Adoption Application — Rhode Island Feline Rescue

Please note, Rhode Island Feline Rescue reserves the right to deny adoption for any reason.

Thank you for your interest in adopting from Rhode Island Feline Rescue! Please note, we do not adopt on a first-come, first-serve basis. Rather, we focus on the best fit for each individual cat/kitten. Our goal is to ensure long term success for both you and the cat.

Did you know cats can live up to 20 years? That's right! We ensure all the cats in our care have been given a healthy start once they come to us. If you are adopting a cat with special medical needs, Rhode Island Feline Rescue will inform you of the medical care needed to continue a healthy path. You must be at least 21 years old to adopt.

All of the cats and kittens available for adoption are fully vetted, which includes the following: veterinarian checkup, FIV/FELV testing, spay/neuter, microchipping, deworming, flea/tick treatment, distemper and rabies vaccines.

This application is designed to help us determine if the adoption is in the animal's best interest and to assist the potential adopter in finding an animal most compatible with his/her lifestyle. An unwise adoption can result in an unpleasant experience for adoptive families and may ruin the cat's chances for any future adoptions. WE HOPE YOU WILL AGREE THAT THE ANIMAL'S WELFARE MUST BE OUR FOREMOST CONSIDERATION.

Our adoption fee is $300 for kittens under 1 year, $200 for adult cats 1-9 years old and $150 for senior cats 10+ years old.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Which cat/kitten are you interested in adopting? Or no preference.

If the cat/kitten you are interested in no longer becomes available is there another cat/kitten you might be interested in? If so, which one?

Date of Birth

YYYY

Phone Number

(###)

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Home Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Employment Status

Employer Name & Phone

Occupation

Do you own or rent your home?

Describe your home

If you rent, please provide landlord name and phone number. If you do not rent, please enter N/A.

List all individuals living in your household (name, date of birth, relationship to you).

Is anyone in your household allergic to cats?

Do all members of the household agree to adopt a cat?

Who is this pet for?

If you had to move, are you willing to find housing that accepts pets?

Do you currently have any pets?

List all current household pets (include type of animal, sex, and age).

Are all pets fixed?

Have your cats been tested for FELV/FIV?

If so, did they test positive for either?

Please list if all cats are current on vaccinations including distemper & rabies. For dogs, please list if all dogs are current on distemper, rabies, and kennel cough. If not, please explain why.

List all previous pets that you no longer have (within past 10 years) and why you no longer have them.

If you have any cats, please list where they spend their time. Please check N/A if you don't have any cats currently.

If other, please explain.

Did you declaw any of your past or current cats?

If yes, please give the reason.

Do you plan to let your cat outside either supervised or unsupervised? If so, please explain in detail the reason & situation.

Reason for adopting a cat/kitten

Where will the new cat will live?

If other, please describe.

How many hours during the day would the cat be alone?

Will you consider declawing the new kitten/cat?

What would you do if the cat scratched furniture and climbed on the counter?

What would you do if the cat scratched or bit someone in your household or a visitor?

What would you do if the cat began urinating/defecating outside the litter box?

Does your home have space to separate new pets from current pets during the acclimation period?

Please describe the space the cat will initially be kept during this transition.

Are you willing to give your cat/kitten time to adjust to its new environment? (Note: this could take anywhere from a few days to several months)

If you were no longer able to care for the new cat, or had to move, where would the cat go?

Under which circumstances would you consider relinquishing the cat?

If answered other, please describe.

Have you ever rehomed or surrendered a pet to a shelter, animal control, family member, etc?

If you answered "Yes" to the above, please explain the circumstances.

Have you ever been convicted of an animal related crime such as cruelty to animals, animal theft or animal abandonment?

Are you willing and able to care for the cat for the full duration of its life (20+ years)?

Please provide the name and phone number of veterinarians for the past 10 years.

Please reach out to the office when you submit your application to grant them permission to speak to our organization about your history of care when we call.

Please provide the first and last names and numbers of 2 non-family references (eg. neighbors, coworkers, friends, etc)

I certify that I am at least 21 years of age.

The information I provided on this application is true. I also recognize that any misrepresentation or omissions may result in the loss of privilege to adopt from Rhode Island Feline Rescue.

I have contacted my current or past veterinarian and have granted my permission for them to speak to our organization. (Leave blank if you have not had pets within the past 10 years)

Yes

I have not had a pet within the past 10 years.

I understand that Rhode Island Feline Rescue has the right to deny any application for any reason.

I understand that if I am no longer able to care for the cat I will contact Rhode Island Feline Rescue and WILL NOT try to rehome on my own.

I understand that I am to immediately contact Rhode Island Feline Rescue in the event my adopted cat is lost/missing.

I attest that the cat I am looking to adopt is for me, in my home, and NOT a gift for anyone.

How did you hear about us?

I hereby authorize Rhode Island Feline Rescue to contact my references, veterinarian(s), and landlord to verify the above statements. Typing your name below constitutes your signature and approval on this application.