- How do I adopt a cat from
NARF?
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NARF interviews each
potential home carefully to ensure the right home for each of our
foster cats. If you are interested in adopting a cat from
NARF this is what to do:
 | Talk to the cat adoption coordinator.
NARF seeks the best possible home for the animals
in our care. We need to ensure that this will be a match for
life.
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| The cat adoption coordinator will ask you many questions to
make sure you understand the responsibilities you are assuming.
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| If you rent, please bring written approval from your
landlord.
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| You will sign a contract with
NARF promising to take good care of your cat.
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| If a cat is too young to be neutered prior to adoption, you
will sign a contract promising to neuter or spay the cat by six
months of age. Then you will need to send
NARF the proof of sterilization. |
How much does it cost to adopt a
kitty?
We request a minimum donation for each kitty adopted. This helps
cover our expenses so we may provide the same excellent care to the
next homeless kitty. The usual donation is $115 for a kitten and $75 for
an adult.
What veterinary care has already been
provided?
Each kitty is tested for Leukemia and FIV, is up-to-date on
vaccinations, has been dewormed at least once for roundworms &
tapeworms, and has been spayed (or neutered) and microchipped.
Additonal care is provided as needed, including flea control,
treatment for ear mites, further deworming, and so on.
How do I find the cat or kitten that is
right for me?
To find a prospective cat or kitten, visit our Cat Pages on this
site, then call us at (408) 946-2291 x3 to arrange an interview and
a foster home visit, or
simply come to a pet adoption fair .
NARF
advertises all adoption fairs on this site and in the San Jose
Mercury News classified ads MiniMarket Pet Adoption column.
What should I consider before I
adopt a cat?
Adopting a cat is a lifelong commitment: Cats can
live 15-25 years. What will you do if your situation changes?
What if you move? Can you afford to take your cat with you? What if you become unable to care for your
cat - is there someone in your family who would willingly take the cat(s)? Cats can become
seriously ill - would
you be able to handle the expense that may be involved?
Does everyone in the family agree to getting a cat?
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