![]() We are so happy they are transitioning to being home with you! Preparing your home for your new cat or kitten From there they either go to their forever or foster homes. After their long journey, MA state law requires that they get a vet visit, receive a health certificate, and stay at our quarantine facility for 48 hours where their needs are attended to by our loving staff. Many of our cats come to us from the south, riding in a USDA approved transport truck. It is important to remember that your new cat or kitten has been through many new experiences lately. Your new furry friend will need your patience and understanding during this transition. This folder also contains your kittens’ microchip, to be inserted by your Veterinarian.īRINGING YOUR KITTEN HOME Bringing a new cat or kitten home can be a wonderful experience for you and your family. Your kitten will come with an adoption folder which includes its veterinary paperwork from the south, as well as the general wellness exam before release from our Massachusetts facility. We rely on fundraising to compensate for those deficits and cannot reduce this already discounted fee. Our adoption fee does not cover our entire cost of vetting, additional medical care or medications, food, care, and supplies for each of our cats. In addition to providing the love, food, and basic veterinary care our animals need to thrive, we are also providing behavioral evaluations when necessary, any required medications, and sometimes even life sustaining surgeries and emergency care. Wellness Check by our Veterinarian prior to being released from our ISO facility Transport to Massachusetts (if applicable)Ĥ8-hour quarantine in a MA USDA approved ISO facility Microchip (to be inserted by your Veterinarian)ġ-month flea/tick topical preventative (completed at time of transport) Spay or Neuter (If cat is not altered upon arrival, SPR will arrange an appointment at one of our participating Veterinarians at our expense)įeline leukemia (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) SNAP testing Rabies certificate and tag for kittens 16 weeks and older If you are 65 or older, please ask us about our Seniors for Seniors adoption program! The adoption fee includes:Īge appropriate vaccinations (FVRCP: Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis/Calicivirus/Panleukopenia vaccine) Our adoption fee is $325 for one kitten ($550 for two kittens) up to age 12 months, $200 for cats aged 1-8, $100 for cats 8+. ![]() Before filling out an application, please evaluate your ability to care for a cat or kitten (financially and otherwise), for the span of its lifetime (sometimes up to 20 years!) Their life depends on it. Many animals end up in shelters or back in rescue because their humans were not prepared for the commitment and responsibility of owning a pet. Approved adopters are able to meet all newly transported kittens by appointment, and then take their new kitty home from that event.Īs an adopter, you are an extension of the rescue process. ![]() ![]() The second is at a "meet & greet" adoption event, held at our facility in Groveland. The first is to meet, and then adopt, a kitten who is already in Massachusetts, and living in one of our foster homes. There are two ways to adopt a kitty from us: We do not operate like a traditional animal shelter. In addition to reviewing your application and providing you with a personalized process to match you with the right kitten, we talk to your references, including your veterinarian and landlord, if applicable. Please do not submit an application until you are ready & committed to adopt from SPR. The time frame from application to approval typically ranges between 48 to 96 hours depending on your responsiveness along with your references. Once submitted, you will be connected with an adoption coordinator to start the approval process. You may apply for a specific cat or kitten, or leave this information blank if you are not sure. If you would like to adopt, the first step is the submission of our online application. Whether you have fallen in love already, or looking for our matchmaking assistance, we are your partner throughout this adoption process. We have a very high adoption success rate at Sweet Paws Rescue (SPR) because our process of matching kittens with their humans is effective.
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