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Expression of Interest: Cat Form
Thank you for your interest in giving a pet in need a loving home! Please note that due to COVID-19,
the Guelph Humane Society is currently closed to members of the public. Adoptions will be
conducted virtually using phone meetings and videoconferencing (e.g., ZOOM). Regrettably, due to
space limitations we will not be able to invite adopters into the shelter to meet pets prior to adoption.
To be considered as a potential adopter, an Expression of Interest (EOI) form must be completed and
submitted. The EOI form will allow the GHS team a chance to get to know your home, your lifestyle,
and determine if the pet you have expressed interest in adopting may be a good fit. As EOIs are
accepted 24 hours a day 7 days a week, adopters understand that multiple applications may be
submitted for a single animal and that submission of an EOI does not guarantee adoption of a specific
pet. If this pet doesn’t work out, we will do our best to try to match you with another amazing pet. If
you should be successful in your application, most cats/kittens are able to go home within 2-4 days of
completing a phone interview! As our goal is to have pets go to their new home as soon as possible,
regrettably we are unable to hold cats/kittens for extended periods of time.
Please email completed forms and any questions regarding the adoption procedure to
adoptions@guelphhumane.ca. We sincerely thank you for your continued support during this time, and
hope that you and your family stay safe. Sincerely- The GHS Family.
I have read the above and understand the above adoption procedure (check):
OFFICE USE ONLY
Name of Cat you’re interested in Adopting:
1
st
Choice:
Animal ID (if known, usually found on GHS Website):
2
nd
Choice (if applicable):
Date Form Received:
Date/Time of Cat Phone Meeting:
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ADOPTER INFORMATION
Full Name:
Occupation:
Address:
Unit #:
City:
Postal Code
Primary Contact #:
Secondary Contact #:
Email Address:
1. Please complete the chart for ALL human members of the household, including yourself:
Age
Relationship to Applicant
Self
Is everyone in the household aware that you have applied to adopt a cat/kitten from GHS? Yes No
2. Please list the current pets residing in your home:
Name
Species &
Breed
Age
Sex
Neutered?
Spayed?
Declawed
Indoor or
Outdoor
Where did
you get the
pet?
Current or
Previous
Pet?
M F
Yes No
Yes No
In Out
Both
Current
Previous
M F
Yes No
Yes No
In Out
Both
Current
Previous
M F
Yes No
Yes No
In Out
Both
Current
Previous
M F
Yes No
Yes No
In Out
Both
Current
Previous
Are all animals in the home up to date on vaccinations (if applicable)? Yes No
Describe the pets you’ve had in the past:
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Have you ever had to rehome a pet? If so, please explain the situation:
3. In what type of dwelling do you live (e.g., house, apartment, condo?):
4. Do you plan to declaw your cat?
No
Yes
Undecided
5. Do you plan to let your cat outside? No
Yes
If Yes, please describe the degree of freedom your cat will have: a
6. Please list the vet clinic you (plan to) use:
7. Have you previously had a pet with special needs (behavioural or medical)? No
Yes
8. Are you open to adopting a cat with special needs (behavioural or medical)? No
Yes
Maybe
9. Please share the personality traits you are looking for in your new feline friend:
10. The Guelph Humane Society has several cats in foster care, not currently advertised on the website. We call these
cats our “Special Souls”. Our Special Souls kitties have the paw-tential to be great companions but will need a home
with patience and lots of love to give. If your first and second choice cat/kitten are no longer available for adoption-
would you like to be put on our list to be contacted about our Special Soul kitties? No
Yes
If Yes, what type of “Special Soul” would you be open to hearing about?
Senior/Mature Animal FIV+ Bonded Pairs
Special Dietary Needs Long-term Medical (e.g., Diabetes) Palliative Adoption
Behavioural (please elaborate, e.g., shy cats, independent cats):
11. Anything else you’d like to share with us?
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12. For eligible cat and kitten adoptions, approximately $100 of Royal Canin Cat/Kitten food is included in the
adoption fee. The food is shipped directly to your door through the creation of an online account, and 10% of
proceeds for future pet food orders are donated back to the Guelph Humane Society. Would you be interested in
having a subscription service to having Royal Canin Cat/Kitten food delivered to you on an ongoing basis?
Yes No
Thank you for your patience and understanding during these uncertain times.
We look forward to speaking with you soon. Until then stay safe and healthy!