We consider the adoption of any pet to be a life-long commitment of time, affection, money, and responsibility. The animal’s welfare is our foremost concern. Many things are taken into consideration when matching an animal with an owner so that we can make the right match for both pet and pet parent. 

To be considered as an adopter, you must:

• Be 21 years of age or older
• Complete an Adoption Application
• Have identification showing your present address
• Have your landlord sign a Landlord Agreement Form
• Have the knowledge and consent of all adults living in your household
• Be able and willing to spend the time and the money necessary to provide medical treatment and proper care of the cat or dog.

ADOPTION POLICY

• We require an adoption application and a pre-adoption interview to ensure that both you and the cat are a good match.
• You must be at least 21 years old with proof of age.
• You must provide proof of residence.
• You must sign an adoption contract and agree to the terms of the contract.
• If you live in an apartment, your landlord must sign a Landlord Agreement Form.
• You must be able and willing to spend the time and money needed to feed, house, train and provide medical care for your cat.
• You must be willing to have an authorized representative of HEART come to see where the cat will be living.

Adoptions are made in the best interest of the cat and the family. HEART may not allow adoption of a particular animal if the animal’s needs, personality or temperament are not suited to the adopter or the adopter’s living situation.

Cats may be reclaimed by HEART for falsification of information on the Adoption Application or failure to meet the conditions of the Adoption Contract.

ADOPTION FEES

FIV + are $75.00

Seniors 9 years and over are $75.00

Adults 12 months to 9 years are $120.00

Kittens up to 12 months are $190.00

*Updated 12/1/2025*