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Whiskers Adoption Application

Enter the animal's first name ONLY

What is your commitment to this pet?

Whiskers is committed to our rescued pets for the remainder of their lives. However, we understand that this is not a commitment that every family can make, given the timing and circumstances. Therefore, we ask this question to help us understand which pets will be most successfully placed with you. Please answer the questions below as honestly as possible to ensure both you and the pet have the best experience.
What is your intended commitment?(Required)
Whiskers may require a home visit by a volunteer or staff member; is this acceptable?(Required)

About You

Name(Required)
Address(Required)
Date of Birth(Required)
Are you currently employed?(Required)
Are you able & willing to assume financial responsibility for the ongoing care of this animal?(Required)

About Your Home

Please provide detailed and complete answers to this section. We are committed to ensuring a mutual fit between you and the pet in which you are interested.
Does your lease & landlord allow pets?(Required)

About Your Household

Please list all people and pets who live in your home more than 50% of the time.
Including yourself, how many adults live in your home?(Required)

How many children live in your home?(Required)
How many dogs live in your home?(Required)
Does your home have a dog door?(Required)

How many cats live in your home?(Required)
Are all your pets spayed or neutered(Required)
Do you have any other pets in your home?(Required)

Whiskers Policies

Whiskers understand that each home is unique. To ensure a healthy, happy and successful outcome for your future adopted pet, we maintain and uphold specific policies regarding the placement of our animals. Please review and consider these questions carefully.
Have you ever surrendered a pet to a shelter or rescue?(Required)
Proper nutrition is essential to the health of any pet; will you agree to feed a high-quality food that lists protein as the first ingredient & limited grain content? (Whiskers can make cost-sensitive recommendations).(Required)

Have you ever euthanized a pet?(Required)
Do you plan on declawing your pet?(Required)

Who will care for your pet when you are out of town? (Required)

Would the pet you are adopting be: (Required)

Veterinary Information

Regular veterinary care is important for your pet. If you do not have an established relationship with a clinic or Vet we are happy to make recommendations in your area.

Alternate Contact

All Whiskers pets are microchipped and the registration is administered by our rescue. Please provide the name, phone number and email address of a trusted adult who lives OUTSIDE of your primary residence. This person will be listed as an alternate contact if your pet is found or injured and we are unable to contact you.
Alternate Contact Name(Required)

Whiskers for Life

Whiskers’ commitment to each rescue pet begins when they are brought into our care and continues until the end of their lives. This commitment of counseling, support, resources, and in some cases, surrendering the pet back to the rescue is a binding contract between Whiskers and you as an adopter. We encourage you to reach out if any issues arise as soon as possible. We have the knowledge and resources to help with acclimation and behavioral problems. It is never too soon to contact us.

Agreements - Please Read Carefully

Whiskers’ commitment to each rescue pet begins when they are brought into our care and continues until the end of their lives. This commitment of counseling, support, resources, and in some cases, surrendering the pet back to the rescue is a binding contract between Whiskers and you as an adopter. We encourage you to reach out if any issues arise as soon as possible. We have the knowledge and resources to help with acclimation and behavioral problems. It is never too soon to contact us.(Required)
I acknowledge that I understand Whiskers is transferring the ownership of this pet to me. Therefore, I am willing and able to assume the cost for this pet's health, healthcare, and welfare (including veterinary care) from this day on and for the duration of the animal's life.(Required)
I agree to follow ALL guidelines provided for proper slow introductions with ALL other animals in the home for the safety & empathy for the changes these pets will experience in a new home.(Required)
I acknowledge that all Whisker's pets are microchipped; I understand that Whiskers Rescue will remain registered on the chip as a guardian; however, I will be listed as the owner. All Whiskers' chips come with FREE LIFETIME updates, and I agree to update my address or phone number for the microchip as soon as any of my contact or residency information has changed. If a Whiskers cat is ever lost, be sure to get in touch with us immediately for assistance(Required)
I certify that all of the information provided in this application is correct. I AGREE to communicate updates on this pet as requested specifically in the first few months of adoption. I UNDERSTAND and AGREE that if false statements have been made, Whiskers reserves the right to reclaim ownership of this pet.(Required)
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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