The Adoption Process
Adopting a Kitten is a Long Term Commitment
To ensure our kittens are placed in the best possible home, we ask that you please be patient in allowing us to complete our adoption process. If you are interested in adopting one of our available kittens the following steps need to be completed.
FOR ONLINE/PRIVATE ADOPTION
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Click on the cat/kitten you are interested in adopting. Once in the profile you will see the button "Apply for Adoption". You will be redirected to Shelterluv to complete the online application. Once our volunteers have reviewed your application, you will receive an email stating your application was "accepted". You will be given instructions in this email explaining the next steps and a phone number for you to call for your telephone interview. Please check your spam folder for this email. Please note "accepted" does not mean "approved". You will be notified of approval after all steps have been completed. We appreciate your patience during this process as we are few. Our goal is to find the best placement possible for all of our cats/kittens
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With an approved application, we will set a time for you to meet the kitten(s) ​you are interested in. The meeting will take place at the foster home. We suggest all adults and any children in the home be present as well.
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After meeting the kitten(s) if you choose to finalize the adoption, the $75, nonrefundable adoption fee will be required at this time.​ If kitten(s) have already received their spay/neuter surgery it will be possible for you to take your new pet(s) home. All kittens must leave in a carrier. We would also like to take an adoption photo of your kitten(s) with their new family for our website and Facebook Page
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If kittens are not able to return home with you immediately we will schedule a time for you to pick up your new kitten(s). Due to scheduling of the surgery with the vet pick up date/time is subject to change.
FOR PLANNING TO ATTEND UPCOMING ADOPTION EVENT
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Click on the cat/kitten you are interested in adopting. Once in the profile you will see the button "Apply for Adoption". You will be redirected to Shelterluv to complete the online application. Once our volunteers have reviewed your application, you will receive an email stating your application was "accepted". You will be given instructions in this email explaining the next steps and a phone number for you to call for your telephone interview. Please check your spam folder for this email. Please note "accepted" does not mean "approved". You will be notified of approval after all steps have been completed. We appreciate your patience during this process as we are few. Our goal is to find the best placement possible for all of our cats/kittens.
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After meeting the kitten(s) if you choose to finalize the adoption, please indicate on the sign in sheet that you have already submitted an application and whether or not you have completed the interview via telephone. We will proceed accordingly. At this time the $75, nonrefundable adoption fee will be required at this time.​ If kitten(s) have already received their spay/neuter surgery it will be possible for you to take your new pet(s) home. All kittens must leave in a carrier. We would also like to take an adoption photo of your kitten(s) with their new family for our website and Facebook Page
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If kittens are not able to return home with you immediately we will complete an "Adoption Hold", collect the non-refundable adoption fee of $75, and provide you with an approximate date you will be able to pick up your new kitten(s). Due to scheduling of the surgery with the vet pick up date/time is subject to change.
FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION AT AN ADOPTION EVENT
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Click on the cat/kitten you are interested in adopting. Once in the profile you will see the button "Apply for Adoption". You will be redirected to Shelterluv to complete the online application. Once our volunteers have reviewed your application, You will be interviewed in the order indicated on the sign in sheet.
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If you choose to finalize the adoption, the $75, nonrefundable adoption fee will be required at this time.​ If kitten(s) have already received their spay/neuter surgery it will be possible for you to take your new pet(s) home. All kittens must leave in a carrier. We would also like to take an adoption photo of your kitten(s) with their new family for our website and Facebook Page
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​If kittens are not able to return home with you immediately we will complete an "Adoption Hold", collect the non-refundable adoption fee of $75, and provide you with an approximate date you will be able to pick up your new kitten(s). Due to scheduling of the surgery with the vet pick up date/time is subject to change.