BEFORE FILLING OUT THIS FORM PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE TO REVIEW THIS INFORMATION:

1.) We rarely get kittens of any breed. If we do, they will be listed in the “Available for Adoption” section.

2.) We can only hold cats for ONE WEEK. IF YOU ARE NOT READY TO ADOPT A CAT NOW, PLEASE WAIT TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION.

3.) WE DO NOT SHIP CATS as this often causes additional trauma for the animals. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THIS RESCUE IS LOCATED NORTH OF CHICAGO SO IF YOU ARE A CONSIDERABLE WAYS AWAY YOU WOULD BE LOOKING AT A LONG DRIVE OR FLYING IN.

4.) We do not keep a waiting list for any breeds. Please be sure that you are interested in a specific cat on the “Available for Adoption” page before filling out an application.

5.) YOU MUST FILL OUT EVERY SPACE OF THE ADOPTION APPLICATION OR IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR PROCESSED. Please note: we will contact your vet to make sure your other animals are fixed and up to date on vaccinations. Please notify your vet and give them permission to release your information to SPCR.

6.) Please discuss adopting a cat with everyone in your household before beginning the adoption process.

7.) If you are submitting an application from your work computer, some systems will block the form and/or a return email. If at all in doubt, drop us an email after you file your application. We’ll be sure to check for it immediately. We don’t want to miss it!

8.) Please understand that we reserve the right to deny an application for any reason if we feel it is an inappropriate home for a particular cat. We work very hard to make a harmonious match between families and our cats.

9.) IF YOU DO NOT FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY, WE WILL NOT PROCESS IT. PLEASE BE SURE YOU HAVE ANSWERED EVERY QUESTION BEFORE SENDING IT IN OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE FROM US. THANKS!

Your Name (required)

Your Email (required)

Your Address

Your City State Zip

Your Home Phone

Vet info

Your Vet's Name:

Your Vet's Phone:

Household Info

Household members' names and ages:

Occupations of adult household members:

Do you own or rent?

If you rent, what is your landlord's name and phone number?

I currently live in:

Are you planning to move in the next 6 months?
Yes No

If yes, when?

Pet History

Current pets, including breed, age, sex:

Are these pets fixed and on vaccinations?

Please list any previous pets you have had in past 5 years and what happened to them.

Have you surrendered any animals to a local shelter? If so, why?

If you have other pets, what BRAND of food(s) do you feed?

Specific Cat or Breed Info

What breed or specific cat listed are you interested in? Why?

Describe any special needs this breed might require:

Do you plan to declaw? Why?

Will the cat be an indoor or outdoor cat?

If indoor/outdoor, please explain in detail.

Who will be primarily responsible for the cat?

Please list anything else you would like to include regarding your experience with animals, specifically this breed.

Special Needs

Are you open to considering a special needs cat (such as one with a deformity, older, abused, etc.)

Have you or any member of your family had a history of allergies or asthma? If yes, please explain.

Why do you want a purebred cat rather than a "regular" shelter kitty?

What if treatment is expensive?

I would like to adopt a rescue cat because I want: (check all)
A companion Mouser To breed A gift Other
If "other" please explain:

Misc

How and where did you hear about this rescue and website?

Why do you want to rescue a purebred cat rather than buy from a breeder?

If your pet were to become ill or injured what would you do?

How many hours will this cat be left alone?