Cats Cradle Animal Rescue - Cats & Dogs - Victoria, Sidney & Saanich BC

Prior to Adoption:

Every animal that comes into our care is thoroughly checked by a veterinarian. If not already done, animals of more than 6 months of age are spayed/neutered.

We are usually unaware of vaccination histories, so we assume that if an animal is already spayed/neutered when it joins us, it will already have had its initial course of vaccinations, and we provide only a booster shot in that case.

If it is not spayed/neutered, we assume that the animal has received NO shots ever and it receives a full round of vaccinations. If the animal is in our care for more than 4 weeks after that initial shot, we supply the required booster.

All kittens and puppies will receive their first shot, a booster (if still in our care at the end of 4 weeks), and a certificate for spaying/neutering when the animal is old enough (approximately 6 months).

All animals receive a dose of a worming and flea treatment and a further dose of worming medication if required after two weeks.

Our adoption fees are based on how much we have had to pay for the above veterinary care. We do not include food or other supplies in our fees; however, we always appreciate a donation towards these costs also.

Donations and payments can be made in cash, by cheque or by using your VISA or MasterCard (Do not send cash in the mail!)

The adoption process is

	careful and efficient to protect the well-being and best interest of the animals
	thorough, yet streamlined to go as quickly as possible
	focused on providing you with an animal that will be a good match
	pleasant and congenial

To adopt a CAT

	Contact Us by phone or email
	determine whether the cat’s profile sounds like a good “match”
	make an appointment for a volunteer to bring the cat to your home (come to the cat’s foster home for a “meeting” if more convenient)
	find out whether the volunteer feels the cat will do well in your environment
	realize the cat will require time to adjust to your home and other pets
	complete a one-page Adoption Form
	make a donation based on CCAR’s cost to prepare the animal for adoption

Adopting a cat requires that you

	make a commitment to the well-being of the cat
	accept all financial responsibility for care and medical attention of the cat
	agree to give CCAR the option to take the cat back if you cannot keep it for any reason

If the cat does not work out within a short time, you may

	return the cat because of unforeseen circumstances
	be eligible for a refund at the discretion of CCAR

To adopt a KITTEN you must

	Contact Us to obtain and complete an Adoption Application Form
	be sure you are not adopting on a whim
	remember that a kitten will soon be a CAT
	follow the procedure shown above under “To adopt a CAT”

To adopt a DOG

	Contact Us by phone or email
	fill out an Adoption Questionnaire
	make an appointment for a volunteer to do a home check
	find out if CCAR feels your environment is right for the type of dog you want
	meet the dog and see if there is a “match”
	sign a Release of Liability Waiver prior to adoption
	complete an Adoption Form
	make a donation based on the expenses CCAR incurred for the dog

Adopting a dog requires that you

	make a commitment to the well-being of the dog
	accept all financial responsibility for care and medical attention of the dog
	agree to give CCAR the option to take the dog back if you cannot keep it for any reason

If the dog does not work out within a short time, you may

	return the dog because of unforeseen circumstances
	be eligible for a refund at the discretion of CCAR