How We 'Du Adoptions
Our adoption process is designed to ensure the best possible fit between cat and new family. We ask lots of questions. Some of our cats have issues caused by some degree of trauma. They are not "out-of-the-box" but more of the "some-assembly-required" variety. What do we mean by that? The out-of-the-box cats are what you think of when you get a new cat or kitten – it may hide under the bed for a day or two, then be an instant perfect, fluffy, happy, taking over your house kind of family member. While we usually have some highly adoptable out of the box cats, others typically will take more time to adjust, may be slightly more timid at first, some are terrified of dogs, others of little kids..... they take a little bit of [emotional] building before they take over the house!
Because of this, we put our focus on the needs of the cat over the wants of the human. We want their new home to be their last home and take the time to make sure it is a really good match. We know the cat's quirks, their temperaments, things they hate, things they love! With you giving us your time, your history, your preferences, we can make the best informed recommendations possible.
All that being said, cats do pick their people! Often times we have pre-adopters coming in for one cat, and leaving with a completely different one, which is why we do require in person visits after a pre-screen or two, to ensure that there is that bond between a cat and their new family. We encourage all family members to attend, but we know that work and life schedules can get in the way. However, if there are children, we need to see how the kids and cat interact. The last thing we want is a little who loves kitties accidentally spooking someone and getting scratched or scared of being hissed at.
After everyone's hearts are set on who's coming home, we have a pesky little legal document to handle to make sure your cat is yours! Make sure to bring a carrier with you so there aren't any hold-ups; our furry friends are all excited to get a new family! We'll then send you all on your way with an info packet, all of our contact information, a starter pack of food, health records and microchip info for each cat. We believe in full transparency, but like to give some extra, outside support as well. Our help doesn't stop when you leave our doors; we are always here, even years down the road for questions and support!
To begin the process, please click on the link below and complete our Pre-Adopt Application.