Our Adoption Process
1. Complete Adoption Application
2. Meet & Greet with Cats/ Attend Adoption Event
3. Choose a Cat or Kitten that is a Perfect Match
4. Schedule Pick-Up at Clinic or PetSmart
5. Take Your New Forever Friend Home
6. Create Amazing Memories!
Adoption Fee $75
Key Benefits of Adopting from Sheltering Hands
- Complete Vaccinations: All age-appropriate vaccinations are administered prior to adoption.
- Thorough Medical Check-up: Every cat undergoes a full medical check-up.
- Microchipping and Registration: Each cat is microchipped with registration for added security.
- Personalized Care: Our attentive staff has personal knowledge of each cat’s personality, ensuring a perfect match for your home.
Complete the Adoption Application Below
Meet the Cats & Kittens
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Do I Need to Submit an Adoption Application?
We are committed to matching a potential adopter with a cat/kitten that is the best fit for each of them. Understanding a potential adopter’s desired cat personality is key to successfully finding a cat their forever home. Our application process ensures every adopted animal is placed in an environment where there is appropriate space, human contact, and a commitment to safeguard and care for the animal for its entire lifetime. Our standards are high, but they should be, as it makes it more likely that the cat, and human, will find the connection they are both seeking with each other.
I submitted the Adoption Application, now what?
That’s awesome! Once received, our dedicated Adoption Team will review the application and contact you to discuss it in detail and make delivery arrangements, if approved. We receive applications from many sources including our website, our auxiliary adoption center at PetSmart in Lady Lake, and other Adoption sites such as Petfinder, Adopt A Pet, PetCurious etc. We do our best to make sure our volunteers and staff are up-to-date regarding which cats have applications. Our goal is to place a cat in a home that is the best fit for the family and the cat.
We ask for your patience and understanding regarding the challenges with multiple application sources and knowing we are making every effort to ensure that we are reflecting the proper status of the cat.
I’ve been approved, how do I get to bring my new furry family member home?
YAY! We’re thrilled that you were approved to add one of our cats to your family! As part of our process, our Adoption Team will coordinate with you the best way for you to get your furry family member and bring them home.