How to Adopt a Cat or Kitten
FFUR is an entirely volunteer and non-profit agency. It costs between $800 and $2,000 to neuter/spay, test, treat and vaccinate each cat. Injuries or illness raise that cost significantly. Our adoption fee, $125 (please donate more if possible), is similar to other, larger shelters, except at FFUR you can be assured that our cats have been tested for FIV, FLV and heartworm, which will assure that cat’s health in future. No other shelter in the tri-state area does this testing.
FFUR recommends that you come and see the cats if possible before making your choice. As with other shelters, there is a 48-hour waiting period (to check references) prior to adoption. In addition, there is a two-week period during which the cat can be returned (the adoption fee is non-refundable) if s/he is not adapting to your home.
FFUR cats may not be allowed outdoors, declawed or adopted into a smoking household (cats’ lungs are quite small and they are very susceptible to emphysema and lung cancer from second-hand smoke). You will be required to sign a contract stipulating that you will abide by these rules.
If you are interested in adopting a cat from FFUR, please fill out our adoption application.