Adoptions begin with a visit; potential adopters do pay the entrance fee to help support our efforts (that fee, up to $40, is applied to the adoption fee should you adopt).
Newer cats spend time getting used to the space before they join everyone. Bonded pairs are indicated and need to be adopted together. Shy cats may be in their own space.
Our cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped, tested negative for FIV and FeLV, dewormed, and vaccinated. Adoption fees are $150 per cat, $200 for bonded pairs, and $225 for other pairs. Fees help cover medical expenses as well as daily care. Our cats are all rescues and we share whatever medical history we have. We cannot make any guarantees regarding future health or behavior.
We reserve the right to request an in-person or virtual home visit after reviewing an application. We prefer to adopt out within a 20-mile radius. Applications will be processed in about 24-72 hours if the applicant is responsive. We do not do same-day adoptions.
We want to get to know potential adopters. During your visit, be ready to talk about who you are as a cat person, your past cats, your current cats, your vet, your approach to pet ownership, etc.
We look for adopters who demonstrate financial independence and stability. If you rent, be prepared to show in writing that cats are allowed. If you have roommates or are an adult living at home with parents, we will verify that all the adults in the home approve of adopting a cat and that the cat will not be confined to a single room 24/7. We look for both the ability and the willingness to cover unexpected costs immediately and in the future, the ability to take cats with you should you choose or need to move, and so on. We encourage you to read our blog post Things to Consider When Adopting a Cat.
We strongly believe cats in our area should be indoor-only (this article lists many reasons why, as does this article) and look for adopters with a history/track record of indoor-only cats.
We will ask about your legacy plan for your cat(s) should you no longer be able to care for your cat(s). Everyone should have a plan so that beloved pets do not wind up in a shelter or abandoned. While we do not have hard and fast rules about adopting, not every home is suitable for kittens and young cats.
We aim to make a great match between cats and adopters and want to see that the cat also responds well to you. Some of our shyer cats have videos on our YouTube channel. We are selective and not all applications are approved. We invest our love, time, and money into these cats and kittens and love them like our own
