Cat Adoption Form

IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY!

PLEASE NOTE:

Given our extensive experience with adopting cats and kittens to homes with young children, there are a number of important points to remember.

1. Having a cat/kitten is like having another child
2. Cats and kittens require constant supervision from an early age, affection, stimulation, companionship/constant attention.
3. Financial commitment
4. Lifetime commitment +- 15 years
5. Cats and kittens have sharp teeth and nails which could result in climbing on furniture and curtains and can result in a scratch or two.

African Tails Adoption Agreement and Contract

I The Adopter agree:

1. That this adoption has been approved by African Tails, in its sole discretion, who reserves the right to:
   1. Visit the premises where the cat will be kept prior to adoption
   2. Visit the cat after adoption
2. On adoption of the cat, African Tails remain the custodians with the applicant being the care-giver. Should the cat be treated improperly in the opinion of African Tails, we reserve the right to remove the cat for whatever reason we see fit.
3. If the cat adopted is under the adequate sterilisation age, the cat will be sterilised at 4/5 months old by African Tails. Should the cat be sterilised by a private vet, proof of the sterilization papers must be submitted to African Tails immediately. Sterilisation is COMPULSORY. If an accidental pregnancy results at any time after adoption, the Adopter MUST report this to African Tails immediately.
4. NO BREEDING OF RESCUE CATS IS PERMITTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
5. The applicant accepts full responsibility for the adopted cat’s health and welfare. The Adopter agrees:
   1. To feed the cat and provide its full daily nutritional requirements by supplying a quality cat food.
   2. To provide the cat with shelter at all times.
   3. To provide proper housing for this cat.
   4. That this is a house pet, and will NOT be kept primarily or permanently outside. Cats cannot be left outside unattended anytime the owner is away. If the cat has access to a fenced outdoor area (while the owner is away), s/he must also have easy access to a secure indoor area at the same time to prevent exposure to the elements or pet theft. When outdoors, the cat must have access to shade in hot weather. Cats MUST sleep indoors at night in the owner's house.
   5. To ensure that all vaccinations are kept up-to-date, and in the case of injury or illness, the Adopter will ensure that the cat/kitten receives the necessary professional veterinary treatment.
   6. To identify the cat with a microchip which is included in the adoption fee.
   7. To notify African Tails within 24 hours should the cat go missing and within 48 hours should the cat die.
   8. That he/she can afford the services of a private veterinary practitioner when necessary
6. In the event that the Adopters’ address changes at any time, he/she agrees to notify African Tails and will schedule a time with African Tails to inspect the new residence, and to update the microchip details.
7. The Adopter takes full responsibility for the continuation of yearly vaccinations and rabies boosters, worm and flea prevention. African Tails may contact the Adopter’s vet to verify that these shots are current, and furthermore to provide proper care for the adopted cat including shelter, shade, proper diet, fresh water, and love.
8. The Adopter will allow African Tails or its agent to inspect the home before and/or after adoption and to allow African Tails or its agent to remove the adopted cat/s immediately if the home or surroundings are found to be unsuitable or terms of this agreement are not met.
9. Notice of home visits will be arranged with a 24-hour notice unless if there is suspicion of mistreatment or neglect of the cat, or if the above terms are breached.
10. African Tails makes no warranties, representations or guarantees whatsoever as to the adult size, temperament, characteristics or health of said cat and hereby disclaim all implied or expressed warranties of fitness.
11. African Tails will not be responsible for any medical care or costs there of required after adoption of the cat. African Tails will not be held responsible for any sickness incurred by the said cat before or after receipt by the adopter.
12. The adopted cat must remain in the custody and possession of the Adopter. The Adopter may not sell, trade, give away or dispose of this pet in any way. If the Adopter cannot keep this cat for any reason, he/she MUST CONTACT AFRICAN TAILS IMMEDIATELY.
    1. Where the adopter is unable to keep the animal for whatsoever reason, It will be the responsibility of the adopter to find a suitable new home for the animal. Once a suitable home has been sourced by the owner, details of the new adoptive family will be supplied to African Tails and the new owners will have to follow the normal adoption procedures as prescribed by African Tails. African Tails will remain the custodian of the animal and will endeavour to assist in re-homing the animal as far as possible.
13. Please note, that African Tails does NOT do trial basis adoptions. If an Adopter surrenders an animal back to our rescue, he/she will not be eligible to adopt any other animal from African Tails unless there are extenuating circumstances and African Tails management have approved a future adoption with another animal.
14. Should any part of the Adoption Application form or information supplied by the Adopter have been falsified in any way, the adoption is null and void and the cat must be surrendered back to African Tails. We will enforce this strictly and we will ensue all legal forms of action to repossess the rescue cat. The Adopter will be responsible for any and all attorney, court filing fees, other legal service fees or any additional expenditures incurred in order to enforce the breach of contract due to false information.