Good Home Adoption Q&A

Have you read Cat Care 101? *

Yes
No

I certify that I am 18 years of age or older. *

Yes
No

ID Front *

ID Back *

Proof of Address *

I prefer to be addressed as: *

She/Her
He/Him
They/Them

First Name *

Last Name *

Street Address *

Apartment Number *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

How do you prefer we contact you? *

Email
Text
Either is ok

Which cat(s) are you applying for?

The number of felines I want to adopt is: *

One
Two!

The age of the feline I am most interested in adopting is: *

Tell us about temperament of the cat you would like to live with: *

Cuddly and affectionate
Allows pats and a quick hug, but is independent
Lap cat
Spirit cats are cool (independent, mainly on the periphery)
A little fresh and feisty is okay
All of these sound great!

What is your timeframe for adopting? *

I was ready yesterday!
I am basically ready, but still need to get some supplies
I have just started searching and preparing for my feline friend

What is your level of experience with cats? *

Beginner: I have no experience with cats
Intermediate: I have never been a pet parent myself, but have lived with cats
Advanced: I have been a cat parent in the past or I am currently a pet parent

I am interested in adopting a Fospice cat or kitten *

Yes
No
Maybe, it depends on the cat and the illness

I am open to adopting a special needs cat or kitten *

Yes
No
Maybe, it depends on the cat and the illness

I am adopting a cat/kitten... *

For myself/my family
As a gift for someone else
on behalf of someone else

Do you currently have any other pets? *

Yes
No

If you have other pets, please list their names, species and ages.

If you have another pet(s), are they spayed/neutered? *

Yes
No
N/A

If you have another pet(s), are they current on their vaccinations? *

Yes
No
N/A

Have you had any pets in the past? *

Yes
No

If you had other pets in the past, please tell us where they are now.

I am adopting a cat/kitten... *

For myself/my family
As a gift for someone else
on behalf of someone else

Why do you want to adopt a cat/kitten now? *

Will the cat/kitten live with you in your home or with someone else?* *

With me
With someone else

If you rent, does your lease allow pets? *

Yes
No

Has a friend, acquaintance or family member recently applied to adopt from Good Home? *

Yes
No

Are there any known pet allergies in the household?* *

Yes
No

What is the activity level at your house? *

Low (quiet, few guests)
Medium (a little noise, occasional guests)
High (loud, lots of activity)

Including yourself, how many people live in your household? *

1
2-3
4-6
more than 6

Please list the ages & relationships (to you) of those who live in your home. *

Is everyone in the household in favor of bringing a cat home?

Yes
No

Who will be the primary caregiver for the cat? *

Myself
Myself and household members
Someone else

If the primary caregiver(s) is no longer able to perform those duties what do you anticipate would happen to the cat? *

Are you currently employed? *

Yes
No

The basic cost (food and litter) for one cat amounts to at least $1,400 annually. This figure does not include veterinary care or the cost of extras such as toys, treats, bedding or a cat sitter. Is this an expense you can afford? *

Yes
No

If your cat needed emergency care tomorrow costing $400 would you be able to afford this expense? *

Yes
No

Cats can live up to 20 years. Are you willing and able to commit to pet guardianship for this length of time? *

Yes
No

Cats should not be left alone for periods longer than 24 hours. Who will care for the cat if you are away for several days to several weeks?

Would you allow your cat to free roam outdoors?* *

Yes
No

Are there screens on all of the windows in your home? *

Yes
No

Have you or would you ever declaw a cat? *

Yes
No

Is there a particular behavior in a cat that you could not tolerate? *

We conduct a virtual home check prior to adoption. Below, please specify your preferred app for the virtual home check. *

FaceTime
Google Meeting
Other

We periodically follow up with adopters to see how things are going. Follow-ups help us better understand the needs of the cats and our adopters. May we send you a short survey or email check-in? *

Yes
No

Do you currently have a veterinarian? *

Yes
No

How did you hear about Good Home? *

If you were referred to Good Home by someone specific, please let us know their name so that we may thank them.

REFERENCE 1: please provide the name, phone number and preferred contact time for a personal reference who is NOT a family member *

REFERENCE 2: please provide the name, phone number and preferred contact time for a personal reference who is NOT a family member *

I certify that all of the above information is complete, true and not misleading in any way. I authorize Good Home to contact the references provided. I am aware that this application will become part of my adoption record. I acknowledge that Good Home cannot guarantee the health and/or temperament of any animal under their care. *

Yes
No

Have you read Cat Care 101? * Read Cat Care 101	Yes No
I certify that I am 18 years of age or older. *	Yes No
ID Front * Please attach a photo of the front of your US government-issued ID.
ID Back * Please attach a photo of the back of your US government-issued ID.
Proof of Address * Please attach a photo of a utility bill, lease agreement or a postmarked piece of mail showing your name & address
I prefer to be addressed as: *	She/Her He/Him They/Them
First Name * Your name must match your ID.
Last Name * Your name must match your ID.
Street Address *
Apartment Number *
City *
State *
Zip Code *
Email Address * Please double check that the address is entered correctly.
Phone Number *
How do you prefer we contact you? *	Email Text Either is ok
Which cat(s) are you applying for? Please visit "Our Adoptable Cats" page to acquaint yourself with cats who are available for adoption. If you're not sure which cat you'd like to adopt please visit our free-roaming Cat Lounge.
The number of felines I want to adopt is: * PLEASE NOTE: only very rarely are kittens under 5 months of age available to be adopted out alone.	One Two!
The age of the feline I am most interested in adopting is: * PLEASE NOTE: Kittens under 5 months must generally 1) be adopted in pairs and remain together after adoption or 2) be adopted into a home where there is another playful cat or kitten. Bonded siblings are advertised together and must remain together after adoption.	a kitten an adult cat 1-4 an older adult cat 5-9 a senior cat I'm open!
Tell us about temperament of the cat you would like to live with: * Cats are a lot like people—some like to be held and hugged, while others prefer to keep their distance (spirit cats). Most cats and kittens fall somewhere in between and most require an adjustment period of at least several weeks (often longer) to acclimate to their new surroundings and human companions. PLEASE NOTE: true lap cats are uncommon! Please check only the TOP THREE most important qualities.	Cuddly and affectionate Allows pats and a quick hug, but is independent Lap cat Spirit cats are cool (independent, mainly on the periphery) A little fresh and feisty is okay All of these sound great!
What is your timeframe for adopting? * PLEASE NOTE: we can not hold a cat or kitten for more than 24 hours. In order to expedite kitty's transition home, basic supplies may be purchased at Beastie Bestie which offers Good Home adopters a one-time 20% discount.	I was ready yesterday! I am basically ready, but still need to get some supplies I have just started searching and preparing for my feline friend
What is your level of experience with cats? *	Beginner: I have no experience with cats Intermediate: I have never been a pet parent myself, but have lived with cats Advanced: I have been a cat parent in the past or I am currently a pet parent
I am interested in adopting a Fospice cat or kitten * Fospice is end of life care and may require daily medical management.	Yes No Maybe, it depends on the cat and the illness
I am open to adopting a special needs cat or kitten * Special needs cats and kittens have a chronic health condition that may need daily management. Some of these illnesses include thyroid disease, blindness, cancer, chronic kidney disease or FeLV.	Yes No Maybe, it depends on the cat and the illness
I am adopting a cat/kitten... *	For myself/my family As a gift for someone else on behalf of someone else
Do you currently have any other pets? *	Yes No
If you have other pets, please list their names, species and ages.
If you have another pet(s), are they spayed/neutered? *	Yes No N/A
If you have another pet(s), are they current on their vaccinations? *	Yes No N/A
Have you had any pets in the past? *	Yes No
If you had other pets in the past, please tell us where they are now.
I am adopting a cat/kitten... *	For myself/my family As a gift for someone else on behalf of someone else
Why do you want to adopt a cat/kitten now? *
Will the cat/kitten live with you in your home or with someone else?* *	With me With someone else
If you rent, does your lease allow pets? *	Yes No
Has a friend, acquaintance or family member recently applied to adopt from Good Home? *	Yes No
Are there any known pet allergies in the household?* *	Yes No
What is the activity level at your house? *	Low (quiet, few guests) Medium (a little noise, occasional guests) High (loud, lots of activity)
Including yourself, how many people live in your household? *	1 2-3 4-6 more than 6
Please list the ages & relationships (to you) of those who live in your home. *
Is everyone in the household in favor of bringing a cat home? PLEASE NOTE: for those living with roommates, by checking 'Yes' you are affirming that everyone is in favor of bringing a feline into the household.	Yes No
Who will be the primary caregiver for the cat? *	Myself Myself and household members Someone else
If the primary caregiver(s) is no longer able to perform those duties what do you anticipate would happen to the cat? *
Are you currently employed? *	Yes No
The basic cost (food and litter) for one cat amounts to at least $1,400 annually. This figure does not include veterinary care or the cost of extras such as toys, treats, bedding or a cat sitter. Is this an expense you can afford? *	Yes No
If your cat needed emergency care tomorrow costing $400 would you be able to afford this expense? *	Yes No
Cats can live up to 20 years. Are you willing and able to commit to pet guardianship for this length of time? *	Yes No
Cats should not be left alone for periods longer than 24 hours. Who will care for the cat if you are away for several days to several weeks?
Would you allow your cat to free roam outdoors?* *	Yes No
Are there screens on all of the windows in your home? *	Yes No
Have you or would you ever declaw a cat? *	Yes No
Is there a particular behavior in a cat that you could not tolerate? *
We conduct a virtual home check prior to adoption. Below, please specify your preferred app for the virtual home check. *	FaceTime Google Meeting Other
We periodically follow up with adopters to see how things are going. Follow-ups help us better understand the needs of the cats and our adopters. May we send you a short survey or email check-in? *	Yes No
Do you currently have a veterinarian? * If you do not currently have a veterinarian we will be happy to make a recommendation.	Yes No
How did you hear about Good Home? *	Petfinder Other online adoption outlet Internet Search Signage in front of Beastie Bestie I was referred by someone specific
If you were referred to Good Home by someone specific, please let us know their name so that we may thank them.
REFERENCE 1: please provide the name, phone number and preferred contact time for a personal reference who is NOT a family member *
REFERENCE 2: please provide the name, phone number and preferred contact time for a personal reference who is NOT a family member *
I certify that all of the above information is complete, true and not misleading in any way. I authorize Good Home to contact the references provided. I am aware that this application will become part of my adoption record. I acknowledge that Good Home cannot guarantee the health and/or temperament of any animal under their care. * By selecting "yes" and submitting this Q&A, I certify that all of the above information is complete, true and not misleading in any way. I am aware that my answers will become part of my adopter record. I understand that Good Home cannot and does not guarantee the health and/or temperament of any animal under their care.	Yes No