Absolutely — a thoughtful questionnaire helps match cats with the right adopters and sets everyone up for success. Here’s a polished, adoption‑ready version you can use as‑is or adapt to your shelter or rescue.

🐾 Cat Adoption Questionnaire

👤 Applicant Information

• Full name

• Address

• Phone number

• Email

• Preferred method of contact

• Age of primary caregiver

🏡 Household Details

• How many adults live in your home

• How many children (and their ages)

• Does anyone in the home have allergies to cats

• Do all household members agree to adopting a cat

• Typical noise/activity level in your home (quiet, moderate, busy)

🐱 Pet Experience

• Have you owned cats before

• What happened to your previous pets

• Do you currently have other pets (species, age, temperament)

• Are your current pets spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations

• How would you introduce a new cat to existing pets

🏠 Home Environment

• Do you rent or own your home

• If renting, does your lease allow pets

• Any pet‑related restrictions (breed, weight, number of animals)

• Type of home (house, apartment, mobile home)

• Will the cat be indoor‑only, outdoor‑only, or indoor/outdoor

• Where will the cat stay when you’re not home

💛 Lifestyle & Expectations

• Why do you want to adopt a cat

• What qualities are you looking for (age, temperament, activity level)

• How many hours per day will the cat be alone

• Who will be responsible for daily care

• How will you handle scratching, litter box issues, or behavioral challenges

• Are you willing to adopt a cat with special needs or medical conditions

💵 Financial Commitment

• Are you prepared for routine vet care (vaccines, checkups)

• Are you prepared for unexpected medical expenses

• Estimated monthly budget for pet care

🧾 Care & Responsibility

• What food do you plan to feed

• How often will you clean the litter box

• Do you plan to declaw the cat (and why/why not)

• What will you do with the cat if you move

• Who will care for the cat during vacations or emergencies

🐾 Final Questions

• How did you hear about our rescue/shelter

• Is there a specific cat you’re interested in

• Anything else you’d like us to know