Cat Adoption Application

Thank you for your interest in adopting a cat from Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue. Please read the following closely and answer the following questions. 

Applicant is under no obligation to adopt a cat, and Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue is under no obligation to provide a cat to applicant. TMAR reviews all applications and will pick the applicant that is the best fit for the cat.  Cats may be suggested to the applicant based on this application and may differ from cats requested if we believe that a different cat would be a better match. Under no circumstances will TMAR adopt to a home that intends to declaw their adopted cat/kitten.

Once you have adopted you will be asked to arrange appropriate transportation to pick up your cat up at it’s foster home or an agreed upon meeting place. This arrangment must be done within 7 days of adoption.   We do not provide transportation to adopted homes.

Please let your references know that we will be calling. Adoptions will not be approved without completed reference checks. TMAR reserves the right to request additional references and complete a background check.

Please know that we are a 100% volunteer organization and it may take a few days to a few weeks to fully process your application,   Once an adoption advocate has reached out to you, you will have 2 weeks to provide all asked for documents. Please note that all applicants are required to go through a live interview and home visit before being approved to adopt cats.

If you rent, please have a copy of your pet policy in hand BEFORE you apply. If you have an ESA letter or service animals letter, make sure your management company honors it BEFORE you apply. If you have current pets, please contact your vet for of up to date shot record and proof of spay/neuter. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THESE DOCUMENTS IN HAND.

By filling out this application I certify that I am 18 years of age or older.   I own my own home or have a rental agreement under my name.

Animal you are interested in adopting
Applicant's First Name *
Applicant's Last Name *
Street Address *
City *
State *
Apartment Number (if applicable)
Zip Code
Phone Number * Please use the following format 248-555-1212
Email Address * Please enter correctly as this is our primary method of contact.
Alternate Phone Number
How did you hear about us?	Facebook Instagram Twitter Tik Tok Adopt a Pet Website Other
Date of Birth *
Do you own or rent your home? *	Own Rent Someone else owns the Home Someone else rents the Home
If you rent, do you have a copy of your apartment pet policy?	NoYes
How long have you lived at this address? *	Less than one month 1-2 months 3-6 months 6-9 months 9-12 months 1-2 years 3-5 years 6-10 years 10 + years
Do you have an ESA letter? *	NoYes
If you have an ESA letter, has it been approved by your apartment management?
Are you veteran or active duty service member living in North Dakota? *	NoYes
Name of 1st reference non-relative: *
Reference phone number: *
Reference email: *
Name of 2nd reference non-relative: *
2nd reference phone: *
2nd reference email: *
Is this pet for you or someone else? *	Myself Someone else
How many pets have you owned in the last 5-10 years? *
Do you own other pets at the current time? *	NoYes
If yes, please list their names, breeds, and ages.
Are all of your pets, including outdoor cats, spayed/neutered/fixed? TMAR requires all cats and dogs in the home be altered, unless there is a medical reason they can not be. *	Yes No N/A
Do you have a copy of UP TO DATE vaccination record and proof of spay/neuter? *	NoYes
Are your pets current on their vaccinations? *	Yes No N/A
Have you ever turned your dog or cat into a shelter? *	NoYes
If yes, please explain?
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
Have you ever had a pet euthanized? *	NoYes
If yes, please explain:
Are you prepared to allow a minimum of 3 weeks for a new cat/kitten to adjust to your home? *	Yes No Unsure N/A
Please check the main reason you plan to adopt a pet: *	Companion Family Pet Child's Pet Guard Dog Companion for another pet Other
If you answered "other" above, please explain here:
Please describe in detail the pet you are looking for.
Including yourself, how many people live in your household? *
Please list the ages & relationship of those who live in your home. *
Is everyone in your household aware that you are planning to adopt a pet? *	Yes No N/A
Does anyone in your household have allergies to dogs/cats? *	Yes No Possibly N/A
On average, how many hours per day will your pet be left alone? *
How much do you think the annual medical bills will be for your pet? *	About $100 $100 - $200 $200 - $300 $300 - $500 $500 +
Will this pet be predominantly living inside, outside, or both? *	Inside Outside Both
Please provide a description of this pet's living conditions. *
Where will the animal sleep? *	In bed with me In bed with my child In a dog / cat bed In a kennel / crate Wherever he or she likes Outside Other
If you answered "other" above, please explain:
What type of setting will your cat live in? Indoor or outdoor setting, please explain: *	Yes No N/A
If the animal will spend time in the garage, please explain when/why:
If you answered "other" above, please explain:
Will you keep the animal up-to-date on core vaccinations? *	NoYes
If no, please explain:
What will you do with the animal when you go on vacation? *	Leave with family/friend Boarding Pet sitter Take with me/us Other
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 animal if you had to move?	Take him / her with me Give to family or friend Return to shelter Other
If you answered "other" above, please explain:
Are you willing to take responsibility for this animal for the next 10-20 years?	NoYes
If no, please explain:
Will you allow us to perform home checks? *	NoYes
Adequate Care: Adopter agrees to provide proper and sufficient food, water, shelter and kind treatment for the cat at all times. CAt will have indoor living quarters in a temperature-controlled portion of the home and will receive adequate, supervised daily exercise, unless otherwise agreed upon for barn cats. Adopter will arrange for adequate care for the cat when leaving for an extended period. Cat will not be used, given away, or sold for the purpose of experimentation or fighting.
Do you agree to provide adequate care as described above? *	NoYes
Adjustment Period: Adopter agrees to give adequate time (minimum of 3 weeks) for the cat to adjust to his or her new surroundings.
I agree to allow for the adjustment period as described above *	NoYes
Hold Harmless: Adopter accepts the cat as is and assume all risk of ownership of the cat, including risk of injury or damage caused by the cat, including bites. Adopter understands that Rescue cannot predict what medical or temperament problems a cat may have in his or her lifetime and accepts sole responsibility for any illness or injury occurring after adoption. Adopter will assert no claim, charge, or demand of any kind against the Rescue or its agents for any expenses that have been incurred by the ADOPTER, including veterinary fees, in connection with the cat once the adoption is finalized. Adopters have 10 days to pick up their cat once adoption fee is paid in full.
I agree to the release of liability as described above *	NoYes
Spay/Neuter agreement:Adopter agrees to spay/neuter within 4 months of an adult cat and 1 year of a kitten. 1) Adopter agrees to provide TMAR with a veterinarian’s letter of spay/neuter. This can be emailed to tmarcatadoptions@gmail.com 2) Adopter assumes all financial responsibility 3) If adopter fails to spay/neuter within the given time frame TMAR has the right to terminate ownership of the cat.
I agree to spay or neuter my pet as described above *	NoYes
Transfer of Ownership: Adopter agrees not sell, abandon, or give the cat away. If the adopter can no longer keep the cat adopter agrees to contact the rescue first to see if TMAR can help you with rehoming. Adopter agrees that if they do surrender a cat back to TMAR that they forfeit any adoptions fees and must sign an owner surrender agreement. TMAR may also require a certified trainer or veterinarian to assess the cat before any decision can be made in future placement of said cat.
I agree to the requirements of ownership, as described above *	NoYes
I fully and completely release Rescue and its agents/volunteers harmless from any claim, cause, or demand as a result of my adoption, ownership, care, maintenance or retention of the cat. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the terms and conditions of the adoption agreement.*By filling out this form and typing in my name I agree that my typed name into this application and contract is the equivalent of a binding signature.
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. I am also aware that we cannot guarantee the health and temperament of the animal.
I agree to the release of liability, as described above *	NoYes
Rescue Protocol and Failure to Comply with this Agreement: Adopter will inform Rescue of any address and/or telephone change in the event of a move up to one year. Adopter may receive periodic follow-up telephone calls and inspections from the Rescue to be assured of compliance to all terms of this agreement. If the terms and conditions of this Adoption Agreement are not upheld, Rescue reserves the right to terminate the agreement and to reclaim the cat at any point with no legal commitment to any monetary refund. If, for any reason, the adoption is not found to be satisfactory for the cat and/or the ADOPTER, the cat must be returned to Rescue. No refund will be made. Adoption fees are final.
I agree to the above statement *	NoYes

It may take us up to 1-3 weeks to process your application, as we will check in with your veterinarian and references before we get back to you. Please note that all applicants are required to go through a live interview and home visit before being a final adoption is approved.

If you are approved to adopt a TMAR cat but did not get the cat you initially requested, we will keep your application on file for 1 year. Should a cat come up for adoption in the future, you do not need to re-apply, just send us an email to tmarcatadoptions@gmail.com stating that you are pre-approved and would like to be considered for a specific cat.