FAQ's
1) Do you have any kittens available?
Check the adoptables page to see any animals available for adoption. Because we're a small rescue, we may not always have animals ready for adoption. Follow us on social media for the most up-to-date info. Young kittens tend to get adopted within days of being listed and frequently have waitlists. Please note: we only adopt kittens in pairs or to homes with another young cat.
2) For kittens, why do I need to adopt a pair or have a cat at home?
Read more about Singleton Kitten Syndrome, which results in many adult cats getting returned.
3) What's the adoption fee?
Please review our adoption info.
4) What's the adoption process?
Please review our adoption info.
5) Do I need to fill out an application before I meet them?
Yes. Because we are foster-based and meet and greets require fosters to take time out of their day too, we must first evaluate if you and your home are a match for the kitty. Some cats may need to be an only cat, while others don't do well with kiddos. The app helps us determine issues like this before going through with an appointment. We are also required by law to have them on file, so we cannot make any exceptions. The adoption application does not obligate you to adopt the cat. If it's a match after meeting, you'll then sign an adoption contract to finalize the adoption. Once we receive the app, the process moves quickly, and you can typically have your new kitty home in a matter of days (sometimes even the same day!).
6) What do the fees include?
All fosters go home spayed/neutered, microchipped, felv tested (cats only), treated for parasites, and with all age-appropriate vaccines. Read more in the "medical" section of what to expect when bringing home a new kitten or cat. Some fosters may have required additional veterinary care while in rescue (for example: a dental, eye removal, limb removal, wound care, etc.) Making an additional donation to the rescue is not required but always appreciated, as adoption fees don't even begin to cover the cost of care for these animals. Medical care, once the pet is adopted, is not provided by the rescue, regardless of timing.
7) I want to adopt but can't take the kitty home just yet. Can you hold it for me for "X amount of time"?
No, we cannot hold adoptable animals for potential adopters, for 2 primary reasons:
1) Once you sign the adoption agreement, the animal is legally yours. This means the rescue no longer covers vet expenses, which can get tricky, if an emergency comes up.
2) Because our rescue/foster space is so limited, if we hold onto perfectly healthy, adoptable animals, then we have no space to take in more animals, which is unfair to the hundreds of cats and dogs with their lives on the line, waiting for a foster home to open up.
If you're not prepared to take your kitty home at the time of adoption, please wait to see if the kitty is still available when you are ready. Frequently, our rescues have waitlists of adopters, so this way, we can keep the process fair and moving.
8) Can I do foster-to-adopt?
Sometimes cats have food allergies or other health issues that take longer to figure out or treat. In these cases only, we may look for a foster-to-adopt situation so the cat can still go to it's forever home in a timely manner, while still under the care of the rescue. Because moving homes is stressful for cats, unless stated in their bio, none of our otherwise adoptable animals are available as foster-to-adopt. Although current adoptables aren't available to foster, our fosters do get first dibs if they decide they want to adopt their own foster. Click here to sign up to foster an adult cat.
9) How do I introduce my cat to the new kitty?
Introducing a new cat can take a while, especially if either is an adult. You should expect it to take at least a few weeks, sometimes months. Check out more of our advice on introductions.
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We do our best to gauge how a cat will do with other pets, and we include that info in their bios. Just about all kittens will do well with other cats and most cats under 3 years old will adjust pretty quickly/well, especially males.
10) What should I expect when adopting a kitten or cat?
Read our blog to become familiar with the process once your kitty is home. If the kitty you're adopting is known to be shy, this blog is also helpful.
11) How do I become a foster?
At this time, we only have a need for adult cat fosters, along with temporary fosters who help long-term fosters when there's an emergency or they simply need to go on vacation. If you're interested in fostering an adult cat until it gets adopted or becoming a short-term temp foster, please fill out our foster application. Fosters do get first dibs on adopting their own foster cat. Please note: the app may not work on mobile and should be filled out using a computer.