Tell Us About You and Your Household
First Name *
Last Name *
Age *
Are you a US citizen and/or permanent resident of the US? *
Select One
No
Yes
Are you currently an undergraduate student? *
Select One
Yes
No
If you are currently an undergraduate student, when is your expected graduation date?
Spouse/Partner First Name (None, type N/A) *
Spouse/Partner Last Name (None, type N/A) *
Spouse/Partner Age
Street Address *
Apartment Number (if applicable)
City *
State *
Zip Code *
Email Address *
Primary Phone Number *
Alternate Phone Number
Partner/Spouse Phone Number
Employment Status *
Not employed
Full-time
Part-time
Student
Retired
Disabled
If you are employed, what is your current occupation?
Where do you work? Select all that apply. *
Work away from home (office, jobsite, etc)
Work from home
Stay at home parent
Grad student
Undergrad student
Volunteer
Retired
Not employed
Spouse/Partner Employment *
No spouse
Not employed
Full-time
Part-time
Retired
Disabled
What does your partner/spouse do for a living?
Where does your partner/spouse work? *
No spouse/partner
Work away from home (office, jobsite, etc)
Work from home
Stay at home parent
Grad student
Undergrad student
Volunteer\Retired
Do you anticipate moving in the near future? *
No
Yes
Unsure
Does anyone in your household have allergies to dogs or cats? *
Unsure
No
Allergies to cats
Allergies to dogs
Allergies to both cats and dogs
Who will be the primary care-taker of your new pet? *
Is everyone in your household aware of and consenting to your plan to adopt a PAWS rescue animal? *
No
Yes
I am the only one in my household
Tell Us About Your Home
Please select your current residence type. *
Apartment
House
Duplex
Townhouse
Mobile home
Farm
Housing association
Single room in communal living situation
Other
Do you own or rent your home? *
Rent
Own
Someone else owns the home
Someone else rents the home
If you rent, do your landlord and lease allow pets? *
I do not rent
Yes
No
Unsure
If you rent, what is the name of your rental company or landlord? (If you do not rent, please put "N/A") *
If you rent, what is your landlord's phone number and/or email address? (If you do not rent, please put "N/A") *
Are you applying for this cat as an Emotional Support Animal? *
No Yes
If applying for a cat as an Emotional Support Animal (ESA), have you applied for or obtained your ESA letter? *
Not applying for an ESA
Not yet
Applied for
Obtained
Tell Us About Your Previous/Current Pets
How many pets have you owned in the last 5 years? *
If you no longer own these pets, what happened to them? What year did they pass away or were they surrendered?
Have all of your current/past pets lived inside as family members? *
SelectOne
No
Yes
Some but not all
Have not previously owned pets
Tell us how your current pet(s) behave around dogs, cats, and children.
Have your current or past cats been tested for FIV/FeLV? *
No
Yes
Some but not all
Have not previously owned cats
Were all of your pets spayed/neutered/altered? *
No
Yes
Some but not all
Have not previously owned pets
If your pets have not been altered (spayed/neutered), please explain why.
Are your pets current on their vaccinations?
No
Yes
Some but not all
Have not previously owned pets
Veterinarian's Practice Name, City, State and Phone Number (list any vets you have used for the last 5 years)
Have you notified your vet's office that you are adopting and given permission for them to share vetting records with PAWS? *
Yes
Not yet, but I will
I have not previously owned animals
Have you ever surrendered your dog or cat to a shelter? If yes, please explain. *
Do you have experience caring for cats/kittens? *
No
I currently own cats
I have owned cats previously
I grew up with cats, but never personally owned any
My partner/spouse has had cats, but I have not
I have never lived with cats, but had close friends or family who had cats
Tell Us About Your PAWS Cat Preference
Please check the main reason you plan to adopt a cat: *
Companion
Family pet
Child's pet
Companion for another pet
Emotional Support Animal
Other
If you answered "other" above, please explain here:
Which PAWS cat(s) interests you? (If you are applying for more than one cat or are interested in several cats and cannot decide, please note that in the next question.) *
Alfredo (Cat - C2020373)
Archie (Cat - C2020291)
Ben (Cat - C2020604)
Betty Crocker (Cat - C2019135)
Big Boy (Cat - C2020441)
Brooklyn Bridge (Cat - C2021018)
China (Cat - C2019268)
Cinnamon (Cat - C2021011)
Creamsicle (Cat - C2021013)
Daphne (Cat - C2018346)
Diesel (Cat - C2020625)
Emily (Cat - C2021003)
Forte (Cat - C2019524)
Homeplate (Cat - C2019405)
Kellogg (Cat - C2020239)
Lilo (Cat - C2020675)
Macy (Cat - C2019576)
Midge (Cat - C2020294)
Milo (Cat - C2020355)
Missy (Cat - C2020317)
Nani (Cat - C2020676)
Olive (Cat - C2020453)
Onyx (Cat - C2020649)
Pepe (Cat - C2020234)
Pesto (Cat - C2020372)
Piper (Cat - C2020662)
Red Rose (Cat - C2020656)
Sabrina (Cat - C2020571)
Sammy (Cat - C2020500)
Shosa (Cat - C2020646)
Speckles (Cat - C2019508)
Star (Cat - C2020647)
Sugar Plum (Cat - C2020190)
Sunny (Cat - C2020665)
Traycee (Cat - C2020645)
Zugspitze (Cat - C2021019)
Are there any other PAWS cat(s) that you are considering adopting? (Please note whether you are applying for more than one cat or whether you are expressing interest in several cats and have not decided yet.)
Have you met this cat? If yes, when? *
What appeals to you about this cat?
Are you interested in adopting a cat from a specific age group of cat?
No preference
Kittens (under 1 year)
Young adults (1-2 years)
Adults (3-10 years)
Seniors (10+ years)
Are you looking to adopt a cat who has already been declawed? *
No
Yes
Unsure
No preference
Are you interested in a specific gender of cat?
No preference
Male
Female
Are you interested in a particular coat length?
No preference
Short hair
Medium hair
Long hair
Do you plan to have the cat living inside, outside, or both? *
Inside
Outside
Both inside and outside
Are you interested in a specific color of cat? If so, please specify.
Cat temperament-I want my cat to be: *
Choose all that apply
Lap cat
Sociable
Independent
Affectionate
Playful
Any
No strong preference
Tell Us About this PAWS Cat's Future Life with You
On average, how many hours per day will your cat be left alone? *
Select One
0-2
2-4
4-6
6-8
8-10
10+
Tell us where your cat will be allowed to spend time. What is your plan for them when they will be left alone during the day? Will they have access to your whole home or be restricted to just part of the home? Will they be alone or with other pets? *
Do you plan to have the cat you're applying for declawed? *
No
Yes
Unsure
Are there any behaviors that you would not tolerate? Tell us how you would handle destructive or undesirable behaviors? *
Are you willing to seek advice from veterinarians or behaviorists for your cat as needed? *
Select One
Yes
No
Only if absolutely necessary
Unsure
Can you afford $650-1200 yearly to maintain a cat? An emergency upwards of $500? *
No
Yes
Unsure
Will you keep your cat up-to-date on vaccinations and preventatives? *
No
Yes
Are you willing, able, and prepared to take responsibility for this cat for the next 15-20 years? *
No
Yes
What would you do with your cat if you had to move? *
Select One
Take him/her with me
Give to family or friend
Return to shelter
Release outdoors
Other
Who would care for your pet(s) if you were unable to care for them? Please include name, relation, and phone number. *
For what reason(s) would you consider returning/giving up the animal? *
It is most important to me that my PAWS rescue cat: *
Have you applied anywhere else for a pet in the past 6 months or are planning to apply elsewhere in the next 6 months? *
No
Yes, for a cat
Yes, for a dog
Yes, for another kind of animal
If yes, where else have you applied for a pet?
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How did you find out about us? Select all that apply. *
Petfinder
Internet search
Print advertising
Radio/TV advertising
Heard about event promotion
Media coverage
Family/Friend
Staff/Volunteer
Facebook/Twitter
Other
I agree to the following information: Adoption fees are $80 for kittens or $5 for adults over 1 year old. By signing below you certify that the information provided is complete, true, and not misleading in any way. You are also giving a PAWS representative permission to contact your landlord, veterinarian, references, make follow-up contacts, search publicly available records, and/or make a home visit. PAWS reserves the right to deny any application. If your application cannot be approved at this time, you will receive an email or letter explaining the reason for this decision. *
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Yes
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