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Barn Cat Adoption Application

Adopter Information:

Name:

Address:

Contact Numbers:

Contact Email:

Driver License #:

Employer:

Occupation:

Household Information:

How many people are in your household?
Please list all adult (18+) family member(s) names(s), age(s), and birthday(s). For names include first, middle initial, and last. Seperate each family member with a comma.

Are there any children in the home?

Does everyone in the household agree to adopting the cat(s)?
How many cats are you interested in adopting?
What type of cats are you interested in?

Gender you want to adopt?

What age cats would you like to adopt?
Tell us why you want barn cats

Address where the cat(s) will reside

Do you own or rent your residence?

How far from the road/traffic is your home/farm located?
Is the volume of traffic

Are you going to be the primary caregiver of the barn cats on your property?
If NO, please explain

Have you ever had barn cats at this location before?

Do you have barn cats at this location currently?
How many?
If so, have all the cats been spayed/neutered?

Did you previously have barn cats that are deceased?
How long did he/she live with you?
What happened to him/her?

Do you agree to trap and take the barn cat to a vet if it becomes ill or injured?

Have you had pets before?
How many pets do you currently have?

Are all of your animals up to date on vaccinations, dewormings, flea / tick medication?

What flea and tick prevention do you use?
What brand of heartworm prevention do you use?

Please list ALL past pets you have had in the last 10 years. Please list each pets name, type, age, gender, and if they were spayed and neutered.

What would you do if this pet had an unexpected vet bill or emergency you could not afford?
Please provide your veterinarian's name and phone number?
What name is the vet records under?

*Please contact your vet’s office prior to returning this application and grant them permission for us to verify your information.

If you have a dog, is he/she premitted to run loose?
If yes, what provisions will you supply to protect the cats?

What type of shelter is available for the cats on your property? Closed barn? Open barn? Horse stable? Garage? Other?

Are these outbuildings heated in the winter?

Do you have a secure confinement area where the newly relocated cats can be kept safely for the first 4-5 weeks while they adjust to thier new home (confinement areas must include windows or other amenities that allow cats to see and smell outside)? Briefly describe:

If you do not have a secure confinement area, TTR may be able to loan you a large dog crate for the duration or can provide you with a list of acceptable confinement cages. A site inspection may be required.

We require photos of your confinement setup during the approval process. Are you able to provide this?

Are you able to provide and clean a litter box during and after the confinement period?

Can you provide food and fresh water for the cats on a daily basis for thier lifetime?

Are you willing to feed the cats canned wet cat food during and after the confinement period (this helps bond the cat to you and thier new home)?

How will the cats be cared for when you or the primary caregiver travels away from home?

Describe any events that could prevent you from keeping these cats for their lifetime.

Are you aware of the supplies that you will need to have for the 4-5 week confinement period (weatherproof cage, coyote-proof cage, cat litter, litter box-- one per cat, litter scooper, dry and wet food, fresh water, ant proof bowls/dishes, bed, and blankets/straw)?

Are you able to provide these supplies?

Filing of this application in no way guarantees your adoption of a cat from Tennessee Tails Rescue. By signing your name to the contract below, your application attests that the information you have given is accurate and true and also gives your current and past veterinarian permission to provide all information requested by us in regard to medical and preventative care they provided to any current and past pets. You also give permission to perform background checks to ensure that the applicant is a suitable adopter for a pet and does not have a history of animal abuse/neglect or other such offenses. The information contained in this application is material to our decision to place a cat into a home and becomes part of the contract in the event you adopt a cat from us. In the event you adopt a cat, you are agreeing here that the terms of the adoption contract are fully applicable even should you fail to sign the final adoption contract.

ADOPTION CONTRACT *Please READ and Initial all statements.

Please read the following

The parties hereto agree that the owners shall abide by the following conditions: , hereinafter referred to as the cat, is being transferred to the adopting owner with the understanding that the adopter is taking possession of the cat to treat and to be responsible for it as thier own cat.

*By checking the boxes below you are placing your INITIALS into this contract*

  The cat will be treated as a family member with loving care and affection. I will do my best to ensure the cat’s safety and well-being.

  I/we will feed the cat at least twice a day and will provide a fresh supply of water at all times.

  I/we affrim that no member of my household has been convicted of an animal welfare law violation such as neglect, cruelty, abandonment, etc.

  I will ensure compiance with all applicable local and state statutes.

  I am adopting the cat for myself and I agree to not give away, sell, or trade my cat, even as a gift to a friend or family member.

  I will neither take the cat to a shelter nor abandon the cat.

  I will provide the cats a dry, safe shelter with adequate warmth during the winter months.

  I will monitor the health and safety of the cats and vaccinate the cats if needed. I agree to take the cats to the vet if sick or injured. I understand that TTR can loan me traps to take the cats to the vet.

  I am financially able and willing to pay for veterinary expenses in emergency situations.

  I understand that I must notify TTR, without delay, if I can no longer care for or keep my cat and agree to give TTR reasonable time to re-home my cat or place my cat in an approved foster home, if available.

  I must notify TTR of any behavioral problems that have occurred at any time before I return my cat.

  If the cat is removed from the property, harmed, sold, or transferred without express written permission from TTR, TTR will pursue through the legal system for costs and damages, including all legal fees.

  I agree to accept responsibility and ownership of the cat at my own risk and I release TTR and its agents from any and all liability arising out of possession and ownership of my cat.

  I agree that I am assuming total financial responsibility for my cat as of the date of this contract. TTR and its agents will not be held responsible for any damages or expenses (veterinary or other) incurred during my ownership of the cat.

  In the event the cat becomes lost or dies, I will immediately notify TTR.

  I will immediately notify TTR of any change of contact information (address, phone number, or email address).

  This cat’s known background and medical history have been discussed with me. I understand that TTR has made no representation concerning the health, condition, training, behavior, or temperament of the cat.

  If a cat strays prior to being thoroughly acclimatized or has difficulty finding its way back to my barn/enclosure, I will continue to set out food and water to encourage the cat to stay close. I will also sprinkle that particular cat's used litter (specifically feces) around the property to help lure the cat back to its territory. I understand cats often hide for a period of time but usually stay on or near premises.

  I understand that barn cats sometimes will not stay at their rehoming location. I agree to keep feeding cats for several weeks, even if I do not see the cats, to determine whether they have actually left the area.

  I will be financially responsible for any borrowed equipment not returned to TTR within 30 days of adoption.

  I agree to permit TTR to make inquiry about and enforce any of the above conditions and requirements at any time after adoption. This can include visits to my home and contact with my veterinarian.

  I understand that failure to comply with any of the above provisions will result in forfeiture of the cat to Tennessee Tails Rescue.

  I understand that by voluntarily signing this agreement, I am entering into a legal and binding contract with TTR. Breach of any term(s) of this agreement is deemed actionable by TTR.

Signature:
Date:
*By typing your name in the signature box and submitting the application, you are lawfully signing this contract.

Please check this box to complete the spay-neuter agreement upon submission of adoption application.