Adoption Form | Cat | Whatcom Humane Society

Name *

First

Last

Street Address *

City, State, Zip Code *

Mailing Address (if different from above)

City, State, Zip Code

Primary Phone Number *

Alternate Phone Number *

Email *

(e-mail addresses are used for registering microchips of adopted pets and for internal lost & found purposes, your e-mail address is not sold for commercial use)

Do you (please check at least one) *

Rent
Own
Live w/parent

What type of housing are you living in? *

House
Apt
Condo
Other

Landlord/Property Management Name:

First

Last

(If your landlord requires an ESA letter, we will not proceed with the adoption process until you have submitted all necessary documentation)

Landlord Phone Number

This pet is meant to be a gift. I would like more information on how this process could work for my situation.

Tell us about the HUMAN members of the new pet’s household *

(i.e., # of adults/seniors/children):

Have you owned cats before? *

Yes
No
My family had cats growing up, but this will be my first pet

Tell us about the current ANIMAL members of the new pet’s household: *

There are one or more dog(s)
There are one or more cat(s)
There are one or more small animal(s)
There are one or more Livestock animal(s)
No animals in the household

Whatcom County residents, if you own dogs, are they currently licensed? (required by law) *

Yes
No
Not applicable

City of Ferndale residents, if you own cats, are they currently licensed? (required by law) *

Yes
No
Not applicable

Tell us about regular visitors to your home (i.e. other people’s pets, children, seniors with walkers/canes, etc.): *

What characteristics and personality traits are you looking for in a cat? *

What energy level are you looking for? *

Low – mostly wants to sit in my lap or nap all day in the sun
Medium – playful for periods of time, ok with passive toys and occasional interactive playtime
High (most kittens) – on the go ALL THE TIME! Needs daily interactive playtime. Lap, schmap, I’d rather play than cuddle!

Do you need a kid-friendly feline? *

I am currently expecting a child
Kids live in my home
Kids frequently visit my home
My cat will be around lots of kids in my neighborhood
I don’t have kids, but might want to try during my cat’s lifetime
No kids for me!

Our shelter has cats who would make great kid companions, cats who are ok when kids visit but don’t want to live with them full-time, and cats who are uncomfortable or even afraid of children. Tell us more about your lifestyle and plans so we can consider the cat’s kid-capability when picking out your possible pur-buddy.

Where will you keep the cat during the day and at night? *

My cat needs to be able to be without human companionship: *

Never – I work from home or am home all the time
Less than 4 hours per day
4 – 8 hours per day
More than 8 hours per day

When good cats go bad… No cat is perfect, and even the best cats have quirks! We do a behavior evaluation of every cat before making them available for adoption, so we have a pretty good idea of what our cats’ strengths and weaknesses are. Let us know what traits you would be willing to work with:

Shy / scared *

Yes
Maybe
No

History of litter box issues – environmental / medical *

Yes
Maybe
No

History of spraying / territorial behavior – applies to males and females *

Yes
Maybe
No

Vocal – very talkative *

Yes
Maybe
No

Requires frequent grooming *

Yes
Maybe
No

Doesn’t like other pets – wants to be the only pet in the home *

Yes
Maybe
No

Discomfort around kids *

Yes
Maybe
No

Destructive scratching *

Yes
Maybe
No

Overstimulation – biting / scratching *

Yes
Maybe
No

Pica – eats unusual objects / material *

Yes
Maybe
No

Doesn’t like when certain areas of the body are touched *

Yes
Maybe
No

I’d rather adopt a cat who doesn’t need much work *

Yes
Maybe
No

We’ll explain this pets medical and behavior history but please check any additional topics you’d like to discuss: *

Handling *

Appropriate / safe handling
Overstimulation
Cat body language
Other

Health *

Happiness *

Veterinary records release

I hereby release all veterinary records of any/all animal(s) I have had or currently have to Whatcom Humane Society.

Name of veterinary hospital: *

For you to adopt this animal, we need you to: *

Be financially able to provide for the animal’s needs. This includes food, supplies, grooming, and veterinary care.
Be certain you have adequate time to spend with your new pet, including time for socializing and playtime.
Have your landlord’s permission to bring an animal onto their property.
Bring in others living in the household to meet the pet you are interested in adopting.
Be at least 18 years of age and have verifiable identification.
Understand that this is an adoption, not a sale. The Whatcom Humane Society reserves the right to postpone or refuse an adoption.

Please agree to the conditions below by marking each checkbox: *

As part of the commitment to having each adoption be a success, I understand that the Whatcom Humane Society may contact me for adoption follow-ups if I adopt a pet.
I certify that all the information in this application is true and I understand that false information may void the application. I also understand that failure to comply with future requirements, such as not providing a follow-up veterinary exam could result in my inability to adopt other animals from the Whatcom Humane Society.

I certify that I will follow all the adoption conditions listed above.

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