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 18 years of age or older to apply.

Once your application is submitted you will receive an email reply with a copy of your application, which we will process.

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 can be processed using this form, dog and exotic animal applications use a different form.

Thank you for choosing to adopt!

Fields marked with an asterisk are required

First Name *
Last Name *
Are you over the age of 18? * If not, please have a parent or guardian complete the application form instead.
Email Address *
Address *
Eircode *
Phone number *
If you saw a cat or kitten on any of our social media, please provide the name of the feline you hope to adopt. * Please note that we re-home based on which cat would be most suited to your home so, after reviewing your application, there is a chance we may suggest a different cat.
In an effort to match you with a perfect companion, could you describe the personality and the age of cat you looking for? *
Please list the type and age of your current pets *
Will the cat that you are looking to adopt live indoors, outdoors or have access to both? *	Indoor Outdoor Access to Both
If you currently have pets: Have they ever lived with cats or been in the company of other cats? *
If you currently have pets: Are they spayed or neutered? *
If not, please let us know why: *
Tell us about your previous pets. * How long did they live with you and what happened to them?
Give a short description of your household. * e.g. noisy, quiet, busy, other.
Who is your current vet? If you don’t have one please look into local vets in your area. *
How many hours, on average, is your pet alone during the day? *
Explain your normal daily routine and how your pet would fit in. *
List the family members who live in your household and include the ages of any children. *
Who would be the primary caretaker of the cat? *
Is everyone living at this address in agreement about adopting a cat? *
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
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 Not applicable
Can you outline any major life changes that you anticipate over the next few years? * Are you planning a baby, moving, changing careers, etc.
Have you ever turned a cat into the shelter? *
If yes, please explain why *
Please list what/if any reason you might consider acceptable to return an animal to a rescue. * eg. biting, chewing, scratching, age, health issues, aggression, not house trained, moving house, having a baby, other reasons.
If you go on holidays where would your pet stay? *
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.
Is there any other information you would like to add?
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