Cat Adoption Application

If you would like to apply to adopt a cat from the Galway SPCA, please complete this application form.

You must be 21 years of age or older to apply, and you must read our cat rehoming information page, here

Once your application is submitted you will receive an email reply with a copy of your application, which we will process. please read all the information carefully.

Our cat adoption fee is €100. This covers spaying/neutering, all vaccinations, microchipping, worming, de-fleaing and cats over 6 months will have been tested for FIV/FELV.

Only applications for Cats and Kittens can be processed using this form, Applications for dog and exotic animal have seperate applications and are not transferable.

Thank you for choosing to adopt!

Fields marked with an asterisk are required

First Name *
Last Name *
Please confirm that you have read our cat rehoming information page *
Are you over the age of 21? * If not, please have a parent or guardian complete the application form instead.
Email Address *
Confirm email
Address *
Eircode *
Phone number * Please make sure there are no spaces between the numbers
Have you seen a cat/kitten that you are particularly interested in? * If yes, Please explain what drew you to that particular one.
Are you intrested in meeting other cats/Kittens we may feel are more suitable? Often a lot of our cats and kittens never make it to social media or our website as they are adopted before we have time to post their stories. We may have others than the one you selected that are more suitable
Are you ready to welcome a cat into your home in the next 12 days?
Would you prefer an In person Home visit or a Video submission * Video submissions are the most efficient option, but in person home visits may still be required in some cases. Details of how to submit your video can be found in the email confirmation one the application had been submitted.	In Person Video
Describe the personality and age of your ideal cat * Please provide as much information as possible
Please list the animals (Species, Gender and age) of your current animals. * This includes Fish, Reptiles and any other domestic and exotic creatures that share your home and are under your care (inside and out)
If you currently have pets: Have they ever lived with cats or been in the company of other cats? * Please give as much information as possible. Place N/A if not relevant
If you currently have pets: Are they spayed or neutered? * Only applicable to Dogs, Cats and Rabbits Select N/A if none of the above	Yes No N/A
If not, please let us know why: *
Tell us about your previous pets.(in the past 10 years) * How long did they live with you? What happened to them ? N/A if not relevant
Will the cat that you are looking to adopt live indoors, outdoors or have access to both? * Give details
List the family members who live in your household. You Must include ages of any children * Please List all members that stay in the home regularly, ages of any children under 18
Is everyone living at this address in agreement about adopting a cat? * Please list any concerns or reservations had by any member in the other comments section at the end so we can help address them.
Explain your normal daily routine and how your pet would fit in. *
How many hours a day will your cat be unsupervised at home *
Who would be the primary caretaker of the cat? * At least one adult in the home must take on the role of primary carer.
Who is your current vet? or what practice do you plan on using ? * If you have not had a vet previously, please look into options in your area and choose one.
Does anyone in your home have an allergy to cats or suffer from Asthma? *
If so, please explain how having a cat will affect their allergies?
Do you own or rent your home?	Own Rent Council Live with Parents in their home
If you rent or lease, we require a letter from your landlord permitting you to have a cat living at this address. Please say below whether you have emailed the letter to gspcacatadopt@gmail.com or will present a copy to your home checker. *	Emailed, or will email Will give to the home checker Own Home
Can you outline any major life changes that you anticipate over the next few years That might affect a cat * Are you planning a baby, moving, changing careers, etc.
Have you ever had to surrender an animal you owned into a shelter? *
If yes, please explain when and why
Please list what/if any reason you might consider acceptable to return an adopted animal to the rescue. *
Have you any holidays planned in the next 6 weeks
What are your plans to cater for your pet if you go on holiday? *
A €100 adoption fee applies to all our cat and kitten adoptions. Are you happy to pay our €100 adoption fee? * The costs covered under the fee include spaying/neutering, all vaccinations, microchipping, worming, de-fleaing and cats over 6 months will have been tested for FIV/FELV. We can not facilitate payment plans or discounts
Is there any other information you would like to add? or questions you would like to ask ?
Agreement * By ticking the box you agree to: Have a home check. \| Review and sign an adoption contract, should your application be successful. Provide your own suitably sized, secure cat carrier to transport your pet home on the day of adoption. Give permission for your information to be kept and used by the GalwaySPCA, as outlined in our Privacy Statement. I understand, should my application be approved, that I will receive an email from the cattery team outlining the next step in the process. I will check my spam and other folders. Failure to respond within 10 days of the email means that the application will be marked as no longer interested. I agree to all of the above. I confirm that I am over 18 and have completed this application form honestly. I am aware that the completion of this questionnaire does not guarantee adoption.	I Agree