Basic Adoption Fees

Adoption fees vary with age and start at $110.00 for kittens and cats up to 7 years old.

Declawed cats, purebreds, and certain breeds are higher.

To help raise funds to care for kitties that need special care, sometimes the adoption fees are set higher on the popular kitties like (SUCH AS) Siamese, Maine Coons AND PERSIAN MIXES/PURE BREEDS. Please be aware that this is considered a donation and fees in excess of $125.00 are considered tax deductible and you may ask for a receipt for tax purposes.

By charging a higher fee on some of the special breed kitties, it has enabled us to rescue more shelter kitties with any extra money. The money has to come from somewhere to care for the kitties and if it doesn’t come from surrender fees, then it comes from adoption fees. Thanks to the people who are willing to pay more for the Persians, Siamese and other high demand kitties. You have saved your kitty and the lives of others.

What does the adoption fee include?

• Spay or neuter
• FeLV/FIV testing
• RCPC vaccination(s)
• Rabies vaccination (if old enough)
• Deworming
• Flea Treatment                                                 
• Nails trimmed
• Ear mite treatment (if needed)
• 30-Days of premium pet insurance
• Microchip (most kittens and cats) only $10 extra

Some cats may be previously vaccinated for FeLV, FIV, Bordetella or FIP, declawed or heartworm tested.

What do I get for FREE with the adoption?

• FREE bag of Science Diet cat food
• FREE Cat Training Series DVD
• FREE Get Me Home ID Tag & Registration
• FREE New adopter's goodie bag o'stuff!
• FREE pewter "Rescued" collar charm with adoption of a Special Needs Cat
• FREE Product samples & lots of merchandise coupons  if the adoption is done at PETsMART
• FREE Loveseat Gallery digital portrait if the adoption is held privately with Marty

Adoption Fees Are Cash only - No Checks

The adoption fee helps to pay for the spay/neuter, vaccinations, testing, flea treatment, other medical costs, vitamins, food (we use premium foods - Science Diet), cat litter, utilities, and much more. If you make a call to your local vet, it should convince you that our fee represents a fraction of what you would pay for the services and products on your own. See Save on Vet Costs for example vet fees!

Microchip Identification

For an extra $10 you can adopt a kitty fitted with a microchip, the newest advance in loss recovery technology! This is a great bonus...You would pay at least 4-5 more than this at your veterinarian. What is the chip?? - Developed by a veterinarian, the microchip is safe, permanent and takes only seconds to administer. Microchips are a relatively new development for cats and dogs. It is about the size of a grain of rice and is inserted over the shoulders (under the skin) in a pet. Each microchip has it's own number - and if your pet is ever lost it can be scanned at a humane society, pound, or vet clinic. For more information read about Companion Animal Microchipping.

Adopt a Senior Cat and Save

Senior cats (age seven and older) have a reduced adoption fee which is $5.00 for every year starting at the age of 7. Example: this means that the adoption fee on a 10 year old cat would be reduced by $20.00. This is an incentive to adopt an older cat but if you would like to donate more than the fee stated, it is fully tax deductible and always appreciated.

Want a wee little kitten?

If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for a young kitten(s) under 6 weeks old, please fill out the adoption form, check the Marty's new kitten waiting list check-box & indicate any preferences, such as gender, markings, color & short/long hair. You will be notified when a possible match has been made. If you choose to wait to be notified of new kittens, please remember we will contact you by email. No calls, please. Please note: The kitten cannot leave foster care until it has been spayed or neutered, tested & vaccinated.

Adoption Rules

Adopters are required to fill out an adoption form and agree to the terms of adoption, which include:

• keep the kitten or cat as an inside pet only, unless you adopt a "barn cat"
• declaw as a last resort only
• obey county/city ordinances concerning animals (rabies shot, tags, etc.)
• provide proper veterinary care, arranging for proper pet care while away
• if necessary, permit a representative from RescueCats to visit cat's new home
• NEVER relinquish the cat to a "kill shelter"
• NEVER abandon the cat
• contact us when seeking placement if you need to give up the cat for any reason.

We will be happy to fax you a pre-adoption application or you can complete one online. Applications must be filled out before we allow foster home visits. Please call RescueCats at 678-817-9647 or Jerri at 678-479-9010 with questions about adoption.