How to Adopt through The Comfie Cat Shelter
We offer a simple step-by-step adoption process.
Pick a Cat
Visit our available cats from the page on our website. You may wish to pick a maximum of 3 cats you would like to meet, or characteristics you are looking for in a cat. Please note that if you only select a single cat to meet, we do not guarantee the cat will be available at the time of your meet and greet as a potential adopter who has had their appointment previous to yours may have decided to adopt the same cat. It is important to select a maximum of 3 cats on your application.
Fill out the Online Application
Below, we offer a simple, step-by-step application. Please thoroughly complete the application after you have read through all the information available on this page.
PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR VETERINARIAN RIGHT AFTER SENDING YOUR APPLICATION AND GIVE PERMISSION FOR THE COMFIE CAT SHELTER TO SPEAK WITH THEM (this will speed up your adoption application review)
Adoption Review
Our adoption committee will review your application. We select the best match for each of our adoptees. This is why we ask you to be very thorough on your application. We do reserve the right to decline applications we feel necessary.
IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A CALL BACK AFTER 7 BUSINESS DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, IT HAS LIKELY BEEN DECLINED AND WE WILL NOT BE PROCEEDING FURTHER.
Appointment/Meeting
If your application has been selected, we will contact you to set up a 15 minute appointment time. We only allow 2 people to come in at a time due to health reasons. At this time, you will have the opportunity to meet the cats listed on your application. It is important that you arrive on time for your appointment as we may have other appointments scheduled following your scheduled time. *Please note that you will only be contacted should your application be approved.
Bringing Home Your Cat
Should you and your cat match the next few steps may occur. Your cat may be all medically ready to go, you sign the adoption agreement and submit payment for adoption and take your new kitty home with you (PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR CAT CARRIER WITH YOU AT TIME OF PICK UP). Should the cat require a medical check up prior to going home with you, we would take care of that and set up an appointment for you to come back to finalize the adoption.If you have other pets in the home, we suggest you check out our resource page for tips on how to create a harmonious home in a multi-pet environment.
What does the adoption cost include
• Spay/neuter
• Rabies vaccine
• Microchip
• First vaccine booster
• Flea and worm treatment
*Note that kittens at six months are brought back to our shelter and sent to our vet for spaying/neutering, and rabies vaccination.
Adoption Fees
Regular Adoption (Adult 1-7 years) $200.00
Kittens (9wks-11 months) $250.00
Senior Adoption (Adult 9+ years) $125.00*
Underdog Adoption (shy/timid/etc) $75.00
Bonded Pair Adoption (any age we deem are bonded) $400.00 for the pair
"A Senior for a Senior Program'
Any cat 9 years or older is FREE to any senior 65 years or older with a good home.
Please visit our available cats ready for a loving forever home.
To adopt a cat/kitten from The Comfie Cat Shelter the application below MUST be thoroughly filled out, or you can pick up a paper application from the Shelter or the adoption centre at PetSmart Orillia.
Adoption is a LIFELONG commitment
House cats can live up to at least 15 years of age. You must be prepared to commit yourself to this feline for the entirety of its life. You must also commit to resolving any issues that may occur during his/her lifetime. This includes budgeting of $1,000-$1,500 per year for your companion.
Use the teal button below to fill out our adoption application, The Comfie Cat Shelter Adoption Information and Policies and our Adoption Contract Disclaimer
