How to Adopt through The Comfie Cat Shelter
We offer a simple step-by-step adoption process.
Pick a Cat
Visit our available cats from the page on our website. You may wish to pick a maximum of 3 cats you would like to meet, or characteristics you are looking for in a cat. Please note that if you only select a single cat to meet, we do not guarantee the cat will be available at the time of your meet and greet as a potential adopter who has had their appointment previous to yours may have decided to adopt the same cat. It is important to select a maximum of 3 cats on your application.
Fill out the Online Application
Below, we offer a simple, step-by-step application. Please thoroughly complete the application after you have read through all the information available on this page.
PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR VETERINARIAN RIGHT AFTER SENDING YOUR APPLICATION AND GIVE PERMISSION FOR THE COMFIE CAT SHELTER TO SPEAK WITH THEM (this will speed up your adoption application review)
Adoption Review
Our adoption committee will review your application. We select the best match for each of our adoptees. This is why we ask you to be very thorough on your application. We do reserve the right to decline applications we feel necessary.
At this time we are still short on volunteers, please be patient as we review your application.
Appointment/Meeting
If your application has been selected, we will contact you to set up a 15 minute appointment time. We only allow 2 people to come in at a time due to health reasons. At this time, you will have the opportunity to meet the cats listed on your application. It is important that you arrive on time for your appointment as we may have other appointments scheduled following your scheduled time. *Please note that you will only be contacted should your application be approved.
Bringing Home Your Cat
Should you and your cat match the next few steps may occur. Your cat may be all medically ready to go, you sign the adoption agreement and submit payment for adoption and take your new kitty home with you (PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR CAT CARRIER WITH YOU AT TIME OF PICK UP). Should the cat require a medical check up prior to going home with you, we would take care of that and set up an appointment for you to come back to finalize the adoption.If you have other pets in the home, we suggest you check out our resource page for tips on how to create a harmonious home in a multi-pet environment.
What does the adoption cost include
• Spay/neuter
• Rabies vaccine
• Microchip
• First vaccine booster
• Flea and worm treatment
*Note that kittens at six months are brought back to our shelter and sent to our vet for spaying/neutering, and rabies vaccination.
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Adoption Fees
Regular Adoption (Adult 1-7 years) $200.00
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Kittens (9wks-11 months) $250.00
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Senior Adoption (Adult 8+ years) $125.00
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"A Senior for a Senior Program'
Any cat 8 years or older is FREE to any senior 65 years or older with a good home.
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Please visit our available cats ready for a loving forever home.
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To adopt a cat/kitten from The Comfie Cat Shelter the application below MUST be thoroughly filled out, or download the application here and email it to info@comfiecatshelter.ca or bring it into the shelter.
Adoption is a LIFELONG commitment
House cats can live up to at least 15 years of age. You must be prepared to commit yourself to this feline for the entirety of its life. You must also commit to resolving any issues that may occur during his/her lifetime. This includes budgeting of $1,000-$1,500 per year for your companion.
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ALL POTENTIAL ADOPTERS PLEASE READ PRIOR
TO FILLING OUT THE ADOPTION APPLICATION
We do offer, for a fee, the most common feline medical tests that can be completed before the adoption process is finalized and the animal is scheduled to leave the building. These include fecal parasite tests, comprehensive blood tests, and FIV+ and FeLV (feline leukemia) tests. These tests are designed to give the adopter the best piece of mind possible.
Basic Fecal test: $70 taxes included.
SNAP Blood Test (Basic) (FIV+ and Feline Leukemia) $95 taxes included.
Prep Blood Test CBC Panel (Advanced) $200 taxes included.
Dental problems can occasionally occur with cats. Generally the older the animal, the higher the percentage chance of a concern surfacing. These concerns can range in severity from a simple mouth cleaning to full mouth extraction. The CCS will not be held liable for any costs incurred from having to deal with these types of medical issues. For a fee, we can book the feline in with our vet to have the dental status confirmed prior to the adoption being finalized.
Dental inspection: $75 tax included.
I (the potential adopter) do understand that having blood work done on the adoptee does not guarantee that the animal will not have anaesthetic/surgical/vaccination complications.
Any retesting at a later date for any test, (fecal or blood), is the financial responsibility of the adopter. None of these testing fees are refundable if the adoption is declined after the test results have been returned.
**Adoption Contract Disclaimer**
By submitting the above application I agree to:
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I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
If this application leads to Adoption, I understand that false information in my application or interview may result in denial of future adoptions and surrender of the feline in care.
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The Comfie Cat Shelter agrees to the adoption of the feline named above, and the Adopter agrees to adopt the feline named above from the Adopting Agency known as: The Comfie Cat Shelter.
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The Adopter is over the age of 19 years and agrees to provide a suitable home for the Adoptee, nutritional food and fresh water daily, as well as; shelter, love and kind treatment at all times.
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The Adopter understands and respects the diversity of environments the Adoptee has previously lived in.
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The Adopter agrees to provide full preventative medical care for the Adoptee such as, but not limited to; Annual vet check, check-ups, vaccinations as required, etc.
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The Adopter agrees that the adoptee will be an INDOOR ONLY cat.
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The Adopter will maintain that the feline was adopted and NOT purchased. Further, The Comfie Cat Shelter does not guarantee the health, temperament, and/or training of the Adoptee due to limited background information available. The Adopter agrees herein that The Comfie Cat Shelter holds no liability for any preexisting condition of which we were unaware.
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The Adopter agrees that the Adoptee will not be used for any inhumane, experimental or illegal purposes; such as, but not limited to; breeding.
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I/We, will not declaw the adoptee under any circumstances.
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The Adopter acknowledges that it is a criminal offense to abandon an animal. If you cannot continue to effectively and safely care for the Adoptee, the Adoptee must be surrendered back to The Comfie Cat Shelter. (The Adoptee must not be given away, traded, or sold). The Adopter understands and agrees that any fees will not be refunded.
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Should the Adopted cat need to be re-homed, the Adopter will contact The Comfie Cat Shelter to arrange the date and time for the return.
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Juvenile felines are too young to be spayed or neutered. It is the Adopters responsibility to contact The Comfie Cat Shelter when the Adoptee is between 5-6 months of age to arrange an appointment for the procedure. The cost of the procedure is included in the adoption fee. Should the Adopter decide to have the procedure performed by his/her veterinarian, a rebate/refund will not be granted.
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The Adopter waives any right of action now or in future against The Comfie Cat Shelter for any reason related to the adoption including, but not limited to, the repossession of the Adoptee in accordance with this agreement.
