**Please Note: Most of our adoptions are beginning with a foster-to-adopt period, and because of this, we are temporarily unable to consider applications from households outside the counties of: Santa Cruz, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Monterey.

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Santa Cruz SPCA Adoption Application

Please take a moment to complete this adoption profile so that we can help find the best possible match for both you and the animals!

To avoid submission errors, please make sure to complete every field that includes a red asterisk.

Which animal(s) are you interested in? (if you aren't sure yet, enter "undecided" into the animal name field)

Animal Name(s) *

Animal Type *

Information About You

Your Full Name *

Spouse or Partner's Name (if applicable)

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

**Please Note: We are temporarily unable to consider applications from households outside the counties of: Santa Cruz, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Monterey.

Home Phone *

Cell Phone *

CA Driver's License # or CA ID *

DOB (example: 4/09/75): *

Email Address *

*Please verify that your email is entered correctly, if not, we may not be able to reach you!

Household Information

Do you: *

Own (we will verify) Rent (lease or landlord letter required) Live with Parents (home owner approval required)

Emergency Contact

Please list someone you trust OUTSIDE of your household. This information will be used as an alternate contact for your animal's microchip

Name of Emergency Contact *

Phone Number *

What type of home do you live in? *

House Apartment/Condo Mobile Home Studio Rent a room Other

If Other, please describe

How many total adults live in your household, including yourself? *

How many adults identify as MALE: *

How many adults identify as FEMALE? *

How many children live in your household? *

List the age/sex of each child (example: 14/M, 10/F, 2/F):

The activity level in my home is *

Low Medium High

On average, I'm *

Rarely home At home fairly often Home all day Other (please fill out "Other" field)

If Other, please describe

On a typical day, how many hours will your pet be WITHOUT human company? *

When you are home, where will your pet spend its time? *

Indoors Outdoors Access to go in/out Garage

When you are NOT home, where will your new pet spend its time? *

Indoors Outdoors Access to go in/out Garage

At night, where will your new pet spend its time? *

Indoors Outdoors Garage

Does your property have a fenced yard? *

Yes No

If yes, how tall is the fence (in feet) and what is it made of?

What behaviors or circumstances, if any, may cause you to give up a pet? *

Current Pets

How many DOGS do you currently have? *

How many CATS do you currently have? *

What other types of pets do you own?

Where do you keep them?

How long have you owned them?

Past Pets in Household

Please tell us about the dog(s) or cat(s) that you've had but no longer own.

Have you owned a dog in the past? *

Yes No

Have you owned a cat in the past (excluding any current)? *

Yes No

Veterinary Information

My current veterinarian is *

Do you need a recommendation for a vet?

Yes No

Matchmaking Information

What is the age range you are looking for in a pet? (check all that apply) *

2mos - 6mos (Baby)

6mos - 1yr (Teenage)

1yr - 5yrs (Adult)

5yrs - 8yrs (Mature Adult)

8yrs - 10yrs (Senior)

10yrs + (Super Senior)

No Preference - I'm open!

Other

If Other, please describe

What gender are you looking for in a pet? (check all that apply) *

Male

Female

No Preference

I'm looking to adopt a pet for (check all that apply) *

Running/Hiking/Outdoor Activity

Cuddling/Snuggling/Companionship

Protection/Alarm/Safety

Hunting/Mousing

Companionship for other pet

Companionship for child

A gift for someone else

Other

If Other, please describe

How much time are you willing to exercise your dog/cat daily? (Check all that apply) *

Less than one hour

One hour or more

None

Other

If Other, please describe

What kind of exercise types are you really wanting to do with your new pet? (Check all that apply) *

Walking

Jogging

Hiking

Bicycling

Playing fetch

Indoor playtime

Dog park time

Playdates

Day care (group play)

I'm open to providing my pet with whatever type of exercise they need/want

I don't plan to do much in the way of exercise

How willing are you to take your dog to training classes? *

Very willing, the more structured training the better

Somewhat willing, I will enroll in a class if I feel I need it

Willing to do some at-home training on my own

Not interested in training classes

I’m adopting a cat, this does not apply

I'm looking for a dog/cat that is (Click on all that apply) *

Good or tolerant with other dogs

Good or tolerant with other cats

Good with children

Good or tolerant with all people

Good with a wheelchair/walker

Good with other animals (rabbits, birds, etc.)

Good with me, none of the other things matter.

Which of the following personality type(s) do you feel most drawn to? *

Social Butterfly

Energetic Athlete

Shy Wallflower

Independent Explorer

Netflix and Chill

Affectionate Cuddle Bunny

Life of the Party

Scaredy Cat

Sassy Pants

Bookworm

Which of the following animal behaviors do you have prior experience with? (Check all that apply) *

Shy/Fearful/Timid

Reactivity to other dogs or cats

Reactivity to strangers

Escape Artistry

Separation Anxiety

Housetraining Issues

Handling Sensitivities

I don’t have experience with any of these behaviors

Which of the following behaviors would you NOT be willing/able to work with? (Check all that apply) *

Shy/Fearful/Timid

Reactivity to other dogs or cats

Reactivity to strangers

Escape Artistry

Separation Anxiety

Handling sensitivities

I am NOT willing/able to work with any of these behaviors

I am willing/able to work with ALL of these behaviors

Does any member of your household have allergies to animals? *

Yes No

What coat type(s) do you prefer? *

Short and Easy

Wirey Bedhead

Long and Luxurious

Medium Length/Fluffy

Cute and Curly (low-shed)

No Preference

What are your thoughts on a pet that would require professional grooming? *

I’ve had pets who require professional grooming and am ready for another

I’ve never had a pet that required professional grooming, but am open to adopting one

I’d rather not adopt a pet who requires professional grooming

General Information

I'd like more information on (check all that apply)

Time Commitment

Financial Commitment

Introduction to other animals

House-training/Litter-box training

Destructive Behavior

Barking

Intro to children in the home

Behavior Training

Vaccinations, routine vet care, general health

What to expect in the first few weeks/months

How did you hear about us? (Check all that apply)

Word of mouth/friend

Website

Facebook

Instagram

Newspaper

Radio

Other

If other, please describe

* I certify that all the information in this application is true and I understand that false information may void the adoption and future adoptions from the SCSPCA

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