Second Chance Cat Adoption Application
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Our mission is to carefully match every animal with the best home for its needs and to ensure a long lifetime of safety, love, and companionship. There are many applications that are declined for a variety of reasons based on Second Chance's many years of experience with cat and dog adoptions. This does NOT mean that any volunteer of Second Chance is making a judgement about an applicant's ability to provide a good home for a cat or dog.
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Second Chance typically limits the adoption of cats to within 60 miles of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Adoptions must be completed in person and we do not provide transportation for out of state adoptions.
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*Indicates questions which require an answer
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*Date:
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*Best way to contact you?
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What cat are you interested in?
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What age cat are you looking to adopt?
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Why do you want to adopt at this time?
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When did you decide to get a new cat?
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What qualities are you looking for in a cat?
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Male
Female
Long Haired
Short Haired
Calm
Active
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed
OK as only pet
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Good with kids
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Other qualities desired?
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*What is the intended purpose of this cat?
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Companion for myself
Companion for my kids
Playmate for another pet
Gift
Other
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*What kind of lifestyle do you want your cat to live?
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Strictly Indoor
Mostly Indoor w/ some outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor
Strictly Outdoor
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What is your reason for this choice?
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Do you have any of the following:
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Screened Porch
Fenced Yard
Pet Door
Cat Fencing
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How would you describe your home environment?
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Calm & Quiet
Like a Carnival
Somewhere in-between
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I want a cat that seeks attention:
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All of the time
Some of the time
Occasionally
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My cat needs to be able to be left alone:
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More than 9 hrs/day
4 - 9 hrs/day
Less than 4 hrs/day
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How do you feel about a cat that gets into everything?
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Fine with me
Depends on the situation
Prefer a mellow cat
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It is most important to me that my cat:
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Who is your current veterinarian?
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Vet's phone number :
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May we contact your veterinarian as a reference?
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Who will be primarily responsible for the care of the cat and what is their age (if under 21)?
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Please list all of the pets currently living in your household.
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Name and Species -
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Spayed or Neutered -
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Location kept -
Indoor/Outdoor/Both :
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Declawed?
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Current Age:
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Name and Species -
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Spayed or Neutered -
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Location kept -
Indoor/Outdoor/Both :
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Declawed?
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Age:
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Name and Species -
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Spayed or Neutered -
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Location kept -
Indoor/Outdoor/Both :
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Declawed?
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Age:
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Please list all previously owned pets.
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Name and Species -
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Spayed or Neutered -
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Location kept -
Indoor/Outdoor/Both :
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Declawed?
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What happened to them and their age?
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Name and Species -
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Spayed or Neutered -
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Location kept -
Indoor/Outdoor/Both :
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Declawed?
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What happened to them and their age?
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Household Members Information (including roommates or frequent vistors)
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Are there any children under age 18 in your household?
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If yes, please list their ages & genders:
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Are any members of your household allergic to cats?
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Yes
No
Not Sure
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Do all family members agree with getting a new cat?
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Yes
No
Not Sure
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Housing Information
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*Do you own or rent your residence?
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If You Rent :
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Does the owner permit the number of cats you will have?
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Have you paid any applicable pet deposits?
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What is the name of the property owner/agent :
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Contact name and telephone number :
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May we contact the owner and/or its agent?
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Are there any of the following situations where you might give away your cat?
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Moving to another state
Having a baby
Scratches the furniture
Too Expensive
Getting a divorce or married
Found a new "no pet" apartment
Fleas or sheds too much
Finished school/moving back home
Children will no longer care for it
Other
None :
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Are you prepared for the financial responsibility ($500+ per year)?
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Yes
No
Not Sure
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Are you willing to provide your cat with an annual wellness visit to a veterinarian?
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Yes
No
Not Sure
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Cats can often live 15 to 20 years. Are you prepared to make a lifetime commitment to this cat?
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Yes
No
Not Sure
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Would you have any objections if a 2nd Chance volunteer wanted to make a follow up visit to your home after the adoption?
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Have you ever applied to adopt a pet from 2nd Chance before?
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If yes, what happened with the application?
Adopted, Didn't find the right pet, Declined
Please explain :
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Have you ever applied to adopt from any other private pet adoption organization?
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If yes, which one and what happened with the application?
Adopted, Didn't find the right pet, Declined :
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How did you find out about 2nd Chance?
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Brochure
Posters
Candy Boxes
TV
Radio
Second Chance Website
Petfinder Website
Pets911 Website
Other Website
Newspaper Article
Pet Connections in the N&O
N & O Ad
Independent Ad
Friend/Referral
Volunteer
Vet
Event
PetSmart in Cary
PetSmart at Brier Creek
Other :
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ADOPTION PROCEDURES:
At the adoption appointment, the medical background of the cat will be reviewed with you. It is important to bring a cat carrier to transport your new cat. If you do not have a cat carrier, the cat will not be discharged to you at that time. We request that you pay the adoption fee by check. If you need to pay the adoption fee in cash, the discharge volunteer will ask you for a form of picture identification. Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated. The applicant understands that any false, incomplete or misleading statements on this application is grounds for denial of the application and/or the immediate return of the cat to 2nd Chance. You will also be asked to review and sign an Adoption Contract at the time of discharge.
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By hitting the save button below your application will be sent to an adoption counselor for review. This button does NOT save the application to your computer. Thank you!
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