The Renewal Process
AAFP Cat Friendly Practices® are required to renew their Cat Friendly Practice application every three years. Renewing is easy – simply log in to your Member Center, confirm the Checklist criteria are still being fulfilled, verify your photos are accurate (or upload new ones), and click submit. Please note that all Cat Friendly Practices® are required to have at least one current AAFP Veterinarian Member, so make sure your memberships are up-to-date or enroll in auto-renewal to avoid any interruptions.
Log In
Log in to your AAFP Member Center
*Your username will be your primary email address on file
STEP 1: Member Center
After logging in to your account, navigate to the Resources & Tools header, and select the Cat Friendly Practice® link. This will take you to the application portal.
STEP 2: Introduction
On this introductory page, there is an overview of the Cat Friendly Practice Program, and to the left is the button on the left where you can renew your application. Please select the Renew button to open your online application.
STEP 3: Online Application
In your online application, you can see the four different portions to your left: Practice Information, Practice Checklist, File Submission, and Agreement. As these are completed, you will see a green checkmark next to each section. The Agreement section will not allow you access until the other three are completed. Always save your entries before moving to another section.
STEP 4: Practice Information
Please enter or update the Practice and Advocate information. You may have up to 15 Cat Advocates. Please note that Advocates’ emails will receive bi-monthly newsletters regarding the Cat Friendly Practice Program as well as follow-up messages regarding your practice’s Cat Friendly Practice designation and new educational information.
STEP 5: Checklist
Once the Practice Information is saved, you can continue to the Practice Checklist. There are 10 different checklist sections. They will have information saved from your previous application, so simply view and verify that you are meeting any new criteria. All Gold items must be completed in order to submit for Gold-level Cat Friendly Practice® status.
STEP 6: File Submission
At the top, select the Cat Friendly Practice level you wish to apply for from the drop-down menu. Gold-level applicants will need to submit photos of their cat-only examination room and dedicated dental space. Review, update, and ensure you have all photos required for your application.
STEP 7: Review Agreement and Submit
Please review that the information is accurate, and read and mark off the statements. Then sign your name digitally and submit your application.