Before you adopt
Many of the cats here were born on the street, abandoned, or rescued sick or injured. The people caring for them aren't looking for just any home. They're looking for the right one, for life.
Some of what follows may feel strict. Every rule is there because of something that has happened to a cat before. Please read it all before you apply.
Am I ready?
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What every adoption requires
Spaying or neutering
Every cat adopted here must be sterilised. If your cat is too young, you agree to have it done at the age your vet recommends and to share proof with the rescuer or owner. We never support breeding.
Netted windows and balconies
If your home has a balcony or windows that open wide, they need proper cat-safe netting before your cat arrives. Falls happen to careful cats too, and they can cause serious injury or worse.
Vet care, always
Vaccinations, deworming, a yearly check-up, and treatment whenever your cat is ill or hurt. If you can't commit to a vet, please don't adopt yet.
Love isn't enough on its own
Cats are wonderful, but they aren't cheap. Before you apply, make sure you can pay for your cat's needs for their whole life, including the surprises.
What a cat really costs- Good-quality food, every day
- Litter, trays and scratching posts
- Vaccinations and regular deworming
- A vet check-up every year
- Spaying or neutering
- Emergency treatment, which can cost a lot, very suddenly
A few special situations
Not as a gift
Please don't adopt a cat as a surprise for someone else. The person who will live with the cat should choose them, understand the responsibility, and go through the adoption themselves.
Homes with young children
Many cats love families. But a cat isn't a toy: tail pulling, chasing and being picked up roughly frighten them. Rescuers and owners take extra care matching cats with young children, and the cat's safety always comes first.
Adopting as a couple
Relationships change. Before you apply together, agree who will keep and care for the cat if you ever separate. A cat should never lose their home because of a break-up.
What to expect
- A detailed application about your home, routine and plans
- Questions from the rescuer or owner, and they may contact your reference
- Possibly a home check
- An adoption agreement you both sign, including a promise to return the cat rather than rehome them yourself
- Sharing updates on how your cat is settling in
Why an application might be declined
- Windows or balcony won't be made safe
- Spaying or neutering is refused
- The cat is meant as a gift
- Vet care can't be provided
- The decision seems rushed
- Unwilling to sign the agreement or share updates
- The home isn't the right match for that particular cat
It's never personal. The job of every rescuer and owner here is to protect the cat.
Nobody is looking for perfect adopters. Just responsible ones, who'll keep their cat safe, loved and at home for life.
Every application takes real time to read. Please apply only when you're sure you're ready.