Step 1 of 4 25% Adopter InformationAdopter Name* First Last Date of Birth* Month Day Year Spouse or Co-Applicant Name First Last Spouse or Co-Applicant Date of Birth Month Day Year Street Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Mailing Address Street Address City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Email* Home Phone*Cell Phone*Applicant Employer Spouse or Co-applicant Employer Household InfoHome Ownership Own Rent Other Residence TypehousecondoapartmentduplexfarmotherHomeowner Name First Last Homeowner PhoneLandlord Name First Last Landlord PhoneDo all adults in your household know that you plan to adopt? Yes No Number of Adults in Home Number and ages of children in home What type(s) of pet(s) have you owned during the past five years?Type/BreedAgeNameSpayed/Neutered? (Yes/No)Still Own? (Yes/No) If you have a veterinarian, please provide his/her name and the clinic name. I have owned a cat before: Yes No The last time I had a cat was:within the last year2-5 years ago6-10 years agomore than 10 years agoneverMy cat needs to get along with my other cats: Yes No If yes, list their names, ages, genders and breeds (if other than animals listed above):NameAgeGenderBreed My cat needs to be good with (check all that apply): Children over 8 years old Children under 8 years old Elderly people Cats Animals other than cats and dogs Info that will help find the right cat for adopter.My cat will primarily be an: Inside Cat Outside Cat Inside/Outside Cat Inside/Outside Cat On Harness I would consider my household to be like:quietaveragecrazyI am comfortable with a cat that likes to play "chase my ankles" and similar games:yessomewhatnoI want my cat to interact with guests that come to my house:some of the timeall of the timedoesn't matterHow do you feel about a boisterous cat that gets into everything?rather live without themprefer themdoesn't matterMy cat needs to be able to adjust to new situations quickly:somewhatcompletelydoesn't matterI want my cat to love being with children in my home:somewhatcompletelydoesn't matterMy cat needs to be able to be alone:less than 4 hours per dayless than 2 hours per daymore than 9 hours per dayWhen I am at home, I want my cat to be by my side or in my lap:some of the timeall of the timedoesn't matterI want my cat to enjoy being held:some of the timeall of the timedoesn't matterI need my cat to get along with (check all that apply): Dogs Cats Birds Other I have lived with cats before: Yes No If yes to the previous question, when? I prefer my cat to be talkative:some of the timeall of the timedoesn't matterI want my cat to play with toys:some of the timeall of the timedoesn't matterI want my cat to be active:some of the timeall of the timedoesn't matterI plan to declaw my cat:neverlater if neededright away if neededno matter whatIt is most important to me that my cat (fill in the blank): I would describe my household environment as:very activeactivesomewhat activevery little activityI would consider a cat with "special needs" (medical or behavioral): Yes No How often do you plan to take your cat to the veterinarian:only as neededat least annually but more if neededat least every other year but more if neededonly in an emergencyHow much do you think you'll spend yearly for the care of your cat? (Food, medical care, boarding, toys, etc.): If I can no longer keep my cat I will:give awaysellreturn to sheltergive to a family memberlet looseI plan to give my cat ___________ to adjust to my house and family:less than a week1-2 weeks2-4 weeks4-8 weekshowever long it takesIf I have adjustment issues with my cat I will:work with a professionalcall Lakeland for advicereturn the cat to the sheltergive the cat awaywork through the issues on my ownName of Animal Interested in Adopting Please tell us why you are interested in adopting this animal and why you feel they would be a good fit for your family.Please share with us any additional information you would like concerning your family and the cat you would like to adopt. Terms & ConditionsI certify that I am at least 18 years of age and the information I have given is true. I recognize that any misrepresentation of facts may result in my losing the privilege of adopting a companion animal and I understand that the Lakeland Animal Shelter has the right to deny my application. I am fully aware that I am adopting a living creature and as such that the Lakeland Animal Shelter is unable to guarantee the health of the animal. If this animal becomes ill, I certify that I am financially and/or emotionally prepared to treat this animal at my own expense.I have read and agree to the terms and conditions.* Agree CAPTCHAPhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.