Application | Big D's Ranch

There is a ""24 Hour Cool Down Period!!! In order to prevent impulse adoptions, we ask that you complete the application, meet the cat and then... (sorry) go home and think about it... If you wish to adopt and we all agree, then we will deliver the adopted cat(s) to you at your home, with a few of their belongings to make their transition more successful! *

ok, I will want to take them home but understand and agree!

Name of Applicant(s)*

Address*

Your email*

Phone Number*

Why are you looking to adopt a cat - why now and what are you looking for? *

Is there a specific cat(s) you are interested in? *

Where will this cat live? *

Apartment

House/Condo/Mobile Home

Barn

Indoor / Outdoor

Is your home...*

A rental

Owned by you

Do you know if anyone in the home has allergies to cats?

Please tell us about the humans in the home, who, ages, relationship.*

Please tell us about animals in your home! *

Transition to your home! Please tell us your plan to introduce this cat or kitten to your home! *

You will receive follow up contact to check on the adoption. Do you commit to respond and let us know how things are going? *

Yes

If additional vet care is planned by Big Ds for this cat, and it is agreed you will adopt in advance, to you commit to working with us to accomplish that care and do you understand that if you do not, the adoption will be revoked and we will collect the cat/kitten. Plans for additional care will be documented such as spay/neuter, dental surgery! *

yes, I understand and agree

no, I would not agree to this

If for any reason, this adoption does not work for your house and family, do you agree to contact us and allow us to come collect the adopted cat/kitten(s) so that we may rehome them. This includes that you do not adopt them out yourself nor surrender to another organization, nor release them outside.*

Yes, I agree to return them to Big Ds.

No, I would want to find a solution myself.

References! Please provide two references for us to contact that might be able to talk about your experience and abilities with caring for animals. P*

Veterinarian Reference*

I understand that a donation is requested at the time of adoption to help Big Ds with expenses for the adopted cat! *

yes! I agree to donate

RELEASE We, the adopters, understand that Big Ds has provided vetting and will provide vet records. We, the adopter(s) understand that the cat(s) have been in a foster situation and that Big Ds have described their behavior and personality to the best of their ability,, but we may not know everything about the cat, nor how they will behave in different situations. The Adopter, and for his/her spouse, heirs, executors, personal representatives and assigns, agrees never to bring a claim or suit against Big D’s Ranch. The Adopter releases Big D’s Ranch and its directors, founders, employees, officers, agents, representatives, contractors, volunteers, successors and assigns from all liability arising from the adoption or behavior or actions of the cat. The Adopter understands that this agreement discharges Big D’s Ranch and its directors, founders, employees, officers, agents, representatives, contractors, volunteers, successors and assigns from any liability to the Adopter and his/her spouse, heirs, executors, and assigns, with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, amputation, scarring, death, property damage or other loss that may result from the adoption or behavior or activities of the cat. The Adopter releases Big D’s Ranch and discharges Big D’s Ranch and its directors, founders, employees, officers, agents, representatives, contractors, volunteers, successors and assigns from any liability for Big D’s Ranch’s own negligence or liability that may result in bodily injury, personal injury, illness, amputation, scarring, death, property damage or other loss to the Adopter. The Adopter has read this Release Agreement and fully understands that he/she will relinquish all claims or actions whether now known or discovered in the future against Big D’s Ranch, its board members, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, and volunteers. Adopter is of legal age and legally competent to sign this agreement. Adopter is signing this agreement of his/her own free will without the influence of an Big D’s Ranch staff member. Any of these items you have committed to – if you do not adhere to them you agree and understand that we will come and collect the cat/kittens you have adopted as this results in a rescission of the adoption and the cat/kitten(s) becoming property of the sponsor and/or foster upon failure to comply to any of these commitments and agreements.*

Yes, we agree to the terms and release.

Adoption Application & Contract