Furry Suits Rescue wants to make sure that you adopt the cat that is right for your family, and also that your family is right for the cat that you choose. Therefore, we ask that you read and understand our adoption policies and procedures. You will be asked to sign a legal contract when adopting your cat, and you will be asked for a tax-deductible donation. The donation amount helps to pay for medical expenses and spaying/neutering.

Our policies:

• Kittens are spayed/neutered before adoption if they are old enough. We will not place a cat in a home with an unspayed or unneutered pet, unless there is a valid, documented health reason.
• The cat must be an indoor cat, kept inside with you unless on a leash and accompanied.
• The cat may NOT be intended as a gift.
• Kittens less than 6 months old will not be placed in homes with children under 6 years old.
• Kittens less than 10 months old must be placed in pairs unless there is another friendly young cat in the home.
• The cat may NOT be declawed for any reason. 

In addition to the above, we reserve the right to check on an adopted cat at any time to ensure its wellbeing. If any condition of the Adoption Contract has been violated, or if it is the opinion of Furry Suits Rescue that the environment is unsafe, we reserve the right to remove the cat from the home. If at any time you cannot keep the cat, you must return it to Furry Suits Rescue, and not to another individual or shelter.

Here is the adoption procedure:

• Selection

• Pets Allowed? - If you rent, does your apartment or home allow cats? Landlord approval is required for renters.
• Age - Cats of different ages have very different requirements (e.g. kittens and older cats require extra care and attention). Be sure you know what the requirements are for the cat that you are interested in.
• Temperament - Does the cat have a temperament that would be suitable for your family?
• Compatibility - Is the cat recommended for children and other pets?
• Cost of care - A single cat will cost around $400 each year for food, litter, and routine medical care. Can you afford that amount, or more for special medical care?

• Application and Interview - The purpose of the application is to match the cat's needs with the appropriate environment. When you have completed your application, one of our volunteers will interview you personally, to go over the information you have listed.


• Home Visit – A visit to your home is required to ensure that you can provide a safe, loving environment for the cat you wish to adopt. All members of the household are required to attend. Care and behavioral training principles will be discussed.
  
• Adoption Contract – Upon completion of a satisfactory home visit, the contract finalizes the adoption process. When the contract is signed, you will be asked to make a donation of $125 for one cat, or $200 for two cats. Once the donation is made, you will receive the cat’s medical records.