Adoption

For this fee, your cat will have had:

• A vet exam
• Spay or neuter surgery
• Feline leukemia and FIV tests
• Age-appropriate vaccinations
• Treatment for worms and fleas
• An identification tattoo

• A temporary cardboard cat carrier
• A free exam at a participating veterinarian within two weeks of adoption
• A subscription to our Mewsletter

Our adoption application and interview

Our goal is to find loving, safe and responsible homes for our shelters’ cats. We take our adoption process seriously, so we review adoption applications carefully.

If you're interested in adopting from us, visit us on the weekend. Be prepared to spend at least 30 minutes talking with our adoption counselors and completing an adoption application. You can also download our adoption application below. Once you've printed and completed this adoption application, bring it to the shelter during adoption hours, so an adoption counselor can meet with you.

Adoption Application - Adobe Reader* format

*Note: If you don't already have a free Adobe Reader, you can download it from Adobe's website.

To adopt from us, you must:

• Be 21 years of age
• Have a valid ID with current address
• Bring your family or roommates with you
• Provide name and numbers for your landlord, your employer, your veterinarian, and personal references.

Our adoption review process

Please discuss adopting with all family members, roommates, and frequent visitors to your home. A new pet requires responsibility, dedication, love and devotion, and sometimes, a great deal of money. Adoption of a pet is a lifetime commitment.

We want to find good homes for our cats, but we don't want you to feel pressure to adopt. If you change your mind or decide you're not able to provide for the lifetime needs of a pet, don’t hesitate to let us know.

Once we review your application, and you are approved to adopt, you'll sign an adoption contract.

Our adoption follow-up

A few weeks after you’ve adopted from us, one of our volunteers will contact you. During this follow-up call, we’ll make sure the cat is happy and healthy in his or her new home and answer any questions you may have.

Our lifetime return policy

The Independent Cat Society has a “lifetime return” policy -- we will happily welcome back any adopted cat, at any time for any reason, you feel you can no longer care for the animal.

The shelter is open for adoptions Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Other adoption hours are by appointment.

Adopting an adult cat

A joyous reward could be in your future -- if you adopt an adult cat.

You might think first about adopting adorable, playful kittens. But welcoming an adult cat into home may have more benefits for you and your family.

Adult cats:

• are calmer and less destructive
• are very affectionate and often cuddle more than kittens
• require far less supervision

Adult cats make ideal companions of people with already busy lives, working families and older people who are seeking friendship and love . They seem to understand they’ve been given another chance at a happy life. They're often grateful to be able to love someone and be loved in return, and show their gratefulness with loyalty and affection.

The Independent Cat Society has many beautiful, loving adult cats who need homes. Visit the shelter this weekend, and consider giving an adult or older cat a second chance at a happy life!