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INCOMPLETE ADOPTION APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED
First Name
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Last Name
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Contact Information
Address
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City
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State
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NY
CT
MA
VT
NH
Zip
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Years at Current Address
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Home Phone
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Cell Phone
Work Phone
Email
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Employment
Employed
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Full-Time
Part-Time
Retired
Unemployed
Other
Employer's name
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Employer's address
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Employer's phone
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Years with current employer
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If not employed, source of income
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Household
Check all that apply
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Own
Rent
Live with parents
Student
Live with roommates
Live in
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House
Townhouse
Apartment
Mobile Home
Dormitory
List the AGES of children under 21 living at your residence
First and last names of other adults living at your residence
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Does everyone in your household consent to adopting a cat?
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Are there any pet allergies in your household?
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Are there any restrictions to owning a pet?
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If you were to move from your current residence, what would happen to your pets?
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If renting, name on lease
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If renting, have you verified with your landlord that you are allowed to keep pets?
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Name of apartment complex or first and last name of landlord
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Landlord's Phone
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The Cat
Cat's name or a description of cat/kitten you wish to adopt
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Why do you want to adopt a cat?
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Who will be the primary caregiver of this pet?
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What type of personality are you looking for in a cat?
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Your cat will be
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indoor only
outdoor only
both indoor and outdoor
Which would you prefer (check all that apply)
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Adult
Kitten
Male
Female
Siblings
Senior
Special Needs
Declawed
No Preference
Are you planning to declaw your cat?
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Yes
No
Maybe
Where will your cat live?
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Where will your cat sleep?
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Will your cat be alone during the day?
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If so, for how long?
Will your cat be allowed outdoors?
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If so, under what circumstances?
What restrictions will your cat have?
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Are you willing to be responsible for this cat for 15 years or more?
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Do you have a cat carrier, cat food & litter pan?
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Have you thought about or made provisions for your cats in the event you are no longer able to care for them?
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Are there any circumstances which would force you to give up your cats? (please check all that apply)
Scratches carpet/drapes/furniture
Spouse/child allergic
Behavior problems
Conflicts with other pets
Sprays or litter box problems
Pregnancy/baby
Job change or loss
Expensive vet bills
Needs special diet
Moving
Divorce/separation
Needs too much attention
Requires daily treatment
Cat becomes disabled
Other
Current Pets
Do you already have cats?
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Yes
No
If so, how many?
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Names and Ages
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How do they get along with other cats?
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Loves other cats
Likes most
Tolerates some
Not at all
Are their vaccines up to date?
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Yes
No
Don't know
Have they been spayed/neutered?
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Have they been tested for FIV/FeLV?
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Were any of them declawed?
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Yes
No
Do they go outside?
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Yes
No
Occasionally
Where did you get your cats?
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Do you currently have dogs?
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Yes
No
If so, how many?
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Breeds
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Have they lived with cats before?
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Yes
No
Don't know
Do they get along with cats?
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Where did you get your dogs?
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Have your dogs been spayed/neutered?
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Are their vaccines up to date?
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Yes
No
Don't know
Do you have a dog door?
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Yes
No
Where do your dogs stay during the day?
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Other pets
Pet History
If you had pets in the past, please tell us their names and what happened to them
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If pets are deceased, please tell us their names and the circumstances
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Have you ever given up an animal to a shelter or rescue group?
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Yes
No
If so, please explain the circumstances
Have any of your past cats caused any of the following problems?
Scratching furniture/carpet/drapes
Fighting with other pets
Running away
Scratching people
Excessive shedding
Spraying
Litter box problems
Causing problems for neighbors
Veterinary Care
Can you afford veterinary care?
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Do you have a veterinarian?
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Yes
No
Pet's last visit
Date
Veterinarian name and phone number
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If you do not currently have a veterinarian, please give us the name of your last veterinarian.
If you have had more than one vet in the past 5 years, please list all.
May we contact your veterinarian?
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Yes
No
Whiskers Animal Benevolent League
How did you hear about us?
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Website
PetSmart
Facebook
PetFinder
Instagram
Adoption Event
Newspaper
Friend
I am a volunteer
I know a volunteer
Other
If other or if adoption event, please specify
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Volunteer name
Have you adopted from us before?
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Yes
No
If so, who and when?
Would you like to be on our mailing list?
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Yes
No Thanks
I certify that I am at least 21 years of age. I understand that a cat can live as long as 20 years. I am ready to make a commitment to feed, protect, shelter and care for my pet for the rest of his/her life. I verify that the information I have provided in this application is true and accurate. Whiskers Animal Benevolent League reserves the right to refuse adoption for any reason. Adoptions are not made on a first come, first served basis.
Certification
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I agree
I disagree
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