Adoption Application

Thank you for your interest in adopting a cat/kitten from City Kitties! City Kitties loves getting applications from serious, qualified applicants. Please read our Adoption Process prior to filling out an application. It answers common questions about how applications are handled, how long adoptions generally take, and next steps in the process such as reference checks and a home visit. The applicant must be the primary caretaker for the adopted animal. Please note that City Kitties reserves the right to reject an application or refuse an adoption at any point without explanation. Incomplete applications will not be processed-please fill out all applicable fields completely.

Your Name

Address

City, State, Zip

Email

Please double-check to be sure your email is typed correctly.

Phone

Age

Occupation

If your primary occupation is student or you are currently unemployed, how do you plan to cover the cost of veterinary care, food, litter, etc?

How did you hear about City Kitties? Family, Friend, or Coworker Petfinder.com or AdoptaPet.com Clark Park Farmer's Market The Cat Doctor Baltimore Pet Shoppe Fairmount Pet Shoppe Internet search Flyer/poster Other

Have you applied (or do you plan to apply) to other rescue organizations in the Philadelphia area?

No

Yes

If yes, which ones?

In the past year, has your application been turned down by another rescue organization/shelter? Note: This will not necessarily disqualify you if circumstances have changed.

No

Yes

Do you rent your home/apartment? (For homeowners, City Kitties checks proof of ownership through the Philadelphia BRT online database.)

Homeowner

Renter

If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord to have a cat? City Kitties will call to confirm this.

No

Yes

Landlord Name & Phone Number

The average life span of an indoor cat is 15-18 years. Some cats live more than 20 years. Are you ready and willing to make a commitment to an animal for its entire life?

No

Yes

The ASPCA estimates that the first year of care for a cat (food, litter, vet care) totals $1,035. This amount could be considerably higher if your pet becomes sick or injured. Are you willing to take on this financial responsibility?

No

Yes

Why are you interested in adopting a rescued/formerly stray cat?

Please describe the other people you live with (spouse/partner, relatives, roommates, children). Is anyone in your household allergic to cats?

Does anyone in your household smoke inside the home?

No

Yes

Animal Information

I am interested in adopting a specific animal (enter name/s below, if applicable). View adoption listings in a new browser window

Did you see this animal at Baltimore Pet Shoppe or Fairmount Pet Shoppe?

Yes

No

I want to adopt (check all that apply):

Young kitten (6 months or under)

Adolescent kitten (7-11 months)

Young adult (1-3 years)

Adult (4-10 years)

Senior (10+ years)

I would like an animal like this (check all that apply):

Female

Male

Shorthair

Longhair

Energetic/playful

Laid-back/calm

Only pet

Companion for current cat

Good with children

Good with dogs

FIV+

Leukemia (FeLV)+

Disabled

Where would the animal live?

Outdoor-only

Indoor-only

Indoor with some outdoor access (pet door, allowed outside during the day, etc.)

Indoor with restricted/supervised access to enclosed porch/patio

You come home one day to find that your cat has urinated on the floor or furniture. What would you do? What would you do to prevent it from happening again?

You see your cat scratching the furniture. How would you deal with this issue? Please be specific and answer in complete sentences.

What type of vet care do you believe is appropriate? How often? Please be specific and answer in complete sentences.

How will the cat/kitten be cared for when you are out of town?

What will happen to the cat if you move locally? Out of state?

Under what circumstances would you not keep the cat/kitten?

Divorce/separation

New baby

Not enough time for a pet

Develop allergies

New apartment/condo doesn't allow pets

Veterinarian bill over $1,000

Scratches furniture destructively

Aggressive behavior

Not using the litterbox consistently

None of the above

If you checked any of the above, or if there is another circumstance that might prevent you from keeping a pet, please explain further below:

If you've owned a cat before, have you ever declawed any of your cats/kittens?

No

Yes

Not applicable (never had a cat)

Would you consider declawing an adopted cat/kitten?

No

Yes

Please provide the following information for each animal currently living in your household: Pet 1: Owner, pet name, type/breed, age, sex, spay/neuter status Pet 2: Owner, pet name, type/breed, age, sex, spay/neuter status Pet 3: Owner, pet name, type/breed, age, sex, spay/neuter status Pet 4: Owner, pet name, type/breed, age, sex, spay/neuter status Pet 5: Owner, pet name, type/breed, age, sex, spay/neuter status

Have you ever had a pet before (not including current pets)? If yes, please provide the following information for each previous pet: Pet name, type/breed, spay/neuter status, years you had the animal (e.g. 1990-2003), reason animal is no longer with you

How many litters of puppies/kittens have the above animals had?

Have you ever had to give up or re-home a pet? If yes, what were the circumstances?

Veterinary Reference

If you currently have pets or have had a pet in the last five years, please provide a veterinary reference. City Kitties will call to verify that your pets receive regular exams, vaccinations, etc.

Clinic name:

Clinic phone (required)

Name of person with account:

Name of animals under the account:

If there is any other information you would like to provide about your pets' veterinary care, please type it below:

Personal References

Only for applicants who have not had a pet in the past 5 years. References should be familiar with your experience with animals (not relatives).

Reference 1 name:

Reference 1 email & phone:

Reference 1 relationship to you:

Reference 2 name:

Reference 2 email & phone:

Reference 2 relationship to you:

Reference 3 name:

Reference 3 email & phone:

Reference 3 relationship to you:

Please check over all information before you hit the "submit" button.

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Email Address