Application-Siamese Oriental & Snowshoe Cat Rescue & Rehoming Adoption Application

Applicant's First Name *
Applicant's Last Name *
Second Parent First Name (Person who is co-adopter and/or who will personally take over if something happens to you. This person will need to be under the age of 60.) * Often times, something happens to an adopter and our cats or kittens are left with no home. We like to know upfront so that when someone reaches out to our rescue, we are able to provide that information.
Second Parent Last Name (Person who is co-adopter and/or willing to take over if something happens to you.) *
What is the co-adopter's relationship to you? *
Second Parent or Co-Adopter Contact Information - (address/phone #/email address) * Please list their address, phone number and email address.
Emergency Contact (First & Last Name/address/phone #/email address) * Please list their name, address, phone number and email address.
What arrangements will you make for the care of your pets in case of an emergency? *
If you answered "other" above, please explain:
Street Address *
City *
State *
Apartment Number (if applicable)
Zip Code *
Home Phone Number (Please enter your # in this format 000-000-0000) Please use the following format 248-555-1212
Email Address * Please enter correctly as this is the main way we will contact you
Cell Phone Number (Please enter your phone # in this format 000-000-0000) *
Work Phone (Please enter your phone # in this format 000-000-0000) *
What is the age of your next birthday *
Please upload a picture of your drivers license *
Please upload a copy of a bill that shows your current address. * A utility bill is best but you can find anything like a statement of sorts that shows your physical address on it.
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. *
Do you have a resident cat (including a foster cat) who is FIV or FeLV positive? *
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?
What do you feed your existing cat(s), or did you feed in the past? *
Are you open to feeding a different type or brand of food if this is what your rescue cat is used to eating or if it may be healthier? *
If your new pet were to become seriously ill or injured and needed expensive veterinary care, what would you do? *
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 & email address *
Have you ever had a pet euthanized? *
If yes, please explain: *
How do you feel about having pets spayed/neutered? *
If you have pets, will they adjust to a new pet in the house?
Please check the main reason you plan to adopt a pet: *
Do you want 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 with us your reasoning around wanting an SOS Comfort Kitty.
If you have an ESA form field in by a doctor, please upload here.
Cat #1 that you would like, please provide a choice even if it's not a preferred selection. *
Cat #2 that you would like, please provide a choice even if it's not a preferred selection. *
Who will be the primarily responsible for this kitten/cat? * *
Please describe in detail the pet you are looking for. * Please label your first, second and third choice in cats. Names are best. We don't have their RescueMe or Adopt-a-Pet numbers so please don't include those.
How many cats are you looking to adopt? *
Is this your first cat? *
Is this your first Siamese or Exotic Cat? *
Even if you have had a cat in the past, or have a cat currently, do you understand that you are adopting a Siamese or Exotic mix cat and that their behavior may differ materially from cats you have had in the past? *
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 enrichments 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.)
Are you prepared for natural cat behaviors? * (Like all cats, your new family member may try to scratch furniture and rarely, some may pee or even poop in appropriate places at first.)
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 that these behaviors would not be acceptable, how do you plan to deal with it? Put N/A if not applicable. *
Do you plan to have your cat de-clawed? *
Do you know if there are other options rather than removing their claws? *
Have you ever had to de-claw a cat? *
If you had to de-claw a cat, please explain when and why? (Please put N/A if not applicable) *
Do you plan to change your cat’s name after adoption? *
Have you picked out a 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 minimise 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 socialised 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.
Do you own or rent your home? *
Please select your current residence type. *
If your name is not listed as owner of the home, please list the owner of the home. Please list NA if not applicable. *
If you answered "other" above, please explain here:
What is the square footage of your home? *
Does your county or your subdivision/building have any pet limits? (If you are unsure, please check before answering.) *
If you live in Texas, can we contact you when kittens need a foster home? * Asking if an approved adopter would be willing to foster if needed.
How long have you lived at this address? *
If you rent, does your landlord and lease allow pets? *
If you are renting, please leave your landlord name's, telephone # and email address. (If you own, please place N/A.) * *
Is their a lease for the rental property? *
Are you named on the lease as a tenant? *
If you share with a room-mate or partner, would you be able to continue living there if they left?
Including yourself, how many people live in your household? *
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.
Please list the ages & relationship of those who live in your home.
If you have children and cats, please explain briefly how you manage your children interacting with your cats and vice versa. (Please place NA if not applicable.) *
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 in order to prevent negative behavior patterns from developing, and put in place a system to keep children away from the litter box? *
Is everyone in your household aware that you are planning to adopt a 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 your or their allergy will not be triggered by a specific breed of cat, please explain the basis for your reasoning.
Employment Status *
If you chose "other" above, please explain:
If you are employed, what is your current occupation? *
What is the main source of your income? * Select all that apply.
If there is a second income in your family, please tell us what their occupation is as well? (Please put "Not Applicable" if there is not a second income.) *
If you are retired, what did you (or the main earner in your home) do before retirement? (Place N/A if not applicable.) *
Do you anticipate this income changing in the near future? *
If so, why will your income change? *
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 for example a large unexpected vet bill or ongoing vet costs for a health condition in one of your pets? *
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? (List their First Name, Last Name, address, phone # & email address) *
If you suddenly had to give up this pet for any reason, what would you do with this animal? *
On average, how many hours per day will your pet be left alone? *
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:
How much do you think the annual medical bills will be for your pet? *
What would you do if the bills went over this amount? *
Please provide a description of this pet's living conditions. *
How will you handle destructive behavior? *
Will you keep the animal up-to-date on vaccinations and heartworm preventative? *
If no, please explain:
Have you ever been convicted of abuse or neglect of a child or animal? *
If yes, please explain:
Are you aware of the rabies law in your state? *
Personal Reference #1 - First and Last Name & Cell Phone Number & Email Address * None of them should 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. Only one reference may be from a co-worker. At least one reference must be from someone who knows you other than socially (e.g. a current or former teacher, professor, peer or supervisor at work, volunteer at a non profit, neighbor, etc.). Please be sure to provide both a contact phone number and an e-mail address. We prefer to do the initial reference checks by Text but if we do check by phone, it will usually start with a text stating their name and a link to an online form. If they prefer to do it by phone, we can do that as well.
Personal Reference #2 - First and Last Name & Cell Phone Number & Email Address *
Work/Colleague Reference #3 - First and Last Name & Cell Phone Number & Email Address *
Personal Reference #4 - First and Last Name & Cell Phone Number & Email Address *
What will you do with the cat when you go on vacation? *
If you answered "other" above, please explain:
For what reason(s) would you consider returning/giving up the animal? *
What would you do with your cat if you had to move? *
If you answered "other" above, please explain:
Are you willing to take responsibility for this animal for the next 10-20 years? *
If no, please explain:
Will you allow us to perform home checks? *
Do you accept the fact that in many cases, it is not possible to specify an exact age for a rescue cat, any age assessment we provide will be an estimate only and that different veterinarians may differ as to their best guess? *
Do you understand that you are adopting a rescued animal, and that no cat will adapt to changes in its environment in the same way? * (Note: In other words, you will need to have realistic expectations given that some cats may take days, weeks or even months in some cases to settle into your home. )
Do you agree to follow our instructions and recommendations for making this transition easier on your new pet and other pets 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.)
Do you accept that you may need to take your cat to the vet in the week following travel for antibiotics, ear or eye drops and the like to treat travel or change of environments related ailments? *
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 of caring for a senior cat? *
Is there anything else that you would like to tell us?
Who referred you to us? *
Do you understand that this process can take from two to eight weeks or more to do properly? *
Do you agree to sign an adoption contract prior to the date your cat is picked up (or prior to the transport being booked, if applicable), undertaking to keep your cat vaccinated, not to declaw your cat 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. *
Do you agree to check in with us once a month for the first six months post adoption and provid 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 and retrieve the cat from your custody? *
Do you accept the up-front costs involved in adopting one of our cats? *
How do you propose getting your new furry friend home to you? *
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 understand that if your application contains material omissions or inaccuracies, we reserve the right to cancel any previously agreed adoption and that any adoption fee may not be refunded in full? *
How did you hear about us? *
Are you willing to have a background check completed? *
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, associations 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.

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