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Adoption procedure

If you have thought carefully about adopting a cat and now feel ready to give one of our cats a caring home, it's time to take the next step.

Step 1 - come to the Adoption Centre

122 Marlborough Road, Ryde, IoW

Tel: (01983) 562609

Step 2 - on arrival

Tell us about the kind of cat you are looking for and a little about yourself. You can also meet some of the cats looking for a home.

Step 3 - meet the cats

Visit the cats and take the opportunity to speak with one of us about our homing procedure and the different cats’ characters.

Step 4 - the home visit

Not every cat will suit your specific environment so we will carry out a home visit to ensure that we find a cat that fits your circumstances.

Download the home visit leaflet

Step 5 - collection day

Once you've had your home visit, you can collect your new family member. As our cat care costs can be in excess of £150 per cat, we do ask that adopters pay a fee to enable us to carry on helping more cats in need. Your local branch or centre will be able to advise further.

Adoption fees explained

Step 6 - advice and support

If you have any queries after taking your cat home, please give the branch or adoption centre a call – we’re here to help! Our National Helpline 03000 12 12 12 is also here to help you (Monday to Friday; 9am-5pm).