Adoption Policy & Fees

Adoption Policy

Existing pets in the home must be spayed/neutered.
Shadow Cats does not allow cats/kittens to be given as gifts. We believe the intended recipient needs to be involved in the decision to make a lifetime commitment to the cat.
Shadow Cats does not do "same day" adoptions. However, our volunteers work very hard to process applications as quickly as possible. No adoption is final until an adoption contract is signed by both parties and the adoption fee is collected.
In order to provide the best home for the cat, if there are any dogs that will be in the home, we may need to assess the compatibility and temperament of the animals.
Shadow Cats knows that sometimes, a new adoptive pet just does not work out. If at any time, you feel it is not "working out" with your new cat, you are required to return the cat to Shadow Cats Rescue. Giving the cat to a friend or family member, taking it to a shelter, or releasing it outside is unacceptable and considered a breach of contract.

Our cats receive a number of services in order to make sure our cats are healthy and happy. In order to achieve this, our cats are fed a high quality diet, and are "fully vetted" before being adopted. They are all spayed or neutered, tested for disease, micro-chipped for identification, receive age appropriate vaccinations and are de-wormed and treated for fleas.
Our adoption fee is $75.00 which covers only a portion of the costs of caring for these cats during their stay with us. Monthly food, litter, flea treatments, and other veterinary expenses as needed easily exceed the adoption fee.
So while some people believe that a "free kitten" is the way to go, the truth is that when they provide this basic level of care for the cat, they will actually end up paying more than twice as much as the typical adoption fee charged.