(s) of co-applicant(s) and their relationship to you.
Are you applying as a household? Please put all applicant names down.
Someone else will be serving as my financial guarantor. *
No Yes
Full name of guarantor
Relationship to applicant
Guarantor's Email Address
This person has agreed to be my financial guarantor
No Yes
Our adoption process moves very quickly, please only apply NOW if you are ready to adopt NOW. Otherwise, please apply closer to the date you are ready to move forward?
Are you able to bring the cat(s) home within the next 7 days? *
No Yes
When are you planning to adopt?
Please note that we do not adopt out single kittens unless you have an age-approriate feline at home.
I am applying for a single kitten *
No Yes
I have an age appropriate kitten at home who needs a companion.
No Yes
If I'm applying for a kitten to be a single kitten in my home, I understand that my application will be ignored.
No Yes
Housing Information
Do you own or rent? *
own rent
If renting, do you have permission to have pets?
yes no not sure
Landlord's Name & Contact Information
Do you have screens on ALL windows? *
No Yes
My home has outdoor access. *
No Yes
Please describe any outdoor spaces (backyards, balconies, patios) and their access points. *
Household Information
Number of Adults in Household *
Do you have roommates?
No Yes
Please list all roommates and their email addresses.
It's crucial to us that all roommates are in agreement about adoption.
Number of Children/Teens in Household & Their Ages *
If there are children, have they been taught how to interact with animals? Will they be supervised?
Although we support children playing an active role in caring for your adopted pets, please confirm that you understand that the adults in the household are responsible for animal care.
Will you be teaching animal security in your home? (Teach the family to not leave doors open, etc.)
Is anyone in your home allergic to pet hair/dander? *
If you're not sure about allergies, please confirm with a physician before the adoption.
Other Pet Information
Do you have cats? How many? Please list the age of each cat. *
Are your cats declawed?
Do you have dogs? How many? *
Are your pets spayed or neutered? If not, why not? *
Tell us about any pets currently in the household (age, personality, energy level)
Have you ever owned a dog or cat before? If so, what happened? *
Have you ever had to give up a pet? Why and where did you bring them? *
Do you have a current vet? If so, please provide their name/contact info.
Employment Information
What is your current employment situation? *
employed
student
other
If you are a student, retired or not currently employed, please explain how you will be able to afford the costs of keeping the pet healthy including vetting or other expenses. Do you have family supporting you? Savings set aside? If you have a partner providing financial support, please explain.
List your occupation, employer name and address and number of years at your current job. If self-employed, please be very detailed. If you recently started a new job, please provide additional information. *
Business Hours
Looking Forward...
What are your plans for this cat and where will they spend the day? *
Where will this cat sleep? *
How many hours will this cat be alone on a typical day? *
Will this pet be allowed outside or be indoors only? *
Adopters are responsible for their new furry family member's health care. Do you agree to take your cat to the vet regularly and provide any needed medical care? *
No Yes
Do you feel you are able to support this pet for their entire life? What happens if you lose your current job or housing? *
Do you have a contingency plan to pay for unexpected emergency vet bills? *
If a behavior problem arises, are you prepared to invest the time and expense for professional help? *
No Yes
How often do you travel? How long are you usually away for? *
When you travel, who will be caring for your pet? Please give details of how often they will come over to take care of your cat(s), or if you plan on boarding, where? *
Are there any circumstances which might entail a dramatic change in your living situation -- such as a move across the country or abroad? If so, do you plan to take your cat with you? *
Animals are a lifetime commitment and sometimes life changes -- such as new jobs or having children -- can affect your ability to care for a pet. Do you foresee any circumstances that might prevent you from making this cat a priority in your household? *
We are not passing any judgment! Just want you to think ahead.
What circumstance(s) would cause you to consider rehoming an adopted pet? Do you have friends or family who may help if that were to happen? *
If you are adopting with a partner, who will get custody if the relationship ends?
No one wants to think about this, but it's important that there is a plan in place.
Do you have a plan in place for your cat should it outlive you? Who will ensure the cat finds a new home?
References
References are now a much bigger part of our application process than before and we really want to hear about you as a person. These references do not need to be work related (although they can be) -- friends, former roommates, neighbors are all great. References should NOT be family members, current roommates or significant others (please do not list your mother! Please include 3 people and their email addresses UNLESS they really don't email (which is totally fine, some folks don't) -- emailing helps us process applications faster. Please do not put N/A or leave a reference blank, instead wait a little longer to submit your application and think about someone else who can tell us about how great you are.
If you are unable to provide 3 references with emails, please email adoptions@bbawc.org and we will call you references -- don't worry!
Reference #1 Name *
Email Address *
Relationship to you *
Reference #2 Name *
Email Address *
Relationship to you *
Reference #3: *
Email Address *
Relationship to you *
STOP! Please check your references and confirm that they are NOT RELATED TO OR DATING YOU. Are there any typos in their email addresses? Good to go? Let them know that we will be reaching out soon and the sooner they respond, the sooner you can adopt.
I checked my references and none are related to, married to or dating me. *
No Yes
And Finally...
Note: We require an adoption donation to contribute to the care of future rescues. Your donation is not a fee as it does not cover the costs associated with rescuing each cat, but instead contributes to our ability to continue our rescue work.
In general, we would do a home visit. During these times, we are not. If there any areas of concern in your home (windows, doors, balconies, plants), please let us know:
I have read the description of the cats and I undertstand that there can be additional financial commitments for the cats who need additional procedures (dentals, echocardiogram, etc). Each cat has a unique medical history. To the best of our ability we will inform you of the known background and needs and will do our best to work with you to make sure your new family member gets the extra care they need. *
No Yes
Is there anything else you'd like to add?
By submitting this application, I certify that all of the above information is true and correct, and I authorize Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition to contact all persons listed above. (Please type your first and last name.) *