- How much is the adoption fee?
The Carbon County Friends of Animals adoption fee is $75.00. - What kind of paperwork is involved?
You can print out the form(s) below and fill them out before arriving at the shelter or use the online adoption form. The application paperwork takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and 48-72 hours for the shelter to process. - Is there a waiting period for adoptions?
Most of our adoptions are handled immediately if the adoption paperwork is already processed (see question above), so you will be able to take your new family member with you right away. The exception to this is families who live in a rental property. We need to contact the property owner to ensure your new pet is allowed. - Is there a return policy?
In the event the animal should have to be returned for whatever reason, all the paperwork MUST accompany the cat. The $75.00 donation will not be refunded. There may be a waiting period due to space availability. There will be a requested donation for all animals returned after 30 days. - What do we need to bring with us?
You will need to bring your driver’s license, your chosen method of payment and a carrier for your new pet. If you do not have a carrier, you can purchase a cardboard carrier from the shelter for $7.00. - What forms of payment do you accept?
Cash or a check made payable to CCFOA. We also accept credit cards. - Is our new pet spayed/neutered and vaccinated?
All the cats at the shelter are spayed/neutered and vaccinated except for kittens. Kittens are required to be spayed/neutered once they come of age. See this list of available spay/neuter clinics. - Do you test for any illnesses?
Yes, new additions to our shelter are isolated and tested for FeLV and given a rabies and distemper vaccination. If they are old enough to be spayed/neutered, that will be done as well. If a potential adopter requests additional tests, (such as FIV), they are provided at cost. For more information on vaccinations, please visit this website. - We do not live in Carbon County. Can we adopt a cat from your shelter?
Of course! We are just thrilled when one of our “kids” finds a wonderful home. If you plan to make the drive to our shelter and have a particular kitty in mind, be sure to call us first to be sure we still have the cat. In addition, please complete the adoption paperwork and submit it several days in advance. Regardless, our kitties love company and so do we! - What can we expect from our new pet?
It is likely that your new addition will hide and shy away from his/her new family. Many of these animals were strays and some have been in the shelter for months or years. These cats grow accustomed to living in cages and eventually feel safe there. You must be PATIENT and allow your new pet TIME to acclimate to his/her new surroundings. If you have other pets in your household, be sure to introduce them slowly, over a period of days, weeks, and sometimes months. If you have a cage, please set it up and allow your new pet to sleep there if he/she wishes. Using common sense, love, patience and by allowing them all the time he/she needs, you will have a wonderful addition to your home and family.
Every Cat Deserves a Home