Adoption Process

Before you embark on making a firm decision to open up your home to a rescue cat there are a few things to consider. This includes the cost of feeding, insurance, vet bills, neutering (if applicable), vaccinating, dental treatment, etc.

Do you have time to spend in play and companionship of your 4 legged friend?

Do you live in an area safe for a cat to venture out or would it be more suited to a indoor lifestyle?

Taking any animal into your care should not be taken lightly and it is a decision that should be given due consideration. Any commitment you make to a rescued cat or indeed any animal is a life long commitment. Are you will to care for this cute bundle of fluff for the next 20 - 30years? through good and bad health? and to provide adequate care and nutrition as well as an abundance of love?

If you believe you can then we would ask you to contact us to discuss your decision further and help us to identify who would be the most suitable match for you and your family.

Making the best choice of new companion

You will be asked a number of questions pertaining to your background with animals, your daily routine, socialising, other animals at home and the ages of any children you may have and will be asked to complete an adoption enquiry form.

This process is not to pry but to identify what your lifestyle is and to analyse this against the cats we have in our care at that given time. This will, in turn, allow us to identify any possible matches for not only you but also the cat.

If we do not have any cats suitable at the current time then your form will be kept on file for use at a later date and saves you from having to go through all of this information once again at your next enquiry.

You will be asked to visit with the cats at Sunny Harbour Cat Rescue and at this time all further steps will be explained to you and you have an opportunity to discuss concerns, issues or questions with staff.