- Today's Date*
- What is your Birthdate?*
- HART processes adoptions between 1:00pm and 4:00pm. Please select a date and time that would be convenient for your adoption appointment. Please call if these times or dates do not work with your schedule and we can schedule a time that meets your needs. (805) 927-7377.
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- Would you like to add a 2nd adult adopter to this application?*
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- Is your Physical Address the same as your Mailing Address?
- Are you:*
- How did you first learn about the cat you are interested in and/or HART?*
- Have you owned or lived with a cat before?*
- What is your reason for wanting to adopt a cat? (Check all that apply)*
- What are you looking for? (Check all that apply)*
- Preferences? (Check all that apply)*
- Do you live in a*
- Do you have a (check all that apply)*
- The traffic on my street is:*
- Have any pets been hit by cars at this address?*
- In regards to your living space, please check one:*
- If you are renting, are you permitted to have a cat on the property?:*
- May we contact your landlord to confirm that pets are allowed?*
- Would you consent to a homecheck of your residence by a HART representative prior to adoption?*
- Have you ever needed to rehome a pet?*
- Do your children have experience with cats?*
- Choose which options most often describe your home:*
- Is everyone in your household aware and comfortable with a cat entering the home?*
- Is anyone living in your home allergic to cats?*
- Domestic cats can live up to 20 years - or even more! Are you willing to accept the responsibility of providing all basic necessities - food, water, shelter, attention, love, security, playtime, and medical care - for this cat's ENTIRE life?*
- It can cost between $500 - $2,500 a year to care for a cat, sometimes more, depending on your cat's needs. Are you able to afford this cat's care?*
- If you are on vacation, or away from home for more than 12 hours, who will care for your cat?*
- Will your cat be:*
- All cats shed hair to some extent. How much shedding is acceptable?*
- Are you considering declawing this cat?*
- Are you willing to brush your cat often to prevent hairballs, mats, and to bond with your cat?*
- Check all aspects of cat care that you are NOT comfortable with:*
- It can take a cat weeks to months to fully adapt to your home, family, and other pets. Adjustment behavior might include: vocalization (especially at night), door dashing, hiding, scratching, undereating, overeating, conflicts with pets, etc.) Are you willing and able to provide the necessary time, patience, and understanding to help your cat through this time?*
- Do you have a "safe room" away from activity, children, and other pets that a cat can adjust in?*
- Which behaviors would be unacceptable and cause for you to rehome the cat?
- Please agree to the following statements and sign. Any statement not checked will be cause for denial of application.*
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