Critter Cafe and Rescue

Adopting a friend: Our policy is WE DO NOT ADOPT TO PEOPLE WITH UNALTERED PETS. You must be 21 to fill out our contract and have VET and personal references to adopt from CRITTER CAFE RESCUE.Please NOTE if you decide to have your pet fixed at your vet(instead of CritterCafe's) you must provide proof of this AND YOUR FUNDS ARE NOT REIMBURSED! Feel free to use this contract to adopt your rescues' pets BUT NOT WITH CRITTER CAFE'S NAME!



Copy and paste the LIFE CARE CONTRACT (add the pet's name in the subject line), then email it to Christinelea1@yahoo.com
Life Care Contract to Adopt
About You
Date:

Applicant Name:
Co-Applicant Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Birthdate
Daytime Telephone: ( )
Evening Telephone: ( )
Email Address:
Cell phone: ( )
Children
AGE(S)
Do you £ own or £ rent?
How long have you lived there?
If you do NOT own your home, please include a copy of your rental/lease agreement(THE part concerning PETS only need to be sent.) with landlord name and telephone number with the application. We will contact all landlords to verify pet policies.
Do you or any family members have any allergies to animals? Asthma?
Does anyone in this household smoke??
Please complete the following information regarding others living with you:
Name
Relationship
Age
Ïs everyone in the family in agreement of a house pet?
If you have to move, what will you do with this pet?
Do you agree to return the pet here?
****Please note**** ALL pets adopted from CCC&R HAVE to be returned here if you decide you cannot keep the animal. CCC&R maintains 100% CONTROL OF RE-HOMING ANY AND ALL PET(S) FOR THEIR LIFETIME WHEN THEY ARE ADOPTED FROM CCC&R! Upon returning an animal YOU the adopter are responsible for getting the pet back to the rescue or foster home. You must notify us first and give us 10 days for RE-ENTRY status back into the rescue.Your adoption fee is forfeited to us with NO exceptions!

If you do NOT have children, if & when you decide to, what would you do
with this pet? Are you willing to provide pet care for the next 10-15 years (or more)AS
NEEDED including vet checks, vaccinations, boarding, medical care, indoor
housing, etc?

Please note CCC&R maintains vet/patient relationship with every animal
that is adopted:))from this rescue.

What do you expect to pay for annual pet care?

Do you agree to take this pet AS NEEDED to the vet?

Expenses cannot be a problem, are you aware of this?

Are there any existing circumstances (health, family, professional,
financial) that could result in your being unable to take care of this pet?Please be honest.


If yes, what are they?




Please list all pets you have owned over the last 10 years.
List ALL animals currently living with you, even
if you do not own them. If deceased, when did the pet die, how old was
the pet when it died, please explain details of death

Name(s)

Breed(s)

Gender(s)

Age(s)


Spayed / Neutered

How long owned?

What happened to the pet?




ARE your CURRENT pets UP TO DATE on all
VACCINES? HAVE you ever bred any animal that belonged to you?

What did you do with the litter?




Have you ever lost a pet or had one disappear?

Did you find it ?

What methods did you use to try to find it?
Did you find it?


Did you ever have a pet die of unnatural causes?

If yes, please provide details.

Have you ever sold, surrendered, or given away a pet?
If yes, please provide details.
Why do you want this pet? For me / my family
As a gift
For protection
As a companion for another animal
Other:
** Why did you choose this kind of pet?

Have you researched this pets habits&behaviors?
What is this pet's nutritional needs?
If it applies, What kinds of bedding are safe for this animal?(Carefresh is the bedding we recommend and ask that you agree to use for small pets)
What are some of this species specific needs?
Please tell me what YOU will feed your new pets?
Please list a few things common to this animals needs,their likes and dislikes.
Do you know about (AND) how to groom this species?
What are the critical things needing to be taken care of on a daily and weekly basis?
Do you know the lifespan of this species?

What is it??
DOG ADOPTIONS ONLY: Do you want the dog for a (check all that apply) house pet

guard dog

watch dog

companion

gift

companion for another pet

hunting

obedience/agility

therapy

other
Do you have a fenced yard?
If yes, how high.

What kind of fence is it? (board, chain link, etc.)
How will you keep your dog confined to your property?
In house
patio
kennel
fenced yard
on chain
garage
on leash
Have you ever applied to a Rescue or Humane Society to adopt a dog or cat?

What were the Results?
Do you plan on taking your dog to obedience training classes?
If No, what method will you use to train your Dog?
Are you familiar with crating a dog?
Are you financially able to care for a new dog?
Including all feeding, routine vet care: vaccinations, parasite checks, emergency vet care, licensing, etc.
How will you provide for your dog when you must go out of town or on vacation?
Are you able to exercise your Dog?
What methods will you use to exercise your Dog?
Are you aware a bored Dog will chew?
Are you willing to take responsibility for this dog for the rest of its life?
Can you: Make this commitment for the many years this dog could live? (10-18 years)
Do you realize that some dogs shed 365 days a year?
Please be very specific and detailed regarding the following information

Who will be the primary caregiver?
If it applies, Do you have a cage?
What size is the cage?
Is anyone home during the day?
If yes, who?

If not how long will this pet be left alone?

ALL PETS:
How much time are you willing to give the pet to adjust to its new environment and family members and other pets?
Section 3 –Vet References
Name AND number of Current vet you are using

Pets name that went to this vet?

Name AND number of the last Vet you used

Pets name that went
City, State

List 3 Personal references with Phone numbers and how long known (NO RELATIVES OR WORK NUMBERS)

1.
2.
3.
Any additional notes regarding this animal:
Applicant Signature (by typing your name, you have agreed to the above contract
&date
Co - applicant Sig(same as above )&date

Thank you for taking the time to complete our Adoption Application. We understand that the application form may seem intrusive, but we are seeking the best possible forever home, for our pets. We will review the information provided and a representative from Christine's Critter Cafe and (small animal)Rescue will contact you as soon as possible to discuss possible pet for adoption. We prefer local adoptions, but will consider out-of-state adoptions when a home check can be provided through another group. All applications are processed on first come, first served basis. Placement is Depending on the home we feel is the best fit. We reserve the right to refuse any application at our sole discretion. Please know this is a LEGAL and BINDING document and contract between the parties. It is clearly stated this animal must be return to us upon your decision to re-home. All questions must be answered honestly or this contract is default and legal action will be taken and pet must be returned without reimbursement of adoption funds.

Please email: Christinelea1@wmis.net if you have any additional questions.

Thank you for considering adopting one of our pets and saving a life!