Homing Process

 Here is our guide to adopting a cat using hands-free homing

  • Check you are within a reasonable distance of your chosen branch. You can find your nearest branch by typing in your postcode at www.cats.org.uk/find-us
  • Enquire - If you’ve found a cat on our website that you’re interested in homing, please contact us via enquiries@stafford.cats.org.uk
  • Homing Visit - One of our volunteers will be in touch to do a virtual visit (via video or telephone call) to help us match you with the perfect cat! You may be asked for proof of your address and the consent of your landlord (if you live in a rented property)
  • Fosterer Chat and virtual visit - If there’s a cat we think would make a perfect addition to your family, the fosterer looking after that cat will get in touch to have a chat about the cat. The fosterer may also invite you to a virtual viewing of the cat so you can meet the cat.
  • Reserving a cat - 
  • Adopt - Once you have reserved your cat, you’ll be sent paperwork to sign and return to us. Paper work must be returned before the cat can come home. You’ll then pay an adoption fee of £75/£95, from 1/4/2024 £85/£105 - if possible by bank transfer. The fee contributes towards all of the care the cat has received in care (vet check, first vaccination, neutering, microchip, flea and worming as a minimum).
  • Bringing your cat home - Once all of this is finalised, we’ll arrange for a driver to bring your cat safely to your home. There are strict protocols which must be followed when delivering the cat which we will run through with you prior to delivery.
  • Be supported - You’ll receive a follow-up call or email around three, seven and 21 days after the adoption to check that your new arrival is settled in.  We will also be here with any support you may need and to provide help and advice at any point following the adoption.