HOW TO ADOPT

We are a cat café – not a kitten café. Though we do receive litters of kittens often, we cannot guarantee the age, breed, or amount of adoptable cats staying with us at any given point. Sometimes the shelter doesn’t have many cats to send, and sometimes there is a high demand for adoptions. If we are short on cats we will make an effort to reach out to you before your visit to offer a reschedule. Refunds are not offered simply because we do not have “kittens” or a specific breed.

*Please note that spring time is “kitten season” and during colder months there are less adoptable cats.*

We follow the same adoption process as SpokAnimal – plus we’ve added a few screening protocols of our own.

1

Meet the Cats

We require all potential adopters to schedule a Kitty Date so you can meet the cats before committing to an adoption. We don’t do the whole “window shopping” thing. Reservations can be made here on our website.

BOOK A VISIT

2

Fall in Love & “Sleep on it”

If you fall in love with a kitty, let the cat-caretaker know and discuss the waiting period. We do NOT allow cats to be adopted on the spot. We do this to maximize the chances of a successful long-term adoption. The cat will be off limits to other adopters during this short period.

3

Set a Date

You will be asked to reach out the next day to confirm your intentions. If you are still in love, then we will work with you to set an adoption date! We try to schedule them the next day but that isn’t always possible. Please be patient with us during this pocess.

4

Fill Out Paperwork

You will need to read, sign, and return our adoption application at the time of the adoption. SpokAnimal also provides us with an adoption packet for each cat. After completing the paperwork, we will collect the shelter adoption fee. This goes entirely to the shelter and helps cover the costs of the care that has been provided to the kitties up until that point. Kitty Cantina will also collect a $20 fee per adoption to help cover the care that has been provided for the cat up until that point.

5

Bring Home Your New Family Member

Finally you will be able to scoop up your little one! If you want to be on our adoption wall we will take a picture of you and your kitty in the Kitty Lounge then you’re on your way!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where do the cats come from?

All of the cats living with us come from our partner shelter SpokAnimal. This helps free up space and resources at the shelter so they can focus their efforts on more at-risk animals. They are all in need of homes and are adoptable!

Can I claim a cat that you posted on social media?

No, sorry. We don’t do the whole window shopping thing. Check out our adoption process above for more details.

What are the adoption fees?

SpokAnimal sets their adoption rates based on the age of the cat. 100% of the fee goes directly to the shelter.

SpokAnimal adoption fees

Kittens up to 6 months: $130

Cats 6 months to 1 year: $85

Adult cats: $65

Senior cats (7 and older): $45

Super seniors (10 and older): $25

After careful consideration Kitty Cantina now collects a $20 adoption fee per cat.

Adoptions include:

spay or neuter

first FVRCP vaccination

deworming

rabies vaccination (excludes some kittens)

microchip

wellness check at participating vet clinics

Can I just walk in and see the cats whenever I feel like it?

The Kitty Lounge is not always open when the café is. The kitties need a break from hoomanz, and we also need time to clean their living space. Reservations are highly recommended to guarantee your time with the cats. *COVID restriction edit* – We are temporarily only able to allow same-household kitty dates. Please refer to the booking page for more details on this process.

Day	Café	Kitty Lounge
Monday	9:00 am – 8:00 pm	Refer to booking page
Tuesday	9:00 am – 8:00 pm	Refer to booking page
Wednesday	9:00 am – 8:00 pm	Refer to booking page
Thursday	9:00 am – 8:00 pm	Refer to booking page
Friday	9:00 am – 8:00 pm	Refer to booking page
Saturday	8:00 am – 8:00 pm	Refer to booking page
Sunday	8:00 am – 8:00 pm	Refer to booking page