Hagrid’s Hope Cat Rescue   -  Adoption Agreement 

Welcome to the family of Hagrid’s Hope. We are a small cat rescue that was started by family and friends in honor of our rescue cat named Hagrid.  In Hagrid’s honor we have rescued dozens of cats and will continue to help as many as we can.

Main Requirements for adopting families:

Main Requirements for adopting families:

1.      You agree to let us call you or text (your preference) 2 weeks after the adoption, and then again at 4 weeks, 6 weeks, and 8 weeks.  We need to check in and see how the placement is going, and answer any questions or address your concerns. We also request photos of your new cat as well, so we can share their happiness in finding a forever home. If we do not hear from you within 24 hours of us trying to contact you, we will be coming by your listed residence to do a wellness checkup.

2.      When adopting, you will need to sign and agree to our rules for adoption. We will need to see your ID to verify your name and address.

3.      At any adoption interview we reserve the right to deny adoption to anyone

4.      If for any reason you cannot continue to care for this cat, we will happily take them back - no questions asked.  Please just give us a call.

5.      Because letting your cat go outside exposes them to many dangers and diseases, we require that you keep your adopted cats indoors for their safety and health.

6.      As the adopter you will assume all costs for food, litter, and medical care for your cat.

Hagrid's Hope Cat Rescue - Rescue, Foster and Adoption Guidelines

1.     If you call us to rescue a cat and or kittens, you acknowledge you are surrendering the animal to our care.

2.     When adopting, you will need to sign and agree to our rules for adoption. We will need to see your ID to verify your name and address.

3.     At any adoption interview we reserve the right to deny adoption to anyone

4.     If you choose to adopt and or foster to adopt, we reserve the right to have 2,4,6 and 8 week follow ups via messenger, or by phone - with new videos and/or pictures you provide and an update on their well-being. If we do not hear from you within 24 hours of us trying to contact you, we will be coming by your listed residence to do a wellness checkup.

5.     If we take in a cat or kitten, we are bound by law to have them vaccinated and spayed/neutered. When we pick up a stray cat or kitten, they now legally belong to Hagrid’s Hope Cat Rescue. If this was your pet that you wish to reunite with, you will be following the same adoption process as anyone else.

6.     If for any reason you cannot continue to care for this cat, we will happily take them back, no questions asked.  Please just give us a call.

Hagrid’s Hope Cat Rescue

hagridshope@gmail.com

Hagrid’s Hope Cat Rescue Adoption Agreement

Please check each item after you have read it to acknowledge your agreement

I understand that a cat can live 15 to 20 years, and by adopting this cat I am saving its life.  I am committing to caring for the cat for the rest of its life.   ________

I am financially able to care for this cat. I will assume all costs for the care of my new cat. ________

If I am unable to keep this cat, for any reason, I will return it to Hagrid’s Hope Cat Rescue. ________

I understand the dangers of injury and disease when cats are allowed to go outside, and I agree to keep this cat indoors.  ________

I will not abuse or mistreat this cat or allow anyone else to do so.  ________

I will not sell or give this adopted cat to anyone. ________

I understand that in adopting this cat, I am taking responsibility for the cat’s medical treatments and medical bills, if it becomes sick or is injured.  ________

I understand that there is an adjustment period with all new pets and I will follow the recommendations given on the attached page. I will contact the volunteers at Hagrid’s Hope Cat Rescue if I have any concerns or questions about the cat’s adjustment to my home and family.  ________

I release Hagrid’s Hope Cat Rescue and its representatives from any claim arising from injury or damages caused by my newly adopted cat to any person or property.  ________

I agree to check in with Hagrid’s Hope Cat Rescue at 2, 4, and 8 weeks after the adoption, to let them know how my new cat is doing. I will send some pictures and videos to document the cat’s wellness. ________

By signing below, I hereby acknowledge that I have read the Cat Adoption Agreement set forth on this page. I agree to be bound by all such terms when the adoption is complete.

Here are some tips for helping your new pet adjust to your home:

1.    We recommend trying to keep your home as calm as possible while your cat adjusts to the new sights, sounds and routines of your home. Be patient and give them time to adjust.

2.    If you have other animals, we recommend that you keep your new cat in a single, separate room for the first couple weeks.  Give all your pets time to smell each other and get used to the presence of a new cat before they interact.  Keep an eye on their initial interactions to judge if they are ready to be friends, or if they need a little more time to adjust.

3.    Pheromone diffusers and calming treats are natural ways help cats feel calm. This may help if your new cat is feeling anxious or frightened by their new surroundings. (Pheromone diffusers plug into an outlet and emit an odorless cat pheromone that is like the one that cats emit when they are nursing. This is calming to them. Veterinarians and rescues strongly recommend using theses diffusers. Calming treats or liquid supplements can also be given as treats or mixed in with their food. We especially like a liquid supplement called Quiet Moments to help a cat feel calm.)

4.    Show your new cat their litter box and keep it easily accessible for the first few weeks until they learn their way around your home.

5.    Make sure there is plenty of water and food available for your cat throughout the day and night.

6.    Keep up with their yearly vaccinations and wellness checks so that you can monitor your cat’s health.

7.    Be aware that kittens are like toddlers. They need to be watched carefully as they are curious about everything. Cords, strings, plants, glass, and many other hazards may interest them and cause harm. It’s a good idea to “kitten proof” your home.

8.    Letting your cat go outside exposes them to many dangers and diseases. We require that you keep cats indoors for their safety and health. Give them room to play and toys to chase, and they will be content inside. Leave out boxes for them to play and hide in, a place to sit by a window so they can watch birds, and scratching pads or posts to scratch on.

9.    Contact us any time you have questions about your cat’s care

10.There are many helpful websites, videos and books that have valuable information about cat care. (PetMD, fourpaws.com, petsafe.com, ASPCA, RSPCA – these are just a few)

11.Most of all, enjoy your new cat. Spend time playing and cuddling with them, and you will find they are great companions.

                                       It Doesn’t Happen Overnight

Love.  Patience. Time.   Your new cat will need all 3 to adjust to living with you.

3 Days to Decompress

Your new cat may:

-Feel scared, anxious, or unsure of what’s going on

-Be overwhelmed with all the new experiences

-Hide under or behind furniture

- Prefer not to be handled or cuddled just yet

-Avoid eating or drinking

-Act “shut down”

-Not yet feel comfortable showing their true personality

3 Weeks to Learn Your Routine

Your new cat may:

-Start settling in

-Feel more comfortable

-Recognize that your home might be a safe place

-Let their guard down

-Learn their new environment

-Start establishing a routine

-Allow you to pet them

-Show more of their true personality

3 Months to Start to Feel

         at Home

Your new cat may:

-Finally feel comfortable and relaxed in your home

-Begin to build trust and start to bond with you

-Gain a sense of true security with their new family

-Have a firmly established routine

-Finally show their true personality

Please feel free to get in touch with us if you have concerns about your new cat’s adjustment to your home and family

hagridshope@gmail.com