Adoption Form

Title
First Name * your first name
Last Name *
Address *
Postcode *
Contact Phone Number *
Second Contact Telephone Number
Email address *
Age Group? *
Are you a student? *
Unfortunately we do not offer adoptions to students. This is because of how mobile many students are, and the number of students that would be away from their homes during the Summer. If you are continuously living in the same home we may consider an adoption
Is your home... *
For private rentals/housing associations we require proof of tenancy. This should be emailed to info@thesheffieldcatsshelter.org.uk with your name as soon as possible. If your house has a shared entrance you will need permission from your neighbours before you can adopt. Proof of this should be sent to info@thesheffieldcatsshelter.org.uk with your name as soon as possible.
For private rentals/housing associations we require proof of tenancy and expressed permission from your housing agency to house a cat/s in the property. This should be emailed to info@thesheffieldcatsshelter.org.uk with your name as soon as possible. If your house has a shared entrance you will need permission from your neighbours before you can adopt. Proof of this should be sent to info@thesheffieldcatsshelter.org.uk with your name as soon as possible.
For private rentals/housing associations we require proof of tenancy and expressed permission from your housing agency to house a cat/s in the property. This should be emailed to info@thesheffieldcatsshelter.org.uk with your name as soon as possible. If your house has a shared entrance you will need permission from your neighbours before you can adopt. Proof of this should be sent to info@thesheffieldcatsshelter.org.uk with your name as soon as possible. If your house has a shared entrance you will need permission from your neighbours before you can adopt. Proof of this should be sent to info@thesheffieldcatsshelter.org.uk with your name as soon as possible.
What is your home ownership status? *
You will need the permission of your homeowner if you wish to adopt a cat. Please send proof of this to info@thesheffieldcatsshelter.org.uk with your name as soon as possible.
You will need the permission of your homeowner if you wish to adopt a cat. Please send proof of this to info@thesheffieldcatsshelter.org.uk with your name as soon as possible.
You will need the permission of your homeowner if you wish to adopt a cat. Please send proof of this to info@thesheffieldcatsshelter.org.uk with your name as soon as possible.
Is the property... *
Does the property have a garden? *
: If your house has a communal garden you will need permission from your neighbours to adopt your cat. Proof of this should be sent to info@thesheffieldcatsshelter.org.uk with your name as soon as possible.
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HOME CHECK - Please attach recent photos of your home to help us to match you with the right cat. These images should be taken at the time of applying. Please do not use old photos. We ask for this information so that we can ascertain where essentials such as food, water, litter trays and beds would be situated in the home, and to gauge the size to ensure the cat will be a good fit for the home.
Living Room *
Kitchen *
Garden/External area if applicable
Corridor/Landing/Stairs(if applicable)
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How many adults live in your home? (over 18 years old) *
How many children live in your home? *
How old are the children? *
Do you plan on having children in the future? (We ask this question as some of our cats for adoption would not cope living with babies or young children) *
Do you have any visiting children? *
What ages are the visiting children? *
How would you describe your home environment? Busy, quiet, lots of visitors
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Which of these best describes your experience with cats? *	I've never owned a cat I've owned friendly cats I've owned shy/timid cats I've always owned cats from kittens I've owned cats with behavioural issues My family owned cats when I was growing up living at home
Any other comments about experience with cats (optional)
If you have owned a cat before, what became of them?
How long have you been considering adopting? *
Can you rule out cat allergies in the family? (ie. have they encountered cats before) *
Are you planning any stays away from home in the next two months? *
When do you return home? * Please note, we will not pursue adoption until you are back from holidays. Cats cannot be reserved.
Are you planning to move house or do any big renovations in the next 2 months? *
If you are planning to move house or have any renovations in the next 2 months then we recommend looking to adopt a cat after this, as cats need some time at home with their owners in order to properly settle in, without unnecessary noise and disturbance.
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Do you currently own any pets? *
Do you currently own cats? *
If you have other cats, you will need to provide proof that the cat has received a vaccination within the last 12 months and proof that they have been neutered. This should be sent to adoptions@thesheffieldcatsshelter.org.uk as soon as possible, so that we can proceed with your application
Please tell us the cat/s age, neuter status and whether they have been vaccinated within the last 12 months *
Please describe your cat/s temperament *
Please tell whether your cat has experience around other cats, and how they reacted:
Do you currently own dogs? *
Please describe the dog/s temperament and experience being around cats *
Please tell us about any other pets you have *
Do you have a spare room that the new cat can have to themselves while settling in? *
Do you know how to correctly introduce cats to other pets in the home? * https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/introducing-cats https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/introducing-dogs-and-cats
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/introducing-dogs-and-cats https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/introducing-cats
Are you willing to work on slow introductions, and accept it may take a while for the animals to be able to live alongside each other?
Are you planning on getting a dog in the future? *
Are you planning on adding more cats to the household in the future? *
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About the cat you're looking for
These are all natural cat behaviours, that all cats will display during their lives: Scratching (occasionally carpet/furniture), Hunting and bringing prey inside, Jumping/walking on work surfaces, Being playful/vocal at night, Kneading legs/furniture, Rubbing around legs/leg weaving, Mock hunting play (stalking, pouncing, grabbing), Having a preference for certain litter or types of litter trays, Using a litter tray inside
Do you agree that you can cope with the behaviours listed above? *
Cats must be allowed to display their natural behaviours so they can live a happy, fulfilled and frustration free life, if any of this behaviour is a concern for you please let us know, so we can advise on how this can be managed:
Are you looking for a cat that will stay indoors only and have no access to the outdoors (even a garden), or a cat that lives indoor but has outdoor access, or are you open to either? * Please note, your home location will be subject to a main/busy road proximity check.
How will the cat access the outdoors? (i.e. cat flap door or window, let out before work and let in again after work, or details of other arrangement)
How long will the cat be left alone per day, maximum? * Please note, young cats/kittens cannot be left alone for long periods of time, so the info you enter will be taken into account when considering adoption.
Do you have any age preferences? (please tick all that apply) * Please note, we can support you better in finding a cat for your home if you are open minded and are open to any age of cat so long as it suits your home.	any age young kitten (3-5 months) older kitten (6-11 months) young adult (1-2 years) adult (3-6 years) mature (7-10 years) senior (11+ years)
Would you consider adopting a pair of bonded cats? * Please only tick "yes" if you have seriously considered taking on two cats.	I want to adopt a single cat I am open to adopting a pair I want to adopt a pair of cats
Please tick the following that apply to you... *	I'm open to any suitable cat no matter their personality/quirks I don't mind if the cat doesn't want to be picked up or isn't a lap cat I'd like an affectionate cat that likes fusses I'd like a cat that is outgoing and friendly I'm happy to take a cat with special medical requirements I'm happy to take a cat with behavioural issues I'm happy to take a nervous cat I'm happy to be matched up with any suitable cat
Have you seen a cat on our website that you are interested in? If so, which one/s? *
Have you ever adopted from us before? If yes, when? *
How did you hear about The Sheffield Cats Shelter? (i.e. internet search, catchat.org, recommended by friends or family etc)
Are there any special requirements we should know about before your visit to the shelter? Accessibility/Communications etc? * Please note, we are based in an old victorian house and the cats are housed over three floors. The only access to these floors are internal stairs. There are 4 steps to climb in order to get into the main building.
How would you like to be contacted regarding your application? We will contact you via email for most steps of the adoption process, this allows us to attach documents with extra information. Please let us know if another method of contacting you would be preferable, and we will try to accommodate this.
Adoption appointments usually start at 1.30pm, please select the days of the week you will be able to visit the shelter at this time *	Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
If we were to offer an appointment between 5-6pm on a weekday, would this be preferable?
Do you drive?
Any other comments about your application
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PLEASE READ - - Potential adoption appointments are subject to availability. They will normally take place in the afternoon, day/date to be confirmed upon process of your application and availability of suitable cats.
Potential adoption visits are subject to availability. Please do not visit until you have received a booking confirmation from The Sheffield Cats Shelter. If there are currently no cats available that suit your needs, we will keep your application on file for future consideration (up to 56 days).
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS CAREFULLY:
~The Sheffield Cats Shelter's cats are unable to be reserved in advance of a potential adoption visit. If you have seen a specific cat that you believe is suitable for you, we recommend pursuing booking a potential adoption visit as early as possible. Suitability is subject to our necessary checks.
~We will use the information given in this form to assess what cats would suit your household. We will contact you if there are any issues/any further information that we need before a potential adoption visit is booked.
~We will take every care to find the right cat for you, we cannot guarantee behaviours once they are in a home. Please be prepared to allow ample time for your new family member to settle in if you do adopt.
~The Sheffield Cats Shelter charges an adoption fee for all of our cats and kittens. The amount is £150 per cat, or £225 for a pair (decided by the shelter) and is a non-negotiable and non-refundable donation (including if you return a cat).
~The adoption fee does not cover the cost of us caring for the cats, and any additional donations to the charity are very gratefully received.
~You must provide proof of address and a form of valid ID at the time of adoption.
~The charity reserves the right to refuse any application for adoption.
I agree that I've read and understood the above, and the information provided is correct to the best of my knowledge. I am interested in adopting a cat for myself and am not intending to adopt a cat on behalf of another person. *	I agree
Are you happy to receive promotions, event information, and updates from The Sheffield Cats Shelter? (We will not share your personal information with any other party) *	Yes No
Please Note 1. We aim to get back to all applicants, however we work on a very small team of staff, so ask you to be patient. Once your form is complete and you've provided all the information requested, leave it with us, and we will get in touch. Please ensure you are ready to adopt - if we have a cat/s that are suitable we may be in touch fairly soon. 2. We understand you may apply to other rescues too. If you adopt elsewhere, please let us know so that we may update our records.

Adoption Form

About the cat you're looking for

Please Note

2. We understand you may apply to other rescues too. If you adopt elsewhere, please let us know so that we may update our records.