Are You Ready to Adopt a Cat?

Adopting a cat is an exciting decision—but it’s also a long-term commitment

Take a moment to make sure you’re ready for everything that comes with welcoming a cat (or two!) into your home

  • Cats need more than food and a litter box. They need daily care, attention, play, enrichment and, depending on their personality, plenty of patience as they settle into a new home.

  • Adoption is only the beginning. Be prepared for food, litter, routine veterinary care and unexpected expenses throughout your cat’s life.

  • Every cat is different. Some are outgoing and affectionate, while others need more time to feel comfortable or may even prefer a quieter home. Think about the personality, energy level and needs that will fit best.

     Some cats thrive with a feline companion, while others are happiest as the only pet. It’s important to know what kind of cat will fit best with your household—and what kind of household will fit best with them.

  • A cat may be part of your family for 15 years or more. Life changes but adopting means being prepared to care for your cat through those changes.

Thinking About a Kitten?

Kittens are adorable—but they’re also playful, curious, mischievous and full of energy!

They’re still discovering who they are, so their personalities can change quickly. Nipping, biting, climbing, exploring and getting into trouble are all normal parts of learning and growing.

The good news? The kitten phase doesn’t last forever.

If you’re not ready for the feline equivalent of the “terrible twos,” consider an adult cat! Their personalities are more established, and they can be a great fit for someone looking for a calmer companion.

If you’ve thought these things through and you’re ready to make a lifelong commitment, we’d love to help you find the right match!

Adopt through TNR La Pêche in 6 steps

We are here to help every step along the way!

Step 1 - You are interested in adopting a cat

Visit PetFinder to see what cats and kittens are currently available.

Step 2 - Fill out the online form

Apply online to let us know which cat has stolen your heart and a little about yourself through a Google Form (explained below in the QA)

Step 3 - Our team will contact you within a few days

Wait for an email from one of our volunteers to connect you with the cat’s foster family so you can schedule a visit.

Step 4 - Meet the cat

Meet the cat in their foster family’s home to see if you have a connection.

Note : we do not allow for same-day adoptions.

The cat will be reserved for you until 5pm the next day (e.g., if you visit on a Monday, the cat is reserved until Tuesday at 5pm). After that, we cannot guarantee the cat will still be available to adopt.

Step 5 - Officially adopt!

Email us to let us know you wish to officially adopt.

Our volunteers will process your request, normally within 48 hours.

You will then receive an email with the adoption agreement and link to pay the adoption fee.

Once we have confirmed receipt of both, we will let you and the foster know that everything is finalized.

Step 6 - Pick-up your new cat!

Once confirmed, you can arrange a pick-up time that works for you and the foster family.

Congratulations!

Adoption fees

  • A kitten: $295

  • Two kittens: $550

  • An adult cat: $275

  • Two adult cats: $500

The adoption fee helps offset the significant veterinary and care costs we’ve already invested in each cat.

It covers essential veterinary care, including:

  • 🩺 Health exams by our trusted veterinarians

  • 💊 Deworming treatments

  • 💉 FVRCP and rabies vaccines

  • ✂️ Spay/neuter

  • 🆔 Microchipping

Our adoption fees cover only a portion of the total cost of caring for each cat. The rest is made possible through donations and our volunteers.

The fee also helps ensure that adopting a cat is a thoughtful, long-term commitment.

A discounted fee may be offered for humanitarian adoptions.

Adoption Questions

    • Go to the Google Account Sign In page.

    • Click Create account.

    • From the drop down, select For my personal use.

    • Enter your basic info.

    • Click Use your existing email.

    • Enter your current email address.

    • Click Next.

    • Verify your email address with the code sent to your existing email.

    • Click Next.

    • Follow the onscreen instructions to create a password and complete the process.

  • All of our cats are housed with volunteer foster families. Out of respect for these families and to protect their privacy, we complete the application process before inviting anyone to visit their homes. However, it is not necessary to submit a separate application for each cat. If you don’t feel a connection with the first cat you meet, we are committed to helping you find a companion that is the perfect fit.

  • Our cats live in foster homes, not a physical shelter, and the fosters do not handle adoptions directly. After meeting a cat in their foster home, email us to confirm your interest in adopting. We’ll then send the adoption agreement and payment link. Once everything is confirmed, pick-up will be scheduled. Because we are entirely volunteer-run, the process can take a little time, but we will keep you updated at every step.

  • As a general practice, we give priority to the first person who submits an approved application. We also focus on finding the best match for each cat, so factors like compatibility (for example, if a cat does not get along with dogs) may affect the order of visits.