Feline Pre-Adoption Application



Please fill out this form completely, then PRINT and MAIL to the address at the bottom of this form.

Adopting a cat brings with it a lot of responsibility, including annual veterinarian visits, vaccinations, and possible emergency care. This is more expensive than many people realize. Are you aware of and prepared to assume responsibilities for your newly adopted cat? Yes No

Adopter's Information

Name: Phone#: Email:

Address-City-State-Zip:

Background Information

Currently own or rent: Own Rent

How long have you owned?

How long have you been renting?

If renting please supply us with you landlord's name and phone number.

Landlord's Name: Phone Number:

Are you a first time cat adopter as an adult? Yes No

Please list Veterinarian references: Name & Phone Number:

Please list the cats and dogs that you currently live with or have lived with in your adult life:
Type/Breed:
Pet's Name:
Spayed/Neutered:
Do you still own them?
How many adults in your home? How many children in your home? Ages of children? Does anyone in your family suffer from allergies? Yes No

Your new cat: Physical Traits

Gender of the cat you're looking for? Male Female Doesn't Matter

Preferred hair length: Short Medium Long Doesn't Matter

What age range are you looking for? Kitten Adult Senior Doesn't Matter

Are you looking for a declawed cat? Yes No --  -- Do you plan to declaw your new cat? Yes No

Your new cat: Other Traits

What role would you like to see your new feline companion play in your life?



List some traits that you would like most in your new cat:



List some behaviors you would have a hard time dealing with in your new cat:



If your new cat displays behavioral problems - such as poor litterbox habits, inappropriate scratching, etc. - how would you go about teaching him/her:



Home Life

How would you classify your home? Calm Some Activity Extremely Busy

How will you introduce your new cat into the home? Please explain:



How many hours each day will your cat spend --

Indoors: Outdoors:

Where will your cat spend the night?

Indoors Outdoors

How much time durng the day will your cat spend alone; unsupervised?



In submitting this Pre-Application form you are giving Second Chance Animal Center permission to verify your housing status and Vet references.

Please PRINT and MAIL this Pre-Application Form to:

Second Chance Animal Center
P.O. Box 620,
Shaftsbury VT 05262
Attn: Feline Pre-Application