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S.O.S Pets Adoption Application
If you're interested in meeting a cat or kitten, kindly fill in the following information.
You MUST answer all starred questions. Incomplete or vague applications will
not
be reviewed.
Adoption applications can take up to a week to process, please be patient as we are all volunteers!
We will be in touch shortly via email upon reviewing your application. The SOS kitties thank you!
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Name of cat(s) interested in adopting or meeting:
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Name
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First
Last
Co-Applicant Name & Relationship to you:
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Phone Number
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Email
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Address
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Line 1
Line 2
City
State
Zip Code
Country
Who lives in the home with you?
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Where do you live?
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Apartment
House
Condo/Townhouse
Trailer/Mobile Home
Hotel
Do You Rent or Own?
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Renters, do you have the landlord's permission to own an animal?
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What is your landlord's name & number?
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How long can you provide a permanent home for this cat?
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1-5 years
5-10 years
10-15 years +
Who will take care of this cat in the event someone should happen to you? (Name specifically)
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Can you provide financially for this cat for their entire life? (including but not limited to vet bills, food, litter)?
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Yes
No
Not Sure
Will you, or someone else, will be responsible for the care and welfare of this cat?
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Do any children live in the home? If yes, what ages? Have they handled cats before?
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Why do you wish to adopt?
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Family pet
Child's pet
Companion for another pet
Gift/Surpise
Breeding
Barn cat/mouser
Other
What type of personality and activity level would you prefer your new cat/kitten to have?
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Do you have any other pets currently? If so, how many? If you have a dog, what breed?
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What is your plan for how you will introduce your new kitty to your existing pets?
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Did you have any previous pets? If yes, please explain why you no longer have them or if they passed away, from what
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Are your current pets spayed/neutered? (Cats/dogs)
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Yes
No
No Current Pets
Are your current pets on vaccines (dogs and cats)?
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Yes
No
No Current Pets
Have your current cats been tested for FIV (feline AIDS) and FeLV (feline leukemia)?
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Yes
No
Not Sure
Were your past cats declawed?
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Yes- We had the cat declawed
Yes- The cat was already declawed when we adopted it
No
Are your current cats declawed?
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Yes- We had the cat declawed
Yes- The cat was already declawed when we adopted it
No
Will you be declawing this cat? Why or why not? Please explain.
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How do you plan to handle any undesirable behavior such as scratching furniture, crying, not using the litter box, getting on counter tops, etc?
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Do you understand that a newly adopted cat/kitten will need time and TLC to acclimate to their home?
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Yes
I do not have the time to help the cat transition
Have you ever had an animal euthanized? If yes, please explain.
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What is your veterinarian's name/practice and city? Please provide a phone number.
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Can a representative of SOS contact your veterinarian as a reference? If no, please explain:
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Were your past cats:
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Indoor
Outdoor
Both indoor/outdoor
Are your current cats:
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Indoor
Outdoor
Both indoor/outdoor
Will this cat be indoors/outdoors/both? Please explain.
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What circumstances in your mind justify giving up this cat? Check all that apply.
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Moving
New Baby
Children lost interest in cat
Allergies
My own medical problems
Cat medical problems
Too time consuming
Not getting along with other pets
Divorce
Shedding
Behavioral problems (scratching furniture, etc)
Can't afford to keep the cat
Aggressive Behavior
Moving where pets aren't allowed
None
Is anyone in the household allergic to animals?
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Yes
No
Do you have any plans to move in the future?
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Yes
No
Do you plan on having a new child in the future?
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Yes
No
If yes to any of the above questions, please explain what impact it might have on your ability to care for the cat:
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What specific actions will you take if your cat becomes lost? Will you notify SOS Pets?
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Have you applied for a pet with another rescue group? If yes, with whom and when?
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Did you ever adopt a pet from another rescue group? If yes, with whom and when?
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Have you ever surrendered an animal to a shelter, rescue group or family/friend? If yes, please explain.
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If you are unable to keep your cat for any reason, at any time, do you agree that you must either return the animal to SOS pets or find a new suitable home for it and notify us of the change in ownership?
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Yes
No
Because we are not doing home visits at this time, can you send photos/videos of your home if requested? If no, please explain.
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Please provide a personal character reference (who knows your family well, that isn't a close relative): Provide name/relationship/contact information
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What is your availability like to meet the kitty? (What are days/time that either work or do not work for you?)
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Please use this space for additional comments:
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Please submit photos of your pets and home, or email to sospetsinc@gmail.com:
Inside of Home
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Max file size: 20MB
If you'd like to upload a file of your home, please do so here:
Inside of Home
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Max file size: 20MB
If you'd like to upload a file of your home, please do so here:
Other
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Max file size: 20MB
If you'd like to upload a file of your current pets or home, please do so here:
Other
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Max file size: 20MB
By submitting this form, I am attesting to the truthfulness of my answers. Falsification of any of the above information will be grounds for disallowing the adoption of the rescue cat or possible removal of said cat from my home.
I agree to assume all responsibility for any and all risk, damage or injury that may occur to myself, any individual or any property while handling any cats of SOS during the viewing process.
***Applicants MUST be 21 years of age or older***
We are ALL volunteers! Please be patient as we sort through applications. We will be in contact shortly.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL SOS PETS INC REPRESENTATIVES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY APPLICANT.
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