Cat Adoption/Foster Application

Thank you for your interest in adopting a cat from I Heart Dogs Rescue. Please complete the following adoption application in it's entirety. Please note that any falsification of information will cause your application to be rejected. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Before beginning, please note the following requirements:

Prior to adoption, we must see a driver’s license or a state-issued ID with your current address showing you are at least 21 years old.
The owner of your home must consent to the adoption of the animal. If you rent, we will need to see a copy of the pet policy in your lease. This can be attached to your application or you can show a copy prior to adoption.
Please note that we only adopt to people living within a 50 mile radius of our shelter located in Warren, MI.
All members of the household, including children, must meet and approve of your new family member.
We will require contact information for your veterinarian if you have or have had other pets in the last 5 years. We may contact your vet to ensure that your pets are/were kept up-to-date on their vaccinations. If your vet requires your approval to release that information to us, please call them ahead of time to expedite the process.
Your signature on the application is required. You can use your mouse to sign on the line at the very end of the application. If you are filling the application out on your smartphone or tablet, you should be able to sign using your finger or a stylus.

Once we receive your application, you can expect to...

• Speak with an Adoption Counselor
One of our adoption counselors will be in touch to review your application, ask additional questions, and discuss animals of interest. All approved applications will move to the next step.

• Receive a confirmation email
You should receive a confirmation message to the email address listed on your application. So long as you have received this email, you can be confident that we have received your application!

• Meet Your New Cat and Finalize the Adoption
The adoption fee for adult cats (over one year of age) is $75.00. The adoption fee for kittens (under one year of age) is $90.00. This includes all age-appropriate vaccinations, FIV/FeLV testing, a microchip, and sterilization (if over 3 months of age). Please bring a carrier with you on the date of adoption to take your new pet home in!

• Timeframe for the adoption process
Our commitment is to do our very best to complete the entire adoption process within one week; however, we ask for your patience in accommodating unforeseen circumstances that may surface during the process which may prevent us from achieving this goal. You should hear from us regarding your application within 48 hours of submitting it, but it may take up to a week.
There is no need to check on the status of your application prior to that.

Are you looking to foster or adopt? *
Cat you are interested in *
Second choice
Applicant's First Name *
Applicant's Last Name *
Street Address *
Apartment Number (if applicable)
City *
State *
Zip Code *
Phone Number * Please use the following format 248-555-1212
Alt. Phone
Email Address * Please enter correctly as this is the main way we will contact you
Date of Birth *
Are you currently serving in the military or reserves? *
Are you a veteran? *
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? *
Were you convicted of a violent crime or abuse/neglect of an animal or child? *
Have you applied anywhere else for a pet? *
Where else have you applied for a pet?
How did you find out about us? *
Let us know where! *
Why are you looking to adopt a cat? *
Please explain *
What is your employment status? *
Explain *
What school? *
If employed, name of employer
Job Title
How long with present employer?
Is your spouse/partner employed? *
Explain *
Do you rent or own your home? *
Please select your current residence type. *
Please explain: *
How long have you lived at this address? *
Does your lease allow cats? (Be prepared to present copy of lease) *
Landlord's Name and Phone Number *
Including yourself, how many people live in your household? *
Please list the names and ages of everyone who lives in your home. *
Is everyone in your household in agreement with adopting a cat? *
Does anyone in your household have allergies to cats? *
Do you own other pets at the current time? *
Please list their names, species, breeds, and ages. *
Are all of your pets spayed/neutered/fixed? *
Why not? *
Are all of your pets current on their vaccinations? *
Why not? *
Do your current pets get along with cats? *
What pets (besides those listed above) have you owned in the last 5 years? *
What happened to them? *
Have you ever surrendered a pet to a shelter, pound, or rescue? *
Why? *
If your cat were to survive/outlive you, what would happen to them? *
If you were to move in the future, what would you do with the cat you are planning to adopt? *
Veterinarian's Name If you have never owned a pet please tell us where you would go.
Veterinarian's Phone Number
What is your estimate of the cost for annual routine vet care? *
What would you do if the bills went over this amount? *
What will you do in case of a veterinary emergency (requiring surgery, meds, IV, etc.) *
Do you plan to declaw? *
What would cause you to return the cat to us? (select all that apply) *	Aggressive behavior Not using litterbox Chewing/destroying possessions Not getting along with current pet Scratching furniture Cat needs medical care Getting on counters Yowling Divorce or death of spouse/partner Change in my health New partner dislikes cat New baby Kids no longer interested/won't care for Moving Loss of income Changed my mind None of the above
Will the cat be allowed outside? *
Will you keep the cat up-to-date on vaccinations? *
Why not? *
Can you commit to daily litter scooping? *
What arrangements will you make for the care of your cat in case of an emergency? *
Please explain *
What will you do with the cat when you go on vacation? *
Please explain *
Are you willing to take responsibility for this cat for the next 10-20 years? *
Explain: *
Do you agree to return the animal to I Heart Dogs Rescue if you are no longer able to keep it? *
Please attach proof of home ownership or a copy of the pet clause in your lease. Feel free to black out any financial information if you'd like. This must be in .jpeg or .png format. If you cannot attach here, please be prepared to show a copy before you take home your new cat.
I have read the foregoing and certify that the answers I have given are complete, true, and not misleading in any way. By signing this application, I am authorizing I Heart Dogs to contact landlords, associations, and veterinarians. I am also aware that I Heart Dogs cannot guarantee the health and temperament of the cat. *