Important Information
Adopting a cat is a very important decision. Owning a pet means providing essentials such as a balanced diet, litter, socialization, annual checkups, and veterinary care. Remember, providing a home and care for a cat is a lifetime commitment (15-20 years for a young cat).
The Adoption Process at FTCR consists of 4 steps:
*Updated July 1, 2025
1 – Adoption Application
You can find our list of available cats and our adoption application on our website.
When you see a cat (or cats) you are interested in who are available for adoption on our Adoptable Cats page, the first step is to fill out an online adoption application. Provide as much detail as possible, as we often receive multiple applications, and this is your opportunity to tell us about you.
The individual applying must be the potential owner of the cat and 22 or over. We cannot accept applications on behalf of someone else.
FTCR reserves the right to verify all information provided on the application form and deny any adoption requests.
2 – Telephone Screening Interview
An adoption coordinator will email you to book a call to review your application and conduct an interview to determine the best fit for the cat.
We often receive multiple applications for a cat and only those applicants selected will be contacted for a screening interview. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to reply to everyone or do pre-approvals.
3 – Meet the cat
If the cat you’re interested in is located at our cattery in Smiths Falls, approved potential adopters will be able to make an appointment to meet the cat in person.
If the cat you’re interested in is located in a foster home, we are currently doing virtual visits. The foster will contact the potential approved adopters to arrange your virtual meeting. Pickup takes place in the Ottawa area at one of our partner stores.
If the cat is at a partner store in Ottawa, approved potential adopters will be able to schedule an appointment to meet the cat there during our volunteer hours.
4 – Complete the Adoption
The majority of our adoption pickups take place in Ottawa at one of our partner stores.
Adoption fees are payable by e-transfer and the adoption contract will be completed by email. Once received, adoption pickup arrangements will be made with the Adoptions Team.
At the store, the FTCR volunteer will complete the adoption with you after the approval by our adoption team. You will be provided with the cats’ medical (vaccination) records and microchip information.
You will need to bring a cat carrier and blanket with you to your appointment to bring the cat home.
Adoption Fees
The benefit of adopting from a rescue is that the adoption fees include a vet checkup, spay/neuter surgery, core vaccines (initial set for kittens), rabies vaccine, flea and tick prevention, deworming, and a microchip. Actual veterinary costs far exceed the adoption fees below.
| Adults (9 months +) | $250 |
| Kittens (less than 9 months) | $300 |
| 2 Kittens (excludes Exotic Breeds) | $550 |
| Mature Adults 9+ years | $150 |
| Exotic Breeds | $500 |
THE FINE PRINT
1 – Upon completion of the adoption process, adopters become responsible for all veterinary care, medical expenses, follow-up appointments, and medication refills, as well as any ongoing needs related to the cat’s health and overall wellness. This ensures our resources are used where they’re most needed—supporting the cats currently in rescue and making it possible to save others.
** Furry Tales makes every effort to ensure that each cat is in good health at the time of adoption, including but not limited to veterinary examinations and medical care. We provide all medical and intake notes, as well as veterinary history when available; however, we cannot guarantee the future health of our cats. Moreover, stressors such as the transition to a new environment can precipitate temporary physiological symptoms or behavioural changes in cats, which often resolve on their own.
*Cats are not tested for FIV/FeLV, nor can FIP be predicted.
2 – We cannot guarantee the temperament of our cats.
Most cats come to us without any background history. We disclose any information that is given to us and is discovered during our own observations and assessments. We strive to find a good match and ensure successful adoptions. However, please understand that this does not guarantee temperament, as temperament is often influenced by environment and circumstance. Please be patient as your new pet adjusts to its new environment.
3 – Adoption fees are non-refundable.
Remember, providing a home and care for a cat is a lifetime commitment (15-20 years for a young cat).