Adopting a cat from us
How to adopt a cat from Mitcham Homing Centre
How to adopt a cat.
We will advertise cats on our website with some photos and a video for each cat. This will allow our adopters to get a better idea of the cat's personality. Adopt with confidence, our usual policy of openness and honesty still stands - we will ensure you are aware of any medical or behavioural concerns, and we will carefully assess each and every match before deciding whether the home is suitable.
Enquire
If you are interested in offering a cat a permanent home and like the look of one of our cats, send us an enquiry form through the website. To view cats available for adoption click here Adopt a cat.
We have a range of cats and kittens in our care with differing needs, our team will be happy to tell you all about the cats, so that the one you choose will be right for you and your home.
Reserve
If we think you are a match, we will give you a call or email you to discuss the cat. At this stage we will ask for proof of your address and landlord consent (if applicable). Once this has been received we can reserve the cat for you, for a £5 fee, and we will arrange for an adoption appointment and collection where you will be provided with full information about the cat and have the chance to meet your new friend. If you would prefer to do this via our hands free process please let us know. Our reservations are limited to 48hrs only so please be ready to adopt before enquiring.
Adopt
Once the reservation has been placed, we will send you the cat's paperwork via email for you to review and sign. We will be able to finalise the Adoption once this paperwork is received.
The paperwork consists of a medical summary, adoption form and PetPlan terms for your free one month of insurance cover. During your adoption appointment we will talk through this paperwork and discuss settling your new friend into their home. The adoption fee is £85 for adult cats and £105 for kittens and this will be taken by card at your appointment. There will also be options to purchase supplies, joining our Membership scheme and make a donation. We are unable to take any other method of payment at this time. Please note that we expect you to take the cat home the same day as the adoption appointment.
Support
We will arrange times to catch up with you to see how your cat is getting on in their new home and provide any advice you may need. This starts from the day the cat is collected and we will check in with you at day 3 and day 14 from their arrival. After the last the adoption call we will no longer contact you for updates, but our help doesn't end there. We're only ever a phone call away, so please don't hesitate to get in touch for any advice you might need! You may also like to consider signing up to our Membership scheme which gives you access to the VetfoneTM line, and we may ask if you would be willing to participate in homing success story articles.