Adoption

All of the cats at Witty Kitties are available for adoption.  Here's the process in a nutshell...

Come visit the kitty you're interested in at the shelter.  The best way to schedule a visit is to contact us by phone, leave a message, and we'll get back to you to arrange a time.  We'll ask you to complete an adoption form and we'll answer any questions you may have about the kitty's health issues.  We generally require that you wait at least a day before taking your new kitty home.  That gives us time to perform a final health check and a farewell grooming.  We request a donation of $75, which covers all medical care the cat has received while at Witty Kitties.  If for some reason the adoption does not work out, we require that the kitty be returned to Witty Kitties.

Things to Consider

Providing a safe and secure home for a special needs animal can be one of the most rewarding things you'll ever do.  However, there are some important things to consider before making such a commitment.

We recommend that you see your vet twice a year for "wellness care" and pay careful attention to your cat's health and behavior.  Health care costs will probably be higher over a special needs cat's lifetime.  We also recommend that FIV and FeLV cats always be kept indoors to prevent them from spreading the infection to other cats in the neighborhood.  Finally, you may need an extra measure of strength, patience, or understanding when new health challenges arise. 

Having said all that, it is also true that there are no guarantees, even with a "normal" cat.  You never know what kind of health issues one of your pets may develop in the future.  It's just that with a special needs kitty, you know in advance that there will be issues!  It takes a special person to provide a "forever home" for a special needs animal.  We think there's someone out there for every one of our witty kitties, and we'll keep looking until we find you!

Former Witty Kitties

Click here to see our happy adoptions and sad farewells...