Adoption
Questionnaire

Cat Adoption Questionnaire Please complete all sections. Your answers help Spicy Sphynx & Curly Q Devons evaluate the best match for our Sphynx and Devon Rex cats.

Applicant Information

• Full name:

• Date of birth:

• Address:

• City:

• State:

• ZIP:

• Primary phone:

• Secondary phone (optional):

• Email address:

• Best time/method to contact you:

Household Information

• Do you own or rent your home? (Own / Rent)

• If renting, landlord name and phone number (required):

• How long have you lived at your current address?

• Do all adult household members agree to adopting a cat? (Yes / No)

• List names and ages of all household members (include adults, children, and frequent visitors):

• Does anyone in the household have allergies to cats? (Yes / No) If yes, please describe:

Current Pet Care Experience

• Have you owned cats before? (Yes / No) If yes, list number, ages, and breeds of cats previously or currently owned:

• Are you experienced with hairless breeds (Sphynx) or curly-coated breeds (Devon Rex)? (Yes / No) If yes, describe experience:

• Are your current pets spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations? (Yes / No / N/A) If yes, specify:

• Veterinarian name and clinic:

• Veterinarian phone:

• May we contact your veterinarian for records verification? (Yes / No)

Current Pets For each current pet, provide:

• Pet 1: species / breed / age / sex / spayed/neutered (Yes/No) / indoor or outdoor / vaccinated (Yes/No) / any behavior or medical issues:

• Pet 2:

• Pet 3: (Attach additional sheet if needed)

Adoption Preferences

• Which cat are you applying for? (Name/ID)

• Are you open to another cat if this one is unavailable? (Yes / No)

• Preferred age: Kitten (0–6 months) / Young (6 months–2 years) / Adult (2–7 years) / Senior (7+ years) / No preference

• Preferred sex: Male / Female / No preference

• Are you willing to adopt a special needs or medically managed cat? (Yes / No)

• Are you willing to accept an indoor-only cat? (Yes / No)

• Do you plan to declaw a cat? (Yes / No) (Our policy: We do not adopt to homes that declaw. Declawing is prohibited.)

Home Environment & Care

• Will the cat be primarily: Indoor / Outdoor / Indoor with supervised outdoor time

• Where will the cat sleep?

• Who will be the primary caregiver?

• How many hours per day will the cat be alone?

• What arrangements will be made for care when you travel?

• Are children in the home or regular visitors under 5 years old? (Yes / No) If yes, please explain routines and supervision:

• Are there other animals that visit regularly? (Yes / No) If yes, please describe:

Behavior & Training

• How would you handle unwanted behaviors such as scratching, inappropriate elimination, or play-biting?

• Are you willing to invest time and possibly professional training or behavior consultation if issues arise? (Yes / No)

Lifestyle & Commitment

• Why do you want to adopt a Sphynx or Devon Rex cat specifically?

• What qualities are most important to you in a cat?

• How long do you expect to care for this cat?

• Are you prepared for the financial responsibility of veterinary care, food, grooming, and supplies? (Yes / No)

• Do you plan to travel and take the cat with you, board the cat, or have someone care for the cat? Please explain:

Agreement & References

• Emergency contact name:

• Emergency contact phone:

• Personal reference (not living with you) name, relationship, phone:

• Personal reference 2 name, relationship, phone:

Adoption Agreement (please initial each)

• I understand adoption fees are non-refundable. Initials:

• I agree to provide veterinary care, vaccinations, and regular preventative treatment. Initials:

• I agree the cat will not be declawed and will be kept as an indoor or supervised-outdoor pet per shelter guidance. Initials:

• I understand Spicy Sphynx & Curly Q Devons may perform a home visit or follow-up contact. Initials:

• I give permission for Spicy Sphynx & Curly Q Devons to contact my veterinarian and references. Initials: