Center Policies

Policies and procedures are an essential part of any organization. Together, policies and procedures provide a roadmap for day-to-day operations. They ensure compliance with regulations, give guidance for decision-making, and streamline internal processes.

Adoption Policies

• Adoptive homes must keep all cats indoors.

• Existing cats within the home must be tested negative for both Feline Leukemia.

• Existing animals must be up to date on vaccines unless a veterinarian recommends otherwise.

• Existing cats in the home must be spayed or neutered.

• No Declawing is permitted. We occasionally have cats come into foster that have been previously declawed.

• No cats or kittens given as gifts, however, gift certificates towards an adoption are available.

• Applications are good for twelve months from date of approval, after that time a new interview and vet reference check will be required.

Kitten Policies

• Placement of kittens to homes with children under the age of 5 is on a case by case basis. In general, kittens need playmates and if left alone all day without a companion cat can become lonely or bored which sometimes can lead to problems. Kittens are placed only to homes that already have a cat in the house (or perhaps a small dog.) We recommend that kittens are either adopted as pairs or that the existing cat in the household be young enough to appreciate the playfulness of a kitten. Decisions as to whether a kitten can be placed as an only kitten in the home are made based on the needs of that particular kitten.

Transportation Policies

• If cats are shipped by air, the adopter will incur all costs of the airfare, health certificate, and supplies. Transportation is limited at this time due to Covid restrictions.

Only approved adopters may visit the cats and kittens in our program. These visits are by appointment only.