Love Your Feral Felines | Barn Cat Application

Date

General Info

Name*

First Last

Address (No PO Box)*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Cell Phone Number*

Alternate Phone Number

Email*

Best way/time to reach you?

How did you hear about our Barn Cat Program?*

Barn Cat Details

How many cats are you interested in adopting?*

What type of cats are you interested in?*

Feral cats
Semi-feral cats
No preference

Gender?

Male
Female
No Preference

Do you have an age preference?

Do you have a color preference?

If a cat is at risk of euthanasia would you accept the opposite gender or differing age to save a life?*

Yes
No

Tell us why you want to adopt barn cats?*

Barn Cat Location

Address where the barn cats will reside:*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Do you own or rent your home?*

Own
Rent
Other

If other, please explain:

If renting, please provide us with your landlord's name and phone number:

Volume of traffic where the cats will reside*

Low
Medium
High

Speed Limit?*

Are you going to be the primary caregiver of the barn cats on the property?*

Yes
No

If no, please explain:

Have you ever had barn cats before?*

Yes
No

Do you have barn cats at this location currently?*

Yes
No

If so, how many?

If so, have all the cats been spayed/neutered?*

Yes
No

If no, please explain.

Did you previously have barn cats that are deceased?*

Yes
No

If so, how long did he/she live with you?

What happened to him/her?

Do you agree to trap any barn cats that become ill or injured and take them to a licensed veterinarian?*

Yes
No

Have you had pets before?*

Yes
No

Do you have pets of your own at this time?*

Yes
No

How many pets do you currently have?*

Are all of your pets spayed/neutered?*

Yes
No

How long have you owned your current pets?

Do you have a dog?*

Yes
No

If you have a dog, is he/she permitted to run loose on the property?*

Yes
No
N/A

If yes, what provisions will you supply to protect the cats?*

Barn Cat Shelter

What type of shelter is available for the cats on your property?*

Closed barn
Open barn
Horse Stable
Other enclosure

Are these outbuildings heated in the winter?*

Yes
No

Do you have a secure confinement area where the newly relocated cats can be kept safely for the first 4-5 weeks while they adjust to their new home? (Confinement areas must include windows or other amenities that allow cats to see and smell outside)*

Yes
No

Briefly describe your confinement area: (If you do not have a secure confinement area, LYFF may be able to loan you a large dog crate for the duration or can provide you with a list of acceptable confinement cages)*

I understand that a site inspection may be required. We require photos of your confinement set up during the approval process. Are you able to provide this?*

Yes
No

Barn Cat Care and Needs

Are you able to provide and clean a litter box during and after the confinement period?*

Yes
No

Can you provide food and fresh water for the cats on a daily basis for their lifetime?*

Yes
No

Are you willing to feed the cats canned wet food during and after the confinement period? (This helps bond the cat to you and their new home)*

Yes
No

How will the cats be cared for when you or the primary caregiver travels away from the home?*

Describe any events that could prevent you from keeping these cats for their lifetime?*

Are you aware of the supplies that you will need to have for the 4-5 week confinement period? (weather-proof/coyote-proof cage, cat litter, litter boxes, litter scooper, dry and wet food, fresh water, ant-proof bowls/dishes, bed, and blankets)*

Yes
No

Are you able to provide these supplies?*

Yes
No

Comments or Questions:

Love Your Feral Felines is a 501c3 non-profit organization that depends on your charitable contributions. Your generous donation helps pay for necessities required to save these cats' lives. We recommend a $40 donation per cat.

The cats have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, ear-tipped and/or microchipped.*

I understand

Love Your Feral Felines cannot guarantee cat temperament. Feral cats may turn out to be friendly and semi-feral cats may turn out to be unfriendly.*

I understand and agree

I am over 21 years of age*

I verify that I am over 21 years of age

I will not let any child under the age of 13 provide daily care to the cats I adopt.*

I understand and agree

I have the consent of all adults in the household to adopt barn cats.*

All adults in the household consent to the adoption of barn cats

I have the property owner or landlord's consent to adopt barn cats to live on the property listed above.*

The property owner consents to having barn cats on the property listed above

I agree to a site inspection (to assure a secure area and safe transition for the cats)*

I understand and agree

I will provide the cats a dry, safe, secure shelter at all times with adequate warmth during the winter months.*

I understand and agree

I will provide an adequate amount of nutritious cat food and clean water on a daily basis.*

I understand and agree

I will monitor the health and safety of the cats and vaccinate them if necessary. I understand that LYFF can loan me traps to take the cats to the vet if needed.*

I understand and agree

I am financially able and willing to pay for veterinary expenses, including in emergency situations*

I understand and agree

If a cat strays prior to being thoroughly acclimated or has difficulty finding its way back to my barn/enclosure, I will continue to set out food and water to encourage the cat to stay close. I will also sprinkle that particular cat's used litter around the property to help lure the cat back to its territory. I understand cats often hide for a period of time but usually stay on or near the premises.*

I understand and agree

I understand that barn cats sometimes will not stay at their rehoming location. I agree to keep feeding the cats for several weeks, even if I do not see the cats, to determine whether they have actually left the area.*

I understand and agree

If I have to move and cannot take the cats with me or if I become unable to care for the cats in any way, I will contact Love Your Feral Felines.*

I understand and agree

I will not give away, sell, relocate, or otherwise forfeit the care of these cats without consulting with Love Your Feral Felines.*

I understand and agree

If I break any of the provisions of this agreement, Love Your Feral Felines is permitted to enter my property to retake possession of the cats.*

I understand and agree

I will be financially responsible for any borrowed equipment not returned or returned in poor condition to Love Your Feral Felines within 30 days of adoption.*

I understand and agree

Personal or Property Damage and/or Injury

I agree that accidental animal bites or other injuries to humans and other animals may occur, and I agree to hold harmless, indemnify, and protect Love Your Feral Felines and any LYFF volunteers from any claim or suit filed by someone as a result of such an incident.*

I understand and agree

Love Your Feral Felines is not responsible for any damage associated with the adoption of felines.*

I understand and agree

Love Your Feral Felines is not responsible for transfer of any illnesses, diseases, or internal/external parasites from felines to other animals or humans.*

I understand and agree

I understand that if I am approved to receive a barn cat, this declaration represents a legal contract between me as the cat caregiver and Love Your Feral Felines.*

I understand and agree

I understand that if I am approved to receive barn cats, I must abide by this agreement and that this agreement applies to any and all animals that I receive from Love Your Feral Felines through the Barn Cat Program.*

I understand and agree

All information I have provided on this application/agreement is correct to the best of my knowledge. If at any time the information changes, I will provide the updated information to Love Your Feral Felines.*

All information provided is true and accurate

Site Inspection Photo Upload- Please upload as many photos as you can. If you have your own enclosure or confinement area please take photos of the entire area and include any photos of the doors and windows. If you'll be borrowing crates from us, please take photos of the area you'll be placing the crates. Please also include a couple photos of your property mainly the yard or area the cats will have access to after confinement as well as any shelters or safe houses the cats will have access to in order to protect them from predators.

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Barn Cat Application

Please read our Barn Cat Program Info Page BEFORE completing the application!