How to Adopt through The Comfie Cat Shelter
We offer a simple step-by-step adoption process.

The Comfie Cat Shelter Adoption Information and Policies

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When considering adopting an animal from the CCS, please review the following important information:

• Vetting is a crucial aspect of our adoption process, and we take it very seriously. You are required to provide two non-family references and the name of your current veterinarian on the application. Our Vetting Team will contact all three to assess whether the adoption is a good fit.

• If you have not previously had a veterinarian, you must establish an account with a local practice in anticipation of your new pet's arrival. This step is mandatory, and failure to complete it may result in the decline of your application.

• If you do not receive a response within 7 business days of submitting your adoption application, please assume that it has been declined.

• At CCS, we prioritize the safety and well-being of our animals. That’s why we don’t match tiny kittens with homes that have medium to large dogs. We want to ensure a harmonious environment for everyone!

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Please Be Advised:

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• The CCS cannot guarantee the health of any adopted animal and will not be held liable for any costs associated with preexisting health conditions of your newly adopted pet.

• We advise adopters to schedule a visit to their veterinarian with their new feline within the first week of adoption. Additionally, we recommend keeping your new pet isolated from other household animals until this veterinary appointment. As shelter animals may be exposed to various environments, there is a possibility that your new feline could have internal parasites.

• Two common parasites to be aware of are Giardiasis and Coccidia. Treatment for these parasites requires a veterinarian-prescribed medication, which may need to be administered at home for a duration of 5 to 14 days, depending on the specific parasite. Your veterinarian will review the treatment plan with you during your visit.

• Ringworm is another common concern associated with shelter animals and should be discussed with your veterinarian if applicable.

• The CCS will not be held liable for any veterinary costs related to any health issues that may arise in your existing pets due to the introduction of your new adoptee.

• It is strongly recommended that all existing animals be brought up to date with their vaccinations prior to the arrival of your new feline.

• All animals adopted from the CCS will have received the veterinarian-only prescription Nextgard, a flea, tick, and parasite treatment, upon their arrival at the shelter. They will also have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated with a one-year rabies vaccine, received one FVRCP booster, and been microchipped.

• Kittens are an exception to the spay/neuter policy, as they are not sterilized until they are between 5 and 6 months old. Appointments for this procedure will be scheduled at the appropriate time, and all of these services are included in the adoption fee.

• Adoptions conducted through our Orillia PetSmart location follow a slightly different process. Animals will be picked up from that location at an appointed date and time, and a brief inputting procedure will be conducted by PetSmart staff for legal purposes. The vetting process outlined in the original application remains the same, and this document will also need to be signed at the designated PetSmart pick-up time.

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**Adoption Contract Disclaimer**

By submitting the application to adopt from The Comfie Cat Shelter, you agree to the following:

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I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

If this application leads to Adoption, I understand that false information in my application or interview may result in denial of future adoptions and surrender of the feline in care.

• The Comfie Cat Shelter agrees to the adoption of the feline named above, and the Adopter agrees to adopt the feline named above from the Adopting Agency known as: The Comfie Cat Shelter. 

• The Adopter is over the age of 19 years and agrees to provide a suitable home for the Adoptee, nutritional food and fresh water daily, as well as; shelter, love and kind treatment at all times.

• The Adopter understands and respects the diversity of environments the Adoptee has previously lived in.

• The Adopter agrees to provide full preventative medical care for the Adoptee such as, but not limited to; Annual vet check, check-ups, vaccinations as required, etc.

• The Adopter agrees that the adoptee will be an INDOOR ONLY cat.

• The Adopter will maintain that the feline was adopted and NOT purchased. Further, The Comfie Cat Shelter does not guarantee the health, temperament, and/or training of the Adoptee due to limited background information available. The Adopter agrees herein that The Comfie Cat Shelter holds no liability for any preexisting condition of which we were unaware.

• The Adopter agrees that the Adoptee will not be used for any inhumane, experimental or illegal purposes; such as, but not limited to; breeding.

• I/We, will not declaw the adoptee under any circumstances.

• The Adopter acknowledges that it is a criminal offense to abandon an animal. If you cannot continue to effectively and safely care for the Adoptee, the Adoptee must be surrendered back to The Comfie Cat Shelter. (The Adoptee must not be given away, traded, or sold). The Adopter understands and agrees that any fees will not be refunded.

• Should the Adopted cat need to be re-homed, the Adopter will contact The Comfie Cat Shelter to arrange the date and time for the return.

• Juvenile felines are too young to be spayed or neutered. It is the Adopters responsibility to contact The Comfie Cat Shelter when the Adoptee is between 5-6 months of age to arrange an appointment for the procedure. The cost of the procedure is included in the adoption fee. Should the Adopter decide to have the procedure performed by his/her veterinarian, a rebate/refund will not be granted.

• The Adopter waives any right of action now or in future against The Comfie Cat Shelter for any reason related to the adoption including, but not limited to, the repossession of the Adoptee in accordance with this agreement.