Cat Questionnaire

Cat Questionnaire

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0416 364 228 OR 0416 DOG CAT
q@pawsclaws.org.au
www.pawsclaws.org.au

Thank you for your interest in adopting a homeless pet!

Together we can save lives and make a difference!

Your responses to these questions are confidential.

The purpose of this questionnaire is to help find the perfect match between pet adopter and pet, ensuring a lifelong happy relationship.
Have you previously submitted a Paws & Claws Questionnaire to us within the last 6 months? *
You do not have to do another questionnire.
To apply for this animal, please find the submitted copy of your original questionnaire in your email and reply to it stating the animal you are interested in.

If you are not sure if you have submitted a questionnaire to us before, you can check your emails for a copy and reply to it or submitted a new questionnaire.

Address where the pet will be living *

Do you live in South Australia *
Please note that Paws & Claws Adoptions is South Australia based and we do not normally do interstate adoptions.
Suburb the pet will be living *
Are you a permanent Australian Resident *
Are you Adopting this pet for yourself *
If No - Someone Else, please explain

Cat Information
What kind of cat are you hoping to adopt *
Do you have a preference for hair length *

Short Medium Long No Preference
Are you interested in a specific cat or cats *
If you DO NOT specify a specific cat(s), we will refer you to our website http://pawsclaws.org.au/cats
If Yes – Please specify name(s) *
Why are you interested in adopting a cat and why do you think a cat would be right for you *

Lifestyle
Are you currently working *
Please list your occupation *
If you are working, are you full-time, part-time and what hours do you usually work *
What do you think you will most enjoy doing with your cat on a daily basis *
What are the characteristics you MOST look for in cats *
What are the characteristics you LEAST like in cats *

Experience
Do you have any pets *
If yes, please give details *
ie: dog, cat, bird, chickens, rabbits, along with names, ages, breed
Have you had any pets previously in your adult life *
If yes, please give details *
How do your pets get along with other animals *
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Living Arrangements
Who lives in your household and what are their ages *
Who will be responsible for the care of the cat *
Is everyone in your household in agreement about adopting a cat *
If No, please give details *
Is anyone in your household allergic to animals *
If Yes, please give details *
Do you own or rent your home *
Do you have landlord permission for an animal *
I live in a *

House Unit Apartment Townhouse Acreage Other
I’m looking for a cat that is *
Where will your Cat be during the day *
Where will your Cat be a night *
Do you have an outdoor cat run or a secure enclosed backyard designed to keep cats from escaping the yard *
Are you aware of local council regulations pertaining to cat care, containment and night-time restrictions *
View Number of Dogs & Cats Permitted by Council List
Please specify council conditions *

Health and Expense
Have you considered the cost of yearly vaccination, monthly flea and worm treatments, and ongoing food and litter costs *
How much would you expect to spend on vet care per-month $ *
Have you considered pet insurance *
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Previous Pets
Have you ever had to give away or rehome a previous pet *
Can you please tell us the circumstances around having to give away or re-home your previous pet *

Follow-up
If you adopted a pet from us would you be willing to provide occasional updates (emails and/or photos) as to how your pet is adapting to life with you *
Are you happy for us to conduct a home check on your premises? (for special needs animals, strictly by arrangement) *
Cats can live up to 20+ years, are you prepared and committed to care for this pet for life *
Please explain why you are unsure (Example reasons maybe you have another pet at home and they all need to get along) *
How did you find out about us and the animal you are looking at adopting

Paws & Claws Adoptions Website Facebook Instagram Pet Rescue Website Other Website Word or Mouth / Friends MeowMe Cat Cafe