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PAWS Cat Adoption Application

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Thank you for taking the time to fill out this application carefully and thoughtfully. We use this application as a starting point to match your lifestyle, needs and experience with the animals we know so well. We are committed to finding each P.A.W.S. animal the perfect match forever home.
Personal Information
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Email*

Household Description
Do you live in a...*
- Single Family Home
- Townhouse
- Condo/Apt/Suite
- Farm
Do you have access to a yard?*
- Yes
- No
Do you own your home?*
- Yes
- No
Do you have your landlord's permission to keep a pet?*
- Yes
- No
Landlord's Information
Landlord's Name*
First Last
Landlord's Phone*
Is your residence as STRATA?*
- Yes
- No
Do bylaws allow pets?*
- Yes
- No
Number of pets allowed
PAWS must obtain permission from landlord for application to be approved
Why do you want to adopt this animal?
Please check all that apply
- Companion
- Companion for other pet
- Mouser
- Barn Cat
Please list the number of adults in your household*
Are there children in your household?*
- Yes
- No
Please list the number of children in your household*
Please list the ages of the children*
At what age do you feel children can be responsible for at pet without assistance?*
Does anyone in your family suffer from allergies?*
- Yes
- No

Tell Us About Your Current & Past Pets

**PAWS has the right to disapprove an application if current pet older than 6 months old and not spayed/neutered
Have you had pets in the past?*
- Yes
- No
List the pets you've had in the past.*
Please enter one line per pet in this format: Species / Name / Breed / Gender / Spayed Or Neutered / Age / Vaccinations Up To Date
Do you have pets currently?*
- Yes
- No
List the pets you current have.*
Please enter one line per pet in this format: Species / Name / Breed / Gender / Spayed Or Neutered / Age / Vaccinations Up To Date
List each Veterinarian and Veterinary Clinic that has cared for your animals.
Please enter one line per vet in this format: Name Of Clinic / Name Of Veterinarian / Phone Number / Name Under Which Records Are Listed

Describe Your Lifestyle & Care For This Cat
How do you feel your current pets will adjust to new cat?*
What are most important responsibilities in caring for cat?*
How long have you been considering adopting a cat?*
Will this cat be permitted to roam free outdoors? Please describe*
If indoors only, how will you help them maintain exercising
Describe how you will keep this cat safe from any harm?*
If the cat was clawing furniture, what would you do?*
How many hours on average will this cat spend alone?*
Where will this cat stay while you are on vacation?*

Please List The Anticipated Annual Expenses Involved In Caring For This Cat
Veterinary*
Food*
Boarding*
Supplies/Toys*
Who will be the primary caregiver for this cat in your household?*
What challenges do you expect?*
Which of the following scenarios would force you to have to surrender you pets?
Please select all that applies
- Move where pets weren't allowed
- Divorce/Separation
- Cat meows a lot
- Cat bites or claws children
- Marry someone with allergies
- Cat develops bad litter box habits
- Cat develops chronic illness
- Large Vet Bills
- Planning on having a baby
- Pets do not get along
- Cat claws furniture
- Does not apply
Have you ever had to surrender an animal to WAG/PAWS/SPCA or another rescue unit?*
- Yes
- No
Please Explain*
Have you ever been charged for animal cruelty?*
- Yes
- No
Please Explain*
Are you willing to allow PAWS to do a home visit by appointment?*
- Yes
- No
Please Explain*

References

* One of the references must be an employer
Reference #1 Name*
First Last
Reference #1 Phone*
Reference #1 Relationship*
Reference #1 Company (for employment)
Reference #2 Name*
First Last
Reference #2 Phone*
Reference #2 Relationship*
Reference #2 Company (for employment)
Terms*
By agreeing with the terms and applying for this adoption application, you certify that the above information is correct and reflects your true beliefs and intentions regarding caring for this cat. You understand any misrepresentation of the truth in this application will invalidate any subsequent adoption agreement and give PAWS the right to reclaim the cat. You understand that submission of application does NOT guarantee approval for adoption.
- I agree with the terms above
Privacy And Protection Of Personal Information

The personal information collected on this application will be used solely to determine the applicant's suitability for adoption of a PAWS animals. By providing information on this application, you are voluntarily consenting to the collection and use of your personal information by PAWS. This information will not be used for any other purpose by PAWS without your written consent. This information will not be disclosed to any other organization. All information provided will be kept in such a manner to ensure confidentiality.

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