Adopt a cat
Priority will be given to Re-Homing within our allocated postcode areas which are GL5, 6, 10, 11, 12 and 13
The Steps to Re-Homing
1. Application
We are keen to help as many cats as possible, offering our cats a home will help to free up morespace to take in emergency cases. Our application process is straightforward, you can either complete our online Application Form attached to a particular cat’s profile or please call our Homing Officer to go through the questions (07884111498) please be aware that this is not an office but a line into a volunteer’s home. Questions will include what facilities you have, such as outside space, your household, including children and their ages plus any other pets. Based on the information given we will try to find an ideal match or talk to you about the cat you have selected. We will take into account your working hours, proximity to road (s) &/or railway lines.
2. Cat Chat
If we have a cat in our care that we think may be a good match, one of our volunteer home checkers will pop round at a time that’s convenient for you. The objective of the home check is to ensure that the information provided is accurate and to give some useful tips on “cat care”, please have your questions ready.
3. Match the Cat
Once approved, the Homing Officer will talk you through the options available & you will be invited to meet any suitable felines in care with the fosterers. You will be able to contact the fosterers direct to arrange a mutually convenient time.
4. Meet the cat(s)
The cats do tend to have the last say & will often choose who they would like to go home with. When you meet them, most are ready to leave us, so please go prepared. Due to high demand on our space we can only “reserve” for a maximum of 48 hours unless there is a reason why the cats cannot leave our care i.e. a mum cat with kittens or kittens under 09 weeks of age. In this situation, the fosterer will liase regarding a “collection date”.
NB. Our minimum veterinary standard includes: - Spay/castration, micro-chipping, flea & worm treatment, micro-chipping, plus full vaccination for flu/enteritis & leukaemia plus a health check by a qualified vet. 4 weeks Pet Plan Insurance is also included. In addition, all un-neutered adult cats are blood tested for FIV/FELV.
If a cat/kitten leaves our care prior to its 2nd vaccination we will provide a voucher to cover the cost of this. The vouchers are valid at our designated vets: - Bowbridge (Stroud/Stonehouse), Vale Vets (Dursley) or Ashcroft Vets (Cirencester/Tetbury). Similar vouchers to cover the cost of neutering will also be sent out once your kitten(s) reaches approximately 05 months of age.
5. Adoption Fees – These are minimum amounts payable, any amount given over & above will be put to good use on the cats. Our branch is run solely by volunteers.
Kitten @ £100.00
Adult Cat up to & including 09 yrs @ £80.00
Adult cat 10+ @ £40.00
The payment should be given to the fosterer & is by cash or cheque payable to “Stroud Cats Protection”.
6. Be Supported: - You will receive a follow up call, E Mail or visit @ around three, fourteen & twenty eight days after adoption to check that your new arrival is settled in. You can also find help & advice on the Cats Protection website at www.cats.org.uk/advice
Happy Re-Homing - please scroll down to view the cats we have available below.
Fosterers Needed
Stroud
Indoor & Outdoor Fosterers Are you a committed cat lover? Would you like more cats? We need volunteers.to provide daily hands-on cat care either ...
CJ
Stroud
Introducing Charles John, or CJ for short! His world has been turned upside down with the loss of his owner and happy home. CJ requires a special ...
Hattie
Stroud
Meet our petite Hattie, a pretty cat with her striking black and white coat, we love the black smudge just under her chin! Behind that serious little ...
Martha
Stroud
Pretty, petite & purry, a stunning tabby feline. Although a little shy at first introductions, your patience will be rewarded when Martha climbs ...
Maverick
Stroud
Huge & hunky, meet Maverick. Four white paws match a striking āVā shaped marking on his chest. Mavericks two favourite things are fussing & ...
Dusky
Stroud
Dusky has unusual Bournville chocolate brown fur and whiskers to die for. This venerable chap has had a rough time recently, with the sudden passing ...
Libby
Stroud
Libby is a pretty black cat with a white spot, just under the chin. She likes to sit on your lap for cuddles but will taker herself off, for a bit of ...
Scarlett
Stroud
Scarlett has reluctantly been put up for adoption by her owner, who, due to illness is no longer able to look after her. Scarlett is a sweet little ...
Dylan & Dewey
Stroud
Cuteness personified, there really is no other way to describe these adorable boys. Dylan (long haired) and Dewey(short haired) have the daintiest of ...