Closter Animal Welfare Society (CLAWS)
Online Adoption Application
NOTE: You must be over 21 to submit an application with CLAWS.
Date:
Cat's Name:
HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
Please indicate how many of the following live in your household:
Adults (over 18):
Children (under 18): What are their ages?
Are all members of the household in agreement about adopting a cat? Yes No
Do you rent or own? Rent Own
If you rent, please provide landlord's name and phone number so we may verify that you are allowed to have pets:
Please describe your home. Apartment, single family detached, duplex, etc. Do you have a backyard? Do you plan on letting on cat spend some time outside? If so, please elaborate.
EXPERIENCE
Please note that experience with cats is NOT a requirement for adoption unless specifically stated in the cat's description.
Have you ever lived with a cat before? Yes No
If yes, please describe your experience(s) and a brief history of what happened to the cat(s). If your last cat died, please state cat's name and date deceased. Has your cat ever produced kittens?
Have you ever given a cat up to a shelter or rescue organization? Yes No
Do you currently have any animal companions at home? Yes No
If yes, please indicate type of animal and how many:
CARE OF THE CAT
Do all adults work full time? Yes No
How many hours each day will your new cat be alone?
How many hours each day will you spend time with your cat?
Where will your new cat be kept when it is alone?
Where will your new cat sleep?
Do you plan to declaw your cat? Yes No
REFERENCES
Please provide your veterinarian's name and phone number (if you have one). We will call them as a reference. If you do not have a veterinarian, please provide the name and number of a non-family member that we may contact.
ALMOST DONE!
Finally, please be advised that CLAWS asks for a monetary donation per cat/kitten adoption to help defray medical and rescue effort costs. Is this acceptable? Yes No
Please realize that cats need vet care throughout their lives. If you
cannot afford a donation, can you afford the appropriate vet care? Please consider this before adopting.
Is there anything additional you'd like us to know about your needs or circumstances?