Ready to Adopt?
Whether you’ve already picked out the cat you’re interested in or need some help finding the right one, we’re happy to help.
Many of the cats in our care live in the shelter and would love to meet you! If you’d like to inquire about a cat currently in a foster home, please reach out to set up an appointment (no appointment needed to visit the shelter during open hours, though!). The best way to speed up the adoption process is to fill out an adoption application prior to your visit.
Current Adoption Prices
Kittens $200
Teens $150
Adults $75
Older Adults & FIV/FeLV $50
We also offer the following specials:
- Seniors for Seniors: Waived adoption fees for adopters 65 years or older adopting a senior cat (8 years or older)
- Paws for Patriots: 20% off adoption fees for any active military or veterans
- Two Kittens are Better Than One: $50 off more than one kitten (e.g., $350 for two)
The Adoption Process
Step 1
Meet Our Cats
Step 2
Apply to Adopt
Once you have found a cat you are interested in, you will fill out our adoption application, a brief one-page document that will go over your basic information. If you don’t see a specific cat on the website, fill out the general application. If you’re not able to fill out an application prior to arrival, come on down and meet some feline friends anyway!
Please note: All applicants must show a government-issued ID at time of adoption.
Applying to adopt a specific cat does not reserve that cat for you, as all adoptions are done first-come, first-served. If you’d like to make sure the cat you love is yours but you can’t take them home right away, you may place a brief adoption hold for a small fee in person at the shelter. Let us know if you have any questions!
Step 3
Meet with an Adoption Counselor
After your application is approved, one of our professional adoption counselors will chat with you to make sure that the cat you’ve chosen will be a great fit for your lifestyle. We may also ask about your household and previous pets to better understand what kind of cat could be a great match. Don’t forget to bring your ID!
Step 4
Take Your New Cat Home
Once you’ve been approved, you can head home with your new cat. All cats adopted from Cat Care Society have received medical attention and come with a goodie bag to get you and your new family member set up for success right away. You’ll also receive info on the Connect for Care program to receive a medical exam at a participating vet for free.
Adoption FAQs
While you’re at Cat Care Society, we ask you to follow these shelter rules:
- Please do not enter any staff-only areas or other spots that are zoned off to the public.
- Please close all doors behind you when entering the rooms.
- Do not let cats follow you into another room.
- Use hand sanitizer frequently and between all rooms to prevent the spread of disease between cats.
- All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in all rooms.
- Do not pick up any cats without approval from an employee, as it can stress them out.
- No running or chasing cats or other humans around.
- Pet cats at your own risk. If a cat is not engaging positively with you or seems bothered, continuing to pet him or her may results in hisses, scratches or bites. Please pay attention to their body language and respect their boundaries. Alert an employee immediately if you are bit.
- Be mindful of cats with bandanas, as they can be sensitive to touch and easily become overstimulated. You can say hi, but please let us be when we’ve had enough.
- Cats with yellow collars are not available for adoption as they are part of our Temporary Care Program.
All of our cats are spayed or neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations appropriate for their age. They are also given a thorough medical exam before they are available for adoption. Cats adopted from CCS are protected through Connect for Care Colorado. This service covers an initial exam from select veterinarians and up to $250 of veterinary care for shelter-related illness such as upper respiratory infections within two weeks of adoption. A list of participating providers and services allowed will be provided at the time of adoption. Please clarify program terms with the veterinarian you select. As with all living things, the health of a cat may change unexpectedly, and underlying health issues may go undetected. All cats should visit a veterinarian at least once a year for routine vaccines and exams.
You may! Because submitting an adoption application does NOT claim a specific animal, and adoptions are on a first-come, first-served basis, we cannot guarantee that the cat you see online and are interested in will still be available when you are ready.
If you are interested in putting a short hold on a specific cat, you may do so in person at the shelter. Holds last until close of business the following day the shelter is open. There is a non-refundable fee of $15 for adults or $25 for kittens under 5 months to place a hold. Holds are not accepted online or over the phone, and adopters must have an approved application. Let us know if you have any questions!
Not to worry! We will send you home with a new adopter bag, which will contain a sample of the food your cat has been eating. You’re also welcome to shop at our on-site store, Meow Mart, to pick up toys, treats, bowls, beds, litter boxes, and any other goodies your feline friend may need.
We receive numerous requests from owners each day looking to rehome their cats. Unfortunately, as a small, limited-admission shelter, we aren’t able to help every cat in need and have a waiting list to accept new cats. If you don’t wish to rehome on your own and the other area shelters are not able to help, we are happy to place you on our waiting list. To get started, please visit our Intake & Surrender page to learn more and submit the request form. Thank you for trusting us with the care of your feline friend! (Please note that for found strays, please contact your nearest municipal shelter for the best chances of the cat finding its way home.)
Not ready or able to adopt right now? Consider sponsoring a cat!
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