ADOPTION POLICIES
Adoption Fee & What it Covers
When you adopt a kitten, the FVRCP vaccine series may or may not be complete, depending on the kitten’s age. Kitten vaccines are administered every 3–4 weeks until the age of 14 weeks. If the vaccine series is not complete at the time of adoption, it will be the adopter’s responsibility to ensure the series is finished.
Please note that our adoption fees do not cover the full cost of caring for our rescues. We always provide necessary medical care for the cats and kittens we take in, including surgeries for injuries or congenital issues, x-rays, blood panels, fecal tests, and treatments for upper respiratory infections and viruses. Donations beyond the adoption fee are greatly appreciated and help us continue to rescue the most vulnerable cats and kittens.
After you’ve welcomed a new pet into your family, all veterinary expenses will be your responsibility for the duration of your pet’s life.
Our adoption fees are as follows:
• Kittens: $300 ($550 for a pair)
• Adult Cats: $225 ($400 for a pair)
• Senior Cats (10 & Over): $175
All of our cats have already been:
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Spayed or neutered
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Vaccinated – with at least one FVRCP vaccination & Rabies (3 lbs or more)
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Treated for fleas
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Dewormed
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Tested for FeLV (Feline Leukemia) and FIV
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Microchipped
Our Adoption Process
To help ensure that we place our cats in loving, responsible, committed homes, we have a screening process before you can adopt a pet from Give Hope Cat Rescue. We reserve the right to turn down potential adopters as we deem necessary.
First, we ask that you complete our Adoption Questionnaire — our Cat Adoption Form. You can complete the form online or you may stop by a weekly adoption event to complete form in person.
Second, a home visit is required. Once approved, a home delivery of the cat or kitten is scheduled (This is required as part of our adoption process).
For a more in depth explanation of our process, click here.
Pre-Adopton Process
Sometimes, families fall in love before a kitten is fully ready to go home — and we completely understand! Our Pre-Adoption Program gives approved adopters the opportunity to welcome a kitten home early while we continue to oversee the remaining care and vetting.
What Pre-Adoption Means
Pre-adoption allows you to take a kitten home before they’ve completed all of their vetting, usually before reaching 3 months of age. It’s ideal for adopters who want to begin bonding early and help their new family member adjust to their forever home from a young age.
What’s Included
When you pre-adopt through Give Hope Cat Rescue, we continue to handle all of the kitten’s scheduled medical care through our approved veterinary partners. This includes:
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Spay/Neuter surgery
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Age-appropriate vaccinations
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Deworming and flea prevention
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Registered microchip through our rescue (required for all adoptions)
Adoption Fees
Because of the added coordination and early placement, the pre-adoption fee is $400, compared to our standard $300 adoption fee. This ensures your kitten receives all required medical care through our rescue’s vetted program.
Important Notes
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The kitten must return to one of our approved vets for any scheduled procedures (we’ll coordinate the appointment).
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The adoption becomes final once all required vetting has been completed.
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Pre-adopters agree to follow our pre-adoption terms outlined in the adoption agreement.
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Kittens are typically ready for full adoption around 3 months of age.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in pre-adopting, please complete our Adoption Application and note that you’re interested in a pre-adoption placement. Our team will review your application and reach out with next steps.
Our Refund Policy
If for any reason you wish or need to return a cat you’ve adopted from us, you can do so but there are no refunds of the adoption fee.
Be it months or years later — if you need to give up your cat or kitten for any reason, we require that you must return him or her to Give Hope Cat Rescue or a Rescue approved by us. We won’t be able to refund the adoption fee, but we will place him/her in a new home. This policy is in place because we don’t ever want our kitties to end up on the streets or at a city shelter ever again.
A Lifetime Commitment
Animals are for life. When you adopt an animal, it is a commitment you make to the animal, for the lifetime of that animal. We’re always here to answer questions and help solve problems. By adopting a cat from Give Hope Cat Rescue, you’re making a commitment to provide love, care, and medical treatment for the life of the animal, which can be up to 20 years. Adopting a cat is a serious commitment, but one that is incredibly rewarding.
If you are unable to make such a long-term commitment, we would be happy to have you become a foster parent instead. It’s a great way to make a difference in an animal’s life without taking on such a long-term commitment.
