Adoption Policies & Fees-Cats
VIPP ADOPTION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CATS
Living with a cat or kitten is one of life’s pleasures, and sending a cat off to a new home with a happy, excited new owner is a pleasure for VIPP volunteers. Every VIPP volunteer loves to hear that the new kitty is a happy member of the family and is completely comfortable in its new home.
VIPP operates under a “no-kill” policy. We will care for the kitties for as long as it takes to place them in a home. We have many cats and kittens available for adoption and we want to share the love. The following are some policies and procedures to ensure that there is the best possible match between a potential caregiver and the kitty being considered.
The Cats
All cats that VIPP adopts out are spayed or neutered cats. We test every cat for feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus, give them basic vaccinations, and de-flea and de-worm if necessary and provide any veterinary care they need. We do everything possible to ensure the cat you are adopting is healthy. We even provide a free wellness check-up at Fair Isle Animal Clinic within a week of adoption. The cats are microchipped. A cat with a microchip stands the best chance of being returned home if he or she wanders.
The Process
The VIPP volunteers use a detailed questionnaire to get an idea of the potential adopter’s history with animals and desires and expectations about adopting a cat. VIPP provides all the information we have about our cats’ health, history and habits. We also provide information on introducing a new cat into your home and endless free advice.
After you look over the available kitties and think you have selected your next family member, we ask you to come back the next day to pick up your kitty. This 24-hour waiting period allows potential adopters to go home and think it over, as well as get a litter box, food bowls, and other kitty essentials.
Some policies
New owners must fill out Adoption Application and Contract.
New owner must pay the full adoption fee at the time of adoption.
$85 for kittens
$75 for adult cats
$50 for senior cats
New owners will choose the cat they adopt for themselves, that is there are no two or three party adoptions.
New Owners are to adopt cats as companion pets with access to the indoors of the owners home. Barn cat placements will be considered on a case by case basis.
New Owners agree to be personally responsible for the humane care and any veterinary care as necessary for the welfare of their VIPP cat.
New Owners will keep cats (who will have access to the outdoors in their new home) indoors exclusively for at least one month before they are let outside.
New Owners will keep kittens (who will have access to the outdoors) inside their new homes exclusively for 6 months before they are let outside.
New Owners agree not to declaw any kitten or cat adopted from VIPP.
New Owners will have had all of their current pets spayed or neutered.
VIPP Owners who live close to a busy road will agree to keep their cats indoors of the owner’s home exclusively.
New Owners agree to contact VIPP immediately if their VIPP cat goes missing at any time.
New Owner who can no longer care for their VIPP cat, agree to relinquish ownership to VIPP.
VIPP has Adopt-a-Cat Days every Saturday from 11:30 -2:30 at the new VIPP Shelter located at 12200 SW 243 rd Street - off of Old Mill Rd. Please see directions on this website. If this time is not convenient for you - please call 389-1085 to schedule an appointment.
Fees
Our adoption fees are:
Adult cat $75
Kitten $85
Senior cat (10 years and older) $50
VIPP has a special program for cats with pre-existing medical conditions. Ask your VIPP volunteer about the program if your fear of the condition is inhibiting your ability to adopt your favorite cat.