Tails High Adoption Application Form

In order to be considered as an adopter, you must:

Be 18 years of age or older
Have identification showing your present address
Have the knowledge and consent of your landlord (if applicable)
Be willing and able to spend the time and money to care for the pet, including veterinary care

In order to find a “forever home” for cats and kittens in our care, we (as do most rescue organizations and shelters) feel it is necessary to learn as much as possible about you and your lifestyle before adopting. As with human children, we do not wish to see animals bounced in and out of homes before finding the perfect match. This application is lengthy in an attempt to be sure that a cat adopted from Tails High, Inc. is properly suited to your lifestyle. This will help reduce stress to you, your household, and the cat(s).

You will be asked to sign a legal contract when adopting your cat and pay a nonrefundable adoption fee. Adoption fees are necessary to keep the rescue operation thriving and cover such veterinary services as feline leukemia/FIV test, distemper and rabies vaccinations, deworming, and spaying or neutering,

Today’s Date:

Cat(s) being considered for adoption

First Name *
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Last Name *
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Email Address *
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Cell Phone *
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Text *
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No
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Employer *
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How long at employer *
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Work Phone *
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Home Phone *
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Home Address *
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City *
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State *
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Zip *
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How long have you lived at this address? *
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How many adults live in your household? *

Are you planning to move in the next 6 months? *
Yes
No
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Have you adopted from Tails High before? *
Yes
No
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If so, when?

Name of TH cat(s) adopted

Do you? *
Live With Parents
Rent
Own
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Do you Live in? *
House
Apt
Condo
Mobile Home
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What is the pet policy? *
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How many children live in your household? *
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Children’s Ages

What is the relationship between the adults in your home? *
Single
Married
Life Partner
Family Member
Roommate
Other
Please describe:
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Does anyone in your household have any allergies to cats or dogs? *
Yes
No
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If allergies develop, are you willing to take steps to keep the cat(s)? *
Yes
No
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What will you do (if allergies develop)? *

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Tails High will contact your current or former veterinarian.

Current or former vet (or specify that you are a new pet owner) *

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Vet phone number *

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I authorize the veterinarian listed above to release information to Tails High about my pets’ medical care *
Yes
No
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Your CURRENT Pets: Prior to this adoption

Pet’s Name

Species

Age

Spayed/Neutered
Yes
No

How long owned

Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor

Pet’s Name

Species

Age

Spayed/Neutered
Yes
No

How long owned

Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor

Pet’s Name

Species

Age

Spayed/Neutered
Yes
No

How long owned

Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor

FORMER Pets you’ve had as an adult (within the last five years)

Pet’s Name

Species

Age

Spayed/Neutered
Yes
No

How long owned

Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor

Reason for separation

Pet’s Name

Species

Age

Spayed/Neutered
Yes
No

How long owned

Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor

Reason for separation

Pet’s Name

Species

Age

Spayed/Neutered
Yes
No

How long owned

Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor

Reason for separation

Questions

1. What kind of cat are you looking for? *
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2. What qualities and personality traits are you looking for? *
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3. Please describe your lifestyle and home environment. *
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4. Does everyone in the house agree with adopting a new pet at this time? *
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No
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5. What age range are you looking for? *
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6. Are you looking for an *
Indoor
Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
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7. If you wish to let the cat outside, how will you supervise the cat in a safe location? *

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8. If you are looking for a declawed cat, what are your concerns about having a cat with claws? *
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9. Tell us about your past experiences with pets. *
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10. Are you expecting your new cat to help control mice or rats in or around your home? *
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No
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11. Applying for a Kitten? How long has it been since you personally have raised a kitten?
What have you done to kitten-proof your home?

12. Applying for a Senior Cat? Do you understand that senior cats often require vet visits twice a year, including blood tests to ensure good health? Are you prepared to handle the financial obligation?
Yes
No

13. How many hours will the cat spend alone each day? *
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14. We are looking for people who will make every effort possible to keep their cat(s) for the entire life of the pet (12-18 years or more). Are you prepared for this lifetime obligation? *
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No
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15. Your pet may take two months or more to adjust to its new home. Will you allow enough time for the pet to make the adjustment? *
Yes
No
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16. What will you do if the cat does not get along with your other pets?

17 a). Do you have a dog/pet door installed? *
Yes
No
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17 b). Do you plan to install one? *
Yes
No
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18 a). Have you ever had an experience with a cat who did not use the litterbox? *
Yes
No
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18 b). If so, what did you do?

19 a). Have you ever chosen to euthanize one of your pets? *
Yes
No
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19 b). If yes, why?

20. What behaviors in the cat will you not tolerate or find difficult to manage? *
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21. Do you have any concerns or hesitations about adopting? *
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22. One cat will cost well over $600 per year in food, litter, and regular medical care (not including emergencies). Are you willing and able to meet this financial obligation without hesitation? *
Yes
No
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23. What is the potential life expectancy of a house cat? *
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24. If your cat becomes ill, will you *
surrender the cat to a nearby animal shelter
surrender the cat to Tails High
provide the necessary veterinary care
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25. Are you willing and able to provide annual vaccinations and necessary medical care for the cat? *
Yes
No
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26. If you are required to move homes, move out of the state, or out of the country, will you ensure you’ll be able to take the cat with you to a location that allows cats? *
Yes
No
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27. If you and your current partner separate, how will you plan for the cat’s future? *
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28. Have you ever given your pet to another person or family? If yes, when and why? *
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29. Have you ever surrendered a pet to an animal shelter or animal rescue group? If so, when and why? *
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30. Have you ever been convicted of animal neglect or abuse? *
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No
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31. The cat or kitten’s demeanor may be different upon going home. Many rescued kitties will relax, become playful, and/or let their personality blossom only after feeling safe. If the cat is not a good match for your home, do you agree to return the cat to Tails High? *
Yes
No
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32. Do you have any questions regarding:
a. Litterbox training
b. Indoors vs. outdoors
c. Scratching furniture?
d. Vaccines/annual vet visits
e. Diet & good quality foods
f. Declawing
g. Cats with children
h. Cats who escape outdoors
i. Identification tags or microchips
j. Appropriate veterinary care
k. Other questions?

We contact adoptive families after an adoption to check on the welfare of the cat and to answer any questions.

33. After an adoption, if your contact information changes, we require you email us with your current address and phone information. Do you agree to do this? *
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No
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34. Are you open to a representative from Tails High, Inc. visiting your home (by appointment) before or after the adoption? If no, why not? *
Yes
No

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35. What are your thoughts about cats being outside? *
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An emergency contact who is not the co-applicant, a spouse/life partner, or a parent who you live with:

First Name *
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Last Name *
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Phone *
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Relationship *
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By checking this box below, I certify that the above statements are true and I understand that Tails High, Inc. has the right to refuse any applicant. *
I agree
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