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Adoption Application

Please review How to Adopt before submitting.

Adoption Donation Policy

Cat-Tastrophe Charities requires a $500 adoption donation for each adopted cat or kitten. This donation helps cover medical care and other costs required to prepare cats for adoption, including vaccinations, spay or neuter when age appropriate, deworming, flea prevention, testing, and ongoing rescue support.

The cat or kitten will not be released until the $500 adoption donation is received in full.

Adoption donations are nonrefundable and are used to support rescue operations and medical care, including if an adopted cat or kitten is later surrendered or returned.

Cat-Tastrophe Charities is a small, foster based rescue. Each adoption directly helps fund care for other cats in need.

By initialing below, I confirm I understand and agree that a $500 adoption donation is required before release and is nonrefundable.

Initial *

Date *

Applicant

First name*

Last name*

Short answer

Email*

Phone*

Address*

City*

State*

Zipcode*

A valid government issued photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.

Household

Rent or Own*

Rent

Own

If you rent, do you have landlord permission for a cat?*

Yes

In progress

Upload proof of residence and proof pets are permitted. Acceptable documents: utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, property tax bill, or ID showing your name and address. Renters must include written landlord permission. PDF JPG PNG.

I understand proof of residence and proof that pets are permitted are required prior to final adoption approval and placement.

Household & Pets

Number of adults in the home?*

Number of children in the home and ages*

Do you currently have pets*

Yes

If yes, list your pets (species, breed, age) and note if spayed/neutered.*

Veterinary clinic name

Veterinary clinic phone

Are your current pets comfortable around cats?*

Yes

Not Sure

Are your current pets up to date on routine vaccinations and care?*

Yes

Not Sure

Adoption Details

We prefer to adopt kittens and bonded cats in pairs. A single kitten may be approved only if you already have another cat at home. Bonded cats must stay together.

Why do you want to adopt?*

Cat or kitten you are interested in adopting?*

Are you open to another cat or kitten if your first choice is adopted?*

Yes

Are you open to adopting a pair if required?*

Yes

Prefer single only

Will this cat or kitten be indoor only?*

Yes

Not sure, I would like to discuss

Best Contact Time

Best days and times to contact you?*

Agreements

I understand the adoption donation is $500

I understand adoptions are completed at adoption events or by appointment

I understand proof of residence and proof pets are permitted are required prior to final adoption approval

I understand kittens and bonded cats may be required to be adopted together unless I already have another cat at home

I understand submitting this application does not guarantee approval or availability of a specific cat

I certify the information provided is accurate

Adoption donations are collected only after final approval. We do not require payment to submit an application.

Final Disclaimer

Submitting this application does not guarantee approval or adoption. Cat-Tastrophe Charities reserves the right to decline any application and to place cats based on the best fit for the cat and the adopter.

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© 2026 Cat-Tastrophe Charities, Inc. is a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 2022.
Donations support rescue, medical care, and rehabilitation for cats in need and are tax-deductible as permitted by law.