Frequently Asked Questions
Why do you charge an adoption fee? ?
Jen's Adoptable Cats is a 501(c)(3) not for profit cat rescue, and we do not sell cats. We operate exclusively on donations, and our adoptions fees are a fraction of the costs incurred per cat for food, litter and veterinary care. We believe in providing our cats with the best veterinary care possible, and although this care does cost more, we believe in providing our cats with every opportunity to live a long and happy life. Adoption fees are considered a donation and they are tax deductible.
What are your adoption fees?
Cats/Kittens: $125 per cat
Seniors 10+: $100 per cat
What kind of veterinary care is provided?
All of our cats are spayed/neutered, tested for FIV and FeLV, vaccinated for FVRCP and rabies, fecal tested, as well as microchipped. When deemed necessary, our cats receive additional care, such as dentals, bloodwork, medications, surgeries, allergy tests, etc. Our rescue is transparent with all known health conditions of our cats.
Where are you located? Do you have a facility?
Our rescue is completely foster based, and we do not have a facility. This means that all of our cats are in private residences. We feel this is an excellent way for cats to feel more comfortable, show their true personalities and receive better socialization.
Can I meet your cats?
Yes, but we do require an application to be filled out prior to meeting any of our cats. We require this because all of our cats are in private residences, and we have an obligation to screen anyone entering our foster's homes. Please read the profile of your intended cat to see which town he or she is currently located.
Do you offer trial periods?
Absolutely! This is our foster with intent to adopt program. Anyone who is approved through our adoption process can request to foster with intent to adopt. This is a trial period of approximately 30 days, where you can see if your new kitty is a good fit. If not, you can return the cat to our care and at your request, we can refund your adoption fee. If you would like to choose a different cat, that is also an option.
Our rescue often takes in adult cats, and they can require a few months to properly adjust to a new home and feel comfortable enough to show their true personalities. Due to this, we offer extended trial periods in these circumstances.
Why is my kitten only being offered for foster with intent to adopt?
We require all of our cats/kittens to be spayed/neutered prior to finalization of their adoption. Due to the difficulty in getting timely appointments for spay/neuter, especially since COVID, it may not be possible to get our kittens fixed in a timely fashion. In order to allow our adopters the ability to bring home their kittens sooner, we allow for foster with intent to adopt. As the adopter, you must bring your kitten to all of his or her appointments for vaccinations and to be spayed/neutered. Our rescue covers all expenses as long as our veterinarian is used. We do help with rescheduling appointments when absolutely necessary and can assist in bringing the kitten to the veterinarian in certain circumstances. Please discuss any concerns with your adoption coordinator. Once your kitten is fully vetted, we can finalize the adoption. If an adopter fails to bring the kitten to his or her appointments, we will reclaim the kitten back into our organization. We take veterinary care very seriously.
I adopted a cat from you, but I cannot keep it. What do I do?
Please contact our rescue immediately. As per our adoption contract, we require 4 weeks to properly rehome your adopted cat, unless there is an extreme emergency. If there is an extreme emergency, we will make an exception . We stand by our cats, and ALWAYS take them back.
I can't keep my adopted cat anymore. Can I give it to my sister/friend/coworker?
You are the only approved adopter for your cat. As per your contract, you cannot give your cat to anyone else. If you want to give your cat away to a friend or family member, please contact us and have that person fill out our adoption application. They will go through the same adoption process you did, minus the adoption fee. Once approved, they will sign the contract and your cat will become theirs. If they are not approved, and you cannot keep your cat, you can return the cat to our organization.
I need to rehome my cat. Do you accept owner surrenders?
Our organization is very small, and we do not have a facility. As much as we'd love to accept your cat, we are often at capacity and unable to do so. If you are willing to foster your cat, and can provide veterinary records and/or a donation to cover needed medical, we can help you rehome your cat. If you need to rehome your cat immediately, you may need to contact a shelter.