ADOPTING A CAT FROM THE FOR CAT'S SAKE! RESCUE

Adopting a companion animal brings many rewards, but it also brings a new set of responsibilities.  Every day you must provide nutritious food and fresh water; make time for exercise, training and play.  Your new companion should visit your veterinarion yearly for a physical examination.   You must also be prepared for an emergency and be able to provide medical treatment when needed. 

Prior to adopting a cat or kitten, here are several key questions you should ask yourself:

  • Do I travel often?  If so, who will care for my cat while I'm gone?
  • Can I interact with my new cat or kitten on a regular basis?
  • Can I afford routine ordinary costs for such necessities as vaccinations and regular exams?
  • Am I prepared for unexpected expenses if my cat gets sick?
  • Are my current pets up to date on vaccinations?
  • If there are a lot of visitors to my house, how will my new cat adapt?
  • Will my new cat adapt to pets already in the house?  How will my current pets accept a new housemate?
  • Do I want a quiet lap cat or an active, playful type?
  • Who will be responsible for the pet?  If I'm a senior, do I have a plan in place for my cat?
  • Am I aware of my community's pet limits?

 

ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must have the knowledge and consent of all adults living in the household
  • Must have approval from the owner of the residence (please provide a copy of your lease, or the landlords telephone number)
  • Must have a valid ID with your current address
  • Understand that in the best interest of a kitten, we require kittens to be adopted in pairs unless there is a companion animal of a similar age in the home.  (In some instances there are those that are better suited as an only kitten, or would do best with an adult cat.  If this is the case, this information will be listed in their profile.)

 

THE ADOPTION PROCESS

  • Fill out an Adoption Application.  This information helps us best match the right cat with your home.
  • The application is in Microsoft Word and can be downloaded to your computer.  The application MUST be filled out completely in order to be reviewed.  Please return your application to fcsrescue@yahoo.com, mail it to the address above or drop it off at any of our Adoption Clinics.
  • All applications will be reviewed and references verified.  This may take 24 - 48 hours.
  • Meet with the cat/kitten and talk with an Adoption Coordinator.
  • Understand that several applicants may be interested in the same cat and it can only to into one home.  We make our decisions with the best interest of the cat in mind.  Our decision to place the cat into another home home in no way implies that your home would not be a wonderful home for one of our cats.  We are merely trying to make the best decision for that particular cat.
  • Talk with an Adoption Coordinator.  Please realize that the final decision to place the cat is based on the Adoption Coordinator and at times, Board Members.
  • We expect our placements to be lifetime commitments.  We cannot condone a "disposable" pet theory.  If you must give up your cat in the future, you MUST return your adopted cat to the For Cat's Sake! Rescue.

For Cat's Sake! requires adopted animals to be spayed or neutered. All cats and kittens will be spayed or neutered before leaving the the rescue.   Immediately following your pets adoption, you will be responsible for providing regular veterinary care and for ensuring that your cat or kitten is properly licensed according to the laws in your community.  Properly licensing and microchipping your pet also makes it possible for your pet to be returned to you if lost.

 

ADOPTION FEES

Our adoption fees vary depending on the age of the cat or kitten. 

ADOPTION FEES:  
Kittens under 6 months
$100.00 USD ($150.00 for 2)
Kittens/Cats 6 months - 1 year
$75.00 USD
Cats over 1 year
$45.00 USD

*Two cats adopted together into the same home get a reduced adoption fee on the second cat!

 

SENIORS FOR SENIORS

For Cat's Sake! believes that mature animals make wonderful pets - especially for senior citizens.  Pets improve the quality of life and subsequently the elderly live longer with a pet.  We believe that a senior pet for a senior citizen is a winning combination!  To promote this, we offer senior animals to senior citizens at a lower adoption fee.  It is our goal to help cover the costs for our senior animals throug donations, memberships and fundraising.

Cats over 7 years
$25.00 USD

 

 

COULD FOSTERING BE FOR YOU?

If you find that you can't afford our adoption fees, PLEASE ask yourself how you will afford to provide food, litter and medical care?  These are lifetime expenses.  How will you afford the veterinary health exam that we recommend within the first 30 days?  Routine vet visits and vaccinations?  Emergency treatment?  These are considerations that we take very seriously because the future health of our cats is very important to us.

If the lifetime expenses of owning a cat seem too great, then you might want to consider fostering.  Click HERE for more information on becoming a foster home with the For Cat's Sake! Rescue.  Fostering gives you the opportunity to help us save the lives of more cats and kittens.

 

 
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