CAT ADOPTION/FOSTER APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in adopting a cat from The Rescue Train.

To be considered for adoption, you must:

Be 21 years of age or older.

LIVE IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA: Unless otherwise discussed in advance, we only consider Los Angeles area adopters. If you do not live in the LA area, email info@therescuetrain.org before filling out this application.

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

ADOPTION DONATION & CONTRACT: If we approve you for adoption of a cat, you agree to make a minimum donation of $125 and sign our adoption agreement.

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

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

About You and Your Family

Are you applying to adopt or foster a cat? *

Adopt

Foster

Name of the cat you are interested in: *

What are your reasons for wanting to adopt this cat? *

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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? *

Who shares your household? *

Does anyone in your household have allergies to animals? *

Yes

No

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

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

No

Yes (please explain) Yes (please explain)

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

Yes

No (please explain) No (please explain)

Your Home Environment

What type of home do you live in? *

House

Condo

Apartment

Other Other

Do you own or rent? *

own

rent

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

yes

no

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 No - please describe level of traffic and activity

How many square feet is your home (approximately)? *

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

Yes

No

Are all your windows (that open) screened shut? *

Yes

No

Your Pet Experience

Would this be your first cat? *

Yes

No

Have you ever had a cat declawed? *

Yes

No

What kind of pets have you had in the past? *

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

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What happened to the pets that you no longer have?

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

Yes

No

Have they been spayed or neutered? *

Yes

No

Don't know

Not Applicable

Are they current on vaccinations? *

Yes

No

Don't know

Not Applicable

Have you ever turned your pet into a shelter? *

No

Yes - please explain Yes - please explain

Living with a Cat

Would the cat be (check all that apply): *

Indoor

Outdoor

Both indoor and outdoor

Outdoor only when supervised (please describe) Outdoor only when supervised (please describe)

Would you consider having this cat declawed? *

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

Which areas (such as rooms or furniture) are off limits to the cat? *

Would you put an ID on the cat? *

Yes

No (please explain) 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 gets out, which of the following would 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

Both

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

Would you use flea control on this cat? *

No

Yes - what kind: Yes - what kind:

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 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? *

Yes

No

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

Yes

No (please explain) 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? *

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.

Would you like to sign up for our newsletter? *

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, FeLV and 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 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.