CAT APPLICATION

In order to be considered an adopter you must:

*Be 21 years of age or older.

* MUST LIVE IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA: Unless otherwise discussed in advance, we will only consider Los Angeles area adoptions. If you do not live in the LA area please check with us before filling out an application by e-mailing us @ info@therescuetrain.org.

*Have identification showing your present address.

*If renting, have the knowledge and consent of your landlord.

*ADOPTION DONATION & CONTRACT: If we approve you for adoption of a cat, we accept a minimum donation of $125 and signed adoption agreement.

*Be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment and proper care of the pet for the rest of its' life.

Note: Completition of this application does not guarantee adoption of a Rescue Train animal.

About You and Your Family

Name of the cat you are interested in:

Your name (first and last):

Email address

Phone number(s). Best place & time to reach you:

Street address:

City & Zipcode:

What is your occupation?

What is your age range?

What type of home do you live in?

House

Condo

Apartment

Other

Do you own or rent?

own

rent

If renting, do you have your landlord's permission to have a cat?

yes

no

Who shares your household?

Does anyone in your household have allergies to animals?

Yes

No

Are you planning on moving or traveling in the next 12 months?

No

Yes (please explain)

If your present relationship were to change, with whom will the cat remain?

Will all household members be able to come and meet the cat at a scheduled adoption appointment?

Yes

No (please explain)

Your Home Environment

Do you live in an area where there are coyotes?

Yes

No

Don't know

Do you live on a busy street?

Yes

No - please describe level of traffic and activity

Do any of your neighbors have dogs?

Yes

No

Do you have any poisons (rat/mouse, snail bait) where the animal will be kept?

Yes

No

Do you have a completely fenced yard?

No

Yes - please list the type of fence and height.

What is used to secure your gate?

Latch	Keylock
Deadbolt	Padlock

I don't lock my gate because:

Who has access to your yard?

Where will the cat be if any of the above are working in your yard?

Do you trust workers not to let the cat out?

No

Yes - please explain

Your Past Pet Experience

Would this be your first cat?

Yes

No

Have you ever had a cat declawed?

Yes

No

Would the cat be:

Indoor

Outdoor

Both

What kind of pets have you had in the past?

Which of these do you still have? (please include age, sex and breed)

What happened to the pets that you no longer have?

If you have other cats, have they been tested for FIV and Leukemia?

Have they been spayed or neutered?

Yes

No

Don't know

Are they current on vaccinations?

Yes

No

Don't know

Have you ever turned your cat into a shelter?

No

Yes - please explain

Have you ever had a pet euthanized?

No

Yes - please explain

If you have pets, will they adjust to a new cat in the house?

Living with a Companion Animal

Would you consider having this cat declawed?

Is someone home during the day?

No

Yes - please explain who

How many hours will the cat be alone during the day? Please explain:

Which rooms, if any, are off limits to the cat?

Will the cat be allowed on the furniture?

Would you put an ID on the cat?

Yes

No (please explain)

Where will the cat be kept during the day?

Where will the cat sleep at night?

When you go on vacation, who will care for the cat?

If your cat has gotten out, which of the following do you do?

Will you keep the cat's vaccinations up to date?

Yes

No

Will you feed your cat dry or canned food?

Dry

Canned

What brand of food will you feed?

Which of the following would force you to give up your cat? (Check all that apply)

Who is your veterinarian? (name, address and phone number)

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What do you think is the best way to keep your animal's teeth clean?

Clean them myself

Never thought about it

Have a vet clean them

It's not necessary

Which of the following would you use for flea control?

What is a behavior that would not be acceptable to you?

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What discipline will you use if your cat scratches your couch?

Are you willing to have a Rescue Train representative
come to see where the pet will be living?

Yes

No - please explain

If your pet becomes ill, gets injured, needs surgery or ongoing medical care, what amount are you willing to spend on veterinary/medical care?

Would you consider getting pet insurance for this animal?

A cat can live to be 15 to 20 years old; are you able to make this long-term commitment?

Yes

No (please explain)

Who would care for this cat in the event something happened to you or you could no longer care for your pet?

What are your reasons for wanting to adopt this cat?

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If there is anything else that you would like to tell us about you or your family, please feel free to write your comments here.

If I adopt a Rescue Train cat, I can make a donation of at least $125 to help rescue and care for other abandoned animals. I understand that my adoption donation is often just a fraction of the cost that The Rescue Train has spent on boarding, spaying and neutering, vaccines, microchips, FIV testing and medical costs. I understand that my donation is a gift freely given, not a purchase price for a cat. No goods or services have been or will be provided in exchange for the donation. I understand that any donation made is not refundable.

I agree

I do not agree

I understand that a home visit is required and that a home visit does not guarantee placement:

I agree

I do not agree

I agree that the above information is honest and true. I agree that The Rescue Train may verify this information. I understand that submitting an application does not mean I am approved to adopt a cat from The Rescue Train. I understand that The Rescue Train has the right to refuse adoption to any applicant for any reason and is not obligated to provide a reason or explanation for refusing adoption to an applicant.

I agree

I do not agree

Signature:

Thank you for your interest in this animal. You'll automatically receive a copy of this application as your confirmation.

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Gardener	Housekeeper
Pool Cleaner	Handyman
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