Adoption Application

Adoption Application

Action Volunteers for Animals
Animal Information
Cat's Name(s) *
Or a description of what you are looking for (special needs, senior, etc.)
Additional description of cat
Age/colour/sex/appearance
Cat's Number(s)
e.g. A1234567
Are you applying for a kitten *

Yes No
Do you currently have a young cat (under 3 yrs) *

Yes, I have a cat under 3 years No, I do not have another cat No, my cat is over 3 years old I am applying for 2 kittens in this application (only one app is needed)
If this cat is no longer available or is not a good fit, would you like us to recommend another cat *

Yes No
How did you find the cat *

In store AVA website Petfinder Kijiji Facebook Instagram Petango
Where is the cat located *

Brampton - PetSmart Airport Road Hamilton/Burlington/Ancaster - Pet Valu, Global, Foster Foster Home East/Durham/Pickering Foster Home West/West Toronto Oshawa/Whitby - PetSmart, Pet Valu Richmond Hill - PetSmart Toronto West - PetSmart Stockyards Scarborough - PetSmart Woodbridge/Vaughan - PetSmart Colossus, Pet Valu
Which store (old field)
e.g. PetSmart, Oshawa
Name of volunteer assisting you
Have you met and interacted with the cat *

Yes No
Are you able to adopt the cat within the next week *

Yes No
Applicant Information
Name *

First Name Last Name
Address *

Street Address

Unit Number (not required)

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
E-mail *
Main Phone *

Area Code Phone Number
Secondary Phone

Area Code Phone Number
Why do you want to adopt a cat? *
Who is the cat for? Check all that apply *

For myself For my kids For the family For my partner/relative Retirement/Group Home For my current pet Barn/Mouser Support Animal Surprise/Gift
Cat Behaviour
What characteristics do you want in a cat? *

Playful Lap Cat Likes to be pet Active (energetic) Independent Likes to be held Social and friendly Spends a lot if time with me/us Sits with me/us
The cat must be: *

Good with kids Good with cats Good with dogs Good with other animals Good on its own
What behaviours would not be acceptable? *

Too active (energetic) Scratching Furniture Not good with kids Shy/needs socializing Litter box issues Not good with current pets Antisocial Noisy/vocal No behaviour would be unacceptable
How long should it take for the cat to adjust to the new home? *

Immediately: 1-2 days Soon: 2-7 days As long as it takes: 1-4 weeks
Do you have a safe room with a door for the cat to adjust in? *

Yes No
Can you tolerate short term bad behaviour while the cat adjusts? *

Yes No
Cat's home
I am interested in *

an indoor cat an indoor/ outdoor cat an outdoor cat
Access to the home *

Cat will have access to all or most of the home at all times Cat will have access regularly restricted (e.g. overnight) Cat will have limited access to home at all times
Will you declaw this cat? *

Yes No Undecided
Please explain your answer about declawing *
Who will care for the cat if you are away (i.e. non-COVID-19)?: *
Are you willing/able to pay for regular (about $150/year) and extraordinary(starting at $1,000 +) veterinary care and regular care (about $60-100/month)? *

Yes No
Is an adult normally at home during the day (i.e. non-covid)?

Yes No
How long will/would the cat be alone (per day) (i.e. non-COVID-19)? *
Household Information
The home is a: *

house apartment basement apartment
Does your landlord or condo board allow cats? *

Yes No Not sure
Does your home have a balcony?

Yes, enclosed yes, unenclosed (willing to enclose) yes, unenclosed (not willing/not able to enclose) No balcony
Family Information
Have you discussed adopting a pet with the other adults in your home and do they agree? *

Yes No
I am: *

Under 21 21-29 30-64 65-75 Over 75
I live: *

Alone/am the only adult in the home With a partner and/or adult family member(s) With an adult roommate(s)
Do children live in the house? *

Full-time Part-time No children live in the house
How old are the children? *

Children under 6 live in the home Children between 6-12 live in the home Children between 12-18 live in the home
Please let us know who lives in the home full or part time and the ages of all children under 18: *
Have the children spent time with cats/pets? *

Yes No
The home is:

Noisy/Active Quiet/Calm Average/Typical
Employment *

Work full-time Work part-time Work Visa Student Unemployed Retired International Student Work from/based from home
Have you ever adopted a cat from AVA before? *

Yes, I have No, but a friend or family member has No
Please provide the cat's original name and approximate date of adoption, if known
Current Household Pets
Do you currently have any pets (do not include past pets)? *

Yes, my own Yes, but I am not the owner (e.g. family pet, roommate's pet) Yes, my own and pets belonging to another person in my household No
What type of pets do you have? Check all that apply *

Indoor Cat(s) Birds/Reptiles Outdoor Cat(s) Small mammals Dog(s)
Please list the owner in the Length of Ownership field
Add a second pet

Yes
Add a third pet

Yes
Add a fourth pet

Yes
Previous Pet(s)

Have you had any pets in the last 5-10 years? Do not include current pets and check all that apply.
Have you previously had any pets? Do not include current pets. *

Yes, my own Yes, but I was not the owner (e.g. family pet, roommate's pet) Yes, my own and pets belonging to another person in my household No
What type of pets did you have? Check all that apply *

Indoor Cat(s) Birds/Reptiles Outdoor Cat(s) Small mammals Dog(s)
Please list the owner's name in the Length of Ownership field
Add a second pet

Yes
Add a third pet

Yes
Add a fourth pet

Yes
Have you ever had to re-home / surrender / give away a pet in the last 10 years? *

Yes No
Please explain the circumstances surrounding the surrender/re-homing *
Veterinary Information / Reference

(Treating vet clinic required for current and past cats and dogs)
Name of Vet Clinic:
Vet Phone number:
Vet Address/ Intersection:
Name and phone number the vet will have on file for you/pet's owner:
I authorize AVA to contact the clinic for a reference check *

Yes
Other Information
What brand of food do you feed/will you feed? What type of food (kibble, wet, non-traditional)? *
Are you or is anyone in the home allergic to cats? *

Yes No I don't know
How would/will you manage new or existing allergic responses to cats? *
What would you do if you were unable to care for the cat (job loss, serious illness, moving)? *
Under what circumstances would you surrender the cat (change in relationship, new child, new or current pets, new home) *
Is there anything else that you would like Action Volunteers for Animals to know about you or your home before we consider your application?
Reply-To Email
example@example.com
Application Agreement
I agree to the conditions of this application and verify that the information provided by me is factual. Providing inaccurate or misleading information will result in rejection of the application. *

Yes
I have reviewed my answers and acknowledge I cannot change them once I have submitted this form. *

Yes
If your application was successfully received you will be redirected to a confirmation page and you will receive a confirmation email.

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Adoption Application

Animal Information

Applicant Information

Cat Behaviour

Cat's home

Household Information

Family Information

Current Household Pets

Previous Pet(s)

Veterinary Information / Reference

Other Information

Application Agreement