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What happens if you adopt a cat from a shelter?

What happens if you adopt a cat from a shelter?

By taking home a cat adoption from a rescue or a shelter, not only are you saving that pet, you’re either making room in the rescue so they can save another pet from a shelter, or making room at the shelter itself. As you can see, cat adoption is truly a continuous cycle of saving lives, and it’s the humane thing to do!

Where can I get a kitten for adoption?

Many rescue organizations use foster homes, where puppies and kittens for adoption are socialized with children and other cats, and given essential obedience training before they go to their new homes. This makes the transition to your home much easier for both pet and owner.

How to save a life, adopt a cat?

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When to take your cat to the vet after adoption?

It may take your cat a week or two to adjust. Be patient. Within a week of being adopted, take your newly adopted cat for her first wellness visit with a veterinarian. If you have a record of immunizations from the shelter, take it with you.

Where can I find adoptable cats in my area?

Use the nationwide database of cats looking for good homes below! Search by zip code to meet available cats in your area. Please note, these cats are from rescues and shelters nationwide and are not available through the ASPCA.

It may take your cat a week or two to adjust. Be patient. Within a week of being adopted, take your newly adopted cat for her first wellness visit with a veterinarian. If you have a record of immunizations from the shelter, take it with you.

How long does it take for a cat to adjust to a new home?

It may take your cat a week or two to adjust. Be patient. Within a week of being adopted, take your newly adopted cat for her first wellness visit with a veterinarian.

How can I Help my Cat adapt to a new home?

You can avoid pitfalls with your new critter and help him or her adapt more easily by following these guidelines: Cats are territorial, and coming into a new home leaves them feeling really uneasy. There’s all that unexplored space, and who knows what may lurk there.

How to find out if you can adopt a cat?

Cat Adoption :: Search by color, age, breed, location and more. Cat Adoption – Save a life, adopt a cat. We are a non-profit helping promote cat adoption by working with local cat rescues. Cat Adoption – Save a life, adopt a cat. We are a non-profit helping promote cat adoption by working with local cat rescues.

By taking home a cat adoption from a rescue or a shelter, not only are you saving that pet, you’re either making room in the rescue so they can save another pet from a shelter, or making room at the shelter itself. As you can see, cat adoption is truly a continuous cycle of saving lives, and it’s the humane thing to do!

Can a 10 year old cat be adopted?

Cats often live into their late teens these days, so most older cats will have many years of life and love to give! Some shelters offer some kind of ‘Puss Pension Scheme’ whereby if you adopt a cat over 10 years old, they will pay for any unforseen future vet bills.

Cat Adoption :: Search by color, age, breed, location and more. Cat Adoption – Save a life, adopt a cat. We are a non-profit helping promote cat adoption by working with local cat rescues. Cat Adoption – Save a life, adopt a cat. We are a non-profit helping promote cat adoption by working with local cat rescues.

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

The adoption fee usually covers the cost of a health check, vaccinations and spaying or neutering, all of which are typically done before a cat is placed up for adoption.

Are there any cats that are available for adoption?

Cat shelters and rescues are full of lovable, active and healthy adoptable cats just waiting for someone to take them home.

Cat Adoption – Save a life, adopt a cat. We are a non-profit helping promote cat adoption by working with local cat rescues. Cat Adoption – Save a life, adopt a cat. We are a non-profit helping promote cat adoption by working with local cat rescues. We’re sorry but this site doesn’t work properly without JavaScript enabled.

Where can I adopt a cat in Philadelphia?

Most cats are located at our shelter, at 111 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA. However we also have cats in foster care who are also available for adoption and are listed below the cats at our shelter.