Meryl Stripe
Welcome to the next chapter of the rest of your lives!
Val Kitmer
Setting the Stage for a Purr-fect Beginning
We are thrilled that you are considering welcoming a feline friend into your family, home, and heart. Adopting a cat is a journey filled with joy, companionship, and love. However, it’s important to understand that helping a potentially frightened or unsure cat adjust to their new environment requires more than good intentions. Success will take patience, dedication, and a solid plan.
To help you and your new family member thrive together, we’ve compiled essential resources and guidance below. These tips will ensure you’re equipped to provide a safe and loving environment while building a lifelong bond.
Howie
Meet ‘n Greet: Taking the First Step
A Meet ‘n Greet is your opportunity to meet your potential new family member, ask questions, and explore the possibility of adoption. It’s a chance to see if the cat’s personality and needs align with your lifestyle.
We believe taking a thoughtful and deliberate approach is better than rushing the process, so even if you fall in love, we ask that you sleep on it. This will also give our Team time to conduct a home visit and for you to ask more questions, sign the Adoption Contract + pay the Adoption Fee in the event you move forward with adoption.
Our Foster Families and the Familiar Hearts Animal Society (FHAS) work closely to ensure each cat finds a situation where they can truly thrive. Please understand that the Foster Family and FHAS reserve the right to make the final decision on adoptions, with the cat’s best interests at heart.
Pappadum “Papi”
Before Your Meet n Greet:
Required for all Adopters - watch the Basecamp video below.
Before You Bring Your Feline Family Member Home:
Home Visit (can be done virtually) with a qualified Familiar Hearts team member to answer any questions you may have + make sure your living spaces are set up for a successful homecoming.
Pay the Adoption Fee through the link HERE. To learn more about where the fees go, check out our Donate page.
Sign the Adoption Contract - a qualified FHAS staff member will need to be notified to send this email from our database partner, Pawlytics.
We also recommend:
If you already have a cat or cats, please watch the How to Introduce Cats video below
If you have a dog or if your cat might be expected to meet dogs, please watch Can Cats and Dogs Be Friends? below
To do your own research, we recommend the YouTube Channel found HERE
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Adult cat $150
Kitten $200
Two adult cats $225
Two kittens $350
non-refundable
adoption fees are not tax deductible
if you feel compelled to support us beyond the required fee with a tax deductible donation or you wish to share our donation link with your friends, use: https://givebutter.com/FHASbespoke
We’re here to support you every step of the way. Let’s work together to make this transition as smooth and rewarding as possible for you and your new furry companion!
Our Most Recommended Video
Basecamp : The Secret to Your Cat’s Happiness
Make sure to watch this seven minute long video before your Meet n Greet as you will want to have this space ready for your new family member should you bring them home with you. Be sure to share with any other family members or important co-guardians so you are all on the same page. If you have young children, please watch it with them to help them understand what bringing a cat home might look like.
How to Introduce Cats
You not only want to set your future cat up for success integrating into an already established family unit, but you also want to honor the sweet cat-soul or souls you have already shared months or years with by making sure the transition is ease-ful for them too.
Can Cats and Dogs Be Friends?
That depends. It all depends on YOU, your dog, your cat and your management of all those moving parts. One foster might say the cat was fine with dogs while another foster of the same cat might say the opposite. YOU decide what is true for your special family based on how you allow them to interact.