Connecticut Humane Society – Feline Foster Report Card

Cat’s Name: ______ID#: ______Foster Volunteer Name:______

This questionnaire is used to help us find the best possible home and prepare the new family with information about his/her history. Please complete this questionnaire as completely and accurately as possible.

  • HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOR:

1.When you first brought your foster cat home, how did she/he react?  Friendly /outgoing  Shy  Liked to hide

2. After adjusting to your home, how was your foster cat?  Friendly/outgoing  Shy  Liked to hide

3. Including yourself, please record all individuals who lived with this cat and their age range:

Name
(first name only please) / Age Range
/ Gender / Notes

4. Did your foster cat interact with other pets in the home?  Dogs (note breed/sex/age):

 Cats  Birds  Small Animal  Reptile

5. How did your fostercattypically behave toward the following? Please check the boxes.

Unknown / Friendly / Fearful / Growls / Bites
People your cat knows
Men
Women
Children
Unfamiliar people
Men
Women
Children
Animals your cat knows
Dogs
Cats

6. How would you describe your foster cat’s personality? Please check all that apply.

 Playful  Vocal  Friendly  Affectionate  Outgoing  More like a dog  Hyper  Fearless  Lap cat  Independent  Shy  Fearful  Quiet  Aloof  Fearful  Aggressive

7. How does your foster cattypically respond when an unfamiliar person approaches or enters the house?

 Friendly  Affectionate Indifferent Scared Hides

8. How active is this cat?  Very active somewhat active  Inactive

9. How vocal is this cat?  Very vocal somewhat vocal  Non-vocal

10. Where does this cat like to be pet? Head Back Rump  Tail  Feet  Ears  Other:

11. Does this cat like to be picked up? Yes NoDetails:

12. What best describes your home? Empty – I am rarely home  Quiet – someone is always home

 Average – I am home and away 50/50  Busy – people always coming and going

  • ROUTINE AND HABITS:

1. Does this cat use a litter box?  Yes  No

If no, please explain?

2. Did your foster cat have accidents in the house?  Yes, urinates  Yes, defecates  No

How often?  Daily  Weekly  Once in a while

3. When did this behavior first occur?

4. What has been done so far to correct the problem?

5. Does this foster cat like to play No interest in play Will chase bugs  Will fetch

Plays rough, may scratch/bite Plays with toys Plays gently Plays in water  Likes laser pointers & wand toys

6. Was your foster cat allowed on furniture?  Yes  NoCountertops?  Yes  No

7. Was the foster cat destructive?  No  Chews wires  Scratches furniture  Scratches carpets  Chews/eats plants

8. What have you done to deter this behavior and was it successful?

______

9. Does this cat have any bad habits or unique behaviors a future adopter should know about?

______

  • BEHAVIOR:

1. Has your cat ever bitten anyone?  Yes  No Date of the bite:

Please describe:

2. If yes, did this bite break skin?  Yes  NoDetails:

3. Has thecat ever attacked another animal?  Yes  No Details:

  • ADOPTION MEMO:
    Please write a few sentences about your cat for use in their Adoption write-up.