Ready to Adopt?
Rescuing a cat is giving a loving animal a second chance at life.
Adoption is a very important decision and helps saves lives. Learn more about the process of adding a new cat to your family by visiting our Resources page. Meet our currently adoptable cats by scrolling down.
When you are ready to adopt, please fill out the adoption application. Additionally, if have been a client with a veterinary hospital, call their office to grant permission for them talk to us as a part of the application process.
Our volunteers will review your application and be in contact with you if you are a good fit for one of our cats. A phone interview and a Meet and Greet with the cat(s) at their foster will occur prior to adoption approval. Contact us at apply@rifelinerescue.org if you have any questions.
Please note that the Adoption Application is not an Adoption Agreement. Our cats are adopted to the home that is the best fit for them, not to the first application received. Preference may be given to applicants looking to adopt two cats from the same foster home.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your adoption fee covers the cost of spaying/neutering, rabies and age appropriate distemper vaccines, flea/tick prevention, Felv/FIV testing, and microchipping. Adoption fees also help offset the cost of medical expenses for your cat and other cats in our care.
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Yes, we are able to take owner surrenders as long as the owner fills out the Surrender Form. There is no charge, but a donation is always appreciated.
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No, we are a foster based rescue and the cats and kittens stay with volunteer foster parents until they are ready to get adopted. You can view our felines available for adoption on Petfinder.
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We always encourage owners to reach out to their municipal shelter and provide as many details as possible to help ensure a reunion with your pet. In addition, making flyers and posting on social media sites/pages such as Facebook, Nextdoor, PawBoost, FindToto and others is very helpful. Don’t forget local veterinarians as well! Calling vets in and around your area is a great resource in case someone brought your cat/kitten in to check for a microchip. For more, please visit our Resources page.