Community Care for Community Cats

Interested in cat or kitten adoption?

If you’d like to adopt a new friend please fill out our application. Kudzu Cat Alliance adopts out kittens from rescued litters born to community (feral) cat colonies so they can have a better life off the streets. If you do not already have a cat in your home we prefer to adopt in pairs.

First and Last Name

Phone Number

Address

Co-Applicant Name, if applicable

Household Members? (Please list names and ages.)

Is everyone in the household in favor of adopting the cat(s)?
YesNoI'm not sure

Are you willing to allow a representative of Kudzu Cat Alliance to visit your home (by appointment)?
YesNo

Explain why you answered no to a home appointment:

Is there a specific cat(s) or kitten(s) you are interested in?

Please check any of the following reasons for adopting this cat that apply:
CompanionFamily petChild's petCompanion for another petMouserTo breedA gift

Will this pet be a surprise to anyone?
YesNo

Is there anyone in the household allergic to cats?
YesNoI'm not sure

If any household members are allergic to cats, what will be done to accommodate the cat and the household member?

Do you or any of your household members smoke or vape?
YesNoOnly outside

Have you had a cat as a pet before? Describe.

Do you currently have any pets in your home?
YesNo

Please list all pets already in home.

Current Vet Name and Phone Number:

Are all of your current pets spayed/neutered?
YesNoPet is currently too young

Are your pets up to date on their vaccinations?
YesNoThe vet doesn't recommend vaccinations for my pet

Who will be responsible for the daily care of the new cat?

Does the primary caretaker(s) travel often?
YesNoOccasionally

When traveling, who will take care of your pet(s)?

When traveling, how often does a temporary caregiver (pet sitter, friend, etc) visit your pets?
Multiple times per dayDailyEvery few days

What is the maximum number of hours your cat will be left alone in a typical day?

Would this cat live:
Indoors OnlyIndoors with outdoor access to a secure catio or enclosureOutdoorsIndoor/Outdoor

Where will the cat(s) be kept or stay primarily (e.g. bedroom, free roam of the house, outside, basement etc.)? Where will the cat sleep?

Do you have a pet door?
YesNoYes, but the cat won't have access to it

How do you plan to care for the cat's claws in order to manage any scratching?
Keep nails clippedUse claw capsDeclawing

Have you ever given up a pet?
YesNo

What would cause you to consider giving up a pet? Check all that apply.
AllergiesPersonal medical issuesPersonal issues (e.g. divorce, job loss etc.)Pet is ruining furnitureSheddingDoesn't get along with other petsPet has frequent or expensive medical issuesAggressionScratching or sprayingMovingHaving a babyOtherI would not give up a pet under any circumstance

If you answered "other," please describe:

What will you do with the cat(s) if one or more of these circumstances should arise or if you should become unable to care for the cat for any reason?

What do you consider an appropriate amount of time for a new cat to adjust to a new home?

Have you ever had a serious behavior problem with a pet? If yes, please explain the problem and how it was handled.

If your cat develops an expensive medical problem, what will you do?

How do you plan to provide enrichment to the cat's life (physical, emotional)?

Can you provide a permanent, loving home for this pet for the next 10 to 20 years?
YesNoI'm not sure

Have you applied for a pet with another rescue group in the last three years? If so, which groups?

Are you willing to stay in touch with updates/photos of the cat(s)?
YesNo

Please let us know any details or questions you may have:

How did you hear about us?

By typing my name below and submitting this application, I am attesting to the truthfulness of my answers. Falsification of any of the above information will be grounds for disallowing the adoption of the rescue pet and possible removal of said pet from my home. I consent to Kudzu Cat Alliance representatives discussing information on this application with any persons named on this application. I am also affirming that I am 18 years of age or older. I understand that Kudzu Cat Alliance has the right to refuse any applicant for any reason and that all applications become the property of Kudzu Cat Alliance.