Q: Does the rescue get any government funding?
A : Unlike shelters, most, if not all, rescues are self-funded and do not receive government aid. All rescue costs come out of the rescue's funds (adoption fees, foster parents' private accounts).
Q: Is it less expensive if I get a "free" kitten and take care of the vet visits and vaccinations on my own?
A: The adoption fees for your kitten/cat include: flea medication, microchip fees, three rounds of de-wormers for common intestinal parasites, spay/neuter surgery, antibiotics for 7 days after surgery, pain medication for three days after surgery. The adoption fees also go towards providing food and litter supplies for your kitten/cat and its siblings during foster care. To compare costs, please check out the following cost links from different veterinary sources to vet the "free kitten".
Banfield Pet Hospital Price Estimator
Q: How much does it cost to own a kitten or cat on an annual basis?
A: While the costs depend on the needs of the cat/kitten, the SPCA did provide a cost website to educate new cat/kitten owners on what to expect, in terms of costs for the year. You can also compare this against the well-known Petfinder.org website to get a more thorough understanding of the costs of ownership.
Q: What is the process to adopt kittens or cats from the rescue?
A: The first step is to fill out our adoption form. The second step is contact the coordinator (214 621 1139) and let them know you filled out a form and is wishing to meet with the animal (s). The third step is to do a Meet-and-Greet with the specific cat/kitten and the foster family so you can see the animal's personality and ask specific questions to the foster family. If you are interested in adoption after the Meet-and-Greet, contact the coordinator and send in the adoption fees so the animal(s) can be removed from the adoptable list. Contact the vet and references you put on your form and let them know the rescue will be calling them for a reference check. The final step is a home visit where the animal(s) will be brought to your home. Once the home visit is done, the medical records and the animal(s) will be handed over to you as part of the final adoption step.
Q: What is the home visit and what does it entail?
A: The home visit is the final phase of the adoption process. The coordinator or one of the volunteers will bring the kitten/cat over to your home and visit with you and your family. The purpose of the home visit is to: 1) ensure that the home is a safe environment to bring in the new family pet, 2) to meet current residential pets and ensure they are not aggressive towards the new kitten/cat, 3) to determine if there is a safe, quiet space for the new kitten/cat to decompress while it takes in the sounds and smells of the new home in the next few days. A slow, gradual introduction is suggested to introduce the residential animal(s) to the new family member(s).
Q: I am a brand new cat /kitten owner. What are the supplies I will need for my new pet?
A: To help you get ready to welcome your new furry family member, please check out this suggestion list of things to purchase.
Q: How should I treat my cat?
A: Check out this video of things to avoid doing.