Adopting a Cat
Adopting a Cat
Our adoption process requires you to fill out an interview which helps us determine if you and the animal are a good match. You will also need to fill out an adoption contract. These forms must be submitted prior to you meeting the animal but do not commit you to the animal for which you are applying.
For the fastest possible response, please be sure to answer all mandatory questions in full, to obtain permission from your landlord for a cat (if applicable), and to let your references know that a RCHS representative will be contacting them (from a personal phone number, so the number will not show up as RCHS on caller ID.
You may either fill these forms out online or submit them via e-mail.
Online
Submit the form linked to below. It includes both the interview and adoption contract.
Email/Fax
Please copy and paste the contents of both of these files into an email and submit them to cat-adopt@rchsks.org
If submitting via fax then copy them to a word processor, fill out, then fax them to 888-701-8936
Typically you will receive the fastest response via fax.
We will first review the applications that have come in. While we strive to do this as quickly as possible, because we are an all-volunteer organization and some animals may receive dozens of applications processing times may vary. Once this is completed we will reach out to the applicant who is most likely to be the best match and arrange for a time for the applicant to meet the animal. Finally, if you and the animal are determined to be a match you will then be asked to sign a copy of your adoption contract. It is important that you read and understand the adoption contract as it is considered a fully executed contract once signed.
Costs of Adoption
The adoption fees are typically $60 for one adult cat and $100 for a kitten under 6 months or a pair of adult cats. For a pair of kittens under 6 months, the adoption fee is typically $150. Highly desirable animals such as purebred cats may have a special, higher adoption fee which will vary based on the expected level of interest. These adoption fees cover the cost of vaccinations to date, and spay/neutering.