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CAT APPLICATION

 
We DO NOT place our animals out of the state of California... and in most cases, not out of the Greater Los Angeles area. 

If you do not live in the Southern California area, please do not fill out an application.  You may email Alison Jones or call 661-255-0097 if you live within California and would like to be considered for an out of the area adoption.  Please be aware that you must be willing to travel to our Newhall location (near Los Angeles).  We DO NOT allow our animals to be shipped.

* indicates a required field, although we also ask that the application be filled out entirely.
 

Name of Cat:

Please provide the following contact information:

* Name
* Street address
Address (cont.)
* City
* State
* Zip/Postal code
* Home Phone
Work Phone
Cell or Pager
* E-mail
Your occupation:
Work hours:
Number of persons in household:         
Number of children:
Ages of children:
Name of spouse or roommate:
Occupation of Spouse or Roommate:
How long at present address? (specify years or months)
Do you rent or own?
Landlord's Name
Landlord's Phone No.
Type of residence:
When would the cat be inside?
If other, please specify:
When would the cat be outside?
If other, please specify:
In what areas would the cat be allowed?
What rooms are off limits to the cat?
Where do you plan to put the litter box?
How many hours of the day would the cat be alone?
Do all of your windows have screens and are in good condition?
Yes
No
Explain: 
Where would the cat sleep at night?
Do you plan to declaw your cat?
Have you declawed a cat in the past?
If so, why?
Who is the pet for?
If other, please specify:
Who will be responsible for taking care of the cat?
Is anyone in your household allergic to cats?
Why do you want a cat? (choose all that apply)
Companion for you
Companion for other family member
Companion for other pet in home
Mouser
Other:
How do you plan to provide for the cat when you are out of town?
What would you do if you had to move and had trouble finding a place that allowed pets?
What would happen to the cat if you had to relocate out of state or overseas?
If the cat claws your furniture or carpet, what would you do?
What would you do if the undesirable behavior continued?
Under what circumstances would you not keep the cat?
What would you do in that event?
Are you willing to live with an animal that be destructive at times?
How would you rate your cat experience?
1st Time Owner
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Other:
What would you do if you or your spouse became pregnant?
Find the cat another home
Keep the cat
Return the cat to you
Give cat to family member/friend temporarily until the baby is born
Make the cat an outdoor cat so we wouldn't have to clean litterbox
Do you feel a cat should wear a collar and i.d. tag, even if it's in indoor only cat?
 
Which of the following reasons might prompt you to give up your pet?
Excessive Meowing
Scratching Family Member
Moving
Poor Mouser
Planning on Having a Baby
Allergies
Not Friendly with Guests (hissing)
Aggressive with Dogs
New Spouse/Partner doesn't like cat
None of the above
Biting
Scratching Furniture or Carpet
Divorce
Shedding
Financial Problems
Won't Always Use Litterbox
Excessive Vet Bills
Aggressive with Other Cats
Cat's Health Problems (hip dysplasia, overactive thyroid, heart murmur, etc.)
Are you prepared for veterinary expenses such as emergency medical problems (especially in old age), that you will incur when adopting this cat for its entire life?

Existing and Previous Pet Ownership Information:
Please indicate all dogs and cats you have owned, and all pets you currently have.  Under the column "What Happened" explain if the pet was lost, given away, stolen, sold, taken to an animal shelter, or died (in which case state cause of death).
Type of Pet:

Sex:

Female   Male
How & Why Obtained: 
How Long Owned: (specify years or months)
What Happened? 
Type of Pet

Sex:

Female   Male
How & Why Obtained: 
How Long Owned: (specify years or months)
What Happened?
Type of Pet 

Sex:

Female   Male
How & Why Obtained: 
How Long Owned: (specify years or months)
What Happened?
Have you ever bred a cat?
If yes, why?
If you presently own a dog or cat, is it spayed or neutered?
If not, please explain why:
Do you have a veterinarian? Yes
No
Name and City of vet:
Would you agree to an inspection of your premises by New Leash On Life?
Yes
No
Why do you want this cat?
Is there any other pertinent information you would like us to know?

* Please note that a home visit may be required prior to final placement.
A home visit does not guarantee placement.