ADOPTION POLICY:
To ensure that all kittens/cats will be placed in a loving, responsible and dedicated home, I will share my adoption protocol. I reserve the right to turn down anyone who is interested in adopting a kitty from
Krazy for Kats. Keep in mind that baby kittens or teenagers are not well suited for your older kitty. It does cause cats great stress to have a new kitten in the home that is fully of energy.
- There will be an in-depth phone consultation with all potential adopters. I may ask to come your home to inspect the living arrangements and your other pets prior to the adoption and to do a check up after the adoptions.
- All kittens are available for adoption at no less than 9–12 weeks old. This is to ensure proper development and comfort level for the pet. Some kittens are smaller among siblings and may take more time to grow and they may need special care or medical treatments.
- All of my kittens/cats have been taken to the vet for an exam, current medical treatments, shots and are spayed/neutered upon adoption time (unless advised by the doctor to wait until a later date.) All vet fees will be a part of my adoption fees plus minor care giver expenses. Any donation above the adoption fee is greatly appreciated. Krazy For Kats cannot be responsible for any new illness or hidden medical issues that the rescue cat/kitten may have after adoption.
- Microchips are highly recommended to protect your kitten in case it gets lost. It is a painless procedure that will last a lifetime. If I rescue a kitty from the shelter they will provide the micro-chipping for me. You can also get low cost micro-chipping done at your local PETCO or Animal Shelter.
- Kittens under 6 months of age are usually adopted in pairs. If there is no one in your home for most of the day, a young kitten will get very lonely and will act out or cry. It is very hard on a kitten to be adopted by itself. When you have (2) kittens that have already bonded, they will keep themselves company and they will less likely scratch the furniture, go potty outside of the litter box or damage items. Actually two kitties are EASIER than you think! I should know, I have many here at the Kat House! You may also want to adopt a kitty as playmate for your current cat! We can talk about the appropriate age.
- Please do not come to adopt a kitten for someone else as a gift. It is better if they pick out the kitten with you to make sure it is the right fit. Make it a surprise ”Kitty Day!“ They will love coming to visit the Kat House and I will spend a lot of time with you explaining kitten care and handling. It is a real kitty treat and they will be very grateful!
- Rescue kittens are a special kind of pet and are not really suited for children under the age of 7 especially if your child has no prior pet experience. If you would like to give a kitten as a "gift" for an older child, why don’t you bring them over to play with the kittens to see how comfortable they are with them. I have a lot of toys and we can let them have fun selecting their own! It can be a Kitty Party!
- I will make follow-up calls on all my adoptions during the first year. It is required that you locate a veterinary clinic for a follow up exam and that you adhere to my medical records to complete the vaccination or treatment series. Many vets will provide a FREE consultation for new adoptions of rescue kitties and to put your pet's medical records into their clinic files.
- It is important to get ALL of the vaccinations done in a kitten's 1st year of development. If the kitty is not fully vaccinated before adoption then such vaccinations must be given by the required date as stated on the medical contract. I can do these FINAL vaccinations for you for a small fee. I am now using nasal vaccinations for all of my bottle baby and young kittens starting at the age of 4 weeks. I special order these new, modern vaccinations. It is difficult to find them at your local vets, therefore, the last vaccination is given at 12 weeks at the Kat House. You will bring your kitty back at that time.
- If at ANY TIME I feel that the kitty is being neglected, mistreated or denied medical treatment such as follow-up exams, vaccinations or scheduled surgeries - I have the right to reclaim the adopted animal. Please be aware that I take my rescue work and fostering of these animals very seriously. I am looking for stable, caring and respectful people that are ready to commit to the adoption of a special kitty for a healthy, long life. Therefore, I will make follow up calls, emails or visits to ensure that safety of the pet and I will request the kitty be returned if any part of the contract policy is broken.
RETURN POLICY: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CALL US.
- Please return cat within (3) days for a full refund of adoption fee.
- You have up (7) days to exchange for a different cat/kitten.
- Owner return/release of adopted pets (after 1 month) will be charge a MINIMUM "re-homing fee" of $50 per cat for every (6) months the animal was in your possession.
This to take care of the extra expense I will now have in order to care for an older kitty and to place them up for adoption again.
Please take the time to CAREFULLY consider whether you are ready for a new pet. It is very stressful for a rescue kitty to be adopted only to be returned a few weeks or months later and THEN try to get re-adopted again to another family. If you need to return your cat back to me because it is not working out, do so in a timely manner. Often this may mean your cat is now considerably older or stressed and it may not be adoptable and I will have to provide long term care for her. Donations for your returned pet are very much appreciated.
If for any reason you need to return or exchange a kitten/cat you've adopted from me, please do so within
(3) days for a refund of the adoption fee or to choose a different kitty. Deposits are non-refundable.
Sometimes a kitten/cat may not be a good match in your home and will need to find a new family. Please do not wait too long to make that decision. It is very traumatic for a kitten to go from home to home.
All of my cats and kittens have been tested for FeLV/FIV and had a 2 week quarantine period upon rescue. If any major medical symptoms should arise after adoption, I will extend a 7-day medical period in which I will contact my vet to see what treatment needs to be done or give you advice.
All NEW medical costs/vet bills will be the responsibility of the new owner. There is no reimbursement of medical costs after the cat has been adopted. I may, however, be able to provide basic medications such as "Antibiotics, De-worming/Flea treatments and Revolution" if needed.
It is normal for a new kitty not to eat or go to the bathroom the first day due to the stress of the move and driving in the car. Remember, you MUST put your new kitten in a "SAFE ROOM" for at least 2-3 full days before allowing them to have access to your home. I recommend at least 5-7 days before you begin introducing them to your current pet. Older cats adopted alone to a new home may only need 1-2 days to adjust.
DO NOT bring her out to sleep in your bed the 1st night - especially if you have other pets.! It will create a severe negative affect on their socialization and it can be very dangerous for a young kitten if your other pet comes in to join you! That calls for a KITTY FIGHT!
- IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please make sure you follow my instruction page on "Bringing the Kitty Home" during the first (3) days. I cannot be held responsible if you introduce your kitten to a pet too soon or if you do not use the "safe room" method. These adoption steps are intended for the comfort and safety of the new kitty and to reduce confrontation and undue stress with your own pets.
After the final adoption, if you need to give up your kitten in the future and you are unable to find a suitable home, please contact me. There are no refunds for the adoption fee, but I will work with you to find your kitten a new place to live instead of sending her back out on the street.
DO NOT turn these rescue kittens into the shelter as stated in your signed contract!
Please be aware that I do work very closely with LA Animal Services and the shelters. I check their "surrendered" pet intake logs daily. I will know if you have released one of my kittens/cats to them and I will be contacting you for breach of your adoption contract.
Remember, these are ”rescue kittens“ that were living on the streets. Some were abandoned at the shelters of just left outside to die. Let’s always keep them safe and warm in a loving home.
