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Adopting a Craig Street Cat

PictureOur St. Patrick's Day kittens, born March 17, 2013.
All Craig Street Cats offered for adoption are already spayed or neutered and have received basic vaccinations.  Kittens are ready for adoption after they have recovered from their surgery

Much thought goes into choosing an adoptive home for one of our cats. We want to be certain that both the cats and the adoptive parents are happy with the arrangements, so that they can live together for many years. Some cats need the company of another cat or dog, some must be only pets. Some love small children, others are afraid of them. For these reasons we interview all prospective pet parents. In some cases we do a home visit, to help the pet parents ensure that their new cat will be safe and secure. In all cases prospective pet parents are required to sign an adoption contract that specifies some of their responsibilities to their new pet. Once a cat is placed in a new home, we do follow up calls to make sure that everything is going well.  Although kittens are very cute, and many small children say they want one, we strongly encourage families with toddlers or pre-schoolers to consider adopting adult cats, or kittens over 6 months of age.  This is safer for both the child and the kitten.

Adopters with dogs are reminded that it may take several months for your new cat to feel comfortable with a dog, and that they may never become friends.  Patience is the key when introducing new pets into an existing pet structure.  Our staff is prepared to help you through the process.

Adoption Fees:

Kittens up to 6 months:  $175
Kittens 7 to 12 months:  $150
Adult cats:  $100

Fees include spay or neuter, first vaccination, tattoo, microchip and deworming.  They also include 6 weeks of complementary pet insurance, courtesy of PetSecure, and access to our adoption alumni group on facebook

If you would like to adopt a Craig Street Cat, please visit our adoption centre at 16-1421 St. James St.  We have over 100 adoptable cats and kittens waiting to meet you.  Once you have met the critter you want to adopt, we will help you through the adoption process.  Please expect to spend an hour or so completing the application and pre-adoption interview.  In some cases adoptions cannot be completed on the same day, and may be finalized on the next business day.  If you rent your home, or live in a condominium complex, please be sure to bring written proof that your landlord or condo association will allow you to keep a cat.  You will also need photo ID with your current address.

​You will need a secure cat carrier in which to transport your new best friend home.

A Few of Our Adoptable Critters -- many more in our adoption centre!


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