The Little Cats’ Rescue (TLC), Inc.

(727) 815-0772

www.thelittlecatsrescue.org

F.E.I.N.: 84-1631024

Who we are and why we do what we do!

PLEASE take a few moments to review our adoption policies and the steps we follow as part of our adoption process. You may be surprised to learn that adopting a cat is more involved and takes more time than you expected.

Everything we do is in the best interests of our cats and ultimately your family - We are dedicated to giving them the best chance of finding a permanent and loving home.

It is important to understand that:

1. The adoption process is the same for everyone.

2. Our concerns are just like yours—

the long-term well-being of our rescued cats.

We lovingly call our cats “rescues,” as many of them have endured abuse, abandonment and neglect. When we receive these cats, they are often ill and seldom neutered. Many have emotional difficulties. Before we offer them for adoption, they have been fully vetted (FIV/FeLV tested, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and passed a health check by our veterinarians.) They have been socialized in a loving “real life” foster home and fed premium food. We are very hands-on with the cats, and we have observed their likes, their dislikes, quirks and requirements. While at PetSmart, they do not languish in cages – they receive on-going socialization and monitoring by our dedicated volunteers, with play-time outside their cages several times a day. This ensures a happy cat!

As you can imagine, it is stressful and upsetting for your family, our cats and our staff if an adoption fails and the cat must be returned to us. We have many years of experience with rescue and adoptions, and our process is designed and intended to avoid a disastrous outcome. Thank you for taking the time to understand our process. We want to assure you that we do not wish to frustrate, take up too much of your time, or be invasive with you in any way. We do not want you to rush into this life-time commitment, but to partner with us to make this a pleasant experience for all involved.

ADOPTION PROCEDURE:

1. Our application must be completed. We do check veterinary references. This is intended to protect the health of adoption candidates and the pets that you may already have.

2. We require documentation that your landlord allows this pet in your home if you rent or lease.

3. Since this will be a family pet, adoption should be a family decision. The entire family will be asked to spend time with the cat. Any unease with this cat now will result in rejection sooner or later.

4. We require documentation that your current pets are spayed/neutered, current on their vaccines, and cats have passed an FIV/FeLV blood test.

5. We will schedule a brief home visit, which is primarily intended to evaluate safety conditions for our cats.

Please ask all the questions you want to ensure that you and your family will be comfortable with this cat and its requirements.

ADOPTION FEE:

We accept cash or a local check. We are not able to accept debit or credit cards.

The Little Cats’ Rescue is a private non-profit organization whose existence relies solely on donations. We have been a 501(C)3 Florida non-profit organization since 2003.

Our adoption fees partially cover costs involved in readying our rescues for their forever homes. We have no paid staff; all funds are used for the rescue and care of cats, managing feral colonies, and assisting with spay/neuter for families in need.

Our requested fees partially cover the veterinary services that have been provided for your new cat(s). Additional contributions are greatly appreciated, used to care for our rescues, and would carry tax benefits to you.