Application-Siamese Oriental Snowshoe Rescue & Rehoming

SOS Adoption Application

A COAPPLICANT IS REQUIRED. Putting N/A will delay your application being processed.

Applicant First Name *
Applicant Last Name *
Co-Applicant First Name * We require a co-applicant. If you put N/A then this will delay the processing of your application.
Co-Applicant Last Name * We require a co-applicant. If you put N/A then this will delay the processing of your application.
Co-Applicant relationship to Applicant * How is the co-applicant related to you? spouse, sibling, parent, cousin, friend, colleague
Street Address * Provide Street Address
Apartment or Condo Apartment or Condo if applicable
City * Name of city you live in
State * State you live in
Zip Code * Numbers Only Zip Code of your address
Co-Applicant Street Address * If your co adopter doesn't reside w/you street, city, state, zip
Co-Applicant city *
Co-Applicant State *
Co-Applicant Zip Code * Numbers ONLY
Work Phone Number Numbers ONLY
Work Phone Number Numbers ONLY
Co-applicant Mobile (Cell) Phone * Put Numbers ONLY. Mobile (Cell) Phone
Mobile (Cell) Phone * Put Numbers ONLY. Your mobile/cell phone
Your email address *
Co-applicant email *
Your Date of Birth *
Co-Adopter Date of Birth *
Please select type of residence *
If you answered "Other" on Resident Type please explain here. (Put N/A if you did not choose Other) *
How long have you lived at this address? *
Do you own or rent your home? *
If you're name is not listed on property deed, please list the owner here or N/A. *
What is the square footage of your home? * Numbers ONLY
If you rent, please put list your landlord's name. Otherwise put N/A. *
Landlord's Mobile Phone (Put N/A if you don't rent) *
Landlord email (put N/A if you don't rent) *
If you rent does your landlord/lease allow pets? *
Is there a lease on the property? *
Are you named on the lease as a tenant *
Does your county or subdivision have limits on number of pets? (If you're unsure please check before answering) *
If you share with a roommate or partner would you be able to continue living there if they left? *
How do you propose getting your new furry friend home to you? *
Will you allow us to perform home checks prior to adoption finalization? *
Name of Emergency Contact *
Street /City /State /Zip * Complete address of Emergency Contact
Mobile/Cell Phone Number * Numbers ONLY
Email for Emergency Contact *
Arrangements for care of pet during emergency *
Other arrangement if not listed above:
What backup plans or arrangements have you made, or intend to make, for the care of your pet if anything should happen to you making it impossible for you to care for it to the end of its life? *
Who will be your backup if something happens to you? Please list First & Last name *
Please provide your backup person's phone number * Numbers ONLY
Please provide your backup person's email *
Please provide your Backup Person's address. (Street / City / State / Zip) *
Proof of ID * Please provide proof of ID (state or federal) that matches your proof of residence
Proof of Residence * Please provide proof of residence that matches your State or Federal ID. A utility bill is best but if you can find anything like a statement of sorts that shows your physical address on it.
Do you currently have other pets? *
List current pets: Name / Breed / Age (If you answered "No" above please put N/A) * Provide all information regarding current pets.
If you have a current pet do you foresee any issues with their accepting a new cat/kitten? *
Do you plan to change your cat/kitten's name after adoption? *
Have you picked a new name? *
Do you agree to follow our guidance on name changes? * If a cat is a kitten or has otherwise only been with us a short time (and did not come from a prior owner), any current name will be temporary and in those circumstances the cat can easily handle a name change, none of this will apply, and we will let you know. Otherwise, the below applies. When we name cats and kittens, we try to select names that we hope has a chance of being retained in the cat’s new home, but of course we know that tastes and associations differ. We do our best, but we name so many and we don’t expect you to love every name we pick! Most of our cats were raised by us as kittens (many were orphans and had to be bottle fed) and many of our adults were with us for a number of weeks or months and they know and respond to their names. We are not asking you to keep the name for ever, we simply ask that if the current name is not to your taste, you follow the procedures below to minimize the shock that too many changes at once can cause. Ideally, we ask that you please let us know your new choice of name ahead of time, preferably as soon as possible after the adoption is confirmed. This is so we can start using it while the cat is still with us, initially alternating with the cat’s existing name that it has grown used to. By getting the cat familiar with the new name while still in familiar surroundings, this will help minimise the sudden changes that your cat would have to go through after adoption. If we do this, you should feel free to start using the new name on Day 1, when your cat comes home to you. If you decide to rename your new cat after adoption and we did not have an opportunity to start using the new name ahead of time, we kindly request that you PLEASE do not inflict a name change on your new pet straight away. Unless they are being rehomed with a kitty friend, their name is the only thing they have that is familiar that they take with them to their new home that connects them to their old life in foster care. Using their old name can help them adjust much faster; conversely, not using it can slow down the settling in period. We ask that the cat at least gets to take his or her name to his or her new home until the initial shock has worn off, and that any name change is introduced gradually (for example, by keeping the old name for the first couple of weeks and then mixing the old and new name and using both interchangeably for a while). We know this is more work for the adoptive home, but it is much, much harder on your new pet to change the name along with the home. This applies especially to any adult cat that has been rehabilitated from cruelty or abuse or was socialized by us from a feral or semi feral situation. Using a familiar name will help to prevent them regressing, acting out and being much slower to adapt to their new home. We have had some cats that came from abusive or neglectful situations and were rehabilitated, and they became stressed or sick when a name change was introduced in their new home on Day 1, along with everything else they were trying to process.
Upload current pet vaccination/spay/neuter records Providing the Current health records of your pets accelerates the process of your application. If you have more than 2 pets, please send additional records to adopt@soscatrescue.org
Upload current pet vaccinations/spay/neuter records Providing the Current health records of your pets accelerates the process of your application. If you have more than 2 pets, please send additional records to adopt@soscatrescue.org
What type of food do you feed your current pet * Put N/A if you don't have a pet
Are you open to feeding your new cat/kitten a different food if it may be used to eating it or if it's healthier? *
Do you have a resident cat/kitten (including a foster) who is FIV or FeLV positive? *
Select all vaccines that apply to your current pet(s) *
Are all of your current pets spayed/neutered? *
What are your feelings on spay/neutering pets? *
How many pets have been members of your family in the past 5-10 years? *
Of your previous pets(s), where are they now? * Deceased, Live w/family member, Stolen, Escaped and never found
Have you ever turned a previous pet into a rescue or shelter? *
If you have turned a previous pet over to a rescue or shelter can you please explain your reasons. (Put N/A if you have not surrendered a previous pet) *
If your new kitten/cat became seriously ill or injured requiring expensive veterinarian care what would you do? *
Have you ever had to euthenize your pet *
In the event you've had to have a previous pet euthenized, please explain & if not then put N/A. *
Please provide the name of your veterinarian. * If you have never owned a pet please tell us where you would go.
Please provide your veterinarian's address *
Veterinarian Phone Number * Numbers ONLY
Veterinarian Email *
Please let us know what breed you're interersted in *
Second Breed Option *
Third Breed Option
First choice for adoption *
Second choice for adoption *
Third choice for adoption *
Have you done your breed research? * (For example, the breed traits include being vocal and liking to climb. They will often jump on tables and counters and some will sing “cat opera” at 4am. They have been given plenty of enrichment with cat trees and cat shelves in their foster homes. There is no guarantee that you will be able to prevent them going on counters or tabletops in their new home, but cat trees and other climbing facilities will help. Jackson Galaxy has a number of excellent resources on his website on how to “catify” your home. This is vitally important for happy content cats.)
Who is the cat/kitten for? *
Please select all the reasons that apply to why you are wanting to adopt. *
Would you like to adopt an SOS Comfort Kitty? * A comfort kitty are kittens who have been raised at a very early age to bond with humans. These kittens tend to be cuddly kittens all of their lives only if the adopter continues to bond with them. If you do not know what a comfort kitty is, please visit our FAQ before answering: https://www.siameseorientalsnowshoerescue.org/faq.
If you are comfortable, please share w/us your reasoning around wanting an SOS Comfort Kitty
If you have an ESA letter from your doctor you can upload it here.
Who will be primarily responsible for the cat/kitten *
Please describe the type of cat/kitten you are wanting to adopt. (i.e. lap kitty, talkative, playful, shy, quiet) *
Please tell us how many cats/kittens you are looking to adopt. * Numbers ONLY
Is this your first Siamese/Siamese mix? *
Do you understand all cats are unique; but we like our future adopters to understand that adopting a Siamese, Oriental, or Exotic mix behavior may differ materially from a cat you've had in the past or even at present. *
Do you accept the up-front costs involved in adopting one of our cats/kitttens? *
Are you prepared for natural cat/kitten behaviors? *
Will these behaviors be acceptable in your home * (Unless you have been advised of a cat’s specific litter habits, you can assume there were no toileting issues in their foster home and any issues are newly arising and therefore being triggered by anxiety in their new home.You will need to provide plenty of scratching posts. It’s advisable for upholstered furniture that you care about to be suitably covered until they learn to ignore it, or for made to measure fitted loose covers to be made in a tougher fabric.)
If you answered "No" to acceptance of behaviors what is your plan to remedy the behavior? (Put N/A if you answered "Yes" to the above question) *
Do you plan to have your cat/kitten declawed? *
Do you know if there are other options rather than removing their claws?
Have you ever had to declaw a cat/kitten? *
If you had to declaw a cat/kitten, please explain when and why. (Put N/A if you've never had a cat declawed) *
How will you handle destructive behavior? *
Do you understand that you are adopting a rescued animal, and that no cat/kitten will adapt to changes in its environment in the same way? *
Do you accept the fact that in many cases it is not possible to specifiy an exact age for a rescue cat/kitten. Any age assessment we provide will be an estimate only and that different veterinarians may differ as to their best guess? *
Do you agree to follow our instructions and recommendations for making this transition easier on your new cat/kitten and other pet(s) in the home? * (NOTE: This will typically involve putting your new family member with food, water, litter and a comfortable place to sleep in a closed off room until he or she is comfortable being out with you and is not hiding, generally at least TWO weeks. If you are adopting a former feral, there may be additional instructions on how to make the environment less stressful for your new pet. We may also recommend that you buy certain products and have them ready, such as pheromone plug-ins and dietary supplements that can have positive effects on behavior.)
Please provide a description of this pet's living conditions *
Where will the kitten/cat be kept during the day *
Where will the kitten/cat be kept at night *
If you answered "other" above, please explain, otherwise put N/A *
On average, how many hours per day will your cat/kitten be left alone? *
What will you do with the cat/kitten when you go on vacation? *
If you answered "Other" above, please explain (put N/A if you did not choose other) *
Are you willing to take responsibility for this animal for the next 10-20 years? *
If you answered "No" to the above question please explain here (Put N/A if it doesn't apply): *
For what reason(s) would you consider returning/giving up the kitten/cat? *
If you suddenly had to give up this pet for any reason what would you do with this animal? *
What would you do with cat/kitten if you had to move? *
If you answered "Other" above please explain (or put N/A) *
Do you accept that you may need to take your cat/kitten to the vet in the week following travel for antibiotics, ear, or eye drops to treat travel or environmental related ailments? *
How much do you think the annual medical bills will be for your pet? *
What would you do if your vet bill(s) exceeded your budgeted amount? *
Will you keep the cat/kitten up-to-date on vaccinations and heartworm preventative? *
If you said "No" to keeping your cat/kitten up to date on vaccines please explain here. (Put N/A if you answered "Yes" above) *
Are you aware of the rabies law for your state? *
Are you aware that a cat will often require medical treatment of some sort by the time it reaches its senior years; even if this is only dental work? *
Do you have prior experience in caring for a senior cat? *
Employment Status *
If you chose "Other" under Employment please explain here (put N/A if it doesn't apply): *
If you're employed, what is your current occupation? *
What is the main source of your income? * Choose all that apply
If you are retired, what did you do before retirement? (Place N/A if not applicable) *
If there is a second income in your family, please tell us what their occupation is as well. (Please put N/A if there is no second income) *
Do you anticipate your income changing in the near future? *
If you said your income will change in the near future can you explain the reason? Put N/A if it's not changing. *
What financial arrangements do you have in place to pay for your cat's veterinary care to the end of its life? Example: How would you plan to cover a large unexpected vet bill or ongoing vet costs for a health condition in one of your pets? *
Including yourself, how many people live in your household? *
Please list the ages and relationship of those who live in your home. *
Does anyone in your household smoke? * Please note: we do not ask this question in order to pass judgment. Siamese cats can be prone to asthma, and if we have observed a cat or kitten wheezing, we would hesitate to place them in a home with a smoker for fear that this could trigger asthmatic attacks, which would be traumatic for you as well as your pet.
Does anyone in your household have allergies to dogs/cats? *
If you answered yes, please specify here. Note: Please specify ANY allergies to any cat or cats. If you believe yours or their allergy will not be triggered by a specific breed of cat, please explain the basis for your reasoning. *
Is everyone in your household aware that you are planning to adopt a cat/kitten? *
If you have children and cats/kittens, please explain briefly how you manage your children interacting with your cats and vice versa. Please put N/A if it doesn't apply *
If you do not currently live in a household with young children but may do so in the future are you aware that you will need to supervise the children as they interact with the cat/kitten in order to prevent negative behavior patterns from developing; and put in place a system to keep children away from the litter box? *
Personal Reference - First Name, Last Name * Your REFERENCE should not be: * related to you by blood, marriage or share a household with you * your significant other * your current veterinarian (a former retired veterinarian is fine) * someone you supervise or who reports to you at work Your “in case of emergency” person can give you a character reference if they are not one of the above. Please be sure to provide both a contact phone number AND an e-mail address. You can send them the following link to complete our form to help process your application quicker. https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=jj3034&method=online_form_html&formid=45
Street, City, State of your Reference *
Email of your Reference *
Phone Number of Reference * Numbers ONLY
Personal Reference - First Name, Last Name *
Street, City, State of your Reference *
Email of your Reference *
Phone Number of Reference * Numbers ONLY
Do you understand that this process can take from two to eight weeks or more to properly review/approve your application *
Is there anything else you would like us to know? * Any information you want us to know about that we haven't asked.
Do you understand that if your application contains material omissions or inaccuracies that we reserve the right to cancel any previously agreed adoption and that any adoption fee may not be refunded in full? *
Do you understand that after an adoption is confirmed, if you wish to change your mind that adoption fees and other amounts paid may not be refundable? * If you wish to cancel an adoption within two weeks after it has been confirmed and transport requested, the adoption fee and any amounts spent on caring for the cat can only be refunded at our discretion. Adoption fees are not refundable under any circumstances for cancellations made more than two weeks after the date the adoption was confirmed and the adoption fee paid. Any amounts paid for a health certificate (if you cancel at the last minute) will not be reimbursable because it is payable to the vet, not us and is valid only for a very short period of time. If you wish to cancel the adoption after a cat or kitten is on its way to you, nothing you have paid will be reimbursable and you will also be responsible for any costs we need to incur in getting the cat boarded and returned to foster care. The only exception to the above is if new, material information emerges about the cat’s health which is communicated to you, and you change your mind above the adoption promptly after being informed of it.
Do you agree to checkin with us once a month for the first six months post adoption and provide a fresh photo of your new cat? *
Do you accept that a lack of contact and refusal to comply with this policy may in some cases lead to us having concerns for its welfare and taking steps to intervene to retrieve the cat/kitten from your custody? *
Do you agree to sign an adoption contract prior to the date your cat/kitten is picked up (or prior to the transport being booked, if applicable), undertaking to keep your cat/kitten vaccinated, not to declaw your cat/kitten under any circumstances and to confirm the information provided in this form (amongst other things)? A copy of the adoption contract is available ahead of time on request. *
How did you hear about us? *
Who referred you to us? * Did one of our previous adopters tell you about us?
Are you willing to have a background check completed? *
Have you ever been convicted of abuse or neglect of a child or animal? *
If you answered "Yes" to the above please explain here (Put N/A if you answered No) *
Would you want to volunteer with our organization? If you answer yes, we'll contact you separately to discuss. *
If you live in Texas and would like to be considered for fostering can we contact you when kittens need to be fostered? *
"I have read the foregoing and certify that the answers I have given are complete, true, and not misleading in any way. I am authorizing you to contact landlords, associates, and veterinarians." You are also aware that we cannot guarantee the health and temperament of the animal. * Your pet IS NOT MERCHANDISE. You are not buying a “perfect” made to order item. You are adopting an animal who needs a home. Your responsibility is to provide further veterinary care, if needed, as needed and make this sweet kitty whole and a loved part of your family for its natural life span. Just as with children, whether biological or adopted, there are no tests to guarantee what may or may not be needed for your new pet.

Application-Siamese Oriental Snowshoe Rescue & Rehoming

SOS Adoption Application

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