Cat Adoption Application

Whatcom Humane Society Cat Adoption Application

Thank you for choosing to adopt a shelter cat! We at the Whatcom Humane Society are committed to seeking a permanent, loving, and responsible home in order to meet the needs of all the companion animals in our care. So that we can be assured that the cat you wish to adopt is best suited for your home and lifestyle, we ask that you complete the application below.

In order to complete the adoption process, you need to:

Be of the legal age (18) and possess valid identification.
Be able to financially provide for the cat's needs, including food, supplies, licensing, and veterinary care.
Be able to provide for the cat's social and exercise needs.
Have landlord permission (if applicable) to house a cat on the property; if an ESA letter is required by your landlord, you will need to have it on file before adopting.
Bring in other residents of the home to meet and approve the cat's adoption.
Understand that this is an adoption, not a sale. WHS reserves the right to refuse an adoption.

WHS - Cat Adoption Form

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Source

Primary Applicant Name(Required)

First Last

Are you interested in any specific cats available for adoption? If so, please list their names.

Your Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Mailing Address (if different)

Primary Phone(Required)

Alternate Phone

Email(Required)

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Date

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Do you (please pick one):(Required)

Rent

Own

Live with a Parent/Guardian

Type of Residence:(Required)

House

Apartment

Condo

Other

Landlord or Property Manager

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

Landlord or Property Manager Phone

Tell us about the HUMAN members of the new pet's household (e.g., # of adults/seniors/children, etc.)(Required)

Have you had cats before?(Required)

Yes

My family had cats growing up but this will be my first cat

Tell us about the current ANIMAL members of the household:(Required)

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)

There are no animals currently in my home

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

Yes

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

Yes

Tell us about regular visitors to your home (e.g., other people's pets, children, seniors with walkers/canes, etc.)(Required)

What characteristics and personality traits are you looking for in a cat?(Required)

Playful and toy-loving

Affectionate, cuddly, lap cat

Shy - needs time to build trust

Coach potato, laid back, low energy

Social butterfly - outgoing and friendly with everyone

A cat's cat - lives well with others and likes most cats

K-9 friendly - is comfortable in a home with dogs

Furry ball of chaos - an active feline who loves to play all the time

Independent - a cat who doesn't need/want much attention and may only bond with their person

Declawed: I prefer my cat to be declawed

Other

What energy level are you looking for?(Required)

Low - mostly wants to sit in my lap or nap all day in the sun

Medium - playful for periods of time, okay with passive toy and occasional interactive playtime

High (most kittens) - on the go all the time, needs daily interactive playtime

Do you need a kid-friendly cat?(Required)

Our shelter has cats who would make great kid companions, cats who are okay 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 your possible purr buddy.

I am currently expecting a child

Kids live in my home

Kids frequently visit my home

My cats 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!

Where will you keep the cat during the day and at night?(Required)

Indoors 24/7

Mostly indoors; outdoors with supervision

50/50 - my cat will have access to a cat door

Outdoor only

Other

My cat needs to be able to be without human companionship:(Required)

Rarely - I work from home or am home most of the time

Less than 4 hours a day

4-8 hours a day

More than 8 hours a day

What behavioral issues are you willing to work with?

No cat is perfect and even the best cats have quirks! We do have a behavioral 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(Required)

Yes

Maybe

History of litter box issues (Medical or environmental)(Required)

Yes

Maybe

History of spraying/territorial behavior(Required)

Yes

Maybe

Vocal/talkative(Required)

Yes

Maybe

Requires frequent grooming(Required)

Yes

Maybe

Doesn't like other pets(Required)

Yes

Maybe

Discomfort around kids(Required)

Yes

Maybe

Destructive scratching(Required)

Yes

Maybe

Overstimulation(Required)

Yes

Maybe

Pica (eats unusual objects)(Required)

Yes

Maybe

Doesn't like certain areas of body touched(Required)

Yes

Maybe

I'd rather adopt a cat who doesn't need much work(Required)

Yes

Maybe

We'll explain the pet's medical and behavioral history during the adoption counsel but please check any additional topics you'd like to discuss

Home

Litter box info

Introducing to other pets

Moving with pets

Children and pets

What to expect the first 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months

Other

Health

Feeding and nutrition

Grooming/nail trimming

Future vaccinations

Finding a veterinarian

Declawing

Other

Handling

Appropriate/safe handling

Overstimulation

Cat body language

Other

Happiness

Exercise

Cat trees/scratching material

Toys and fun activities

Appropriate treats

Other

Please read and sign below:

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 hereby release, to the Whatcom Humane Society, all veterinary records pertaining to any/all animals I have had or currently have.
I certify that all the information provided in this application is true to the best of my knowledge, and I understand that false information may void this application. I also understand that failure to comply with future requirements, such as mandatory obedience training or failing to provide a follow-up veterinary exam could result in my inability to adopt other animals from the Whatcom Humane Society.

Name of Veterinary Clinic

Digital Signature(Required)

Today's Date(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

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