RAIN Pre-Approval Cat Adoption Application

 

We would like to help you find the best possible animal for your lifestyle and living arrangements. Please complete the following pre-approval adoption application form and press submit when completed. Thank you for your interest in adopting a RAIN animal.

Please tell us a bit about yourself:

Your name (first and last):

Spouse or Roommate's name (first and last please):

Do you have roommate's that are not related to you? Yes No

Do your roommate's want a cat or kitten? Choose One Yes No Not Sure, haven't discussed

Email: Please include your email address!

Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone:

Address Apt. # City

State Zip Code

Are you 18 years of age or older? Choose One Yes No Do you live at home with your parents or guardian? Choose One Yes No

Who is this cat/kitten for? Choose One Self Family Gift for someone else Are there children in your home? Choose One Yes, full time Yes, but only part time No No, but children visit my home

What are there ages and sexes?

Is anyone in your home allergic to cats? Choose One No Yes Not Sure Do you live alone? Choose One Yes No

Home lifestyle: Very active Some activity Rather quiet

Are you a college student? Yes No

How long have you been thinking about adopting a cat? Haven't been Few days 1 week or more Months

Are you prepared to keep and care for the cat for his or her entire lifetime? Yes No Not sure Hadn't thought about it

Are you prepared and able to pay for veterinary care for this cat? Yes No Not sure Depends on what is involved

Does everyone in the household want to adopt a cat/kitten? Choose One No Yes Not Sure

Do you live with your parents? Choose One No Yes Where do you live? Choose One House Condo Apartment Mobile Home Do you own or rent? Choose One Own Rent

For people who rent their house, apartment, or condo: (people who own can skip these 4 questions)

1. If you are a renter, does your landlord have rules about having a pet? Choose One Yes No Not Sure

2. If you are a renter, is there a limit on the type, number, or size? Choose One Yes No I don't know

3. If you are a renter, have you paid or will you pay a required pet deposit? Choose One Yes, have paid it No, not required to pay No, refuse to pay Will sneak animal in without paying Yes, will have to pay it

4. Can you provide proof that you have paid a required pet deposit? Choose One Yes I can No I can't I'm not sure

Help us match you to the best fit cat or kitten for your lifestyle:

Tell us about your your prior cat experience: First time cat guardian Have had one or two before

Have had many over the years Had cats growing up, but not the primary caregiver to the cat

Were you responsible for taking care of it? Choose One Yes No

Do you have other animals? Choose One Yes No How many?

How do they get along?

Who is your veterinarian?

Would you prefer a cat that is? (check one)

indoor/outdoor indoor/outdoor, indoors at night though during day indoor only not sure, depends on cat

Where will this cat or kitten live? Choose One Indoors and Outdoors Indoors Only Indoors at first, then in and out Outdoors Only Not Sure

Where will the animal sleep at night? Choose One Indoors Outdoors Either, depends on animal Not Sure

Do your current cats or will this cat have access to the outdoors? Choose One Yes No Not sure, depends on the cat

Do you want a cat that is? Choose One Declawed Not Declawed Doesn't matter

Are any of your current cats declawed? Choose One Yes No One or more is declawed

If adopting a cat or kitten, would you ever consider having the cat declawed? Choose One Yes No Not Sure

If you would declaw or are not sure about declawing, under what circumstances would you declaw the cat?

Where is the litter box or where will you put the litter box? Bath or bedroom Laundry Room Garage

Outside No litter box Other

If the litter box is or will be in the garage, do you park in the garage? Yes No

What is your reason for adopting: Companion For my kids Gift for someone else

Companion for current pet Hunting/Mouser Other

If you currently have a cat has your cat lived with other cats before? Yes No Not sure

If you have a dog, have they been around cats before? Yes No Not sure

Do you have a doggy door or cat door? Yes No Not now, but will be getting one

What type of cat or kitten are you looking to adopt?

What type of animal are you looking to adopt? Dog Cat Sex: Choose One Male Female No Preference

Age of animal you want to adopt? Please check all that apply : 2-6 months old 6 months to 1 year 1-3 years 3-5 years 5 years or older no preference

Hair length: short medium long no preference

Was there a specific animal(s) on the website that you saw that you are interested in? Choose One Yes No

If yes, which one:

Other information about the animal you are looking for?

Please tell us about your current pets:

Type of animal(s):

Animal 1: Choose One Dog Cat Rabbit Bird Other Age Sex Choose One Female, spayed Female, not spayed Male, neutered Male, not neutered Breed

Spayed or Neutered? Choose One Yes No Don't Know Where does this current pet live? Choose One Inside only Outside only Inside/Outside Garage

Animal 2: Choose One Dog Cat Rabbit Bird Other Age Sex Choose One Female, spayed Female, not spayed Male, neutered Male, not neutered Breed

Spayed or Neutered? Choose One Yes No Don't Know Where does this current pet live? Choose One Inside only Outside only Inside/Outside Garage

Animal 3: Choose One Dog Cat Rabbit Bird Other Age Sex Choose One Female, spayed Female, not spayed Male, neutered Male, not neutered Breed

Spayed or Neutered? Choose One Yes No Don't Know Where does this current pet live? Choose One Inside only Outside only Inside/Outside Garage

Animal 4: Choose One Dog Cat Rabbit Bird Other Age Sex Choose One Female, spayed Female, not spayed Male, neutered Male, not neutered Breed

Spayed or Neutered? Choose One Yes No Don't Know Where does this current pet live? Choose One Inside only Outside only Inside/Outside Garage

If more animals, list here:

Previous Animals (information for ALL cats and dogs you have had in the last 5 years):

Pet Type Choose One Dog Cat Rabbit Bird Other Age Spayed or Neutered? Choose One Yes No Don't Know Breed

Where did that pet live? Choose One Inside only Outside only Inside/Outside Garage What happened to it?

Type Choose One Dog Cat Rabbit Bird Other Age Spayed or Neutered? Choose One Yes No Don't Know Breed

Where did that pet live? Choose One Inside only Outside only Inside/Outside Garage What happened to it?

Type Choose One Dog Cat Rabbit Bird Other Age Spayed or Neutered? Choose One Yes No Don't Know Breed

Where did that pet live? Choose One Inside only Outside only Inside/Outside Garage What happened to it?

Type Choose One Dog Cat Rabbit Bird Other Age Spayed or Neutered? Choose One Yes No Don't Know Breed

Where did that pet live? Choose One Inside only Outside only Inside/Outside Garage What happened to it?

Who is your veterinarian or which veterinary clinic do you use?

How often do you take your current pet(s) or how often will you take this pet to the veterinarian? (choose all that apply)

when vaccinations are due, I take my pet to a veterinary clinic when my pet gets sick

never I take my pet to a low cost clinic at a pet store, not to a veterinary clinic

every year rarely I take my pet to the vet per my vets instructions

Would you allow a RAIN volunteer to come to your home to verify the statements made in this application?

Choose One Yes, I would allow it No, I would not allow it I'm not sure if I would allow it

Have you ever taken an animal to a shelter? Choose One Yes No

What were the circumstances that prompted you to take an animal to a shelter?

Have you ever applied to adopt a RAIN animal before? Choose One Yes No Not Sure

Have you ever been turned down by RAIN to adopt an animal? Choose One Yes No

If yes, why?

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Please note: Our feline adoption fee is $80. This only partially reimburses us for the amount of money we spend on each kitten or cat. If two cats are adopted together, we do offer a reduced adoption fee of $140 for two adopted together.

RAIN, Rescuing Animals In Need, Inc., P.O. Box 189394, Sacramento, CA 95818

VoiceMail: (916) 492-7977, www.rainanimals.org

We do our best to place our animals into appropriate, loving homes where we feel that they have the best chance at a long, healthy and happy life. It is at the discretion of the adoption counselor, based on our policies, to approve or decline an adoption application based on the information provided.

To Submit this form, please press submit only once. Please be patient while the information is sent to our website. We will do our best to respond within 48-72 hours. Thank you for your patience!