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SAFE Haven For Cats (SHFC) is a no-kill shelter for cats located in the North Raleigh area of North Carolina. We are a unique community-based animal shelter. In addition to providing adoption services for cats and kittens in need of good homes, we also manage a foster program for animals requiring a little extra love and care. We further assist our community in providing feline spay and neuter services in connection with SAFE Care Feline Spay Neuter Clinic.

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ADOPTION HOURS

Tuesdays
11:00 am until 4:00 pm
Thursdays
11:00 am until 4:00 pm
Fridays
11:00 am until 4:00 pm
Saturdays
10:00 am until 4:30 pm
Sundays
11:00 am until 5:30 pm

ADOPTION APPLICATION

Raleigh Cats and Kittens

This electronic application will be forwarded by e-mail to SAFE Haven For Cats for review. We will get back to you as quickly as possible. Please complete all questions. Completion of this application means you are 21 years of age or older. This application will become part of a written contract if you adopt from SAFE Haven For Cats. Because SAFE Haven For Cats is trying to find the best match for our animals, we reserve the right to turn down any potential adopter based on this application.

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Please Complete The Adoption Application Below

Adoption Preferences

What age cat are you interested in adopting?

Please check all that you would consider:

Adult Cat 1 Yr +
Special Needs Cat
  Kitten (6 Mos - 1 Yr)
Kitten (3 Mos - 6 Mos)

What characteristics are you interested in for your new cat?

Sex    Male     Female

Color   

Hair    Short     Medium     Long

Why do you want to adopt a cat or kitten?

Family Pet Companion for Self
Child's Pet Companion for Pet
Gift Other (explain below)

Pet Information

What pets do you currently have?

Pet Type Sterilized Housing Age

Please describe other pet types if selected above or tell us about additional pets you may have:

In addition to those listed above, what other pets have you had in the last five years?

Please describe what happened to each of these pets:

Do any of your current cats spend any time outdoors?

Yes (explain below)    No     N/A

Your Household

List Members of your Household (begin with yourself)

Name Relationship Age Agrees w/
Getting Pet

If there are any young children in your household, what steps would you take to protect both the child and the pet?

Who will be responsible for the day-to-day care of the cat?

Do you live in:

If You Rent an Apartment or Home

Name of Community

Owner or Mgmt Company Phone
   
Do they allow pets? Is there a limit on the number of Pets?
   
Pet Deposit Required? Have you paid the Pet Deposit?

Future Home Plans

Do you plan to move in the next 12 months?

How long have you lived at your current address?
Years    Months

If you move, will your pets go with you?

Yes     No (please explain below)

Suppose you move to an apartment or rental that does not allow pets. What would you do?

Employment Information

Please enter your (and/or Spouse's) Employment Information

Name Where Employed How Long

Pet Care and Home Environment

If you already have pets, who is your veterinarian?

When will the cat be alone?

When home alone, where will the cat stay?

Garage
Basement
Other (please explain)
Outdoors
One Room in House
Run of the House

Where will the cat sleep at night?

Do you have a pet door?

Yes     No

When will the cat be allowed outside?

When I am Home
On a Leash
Out during day; In at night
Other (please explain)
When the Cat wants
On Screened Patio
On Deck or Patio
Never

Under what circumstances might you consider giving up your cat?

Moving
Baby
Separation/Divorce
Allergies
Medical Problems
Other (please explain)
Children Lost Interest
Too Time Consuming
Biting
Scratching
Spraying
Behaviorial Problems

Do you plan to declaw your cat?

Yes
No
Not sure - need more information

Why or why not?

Administrative and Contact Info

How did you hear about SAFE Haven For Cats?

Check as many as apply:

Veterinarian
Newspaper
Store Flyer
Friend or Relative
Radio or TV
Internet Search
PetFinder.com

Do you have any additional comments?

Acknowlegement

Completion of this application means that you are 21 years or older. These statements would become part of a written contract if you adopt from SAFE haven For Cats.

Your Information

First Name Last Name
   
Address 1 Address 2
   
City State Zip
   
Day Phone Evening Phone
   
E-Mail Best Time to Contact You

Thank you for completing the application form.

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