Adopt a Cat Today!

Questions: 

1. Why did you choose this cat or what type of cat are you wanting?
2. Is this cat/kitten meant to be a gift? 
3. How did you hear about us?
4. How many years have you lived at your current address?
5. If renting give Landlord's name/phone number?
6. Specify household's general noise and activity level?
7. If renting, have you considered renter restrictions?
8. Is anyone home during the day? (yes, no, varies)
9. What are your current pets in the household
10. Does anyone in your home have allergies to cats or asthma?
11. When you go through major life changes what will you do with your pet(s)?
12. Who will be the primary care giver of your new cat/kitten?
13. Who will care for your animal(s) when out of town?
14. Are you willing and able to provide pet care for the next fifteen (15) or more years, including vet checks, vaccinations, pet sitter, medical care, food, etc?
15. What do you budget for pet care  annually, including annual vaccinations, food, toys, minimal  boarding/pet sitter, grooming, etc?
16. List the pets you have owned in the past 10 years, number of years with you per pet, and why the pet  is no longer with you if that is the case (age & cause of death,  surrender, or sale). 
17. Have you ever lost a pet? If so, what are the details of that?
18. How do you plan to provide for scratching? (i.e., provide scratching posts)
19. Are you current or previously owned cats declawed? 
20. How much time are you willing to give  your new cat(s) to adjust to the new environment and family members?
21. Name, address, and phone number of past/current/anticipated new Veterinarian and may we contact them for a reference?
22. Are there any existing circumstances that could result in  your being unable to take care of this cat? 
23. Do you agree to a home visit as  part of the application process?
24. At the time of adoption, do you agree to  contribute $100 (non-refundable) for the adoption fee which covers the  medical expenses, food, shelter, and supplies needed of the rescue  animals in our care, not only the one you are applying for? A double  adoption fee will be discounted by $50 on the second cat
25. Preference to initially meet (phone, Facetime, Zoom, etc.)
26. Have you applied to adopt or have you adopted from any other rescue group, and if so, who and why did you /  did you not adopt from them?
27. Additional notes or questions.               

Process:         

1. Complete application.
2. Amy will connect with you by replying to your inquiry.
3. You will schedule with Amy to meet and visit cat(s). If you are not able to visit our Sanctuary (near Nokesville, VA) for extenuating circumstances, we do offer an in-home adoption selection process upon your inquiry. 
4. After the visit, you will reply to her with your confirmed choice of cat(s)  . 
5. Amy brings the cat to your home for an in-home introduction for the smoothest possible transition for the cat. 
6. Health records are transferred and you now have a new best friend to acclimate into your home. 
7. You can follow up with Amy with any questions or concerns for the life of the cat! 

You are making a huge difference in our rescue cats lives! These questions give us a chance to get to know you and your family better,  and to find out exactly what you are looking for. Our hope is that we  can find forever families for our furry friends. Just as people have  different personalities, so do cats. The more information we have about your needs and your home, the better the match we are able to make. Please remember that while we review every application carefully, submitting one does not claim an animal, and we reserve the right to decline an application without reason