Adoption Information
Adoption Fees
Adoption fees help cover: Spay/neuter (at a private vet, the cost can be $600+), age-appropriate vaccines (depending on age for cats, this will include 1-3 rounds of FVRCP and Rabies), deworming, microchip, FELV test, probiotics while in foster, and a goodie bag to go home with.​
Kittens (under 1 year): $200
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Kitten pair: No discount
Adult cats (1 year+): $125
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Adult cat pair: $225
No mom left behind: 50% off her adoption fee when adopted with a kitten
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Highly requested cats or purebreed:
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Siamese or ragdoll mixes, smoke tabbies, & any apparent pure breeds
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Highly requested breeds help cover the vet costs incurred by some of our other cats, enabling us to save more lives!
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Kittens under 1 year: $300
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Adult cats: $200
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No discount for pairs
Adoption Process
Before filling out an adoption application, be sure the timing is right for you. Once approved, the process usually moves quickly (often less than a few days), and we cannot hold kitties for adopters. For more info please review the FAQs.
1) Fill out an adoption application.
This is a required first step. Because we are foster-based, the adoption application gives us an idea if you are a match for the kitty. It does not obligate you to adopt them. Please note: we do not track special requests. If you have a specific breed you're looking for, please sign up for our enews (below) or follow us on social media to keep an eye on our cats/kittens as they come into rescue. Kittens must be adopted in pairs or to homes that already have another young cat. No exceptions.
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2) If the cat/kitten you want to adopt is available, and we think you're a good match, we'll reach out to you to set up a meet and greet.
This will typically happen within 24 hours. If you haven't heard from us after 2 days, please check your spam folder, and email us at info@denverkittens.org.
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3) The in-person meet and greet in the foster home is usually scheduled within 1-3 days.
Setting up a meet-and-greet does not put a "hold" on a kitty. They are considered adoptable until the adoption fee is paid.
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4) If it's a match, the adoption is finalized by signing an adoption contract and paying the adoption fee.
All fosters need to be spayed/neutered before going home, so, especially for kittens, you may need to wait a few days or a few weeks, depending on where they're at in that process. Once the pet is ready to go home, please be prepared to pick it up within 24 hours.
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5) Pickup will be scheduled.
Kitty must be picked up within 24 hours of finalized adoption.