Cat or Kitten Application – Rescue Dogs Rock NYC

This is Our Application for Cats & Kittens

Thank you for saving a rescue cat! When you complete the application below, we will talk with you, check your references requested on the form and if all is satisfactory, we will schedule a home visit.

*** Please do NOT use a mobile device to submit your application. Once submitted, be sure you see a confirmation that your application has been received.

Adoption Fees (no exceptions):

$250 – for kittens up to 12 months
$175 – for cats over 1 year old

Includes the cost of spay/neuter and microchip. Adopters are responsible for the cost of pre-op exam and/or bloodwork if required by the vet prior to spay/neuter surgery.

To adopt from RDR:

You must reside in Northern VA, Northern DE, MD, Washington DC, PA, NY, NJ, CT, RI, MA, NH, ME, VT.
All current pets in the home must be spayed/neutered and up to date on required vaccines.
You must be at least 25 years old.

We start the application approval process as quickly as possible, as long as you have provided all the information requested. Given the volume of applications we receive, it may be a few days before you hear from us. We appreciate your patience.

***If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please assume you are not a match for our available cats.***

Each question below must be answered. Use N/A for questions that don’t apply.

Rescue Dogs Rock Inc Adoption Application for Cats and Kittens

Which cat or kitten are you interested in? (Name the cat/kitten, describe him/her or provide his/her rescue ID #)*
If your first-choice cat is not available, do you wish to continue with the approval process so you can adopt another cat?*
- Yes
- No
Are you able and willing to take part in a Virtual Home Visit, using Facetime, Skype or similar technology, if required during your application approval process?*
- Yes
- No
How did you hear about Rescue Dogs Rock NYC?*
Personal Information (Use NA for questions that don’t apply)
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Cell Phone*
Alternate Number*
Email*
Your Employer*
Your Position*
Employment of others in the household:*
What is your age?*
Please list all people currently in your household (including relationship to you and age).*
Who will be responsible for the care of your new cat?*
How do you know that you and other members of your household are not allergic to cats?*
Please provide TWO personal references we may contact (Neighbor, friend, co-worker). No immediate family members, please.
Name*
First Last
Relationship To You:*
Telephone*
Email*
Name*
First Last
Relationship To You:*
Telephone*
Email*
YOUR HOME (Use NA for questions that don’t apply)
We request this information so we can verify the pet policy for your home, where applicable
Do you live in a:*
- Single Family Home
- Townhouse
- Apartment
- Mobile Home
- Other
If you chose other above, please explain.
Do you rent or own your home?*
- Rent
- Own
If you own your home and it is not listed in your name, please provide the name, relationship, phone number and/or email of the owner.*
If you own a home that is subject to community regulations (e.g. HOA, Condominium, Co-op), please provide board/property management contact details.*
If you rent, please provide your landlord’s name, phone number, email address.*
How long have you lived here?*
Are you planning to move within the next 6 months?*
Do all your windows have screens?*
Do you have a yard?*
If yes, what type of fence do you have?*
VETERINARIAN & CURRENT/PAST PETS (Use NA for questions that don’t apply)

If you don’t currently have pets or this is your first pet, please list the vet you will use.

IF YOU HAVE PETS CURRENTLY AND/OR PETS WHO DIED WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE GIVEN YOUR VET PERMISSION TO RELEASE INFORMATION FROM THE PETS’ RECORDS WITH RESCUES.
Vet’s Name/Practice Name:*
Your Vet’s Address:*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Your Vet’s Phone #:
If you use more than one vet, please provide secondary vet’s contact details and reason:*
Please list all pets who CURRENTLY live in your home (Include NAME, BREED, AGE, GENDER, SPAYED/NEUTERED, HOW LONG OWNED, INDOOR OR OUTDOOR, CATS DECLAWED)*
Please list pets you have owned in the past. (Include NAME, TYPE/BREED, AGE, HOW LONG OWNED, WHAT HAPPENED TO PET)*
Please list any pets who have died within the past 12 months.*
Have you ever taken one of your pets to a shelter or given an animal away? Please explain circumstances.*
YOUR NEW CAT
Use NA for questions that don't apply.
How many hours each day will you be out of the home? i.e. when do you leave, when do you return?*
Where will your cat be kept when you are not home?*
Where will your cat be kept when you are home?*
Will your cat be allowed to go outdoors?*
Where will your cat sleep?*
Who will care for your cat when you travel (business or vacation)?*
What is the plan for your cat if you can no longer care for the cat during his/her lifetime?*
What do you think are the most important responsibilities in owning a cat?*
In what circumstances do you think declawing a cat is appropriate?*
If a behavioral problem arises (e.g. scratching furniture/rugs, territorial marking, biting/scratching humans, aggressive behavior with other pets) what steps will you take to resolve it?*
How will you separate your new cat from your resident pet(s) during the introductory period or for illness?*
Are you willing to place litter boxes (perhaps multiple boxes) in locations where the cat expresses a preference?*
- Yes
- No
Are you aware that change of circumstances/routines can cause behavior or health issues in cats, such as upper respiratory symptoms, diarrhea, hiding or litter box rejection?*
- Yes
- No
Although those usually resolve fairly quickly, are you prepared to provide the cat with veterinary care to resolve them, if needed?*
- Yes
- No
Do you understand that, once adopted, you are responsible for veterinary care and treatment of any unknown and/or asymptomatic illness or condition your cat may have?*
- Yes
- No
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ADOPTION
By submitting this form, you are agreeing to Rescue Dogs Rock NYC’s terms and conditions of adoption.

PLEASE REVIEW THEM CAREFULLY AND CONFIRM YOUR ACCEPTANCE BY PUTTING A CHECK-MARK IN THE BOX NEXT TO EACH CLAUSE.
I confirm that I have carefully reviewed this application form, understand all the questions and have completed the form honestly. Rescue Dogs Rock NYC has my permission to contact all references listed on my application.*
- Agree
I confirm that all animals currently in my home are spayed or neutered and up to date on required vaccines.*
- Agree
I understand that omission of information, misinformation and/or failure to answer all questions and sign the application can result in this application being declined. Also, if an omission or untruth is discovered after an adoption takes place, I understand and accept that Rescue Dogs Rock NYC has the right to annul the adoption and reclaim the cat.*
- Agree
If my application passes this review, I agree to a home visit (either virtual or in-person, or both at the rescue’s discretion) on a mutually agreed date by a volunteer for Rescue Dogs Rock NYC or another reputable rescue of RDR’s choosing, before an adoption decision is made.*
- Agree
I understand the adoption decision depends on many factors, including but not limited to the compatibility of the family and home to the individual animal, and other applications received for the cat. I understand it is the organization’s prerogative to decide which home is the most appropriate and that their decision is final. Unless otherwise indicated by Rescue Dogs Rock NYC, I may be considered for another cat.*
- Agree
If I am chosen to adopt a Rescue Dogs Rock NYC cat, I understand that:
I agree to pay the relevant published adoption fee.*
- Agree
I may be required to travel a reasonable distance (at least an hour, maybe more) to pick up my cat and that it may be necessary for me to do so within 48 hours.*
- Agree
I agree to review and sign an adoption contract that is wholly in my new cat’s best interests.*
- Agree
I am making a commitment to care for my cat for its lifetime, which could be 15 years or more.*
- Agree
I commit to coordinate with RDR’s spay-neuter team to have my cat altered and microchipped immediately after adoption or as soon as possible, if for some reason (age or medical) this has not yet been done at the time of adoption. If alter is not completed within 6 months from adoption, and there is no medical exemption, I understand that RDR reserves the right to nullify the adoption and remove the pet from me.*
- Agree
My cat MUST be kept indoors and will not be allowed outside.*
- Agree
I will be required to follow the decompression guidelines to help my cat adjust to my home and family that Rescue Dogs Rock NYC has provided me and which have been discussed with me during the adoption process.*
- Agree
I may be required to work with an animal behaviorist of my choosing or one that Rescue Dogs Rock NYC recommends – at my own expense - if my cat has difficulty adjusting to its new environment.*
- Agree
If for any reason I am unable to keep my cat, I will contact Rescue Dogs Rock NYC and undergo - at minimum - a 14-day waiting period in which representatives from Rescue Dogs Rock NYC will work with me to resolve any issues with the cat.*
- Agree
A representative from the organization may visit the cat to ensure that it is well taken care of; if they find that the cat has been neglected or abused in any way or for any reason, Rescue Dogs Rock NYC reserves the right to remove the cat from the premises, at which time ownership rights automatically transfer back to Rescue Dogs Rock NYC.*
- Agree
I agree that the cat I adopt will not be used in any illegal activities.*
- Agree
RDRNYC does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.*
- Read and Acknowledged
Signature*
Date*
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This is Our Application for Cats & Kittens

Rescue Dogs Rock Inc Adoption Application for Cats and Kittens

Personal Information (Use NA for questions that don’t apply)

Please provide TWO personal references we may contact (Neighbor, friend, co-worker). No immediate family members, please.

YOUR HOME (Use NA for questions that don’t apply)

VETERINARIAN & CURRENT/PAST PETS (Use NA for questions that don’t apply)

YOUR NEW CAT

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ADOPTION

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