Adoption Process

We are a foster-based rescue, which means all of our cats and kittens are in foster homes. We do not have a central location (like a shelter) where you can come meet them. 

• We require our kittens and cats to be indoor-only, unless they are being adopted as garden cats, so please understand that before applying. 

• Once you know what cat or kitten(s) you are interested in email adopt@feralchange.org and let us know what cat you might like to adopt, and tell us a bit about yourself.

• We will email you a link to an adoption application form for you to fill out. We review most applications on a first come first served basis.

• When we have lots of applications for a cat, we review and work to find the best possible fit for that cat or kitten based on the cat's specific needs, energy level, and personality. If you are not selected to adopt a specific cat or kitten it could be there is another cat or kitten(s) that may be a better fit.

• Once we have your submitted application and we have approved it, the foster parent will contact you to arrange a meet and greet. This visit may be in person or virtual.

• If your meet and greet goes well and it seems like the cat or kitten is the right fit for you, and our foster thinks you are a good fit for the cat or kitten, we can move to the next step.

• Adoption counseling. We will schedule a virtual home visit to make sure your home is safe and cat ready! We’ll discuss what room might be a good place to start the cat in, where the food and water will be, litter boxes, and such. Our volunteers can give advice, answer questions, and give tips on how to make your home cat or kitten ready. 

• If you smoke indoors, this is not safe for cats or kittens. 

• Then we can finalize the adoption! You’ll receive an email with the details, adoption agreement, and a link to pay the adoption fee. 

• Now you and the foster can plan for you to pick up your cat or kitten and bring them home!