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Cat Matchmaking Application

This application is for anyone intending to adopt a cat from our organization. Please fill out each section completely and truthfully.
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Application Date

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General Information

# of Cats looking to adopt*

1

2

3

Cat's Name*

Enter name as it appears on website or adoption card.

2nd Cat's Name

Enter name as it appears on website or adoption card.

3rd Cat's Name

Enter name as it appears on website or adoption card.

Are you adopting this animal for yourself or as a gift?*

Myself

Gift

Please eplain

Name*

First Last

Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Contact Number*

Address*

Street Address unit or apartment City State ZIP Code

Do you have a co-applicant?*

Note: Co-applicant must reside at the same address.

Yes

No

Co-Applicant's Name*

First Last

Co-Applicant's contact number*

Co-Applicant's Email*

Are you currently employed*

Yes - Full Time

Yes - Part Time

No

In between

Who's your employer?*

What are the means by which you will provide for your pet?*

Your Age Group*

Do you have driver's license (or state issued ID)?*

Yes

No

Please explain:*

We cannot proceed with the application due to age restriction.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Household General Info

How many children in your household?*

No Children

1

2

3

4 or more

Provide ages of Children living with you (separate with commas)*

How many adults live at the address?

Anyone over 18yo is considered adult

Are you or anyone in your household allergic to pets or have ever been allergic to pets*

Yes

No

Please explain

Does anyone in your household smoke inside the home?*

We need this info in order to match you with the right pet, some of our cats have asthma.

Yes

No

Occasionally

Current Pet Info

How many pets currently live in your home?*

No pets

1

2

3 or more

What type of pets live with you currently?*

select all that applies

Cat(s)

Dog(s)

Farm animals

Reptiles

Are all the pets spayed/neutered?*

Yes

No

Provide more info about why your pet(s) is not spayed/not neutered:

Current pet environment*

To help us understand what kind of environment your new cat would be joining, please tell us where your resident cats spend most of their time. Please check all that apply.

100% indoor — never go outside

Indoor with occasional supervised outdoor time (e.g., leash, harness, or with you in the yard)

Indoor with access to a catio, enclosed patio, or enclosed balcony

Indoor with unrestricted access through a dog or cat door to come and go freely

Outdoor access — spends significant time outdoors and may roam freely

100% outdoor — lives primarily outside

Have your ever rehomed or surrendered a pet?*

We know that rehoming a pet is a difficult decision that many caring owners have faced for different reasons. Our goal is to help set you and your future cat up for long‑term success.

Yes

No

Where the pet was placed*

(check any that apply):

Directly to a new home

A rescue

Public Shelter

Euthanized

I don't know

Other

Please tell us what let to the decision to rehome or surrender your pet:*

General adoption questions

Do you plan to declaw your new cat?*

Yes

No

Please explain*

What Type of Environment Are You Hoping Your Future Cat Will Enjoy?*

(Check all that apply):

100% indoor — never goes outside.

Indoor with occasional supervised outdoor time (e.g., leash, harness, or time with you in the yard).Indoor with occasional supervised outdoor time (e.g., leash, harness, or time with you in the yard).

Indoor with access to a catio, enclosed patio, or enclosed balcony.

Indoor with unrestricted access through a dog or cat door to come and go freely.

Outdoor access — spends significant time outdoors and may roam freely.

100% outdoor — lives primarily outside.

I’m not sure yet / open to recommendations.

How many litter boxes will you provide and how often will you scoop?*

Please describe how you plan to introduce your new cat to your current pets?*

Deal breaker Cat behaviors*

Because every cat is different, understanding which behaviors might be challenging for your household to manage long-term helps us make the best match possible. Please check any behaviors below that you believe could be difficult enough to make you consider rehoming the cat:

Scratching furniture

Jumping on counters / counter surfing

Vocalizing at night or early morning

Taking more than 3 months to adjust (e.g., hiding, being timid, slow to integrate with other pets)

Litter box issues

Being less affectionate than expected

Being “too needy” or attention-seeking

Does not meet handling expectations (e.g., dislikes belly rubs, being picked up or held)

Occasional nipping or swatting

Other

None of these are deal breakers

Explain other factors that would be deal breakers for keeping the cat long term.*

Additional comments

Is there anything else you’d like us to know to help us make the best match:

Other Pets

Vet Info

References

*** Please provide a name of someone who does not live with you. ***

1st Reference*

First Last

Relationship*

1st Reference Phone*

1st Ref Email*

2nd Reference*

First Last

Relationship*

2nd Ref Phone*

2nd Ref Email*

Consent and Signatures

Household Adoption Consent and Declarations*

I declare that all adults living at the provided address are aware and are in agreement to adopt this(these) pet(s)

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Signature Page

Applicant Signature*

Type your full name

Date: 10/30/2025

Co-applicant Signature

Type your full name

Date: 10/30/2025

Authorization Signature*

By checking here you confirm that the information provided in this application is true and complete to the best of your knowledge and you agree to the terms and conditions of this application.*

Terms & Conditions:
By signing and submitting this application, I understand and agree to the following:

- Submitting an adoption application does not guarantee approval or placement of a specific animal.

- I understand that New Hope Animal Rescue’s cat adoption team is 100% volunteer-based, and I appreciate that it may take time for them to review and respond to my application.

- New Hope Animal Rescue NFP reserves the right to deny any application, at its sole discretion, in order to find the best match for each animal’s needs.

- The pet I am applying for may no longer be available, as adoptions and reviews of other applications may already be in progress.

- I understand that completing this application is not a promise or obligation by either party to proceed with adoption.

- I attest that I am the individual completing and signing this application and that all information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

- I authorize New Hope Animal Rescue NFP to verify any information provided as part of the application process.

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