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Rutherford County Humane Society

P. O. Box 998
Rutherfordton, NC 28139

(828) 678-1336

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Rutherford County Humane Society, Inc
Rutherford County Humane Society, Inc
P. O. Box 998 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 678-1336

Cat Adoption Application

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Welcome to Rutherford County Humane Society’s cat adoption program. We request the following information so that we can assist you in the selection of a new cat. This form and a consultation with a Rutherford County Humane Society representative are designed to help you find the cat most compatible with your lifestyle.

Our adopted cats have been tested for feline leukemia and FIV and given vet care.
All cats are spay/neutered except kittens under 4 months of age.

Special Instructions for adopting a cat under four months of age

For pets under the age of 4 months the adopter will be responsible to continue the “baby” shot (the basic distemper vaccine) and kitten deworming at 3 week intervals. They will need to have the rabies vaccine done at 4 months of age.
As noted in the adoption contract, #17, the adopter agrees to have the pet altered (spay or neuter) at the earliest time his vet recommends. Adopter will inform RCHS when the vet can submit written confirmation that the surgery has been completed. At that time, the adopter will be  reimbursed a portion of the s/n cost.  
For out of state adopters we send a rebate: cats: $50 female, $30 male; $50 spay and neuter on all dogs. Adopters would be well advised to look for a spay/neuter clinic in their area to save money. For pets staying near Rutherford County, we pay for the spay/neuter surgery at some of the local vets (check with us to be sure which ones.) For adopters near Asheville we use 
ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance
 and for adopters in SC we use Animal Allies. 

Special Instructions about transport

We are in North Carolina. 
All our pets are in foster homes. We send our pets once a week on transport to a location near the adopter’s home. The transport leaves every Friday from here to Saturday delivery up there! There is a transport fee of $150.

You can talk to the pet’s foster about personality, etc. before you make a decision if you would like to. Please fill out our application online and we will be in touch with you soon!  
 

Please Note: We are looking for indoor only homes. Unless specified as a barn cat or outdoor cat.

Cat Adoption Application

This is a multi page form. Please complete each page before clicking “Next” to proceed to the next page. Please complete all four pages and submit the form. We will get back to you ASAP. If you need to stop and come back to the form later, click ‘Save and Continue’ A link will be provided for you to return and complete this form from any computer.

1Applicant Information
2Home Environment
3Your Plans For this pet
4References
MM slash DD slash YYYY
automatic current date to show on PDF
I am aware that all of RCHS pets are located in Western North Carolina, but that transport is available for a cost.(Required)
Applicant's Name(Required)
Spouse or Partner's Name
Children living in the home
Name
Age
 
Click plus sign on right to add extra rows.
Address(Required)
21 years of age or older
Employer
Name
Address
Phone
 
Residence Ownership(Required)
Do you have permission from your landlord to own a companion animal?
Landlord(Required)
Name
Address
Phone
What type of environment do you live in?(Required)
What kind of housing do you live in?(Required)
Do you currently have pets?(Required)
Describe the pets that you currently have:
Name
Age
Species/Breed
Sex
Spayed/neutered
Current on Vaccinations?
 
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Have your cats been tested for Feline Leukemia?
Have your cats been tested tested for FIV?
Are they declawed?
Describe the pets that you have had in the Past
Name
Age
Spayed/neutered
Reason for giving up/cause of death
 
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Why do you want this cat? Companion?, Companion for other pet?, House pet? Barn cat? Mouser? Office cat? Other? Please describe.
What is the activity level of your household?
Where will your cat live?
If you move, will you take the cat with you?
Who is the veterinarian you currently use, or used for your previous animals health issues (IF used within past 5 yrs)?(Required)
What is your veterinarian's address(Required)
Reference #1(Required)
Name
Phone
Email
Please provide name, address, phone number & email address of NON-RELATED personal references, whom you have known for at least 3 years, and who may be familiar with your pet ownership history.
Reference #2(Required)
Name
Phone
Email
Please provide name, address, phone number & email address of NON-RELATED personal references, whom you have known for at least 3 years, and who may be familiar with your pet ownership history.
Consent(Required)
****Our goal in rescuing and re-homing animals is to provide them with a loving home for the rest of their lives. The adoption fee covers some their medical costs associated with the animal, medical and daily care during their foster period and any special care.
All animals adopted by our group MUST BE spayed/neutered prior to finalizing the placement. Most of RCHS’s adoptables are in foster care in Rutherford Co, NC.
Your signature below states that you understand any future medical costs are your responsibility and we have made full disclosure regarding our & our vet’s knowledge of the health of the animal.
Sometimes, for reasons beyond anyone’s control, the adoption does not work out. In this case, the animal must be returned to RUTHERFORD COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY (RCHS) at the adopter’s expense, although RCHS will try to arrange a rendezvous to minimize the adopter’s inconvenience. Adoption fees may be refundable, at the discretion of RCHS.
By signing this application, I attest to the fact that I am 21 years of age or older, and that the above information provided is correct, to the best of my knowledge. RCHS and adopter agree to accept typed in names (electronic signatures acknowledging approval of this agreement, to be the equivalent of actual signatures of the parties.
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Our pets are located in Western North Carolina. Optional transport is available for a cost. If your application is approved, we will contact you regarding cost and delivery details.

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The Rutherford County Humane Society is a non-profit, private corporation chartered under the laws of North Carolina and having  Federal Internal Revenue 501(c)(3) tax deductible status.

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