LONG WAY HOME
CAT ADOPTION APPLICATION
We ask for a minimum donation of $200 to adopt. This donation allows us to provide
care to our sanctuary animals who otherwise would be euthanized. Our Sanctuary
maintains a caring, nurturing home life for pets deemed "unadoptable" or who have
been diagnosed with a chronic or terminal illness. We create a safe, structured
environment for the remainder of their lives because every companion animal deserves
a final chance to give and receive love.
Each adopted cat comes spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, feline leukemia
tested, and current on flea prevention. Each cat has been temperament tested, is
living in a foster home environment and is litterbox trained.
All of our rescue pets live in foster homes. Foster parents find out what the animals like
or dislike, what type of family structure would serve them best, and which home
environment would allow them to flourish. Because we have this information, Long
Way Home does not use a “first come, first served” approach. We evaluate all approved
applications based on what would be the perfect home for each particular animal based
on their own unique personalities and needs. We are pleased you have chosen to adopt
your next companion animal and honored that you have selected a Long Way Home
rescue to become part of your family.
Adopter Info:
Date:
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Name: ________________________________________________________
Occupation: _____________________________________________________________
Telephone:
daytime: ___________________ evening: ________________________
Cell: ______________________ Best time to reach you: ____________
E-mail: ___________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
Please list the names and ages of all the persons living in your home. Please include
all children (under 21) and adults (over 21):
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Your Environment:
Please list all the other animals living in your home. Please include species, breed,
age, gender, and if spayed/neutered/intact:
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BREED
AGE
How many hours will your cat be alone: ______________________
Where will your cat be kept while you are gone?
_____In a crate or separated room inside the home
_____Outdoors in a fenced yard
_____Open access to the house
How will you entertain your cat? _______________________________
Do you own or rent? _________________House /apartment/duplex? _________________
Long Way Home Animal Sanctuary & Pit Bull Rescue will only adopt to indoor
homes. Many rescued cats have suffered a rough life on the streets, so we must
guarantee that any cat adopted from our organization will be indoor only.
Which type of temperament are you interested in:
Laid-back, lower energy______
High energy, very active_____
What age group is your preference to adopt? _____kittens______adults______seniors
Even the most docile animals have instances of aggression if pushed. How do you
intend to separate your cat from other animals if necessary?
_____One cat inside and one outside (or vice versa)
_____In individual rooms
_____One will be crated or separated and others will be loose.
_____In two separate rooms with the doors closed
_____I don’t know.
_____Other:
Long Way Home Animal Sanctuary & Pit Bull Rescue asks that before choose to
declaw your cat, you seek us out for counseling. There are often non-surgical ways to
rid or avoid unwanted feline behaviors. However, if the decision is made to declaw
the cat, we can help guide you through the process and recovery.
Why do you want to adopt a cat?
Why do you want to adopt this specific cat?
Why are you choosing Long Way Home Animal Sanctuary & Pit Bull Rescue over
another rescue, local shelter, online site, or breeder?
Please list two references along with phone numbers and best time to call that would
attest to your ability to care for a cat:
Reference #1: _________________________________________________________________
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Reference #2:_________________________________________________________________
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Your current veterinarian/clinic and the clinic telephone number:
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IMPORTANT:
Many homeowner’s insurance companies or apartment complexes have pet deposits or
pet restrictions that may disqualify you from adopting a cat. We will check references,
but ultimately, it is the adopter’s financial responsibility to ensure this is covered.
Please sign below that you understand our requirements for adopting a cat with Long
Way Home Animal Sanctuary & Pit Bull Rescue:
X__________________________________________________ Date: ____________________
* Long Way Home Animal Sanctuary & Pit Bull Rescue chooses the best home from the
pool of applicants on each specific pet. We do not believe in “first come, first served”
adoptions. We have very high standards and are committed to these animals for life, so
we want to set them up for success.
** All adoptions come with a 5 day grace period in which the animal may be returned to
us. The adoption donation will be held during that 5 day grace period, but on the 6th
day, it becomes a non-refundable donation.
*** Long Way Home Animal Sanctuary & Pit Bull Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit
organization, so all donations are tax deductible.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What are your hours of operation, and where may I come by to see your animals?
Long Way Home is a foster-based program, which means we do not have a physical
facility that is open to the public. Once your application is approved, we schedule a
meeting between potential adopters, the foster home, and the Long Way Home
Adoption Coordinator.
2. I have filled out my adoption application. Now what?
Applications may be submitted via the “Contact Us” tab at www.mylongwayhome.org
or emailed directly to april@mylongwayhome.org.
3. I have submitted my application. When can I come get my new pet?
Submitting an application does not guarantee adoption. Applications must first become
approved by evaluating answers and checking references.
4. My application has been approved. Does this mean I can adopt this pet now?
Unfortunately, sometimes we have multiple approved applications on a rescue animal.
Because Long Way Home does not do “first come, first served” adoptions, it means that
we have to turn away some very worthy homes for that particular pet. However, we
encourage applicants to look at our other adoptables via Petfinder or Facebook. With an
approved application, you may be expedited for another rescue animal in our program.
5. What happens if I get approved to adopt, but it doesn’t go well when we get home?
All adoptions come with a 5 day grace period in which the animal may be returned to
us. The adoption donation will be held during that 5 day grace period, but on the 6th
day, it becomes a non-refundable donation. Long Way Home commits to our rescues
for life. If, for any reason, adopters cannot keep their rescue pet, adopters are required
to return them to our rescue.