1 PAWS Cat Adoption Application

Apply here for a cat. You may indicate interest in a specific cat if you choose, but we cannot reserve a specific cat for you until you have met the cat. Non-specific cat applications are also accepted. After applying, you will receive a follow-up call or email in the next 3-5 days.

First Name *
Last Name *
Age *
Are you a US citizen and/or permanent resident of the US? * Government-issued photo identification may be required at time of adoption.	Select One No Yes
Are you currently an undergraduate student? *	Select One Yes No
If you are currently an undergraduate student, when is your expected graduation date?
Spouse/Partner First Name (None, type N/A) *
Spouse/Partner Last Name (None, type N/A) *
Spouse/Partner Age
Street Address *
Apartment Number (if applicable)
City *
State *
Zip Code *
Email Address * Please enter correctly as this is the main way we will contact you
Primary Phone Number * Please use the following format 248-555-1212
Alternate Phone Number
Partner/Spouse Phone Number
Employment Status *	Not employed Full-time Part-time Student Retired Disabled
If you are employed, what is your current occupation?
Where do you work? Select all that apply. *	Work away from home (office, jobsite, etc) Work from home Stay at home parent Grad student Undergrad student Volunteer Retired Not employed
Spouse/Partner Employment *	No spouse Not employed Full-time Part-time Retired Disabled
What does your partner/spouse do for a living?
Where does your partner/spouse work? *	No spouse/partner Work away from home (office, jobsite, etc) Work from home Stay at home parent Grad student Undergrad student Volunteer\Retired
Do you anticipate moving in the near future? * Do you have plans to move frequently within the new few years? Do you plan to remain in the United States? Do you plan to look for future homes for both you and a new dog?	No Yes Unsure
Does anyone in your household have allergies to dogs or cats? *	Unsure No Allergies to cats Allergies to dogs Allergies to both cats and dogs
Please list the name, age, relationship, and phone number or email of others who live in your home. Name Relationship Age Phone or Email Please list the breed, age, and gender of the pets you have owned in the past five years. Name Breed Age Time Owned If Deceased, Year Passed Please list the relationship, age, and frequency of any visiting children. Relationship to You Age Frequency Please list the breed, age, gender, and frequency of any visiting pets. Breed Age Gender Frequency Please provide three non-family references and their phone number and email address: Name Phone Number Email Address Time Known
Who will be the primary care-taker of your new pet? *
Is everyone in your household aware of and consenting to your plan to adopt a PAWS rescue animal? *	No Yes I am the only one in my household
Tell Us About Your Home
Please select your current residence type. *	Apartment House Duplex Townhouse Mobile home Farm Housing association Single room in communal living situation Other
Do you own or rent your home? *	Rent Own Someone else owns the home Someone else rents the home
If you rent, do your landlord and lease allow pets? *	I do not rent Yes No Unsure
If you rent, what is the name of your rental company or landlord? (If you do not rent, please put "N/A") * If you do not rent, please put "N/A"
If you rent, what is your landlord's phone number and/or email address? (If you do not rent, please put "N/A") *
Are you applying for this cat as an Emotional Support Animal? *	NoYes
If applying for a cat as an Emotional Support Animal (ESA), have you applied for or obtained your ESA letter? *	Not applying for an ESA Not yet Applied for Obtained
Tell Us About Your Previous/Current Pets
How many pets have you had primary ownership of in the last 5 years? *
If you no longer own these pets, what happened to them? What year did they pass away or were they surrendered?
Have all of your current/past pets lived inside as family members? *	Select One No Yes Some but not all Have not previously owned pets
Tell us how your current pet(s) behave around dogs, cats, and children.
Have your current or past cats been tested for FIV/FeLV? *	No Yes Some but not all Have not previously owned cats
Were all of your pets spayed/neutered/altered? *	No Yes Some but not all Have not previously owned pets
If your pets have not been altered (spayed/neutered), please explain why.
Are your pets current on their vaccinations? Vaccinations typically include Rabies and FVRCP. Your vet might recommend additional vaccines.	No Yes Some but not all Have not previously owned pets
Veterinarian's Practice Name, City, State and Phone Number (list any vets you have used for your owned animals the last 5 years) If you have never owned a pet please tell us where you would plan to go for vetting.
Have you notified your vet's office that you are adopting and given permission for them to share vetting records with PAWS? *	Yes Not yet, but I will I have not previously owned animals
Have you ever surrendered your dog or cat to a shelter? If yes, please explain. *
Do you have experience caring for cats/kittens? *	No I currently own cats I have owned cats previously I grew up with cats, but never personally owned any My partner/spouse has had cats, but I have not I have never lived with cats, but had close friends or family who had cats
Tell Us About Your PAWS Cat Preference
Please check the main reason you plan to adopt a cat: *	Companion Family pet Child's pet Companion for another pet Emotional Support Animal Other
If you answered "other" above, please explain here:
What cat(s) are you interested in meeting? NOTE - cats are not reserved until you have been (1) approved for adoption and (2) have had a positive in-person meeting with that cat *
Have you met this cat? If yes, when? * Please put the date and time. If you remember which volunteer helped you, we would love to know that too!
What appeals to you about this cat?
Are you interested in adopting a cat from a specific age group of cat?	No preference Kittens (under 1 year) Young adults (1-2 years) Adults (3-10 years) Seniors (10+ years)
Are you looking to adopt a cat who has already been declawed? *	No Yes Unsure No preference
Are you interested in a specific gender of cat?	No preference Male Female
Are you interested in a particular coat length?	No preference Short hair Medium hair Long hair
Do you plan to have the cat living inside, outside, or both? *	Inside Outside Both inside and outside
Are you interested in a specific color of cat? If so, please specify.
Cat temperament-I want my cat to be: * Cat temperament: I want my cat to be	Choose all that apply Lap cat Sociable Independent Affectionate Playful Any No strong preference
Tell Us About this PAWS Cat's Future Life with You
On average, how many hours per day will your cat be left alone? *	Select One 0-2 2-4 4-6 6-8 8-10 10+
Tell us where your cat will be allowed to spend time. What is your plan for them when they will be left alone during the day? Will they have access to your whole home or be restricted to just part of the home? Will they be alone or with other pets? *
Do you plan to have the cat you're applying for declawed? *	No Yes Unsure
Are there any behaviors that you would not tolerate? Tell us how you would handle destructive or undesirable behaviors? * Are there any behaviors that you would not tolerate? Tell us how you would handle destructive behavior?
Are you willing to seek advice from veterinarians or behaviorists for your cat as needed? *	Select One Yes No Only if absolutely necessary Unsure
Can you afford $650-1200 yearly to maintain a cat? An emergency of $500 or more? *	No Yes Unsure
Will you keep your cat up-to-date on vaccinations and preventatives? *	No Yes
Are you willing, able, and prepared to take responsibility for this cat for the next 15-20 years? *	No Yes
What would you do with your cat if you had to move? *	Select One Take him/her with me Give to family or friend Return to shelter Release outdoors Other
Who would care for your pet if you were no longer able to? Please provide the name of someone 25 years of age or older who is a citizen or permanent resident; include their relation to you and their phone number. *
For what reason(s) would you consider returning/giving up the animal? *
It is most important to me that my PAWS rescue cat: * What is important to you? This question is open-ended, so feel free to put anything!
Have you applied anywhere else for a pet in the past 6 months or are planning to apply elsewhere in the next 6 months? *	No Yes, for a cat Yes, for a dog Yes, for another kind of animal
If yes, where else have you applied for a pet? Mark N/A if you have not applied anywhere else.
Complete Application
How did you find out about us? Select all that apply. *	Petfinder Internet search Print advertising Radio/TV advertising Heard about event promotion Media coverage Family/Friend Staff/Volunteer Facebook/Twitter Other
I agree to the following information: Adoption fees are $90 for kittens or $5 for adults over 1 year old. By signing below you certify that the information provided is complete, true, and not misleading in any way. You are also giving a PAWS representative permission to contact your landlord, veterinarian, references, make follow-up contacts, and/or search publicly available records. PAWS reserves the right to deny any application. If your application cannot be approved at this time, you will receive an email or letter explaining the reason for this decision. *	No Yes
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Typed Signature * Type your name as your signature.