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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.

    Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
    If you feel this message is being displayed in error, please do not hesitate to Contact Us
    We cannot proceed with the application due to age restriction.

    Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
    If you feel this message is being displayed in error, please do not hesitate to Contact Us

    Please select valid "Age Group" to proceed.




    Household General Info

    Any Children in the household?*
    Please separate with commas
    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?*
      Please add more info explaining why your pets live 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. ***
      1st Reference*
      2nd Reference*

      Adoption Agreement, Consent and Signatures

      Household Adoption Consent and Declarations*
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      Declarations*

      Signature Page

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      Authorization Signature*
      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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      nhgivelife

      Bumper adopted! ๐Ÿพ During his time in foster care, Bumper adopted! ๐Ÿพ

During his time in foster care, it didnโ€™t take long to realize Bumper leaned much more Mini Aussie than Pomeranianโ€”and he needed a family who truly understood what that meant.

And he found exactly that.

Bumper has gone home to join not just one, but two dog siblingsโ€”including an Aussie who speaks his language and a pit mix to round out the crew. A home ready for his energy, his intelligence, and all the personality that comes with it.

The perfect match. The perfect timing. The perfect next chapter.

Congratulations, Bumperโ€”weโ€™re so happy you landed exactly where you belong.  #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #AustinDogs #RescueIsMyFavoriteBreed #DogAdoption ๐Ÿพ
      Margot Jelly Bean says Thursday is giving her Mond Margot Jelly Bean says Thursday is giving her Monday vibes! But sheโ€™s the best little work from home buddy you could ask for! She just needs a human who appreciates her fun spirit and bulldog quirks.
      Sometimes the best thing you can do for a kittenโ€ฆ Sometimes the best thing you can do for a kittenโ€ฆ is adopt them with a sibling! 

Boots and Scallop were adopted together at @petsmart in Bee Cave โ€” and itโ€™s exactly what we hope for with kittens like them.

Kittens adopted in pairs or to a home with another young playful cat: 
โœจ Burn  energy playing with each other (not your hands)
โœจ Build more confidence and social skills
โœจ Are  likely to develop โ€œsingle kitten syndromeโ€ โ€” things like biting, boredom, and anxiety

And most importantlyโ€ฆ they always have each other.

Two kittens isnโ€™t double the work โ€” itโ€™s a better, happier life for them.

We love a double adoption days! @petsmartcharities 

#NewHopeAnimalRescue #AdoptDontShop #AdoptTogether #BetterTogether #KittenLife #RescueCats #BeeCavePets #PetSmartAdoptions #DoubleTheLove
      All Hank ever wanted was to be part of a family. All Hank ever wanted was to be part of a family.

When one of our volunteers found him in an apartment complex parking lot โ€” after his owners had moved out weeks before โ€” he tried to jump right into her car. He just wanted someone to love him. After waiting and hoping for weeks that someone would come back for him.

From the very beginning in our care โ€” through heartworm treatment and neuter โ€” it was clear who Hank is at his core: a wherever-you-go, Iโ€™m-going-too kind of dog. The kind who doesnโ€™t just want a homeโ€ฆ he wants to be part of your everyday life and he was a little adventure and fun. 

And when he met his new family for the first time, he made it very clear โ€”
he wasnโ€™t leaving their side. โค๏ธ

And he didnโ€™t have to.

Hank found the perfect family โ€” one who wasnโ€™t just looking for a pet, but a true family member to share life with.
Now his days look exactly like what he always deserved:
โœจ Weekend adventures โ€” swimming, hiking, exploring
โœจ Car rides with mom to pick up the kids from school; and daily long walks and fun games 
โœจ Cheering on at sporting events
โœจ Pup cups and everyday moments, right by his familyโ€™s side

Because thatโ€™s all Hank ever wanted โ€”to be part of it all.
To belong.
To love, and be loved right back. 

Congratulations, Hank. You were always meant for this life!
      Nudel doesnโ€™t understand why her new foster siblin Nudel doesnโ€™t understand why her new foster siblings are so hairy.

Sheโ€™s whatโ€™s known as an Elf cat โ€” a Sphynx mix with those signature curled ears. Nudel was originally placed by a breeder with a family who ultimately realized they werenโ€™t able to meet her needs.

Hairless cats arenโ€™t low-maintenance or โ€œeasyโ€ pets โ€” they require regular skin care (yesโ€ฆ baths), help staying warm, routine ear cleaning, and a home that understands theyโ€™re very people-oriented and donโ€™t love being left alone for long.

Theyโ€™re a commitment โ€” not a novelty.

But theyโ€™re also incredibly affectionate, social, and full of personality for the people who do get them.

Weโ€™ve got you, little Nudel.
Welcome to rescue. ๐Ÿพ

#NewHopeAnimalRescue #WelcomeToRescue #SphynxMix #ElfCat #RescueCat
      โœจ Meet Momo โ€” and yes, sheโ€™s as perfect as she loo โœจ Meet Momo โ€” and yes, sheโ€™s as perfect as she looks.
This cutie Lab/Pit mix just over a year old came to us severely underweight, missing fur, and facing an overwhelmed shelter. She had every reason to give up โ€” but instead, she greeted our team with a gentle, hopeful spirit. Thatโ€™s just who Momo is.

After eye surgery, a lot of love, and some seriously good foster care, she has fully blossomed. Her coat is growing back beautifully, her eyes light up with joy, and her personality? Absolutely magnetic. She makes friends everywhere she goes โ€” at the vet, at training, with dogs big and small, with cats, and with every human lucky enough to meet her.

Momo is the dog Austin families have been waiting for:
๐Ÿ• Good with dogs of all sizes 
๐Ÿฑ Good with cats
๐ŸงGood with people (best with teens & adults)
โ˜€๏ธ Built for patio hangs
๐Ÿƒ Down for playtime & adventure
๐ŸŽ“ Already knows โ€œsitโ€ โ€” sometimes before you even ask

She thrives with love, routine, and a yard to run in. If youโ€™re an active person or family looking for a loyal, playful companion who will make every single day better โ€” sheโ€™s your girl.

๐Ÿ’› Interested in adopting Momo? Email contact@NewHopeSavesLives.org to take the next step. She cannot wait to meet you.

#rescuedog #NewHopeAnimalRescue #austindogs #adoptdontshopโค๏ธ
      Nala has discovered her foster momโ€™s office chair Nala  has discovered her foster momโ€™s office chairโ€”designed for your dog to sit next to you while you work.  And she's been watching and waiting for adoption applications ever since.

We really thought Nala would be adopted by now.

At 38 pounds, sheโ€™s that perfect โ€œmedium dogโ€ size everyone says they want.
Sheโ€™s about 2โ€“3 years old and has that ideal balanceโ€”playful when you want it, calm and snuggly when you need it.

She is fostered with dogs and cats, crate trained and house trained. She used to chase cats, but has since befriended one who constantly licks her face and head butts herโ€”and Nala now lovingly accepts the affection. 

The kind of dog who just wants to be near you or her dog friends - Easy to love. Easy to live with.

And stillโ€ฆ sheโ€™s waiting.

#austindogs #austinadoptable #rescueismyfavoritebreed #adoptabledog  #mediumsizeddog #brindledog #dogsofaustin #texasrescuedogs #adoptdontshop #newhopeanimalrescue #rescuedogsofinstagram #fosterdog #fosteringsaveslives #adoptme #dogvideos #doglife #doglover #atxdogs #rescuedog #dogsoftiktok
      โœจ Adopted: Tabitha Twinkle โ€” FIP Survivor โœจ Tabit โœจ Adopted: Tabitha Twinkle โ€” FIP Survivor โœจ

Tabitha Twinkle was just adopted from PetSmart in Mueller, and we couldnโ€™t be more excited for her next chapter ๐Ÿ’•

Her story didnโ€™t start easy.

One morning, her foster mom noticed something wasnโ€™t rightโ€”one of Tabitha's eye's was suddenly much larger/swollenโ€ฆ then both. With quick action between our veterinary team and a specialist, Tabitha was diagnosed with ocular FIP.

๐™๐™„๐™‹ ๐™จ๐™ฎ๐™ข๐™ฅ๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ข๐™จ ๐™˜๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™ซ๐™–๐™ง๐™ฎ ๐™œ๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ก๐™ฎ. Forms like ocular (eye), neurologic, and โ€œdryโ€ FIP can be subtle and more difficult to recognize early. The โ€œwetโ€ (effusive) formโ€”often involving fluid in the abdomen or chestโ€”is typically easier to detect and diagnose. 

๐–๐ž๐ญ (๐ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž) ๐…๐ˆ๐: Typically involves the buildup of fluid in the abdomen, causing a swollen or โ€œpot-belliedโ€ appearance. Fluid may also accumulate in the chest, which can lead to breathing changes or difficulty.
๐ƒ๐ซ๐ฒ (๐ง๐จ๐ง-๐ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž) ๐…๐ˆ๐: Often, unkempt coat, presents more subtly, with signs such as persistent fever, low energy, poor appetite, weight loss/bony hip appearance, and a general failure to thrive. Symptoms may be vague and progress over time.
๐Ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ซ (๐ž๐ฒ๐ž) ๐…๐ˆ๐: May include redness, squinting, cloudiness, sensitivity to light, swollen eyes,  or changes in pupil size or shape. Without prompt treatment, permanent vision changes can occur.
๐๐ž๐ฎ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐…๐ˆ๐: Occurs when the disease affects the central nervous system. Signs may include unsteady walking (wobbly gait), weakness (often in the hind legs), difficulty jumping, tremors, behavioral changes, or seizures.

๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐…๐ˆ๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ž๐? FIP is  treated with an 84 day course of an antiviral therapy called GS-441524, which has shown high success rates when started early.
In the United States, veterinarians may now prescribe compounded GS-441524 under current FDA enforcement discretion guidelines. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to the best outcomes.

Early recognition and action save lives like Tabitha Twinkles! 

#AdoptDontShop #FIPSurvivor #RescueCat #AustinPets #NewHopeAnimalRescue #PetSmartAdoptions @petsmartcharities @petsmart
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      YouTube Video VVVIQ1dWXzdEa0p4QmxjVVF0c3JjcDNBLjViMU1mUW11WW9B A look inside the Happy Tails Ball benefiting New Hope Animal Rescue ๐Ÿพ
Live music, two-steppinโ€™, and a room full of people coming together for something bigger โ€” giving rescue dogs and cats a second chance.
Get your tickets! https://happytailsball.org ๐Ÿพ
      A look inside the Happy Tails Ball benefiting New Hope Animal Rescue ๐Ÿพ
Live music, two-steppinโ€™, and a room full of people coming together for something bigger โ€” giving rescue dogs and cats a second chance.
Get your tickets! https://happytailsball.org ๐Ÿพ
      A Look Inside the Happy Tails Ball on March 21 2026
      Sweet She-Ra was within hours of euthanasia at a municipal shelter simply because they had run out of space.

Several rescues much larger than ours had already declined to help her due to her age, FIV status, and dental needs. Sheโ€™s missing most of her teeth and will need dental surgery.

But none of that changes who She-Ra is โ€” a gentle, affectionate cat who simply wanted someone to give her a chance.

When our team at New Hope Animal Rescue received the message about She-Ra, we knew we couldnโ€™t let those circumstances be the reason her life ended.

So we scrambled to find a foster home and made the decision to stretch our already strained resources to save her. This is the reality of rescue โ€” making difficult decisions every day for dogs and cats who are running out of time in overcrowded shelters.

She-Ra was rescued on March 3rd, during the week of Amplify Austin, the largest giving campaign in Central Texas.

Because of this campaign, a generous donor offered to match every gift dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000, doubling the impact for animals like She-Ra.

Every donation helps us say yes when the next urgent call comes for a dog or cat who has nowhere else to turn.

If youโ€™d like to help animals like She-Ra get their second chance, you can support our rescue here:

https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/new-hope-animal-rescue-nfp

Even $1 can help us save another life.

Thank you for being a voice for animals who have none.

#RescueCat #SeniorCat #ShelterRescue #AnimalRescue #AdoptDontShop
#FIVCat #SaveShelterPets#SecondChancePets #CatRescue #AmplifyAustin #IlivehereIgivehere #NewhopeanimalrescueATX #NewhopeAnimalRescue
      Senior Cat Saved Just Hours Before Euthanasia | She-Raโ€™s Rescue Story
      Goose was purchased for $900 from a breeder, but but justย 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!
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