Journey Home Animal Rescue Feline Adoption Application
Greetings! Thank you for your interest in adopting through Journey Home Animal Rescue.  

The adoption application has many questions that will help us match owners to the right pet.  Don't worry about having the perfect answers, just answer truthfully.  We ask some questions that a new pet owner might not have considered and may find helpful to think about prior to bringing a pet home and to help find a lifelong match.

The adoption application is the first step in meeting the pet you are interested in adopting.  Please fill in all the fields as the application can not be submitted with blank fields. We do background checks and call references.  WE REQUIRE ALL ANIMALS IN THE HOME BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED AND UP TO DATE ON ANNUAL CARE.

If you have not already read through our website, please read the ADOPTION INFORMATION link for how our adoption process works.  

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Email *
Confirm Email Address (Please check this email frequently and respond in a timely manner.) *
Full Name (please provide First, Middle, and Last name) *
Birthdate (must be 18 years or older) *
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Address *
City, State, Zip *
Phone Number *
I understand and agree any JHAR adopted cat(s) will live in the home as a part of the family and will not be declawed. (If interested in adopting a barn cat please email info@journeyhomeanimalrescue.org) *
Type of home you live in *
Do you own the home you live in? *
LANDLORD - If you do not personally own your residence (if renting, roommate, or relative of home owner) please provide the landlord or owner's NAME and PHONE number. *
Your application is a general application to adopt through the organization. Once approved to adopt, you are approved overall. Please list the pets in the order you are MOST interested in or write "please recommend a match". Please note this pet may no longer be available once your application is approved due to prior approved applicants. We do our best to match applicants with well suited pets and also to update the website as frequently as possible. *
What qualities are you looking for in your future pet? *
1st Personal Reference (Please provide name for personal reference-- someone that knows you and provide insight on your character, how you treat your pets, etc.)                                                These references CANNOT live in your home with you OR be blood relatives. *
1st Personal Reference Contact Info: Please number and email (personal, not work info) *
2nd Personal Reference (Please provide name for personal reference-- someone that knows you and provide insight on your character, how you treat your pets, etc.)                                                               These references CANNOT live in your home with you OR be blood relatives. *
2nd Personal Reference Contact Info: Please number and email (personal, not work info) *
Please list the ages of people in the home. *
Is anyone living in the home allergic to animals?  (If yes, please explain how you will handle this.) *
Are all people in the home in favor of adopting an animal? *
Has there been any pets living in the home in the last two years?
List the pets currently in your home and pets within the last 2 years.  (Please include: name, age, sex, spay/neuter status, and how long you have had them) *
Do all of your pets live inside your home?  (If no, please explain) *
Are your pets up to date with annual exams and vaccinations? (Rabies/feline distemper are required unless not recommended by your vet. We will verify this.)   *
Are all of your pets spayed or neutered?  (If no, please explain. We will verify this.) *
How do your pets react to other dogs and cats? *
Are you prepared financially for annual and emergency vet care? *
Veterinary Reference - Provide the clinic name and phone number of the clinic(s) of any pets you have owned in the past 2 years.  Also provide the name the records are under. (Please call your vet and give permission for Journey Home Animal Rescue to access your records.) *
Have you ever given away, sold, or surrendered your dog or cat? Please explain. *
Explain where the cat will be kept while you are away from the house or on a trip. *
Do you believe in correct, positive reinforcement, or other (for training)? Please explain. (This is helpful in finding a good match based on history and evaluation of the individual pets in rescue) *
Do you acknowledge there can be disagreements and will you strive to ease the transition and provide care and guidance as needed?  (There can be fear and anxiety during the transition time- which can be anywhere from days, to weeks, to months- until the cat is comfortable in your home.) *
What activity level are you looking for in a pet? Explain please *
What are your plans to keep the pet safe while outdoors? Harness? Indoor only? *
What would be your reasons you would surrender your pet? Have you needed to surrender a pet in the past? If so, please explain.  (We require all pets to come back to Journey Home Animal Rescue if you cannot keep them in the future.  We expect our adopters to make lifelong commitments when pursuing an adoption.) *
Are you willing to consult with a trainer and/or pet behaviorist if your pet displayed a training and/or behavioral issue? (We have seen pets sent back to rescue that could have had behavioral situations resolved with a little extra effort) *
I acknowledge Journey Home Animal Rescue cannot guarantee behaviors when pets are introduced to new environments, dogs, cats, etc. *
Are you currently or have you ever been a foster/adopter/volunteer for Journey Home Animal Rescue? *
Journey Home Animal Rescue does their very best to keep the website and social media as up to date as possible. I understand that the pet I am interested in may not be available and Journey Home will do the best to provide recommendations or place me on the waiting list. *
I understand in order to keep my place in line for the pet I am interested in, I must reply within 48 hours of each e-mail communication or Journey Home will move to the next application in line. *
I understand that Journey Home Animal Rescue adoption fees are NON-REFUNDABLE once an adoption is finalized. This includes situations where the pet is surrendered back to Journey Home Animal Rescue. If the adopted cat is not a good fit for your home, we will exchange it within 60 days for a more suitable cat. *
How did you hear about Journey Home Animal Rescue?
If you would like to add any notes to your application, please do so here. We look forward to working with you to find one of our pets a forever home.
Thank you for your interest in adopting from Journey Home Animal Rescue!  We are volunteer ran so please be patient as we process your application.  The adoption process is highlighted below. If you do not hear from a home visit coordinator within 10 days, please contact us at info@journeyhomeanimalrescue.org. Also please note applications outside of Grand Forks and Fargo areas take longer to process as we need to find a rescue volunteer to assist with the home visit. Thank you and have a great day.  All correspondence handled through email info@journeyhomeanimalrescue.org                    *
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By completing this application, I attest to the following: *
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I have answered all questions and provided all needed references truthfully and honestly to the best of my knowledge. I will do my best to comply with Journey Home Animal Rescue adoption policies, which include providing a loving and safe environment for the lifetime of my new pet. Type in your name and today's date. *
I agree to pay a nonrefundable Adoption Application Fee of $10. *
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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