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Adoption Application – Cats

Cat Adoption 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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# of Cats looking to adopt*
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Have you ever adopted from other rescues*

Do you currently reside outside of Texas or plan to move outside of Texas in the next 3 months?*
Please note that our application process will prioritize local applicants before considering out-of state applications.

General Information

Name*

Email*

Address*

Do you own or rent?*
Please provide name of the property and/or manager name, and phone number.

Note: we will not contact your landlord until both parties agree to finalize the adoption.
Please provide copy of your lease agreement or some other proof showing that pets are allowed at your place of lease.
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    Are you currently employed*
    Are you adopting this animal for yourself or as a gift?*
    At NHAR we have a strict policy of not allowing adoption for the purpose of gifting. We encourage that the intended owner is present during the adoption process and completes his/her own application.

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    We cannot proceed with the application due to age restriction.

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    Household General Info

    Any Children in the household?*
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    Anyone over 18yo is considered adult

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

    Current Pet Info

    What type of pets live with you currently?*
    select all that applies
    To expedite the adoption review process, we ask that you either provide your current pet records by uploading them here or emailing them to us (adoptions@newhopesaveslives.org) upon completion of the application. Your vet office should be able to email a copy to you.
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      Do your current pet(s) live inside or outside?*
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      Pets #1

      Pet #1 Name*
      Dog or Cat?*
      Spayed/Neutered*
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      Pet #2

      Pet #2 Name*
      Dog or Cat?*
      Spayed/Neutered*
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      Pet #3

      Pet #3 Name*
      Dog or Cat?*
      Spayed/Neutered*
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      Other Pets

      You identified that you have more than 3 animals in your home. Please list them here include the the type, age and if they are fixed.

      Dog(s) Medical Info

      Are all your dog(s) current on their vaccinations?*

      My dog(s) are on heartworm prevention?*
      Please provide details why your dog(s) are not on heartworm prevention? Do you take them for annual tests at the vet? If so when was the last test?

      Cat(s) Medical Info

      Are your cat(s) current on their vaccinations?*

      My cat(s) have been tested for feline leukemia?*
      My cat(s) haven been tested for FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus)?*
      My cat(s) are declawed*

      Previous Pets

      Have you owned animals in the past?*
      Other than your current animals if you have any.
      Please tell us if you have had pets before or this is your first pet.

      Vet Info

      Do you currently have a veterinarian?*
      You've identified that you live with or own pets, please explain why you do not currently have a veterinarian.
      Have you had a Vet in the past?*
      You've identified that you have had pets in the past, please explain why you did not have a veterinarian.

      Dr's Name or Medical Group


      General adoption questions

      Have your ever rehomed or surrendered a pet?*
      Why was it necessary to rehome or surrender your pet?
      Are you adopting this cat as:*
      Please check all that apply
      Do you plan to declaw your cat*
      In the event that your pet(s) should outlive you, what arrangements have you considered for your pet?*

      Interview Questions

      Which of these would you consider "deal-breakers" behaviors resulting in rehoming or surrender?*



      References

      *** Please provide a name of someone who does not live with you. ***
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      2nd Reference*

      Adoption Agreement, Consent and Signatures

      Household Adoption Consent and Declarations*
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      Declarations*

      Signature Page

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      Terms & Conditions:
      By submitting this application, You are not obligated to adopt. Adoption fees are due at the time of pickup.
      You attest that the person signing is your true self and all statement are true to the best of your knowledge.


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      Margot Jelly Bean says High Five! She’s still reco Margot Jelly Bean says High Five! She’s still recovering from her upper respiratory but is doing great! Hopefully healthy enough for spay and airway surgery in a couple of weeks!
      ✨ Meet Sparkles ✨ Sparkles lives up to her name i ✨ Meet Sparkles ✨ Sparkles lives up to her name in every way. This 65-lb sweetheart is friendly with everyone she meets — people, dogs, even cats (despite being a little intimidated by them). She’s gentle, submissive, and has never shown aggression of any kind. She’s fully potty trained, crate trained, and incredibly affectionate. Sparkles truly believes she’s a lap dog and wants to be wherever her people are. If you’re looking for a loyal shadow who loves kisses and cuddles, she’s your girl. She has high energy and a big zest for life, so an active home or one with a yard would be ideal. Sparkles is strong and enthusiastic, and she’ll thrive with daily exercise, enrichment, and structure. Before rescue, Sparkles’ world was very small — likely limited to a backyard. Since coming to New Hope, she’s discovered what life is supposed to be: sleeping in bed, lounging on couches, visiting patios, meeting new people, and being part of a family. Her personality is a 10/10, and she’s right on the edge of becoming an absolutely perfect companion. ✨ Sparkles isn’t a background dog — she’s a best friend. Ready to add some sparkle to your life?
      Daisy is a sweet, playful French Bulldog with a bi Daisy is a sweet, playful French Bulldog with a big personality. At 5 years and 22 lbs, her energy levels are pretty average but she'll pepper her energy throughout the day with random spurts of playfulness between long and hard snoozes with the rest of the dogs. Speaking of dogs, she's obsessed with her foster brother Roo who is another Frenchie. He tolerates her snuggling up with him at nap time and we have not had the heart to tell her the love is unrequited. When the female dogs approach Roo she’ll issue a quick “hey, back off” snarl so they know to keep away from her man. Daisy is much more sweet than she is studious which is very on-brand for a bulldog. She has a stubborn streak and may sometimes plant her feet mid-walk if she disagrees with your chosen route, making a home with a secure yard a great fit for her. She doesn’t appear to know formal commands yet and will benefit from consistent guidance and routine. If you’re looking for a loving, funny, slightly opinionated companion who will keep you laughing and cuddle like it’s her full-time job, Daisy might be your girl! #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #DogAdoption #AdoptableDogs #DogsOfInstagram #FrenchBulldog #Frenchie #FrenchiesOfInstagram #DogLovers #DogLife #CuteDogs #AustinDogs #ATXDogs #TexasDogs #newhopeanimalrescueatx
      🐾 Meet Lyle & Hefner — Double the Love, Double the 🐾 Meet Lyle & Hefner — Double the Love, Double the Snuggles 🐾 If you’re looking for affectionate, people-loving kittens who believe lap time is a full-time job, Lyle and Hefner might just be your perfect match. These two boys are incredibly sweet, social, and cuddly. They adore human attention, melt into snuggles, and are happiest when they’re close to their people. Whether they’re curled up together or climbing into your arms, they bring a whole lot of love wherever they go. Lyle and Hefner were exposed to FeLV as young kittens through their littermates, but their immune systems stepped up in a big way. They are currently healthy, thriving, and not showing any signs of illness. They have tested negative on multiple FeLV SNAP tests including after 6 months of age, but positive on a more sensitive PCR test, which is consistent with what veterinarians call regressive FeLV. What does that mean? Their bodies are effectively controlling the virus. They are not actively shedding, and many cats with regressive FeLV live long, happy lives — some never developing FeLV-related illness at all. Because of this, Lyle and Hefner should be adopted into a home without other cats. They are closely bonded and would absolutely love to be adopted together, though we are open to individual placements in the right home. What matters most is that they find a loving, committed family who will cherish them for the wonderful, affectionate cats they are — not just a diagnosis on paper. 💛 If you’re ready for double the snuggles and a whole lot of love, Lyle and Hefner are ready to meet you. Application in comments! #catrescue #atxcatrescue #catswhoneedyoumost #newhopesaveslivesATX
      Jude is our first official dog adoption of 2026! C Jude is our first official dog adoption of 2026! Congratulations to Jude and his new parents! Happy New Year! 🐾
      𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐞! This week, we rushed a kitten named Tabitha Twinkle to the vet after her foster woke up to find that both of her eyes had suddenly become cloudy and one had begun to bulge. Her initial ophthalmology exam and diagnostic bloodwork alone cost $445, and we are still waiting on results to understand what caused this sudden change and what treatment she will need next. Your support helps us provide emergency diagnostics and ongoing care for pets like Tabitha Twinkle and many others who arrive needing more than routine care. Medical needs don’t end at midnight tonight but a gift now helps ensure we can keep helping pets like Tabitha! 👉 Donate to help pets who can’t wait: https://givebutter.com/NHARYearEndGift #NewYearsEveGiving #adoptdontshop #catrescue #dogrescue #endofyeargiving #AustinPetRescue #newhopesaveslivesATX #Tabbycatsofinstagram
      Help Us Unlock Our Full $5,000 Match — Just $921 t Help Us Unlock Our Full $5,000 Match — Just $921 to Go! 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 ! 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐲. Every dollar is still matched. Midnight is the deadline. 👉 Link in comments #NewHopeAnimalRescue #RescueDogs #AnimalRescue #DoubleYourImpact #MatchedGiving #DonorDollarsAtWork #BecauseOfYou #AustinRescue #adoptdontshop #exoticmicrobully #bulldogrescue
      ✨ 𝐃𝐎𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓 — 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞 ✨ 𝐃𝐎𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓 — 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞 ✨ From now through New Year’s Eve, every donation is matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000, doubling your impact for pets like Gumdrop and Cuddlewisp 💛 👉 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 $𝟓,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡- 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 $𝟐,𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨!: https://givebutter.com/NHARYearEndGift This weekend alone, our rescue team said yes to 18 cats and dogs who urgently needed help. Two of them were Gumdrop (left) and Cuddlewisp (right). These sweet cats came from a cruelty case where they were seized from severe overcrowded confinement and neglect. Both were suffering from upper respiratory infections, and Gumdrop’s condition is especially painful — she appears to be missing most of her teeth, with severely worn canine teeth embedded in inflamed gums. Without treatment, she faces chronic pain and ongoing infection. She will need a full dental procedure so she can finally eat comfortably and live pain-free. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐞𝐭… 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐆𝐮𝐦𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞. 𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 💔 While we stepped in to rescue these girls, along with 16 others over the weekend, we but we can only keep saying yes with your help. Your gift today ensures we can be there for the next dog or cat who has nowhere else to turn. Every dollar is doubled right now. Every gift matters. https://givebutter.com/NHARYearEndGift #matchinggift #yearend #austintexas #catrescue #dogrescue #siamsecatsofinstagram ##siamesecatsoffacebook #fosteringsaveslives #newhopeanimalrescueATX #newhopeanimalrescue #adoptdontship #Donate
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      YouTube Video VVVIQ1dWXzdEa0p4QmxjVVF0c3JjcDNBLm01SlViQXNnYzdV Goose was purchased for $900 from a breeder, but but just 48 hours after being purchased, Goose was surrendered to a shelter and at real risk of euthanasia. Given that history, it makes sense that he carries attachment and separation challenges from his past. Another rescue declined him because they couldn't take a behavior case, but all we saw was a misunderstood dog that needed patience and time and loving guidance. Thankfully, we had an amazing foster home for him and hew was adopted into an amazing home that is committed to his specific needs!
      Goose was purchased for $900 from a breeder, but but just 48 hours after being purchased, Goose was surrendered to a shelter and at real risk of euthanasia. Given that history, it makes sense that he carries attachment and separation challenges from his past. Another rescue declined him because they couldn't take a behavior case, but all we saw was a misunderstood dog that needed patience and time and loving guidance. Thankfully, we had an amazing foster home for him and hew was adopted into an amazing home that is committed to his specific needs!
      Goose was adopted!
      One of the tiniest lives saved last week… and already bossing his foster mom around. ❤️ Kittens this small often fade and pass away in shelters because they simply don’t have the staff or resources to provide the care these babies need. Fosters make little miracles like this happen.
      Our tiniest life saved last week
      Gracie and Maudie were rescued from a heartbreaking cruelty case—just 7 months old and already suffering the effects of severe confinement. Four puppies were crammed into a tiny wire crate, unable to move freely. As a result, Grace & Maudie's back legs are weak and wobbly from muscle atrophy, but don’t let that fool you—these girls can walk, play, and even jump on the couch! Maudie, the smallest, and was being crushed under the other puppies when animal control arrived. Her fur is missing on her head from pressing against the kennel. She has never stopped wagging her tail. They were at risk of being euthanized at a shelter that couldn’t place them for adoption. Until New Hope Animal Rescue said yes to rescuing them. This video follows their journey—from neglect and fear to baths, freedom, and finally, love. You’ll see Maudie walk straight into her foster mom’s arms, Gracie soaking up attention, and both sisters discovering the joy of toys and soft places to rest. 💛 These girls are healing every day—and with your help, we can continue giving dogs like them the second chance they deserve. 👉 Please like, share, and subscribe to follow their journey. ✨ Donate or learn more at: www.NewHopeAnimalRescue.orrg 📱 Follow us on Instagram/Facebook: @NHAnimalRescue Follow us on Instagram/Facebook: @nhgivelife #RescueDogs #AnimalRescue #GracieAndMaudie #NewHopeAnimalRescue #BeforeAndAfter #AdoptDontShop #secondchances
      Gracie & Maudie's Rescue Story
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