Adoption Must-Haves

Catoro's Adoption Process

1. Book a Visit

Each cat at Catoro is unique. Their biography on our website may not capture the full range of their personality. Our Cat Forest is a cozy, calm environment for folks to meet kitties where they feel relaxed and comfortable.

It is mandatory that every adopter meets the cat they are interested in adopting. No adoption will be processed without a meeting.

2. APPLY TO ADOPT

You can fill out our application here.

Please include as much detail as possible so the adoption coordinator has a good sense of who you are and what you are looking for in a feline companion.

Please note that due to the volume of applicants, only those selected to move forward in the adoption process will be contacted.

3. CHECK YOUR INBOX

Our adoption coordinator will reach out via email to begin processing your application. This may include a phone interview, photos of your home, and supplemental paperwork such as a letter of permission from your landlord. Please double check your email is spelled correctly and make sure to check your spam folder.

It can take up to two weeks to hear back about an application but please feel free to follow up if you haven't heard back after a week. Adoption approval is based on the best match for the cat(s), and not first-come-first-served.

4. GET READY!

If your application is approved, you will be sent an adoption contract. Adoption fees are paid differently depending on which rescue your new kitty is coming from. The rescue will either ask for a direct e-transfer or the adoption fee can be paid through Catoro.

Make sure you are prepared to bring your new kitty home - Catoro stocks all the essentials to keep your cat happy and healthy. We also offer monthly subscriptions and local delivery.

5. Pick up your new cat

Once all paperwork is complete and the adoption fee has been paid, the rescue will send an official adoption confirmation email.

Catoro will then reach out to assign a pick up date and time.

Please note that pickup times and dates are limited. Unscheduled pickups will not be accommodated. We require at least 24 hours notice to change a pick up date.

Catoro can usually accommodate pick ups within 1 week of adoption, but the wait time may fluctuate depending on how many adoptions we have pending.

Ready to apply?

Fill out the adoption application.

FAQ

Questions about adopting? Check here first!

Our adoption fee is $400 for one cat and $600 for a pair. Prices are inclusive of tax.
Yes - your adoption fee helps our rescue partner pay for your cat's spay/neuter, all vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and testing for FELV and FIV. It also includes any medical or dental work the cat has had up to that point.
If a kitty is marked as Pending, adoption applications for this cat are closed and the existing applications are being processed. This can take anywhere from 1-3 weeks.
If a kitty is marked as Adopted, the cat has officially been adopted but has not gone home just yet.
Our rescue partner is called Running Wild Rescue. We also work with a small rescue that operates in Saudi Arabia. When space permits, we also take in local surrenders when other rescues are full.
We require all new adopters to book their cat in for a veterinary check-up within 10 days of adoption. We also recommend registering your new pet's microchip.
Adopting a living, breathing animal is a serious commitment. Cats are not an accessory and they require care, love and attention. Rescue cats may come with a lot of behavioural quirks, and it can take a cat a long period of time to settle into a new environment. This is especially true if there is another cat in the new household.
Our team works diligently to ensure that every cat is matched with the best possible adopter. If you are having issues post-adoption, please don't hesitate to reach out to us for support.
If your cat is really not a good fit, we will accept the cat back to Catoro within 10 days of adoption and receive a refund minus a non-refundable $50 processing fee.
If, after the 10-day grace period, unforeseen issues occur, we will always take a cat from Catoro back to Catoro.

Our adoption fee is $400 for one cat and $600 for a pair. Prices are inclusive of tax.
If a kitty is marked as Pending, adoption applications for this cat are closed and the existing applications are being processed. This can take anywhere from 1-3 weeks.
If a kitty is marked as Adopted, the cat has officially been adopted but has not gone home just yet.
We require all new adopters to book their cat in for a veterinary check-up within 10 days of adoption. We also recommend registering your new pet's microchip.

Yes - your adoption fee helps our rescue partner pay for your cat's spay/neuter, all vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and testing for FELV and FIV. It also includes any medical or dental work the cat has had up to that point.
Our rescue partner is called Running Wild Rescue. We also work with a small rescue that operates in Saudi Arabia. When space permits, we also take in local surrenders when other rescues are full.
Adopting a living, breathing animal is a serious commitment. Cats are not an accessory and they require care, love and attention. Rescue cats may come with a lot of behavioural quirks, and it can take a cat a long period of time to settle into a new environment. This is especially true if there is another cat in the new household.
Our team works diligently to ensure that every cat is matched with the best possible adopter. If you are having issues post-adoption, please don't hesitate to reach out to us for support.
If your cat is really not a good fit, we will accept the cat back to Catoro within 10 days of adoption and receive a refund minus a non-refundable $50 processing fee.
If, after the 10-day grace period, unforeseen issues occur, we will always take a cat from Catoro back to Catoro.