If you’re thinking about offering a home to a Cats Protection cat or kitten that’s great news! There is a lot to think about, but we are here to make the adoption process as smooth as possible and hopefully to take away some of the worries from what can be an emotional time.
One of our main objectives is to find good homes for all of the cats in our care. We want to make sure that the cat coming into your life is the right cat for you, your family, your lifestyle and your plans for the future.
For example, you will need to consider whether you can look after a cat for up to 20 years and if you are prepared to take him to the vet at least once a year for a check up and vaccination. There are other expenses such as feeding, litter and insurance while you will also need to make sure your cat is looked after if you go on holiday.
That way, the process of settling your new family member into his new home will be that much easier and mean you have the very best chance of a long and happy life together.
How to adopt a cat
If you have thought carefully about adopting a cat and now feel ready to give one of our cats a caring home, it's time to take the next step.
Here's how to do it...
Step 1 - find your local CP
Identify your local Cats Protection branch or adoption centre and give them a call. Alternatively, phone our Helpline on 03000 12 12 12 (Monday to Friday; 9am-5pm).Step 2 - on arrival
Tell us about the kind of cat you are looking for and a little about yourself. If you are visiting one of our adoption centres, you can also meet some of the cats looking for a home.Step 3 - the home visit
Not every cat will suit your specific environment so we usually carry out a home visit to ensure that we find a cat that fits your circumstances.Step 4 - meet the cats
Visit the cats and take the opportunity to speak with one of us about our homing procedure and the different cats’ characters.Step 5 - collection day
Once you've had your home visit, you can collect your new family member. As our cat care costs can be in excess of £150 per cat, we do ask that adopters pay a fee to enable us to carry on helping more cats in need. Your local branch or centre will be able to advise further.Step 6 - advice and support
If you have any queries after taking your cat home, please give the branch or adoption centre a call – we’re here to help! Our National Helpline 03000 12 12 12 is also here to help you (Monday to Friday; 9am-5pm).