Dori’s Darlings Cat Rescue, (832-969-8881)

Dori’s Darlings Cat Rescue

ADOPTION APPLICATION PACKAGE

Name of cat(s) interested in adopting if known

Instructions:

  1. Fill out both Adoption Application and Adoption Contract.
  2. If you currently have pets and have a vet, also fill out the Veterinary Records Release Authorization and have the vet office fill out the Veterinary Information Release Form. The vet can email the form directly to Dori via or return them to you and you can submit them together with all the other forms.
  3. Email completed forms to (832-969-8881)

For any questions about the forms, email your questions to

  1. We will contact you for approval of your application.
  2. Once approved, pay the adoption fee/donation via the DONATE button anywhere on the website, note your name and the cat name(s) in the payment. You can also contact Dori for any other methods of payments you'd like to use.

-The payment must be made WITHIN 3 DAYS OF APPROVAL. This is to ensure that the cat(s) you're interested in will be put on hold in case other applications come in. If you need more time to finalize the adoption this will be treated as deposit to hold your cat(s). The deposit is non-refundable, if you never come back to finalize the adoption and pick up your cat(s) , the deposit will be considered donation and you can get tax-deductible donation receipt for it.

-Please understand that we work very hard to find homes for our darlings, we need to know you're serious so we won't hold back our darlings from other potential good homes while waiting for adopters that do not come back.

ADOPTION APPLICATION

Today’s Date

Full Name

Street Address

City/State/Zip

Home Phone Cell Phone Work Phone

E-Mail Address Driver’s License Number

1. You currently reside in a: House ApartmentMobile HomeCondo

2. How long have you lived at the above address Do you rent or own?

3. If renting, does your lease allow pets?How Many

If renting, please provide landlord name and phone number

If less than one year and you are renting, where did you live before? (Complete address and phone information)

4. Please list the following information for all persons living in your household including yourself.

Name Age Employer & Occupation Work Schedule Driver Lic#

Is everyone in your household aware of and agreeable to your interest in adopting?

Do you or anyone in your household have animal allergies?

5. Where will the cat be kept? IndoorsOutdoors Both

If both, how many hours of the day or night will the cat be kept outdoors?

What will you do with the cat when you go on vacation?

If you or your spouse became pregnant, would you consider re-homing your cat?

What arrangements would you make for your cat in the event of your death?

Do you plan to declaw? Yes NoOnly front clawsAll four paws What would you do if your cat scratched the furniture? Children?

If you were not planning on declawing, what would be reasons that would make you reconsider and declaw?

7. What do you expect to spend on yearly maintenance of your cat? (Food costs, litter, personal items, i.e. toys, bedding, and veterinary expenses, etc.)

Will you feed your cat: Dry Canned Both Don’t know

What brand(s) do you/ will you feed? Dry Canned

If your cat became ill and veterinary costs became high, what would you do?

8. What would be the reasons that you would consider euthanizing your cat?

9. What would be the reasons that you would consider re-homing your cat? (Check in front of all applicable options)

___Having a baby Getting married or divorced AllergiesScratches furniture______Too expensive Children won’t take care of it Fleas Sheds too much fur Found a new place to live and they don’t allow pets Girlfriend/ boyfriend doesn’t like cats

Other:

10. Have you ever turned an animal in to a shelter? If yes why?

Have you ever re-homed a cat or released one outdoors?

How many animals have you had as an adult? How many currently live with you?

If they no longer live with you, what happened to them? (i.e. died, rehomed, euthanized, etc.) Please explain at length and in detail the specifics of each animal and its outcome, including age, circumstances, expected/ unexpected, etc.

If you have never had a cat of your own, why do you want one now? What history and experiences have you had with cats?

11. Do you have any pets at the present time? YesNo

If yes, please provide the following information:

Name Breed Age Current on shots? Spayed/ Neutered? Clawed/ Declawed

12. If you currently have pets, please list name, address, phone number of your current veterinarian:

Dr. ______Address______Phone

13. Which kitties are you interested in? (List specific cats or describe what you are looking for in a cat)

14. Please list the names and phone numbers of three references (of those, please list at least two that are non-family members) with whom we could discuss your adopting a rescued cat:

I certify that the above information is true and accurate and understand that false information or lack of full disclosure of pertinent information may result in rejection of my adoption application. I understand that no cat is ‘on hold’ for me. Further, my signature below signifies my agreement to and acknowledgement of Dori's Darlings right to share any and all information contained in this application, or obtained in the processing of this application with any other rescue group, adoption agency, shelter organization, or any other person or persons, as deemed reasonable or necessary by Dori's Darlings to secure the health or well-being of any animal or animals of which applicant has any interest or intent.

Signature Date

Dori's Darlings, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to deny, refuse, or reject any application for any reason we deem necessary.

No adoption is final until the adoption fee is collected and the adoption contract is signed by both the adopter and the Dori's Darlings representative.

Dori's Darlings Representative Signature Date

PLEASE NOTE INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED

ADOPTION CONTRACT

AS THE ADOPTER, I AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS:

  1. If the cat is not already altered, I agree to have it altered by this date: I will provide proof of altering by the designated date and if not delivered, I understand that Dori's Darlings reserves the right to reclaim the cat.
  2. I agree to obtain all licenses required by local authorities. I agree to register the microchip implanted in this animal by Dori's Darlings in my name within 30 days.
  3. I agree to provide the Adopted Animal with necessary inoculations at the intervals advised by my veterinarian.
  4. I agree to have the Adopted Animal under my control when he/ she is within the confines of my property. I agree to keep the cat as an indoor only pet, or to provide a completely enclosed and sheltered area to allow outside access. The cat will not be tied or chained.
  5. If for any reason I cannot keep the kitty, I agree to notify Dori's Darlings of the availability of the pet and to return the kitty at our request.
  6. I agree not to abuse or neglect the kitty and authorize Dori's Darlings at their sole discretion to determine whether or not the kitty has been abused or neglected.
  7. I understand that any failure to perform the foregoing agreement will constitute a breach of contract. In the event of any such breach of contract, I authorize the Dori's Darlings to reclaim both possession and ownership of the kitty.
  8. I understand that the cat covered by these adoption papers, is as far as can be determined by Dori's Darlings, in good health and that the Dori's Darlings is not responsible for any medical fees incurred after the adoption date.
  9. I agree to give the Dori's Darlings visitation rights to ensure that the terms of this adoption agreement are being observed.
  10. Adoption fees are not refundable.; they are considered a donation toward vetting and maintenance.

I AGREED TO AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THESE PROVISIONS

Signature of adopter: Date:

Witness name and signature: Date:

Disclaimer: Please understand that our rescue group takes cats off the street and from high kill shelters, and other sources in which specific prior history cannot be ascertained. We provide vetting as follows: Spay or neuter, FVRCP, Rabies, one time dewormer, apply Advantage and microchip.

VETERINARY RECORDS RELEASE AUTHORIZATION

To be filled out by applicant

Client Name

Home Address

Home/Cell Phone ______Work Phone

Please release any and all veterinary records and information pertaining to my past and current pets to

Dori's Darlings for purposes of obtaining a veterinary reference.

Client Signature ______Date ______

APPLICANT MUST FILL OUT THE VETERINARY RECORDS RELEASE AUTHORIZATION

VETERINARY INFORMATION RELEASE FORM

To be filled out by veterinary office

To Whom It May Concern:

Name of Adopter has applied to adopt a cat/ kitten from Dori's Darlings Cat Rescue. We would like to obtain a reference to ensure that we are making an appropriate placement. We would appreciate your time in assisting us, by filling out this reference form.

Dr.

Clinic/ Hospital Address:

Phone: ______FX: ______

How long has this person been a client? How many pets (total) have been under your care? How many are currently under your care?

Names?

Indoor?Outdoor Both?

Have any cats, past or present, been declawed? Were they declawed at your clinic?

Date of surgery(ies) Have all pets been spayed or neutered?

Up to date on vaccinations? Are pets on heartworm preventative?

Have cats been tested for FIV & FELV Results? FIVFELV

Is there any reason you would or would not recommend placement of a cat/ kitten with this client?

Other comments:

Name and Signature of Person Completing this form

Date:

All information is confidential

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE

Please email completed forms to or fax to 281-469-3696

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