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Cat & Kittens Adoptions
What you need to know
- Auckland SPCA tries to ensure that all healthy unwanted animals
coming into our care are offered for adoption to homes that we
consider acceptable and that will be in the best interests of
the animal. The Auckland SPCA reserves the right to refuse adoption.
- If you wish to adopt a kitten, it is preferable, but not necessary,
for someone in your household to be home during the day to supply
regular small feeds and for socialisation. Why not adopt two kittens
together as company for each other?
- All cats and kittens available for adoption have undergone a
thorough veterinary check-up and are approved by our veterinarians.
- All animals are vaccinated and treated to eliminate fleas and
worms.
- Their temperament and behavioural habits are thoroughly tested
to ensure that they will be adopted to homes that will best suit
them.
- The Auckland SPCA maintains a very strict policy on desexing
and neuters both male and female cats prior to adoption (in the
case of underage kittens, desexing is part prepaid). This policy
is strictly enforced as the Society's contribution to reducing
the misery of unwanted, surplus animals.
How to go about the adoption process
- It is best to call us first on 09 2567300
to check the availability of cats and kittens for adoption. At
most times we have a good selection available, but the influx
of kittens particularly is seasonal.
- Cats and kittens available for adoption may be viewed in our
cattery at the Auckland Animal Village between 10am and 4pm, seven
days a week. You are invited to enter the cattery runs to meet
and become acquainted with those animals in which you are interested
(we ask that you do not open cage doors in the cattery main corridor).
Our cattery staff or our customer service staff at front reception
will be pleased to assist with further information about any animal
in the cattery.
- Once you have chosen your cat or kitten, please ask one of our
cattery staff to help you though the adoption process. If cattery
staff are not available, please ask for assistance from our customer
service staff at front reception.
- You will then be asked to complete an SPCA Adoption Application.
Our staff will assist you in completing it, if necessary.
- You will then be asked to make an adoption contribution and
to sign the application form to acknowledge your understanding
of the full terms and conditions of adoption, before you leave
with your chosen animal.
- All cats and kittens must travel in a proper cat carry-cage.
You can purchase one from our shop if you don't already have one
and they can be used for future trips to your vet for vaccinations,
etc. If you forget to bring one with you, a cardboard carry-box
can be purchased at the Village for
$9.
How much will it cost?
- The Auckland SPCA does not sell animals. We do ask for assistance
to partially recover our costs. Unless otherwise advised, you
will be asked to contribute only
$110 for an adult cat,
$135 for a kitten, or
$80 for a senior cat. Please note that all prices may be subject to
change.
- The cost of preparing an animal for adoption includes veterinary
checks, vaccinations, worming and flea treatment, desexing charges
and an apportioned share of attendants' costs, food and other
overheads.
- If you wish to give a donation to further assist us with these
costs, it would be greatly appreciated.
Have you got everything you need?
- Before you take your new companion home, our customer service
staff will attend to any questions you may have. They will advise
you on the rehoming period and general care, including food and
any special dietary needs.
- You are invited to visit our shop here at the SPCA Village to
purchase essential items: a carry box, dirt tray, litter, scratching
pole, flea controls, water and food bowls, food and supplements;
or even some desirable items such as grooming tools, toys and
amusements that will help your chosen friend to settle in their
new home.
What to do if a problem occurs
- Should your chosen animal be incompatible with your home situation,
we require that you return it to us for rehoming.
- Where all care has been taken to ensure the absolute health
of adopted animals, there is always the possibility of a disease
in incubation that will not manifest itself until after adoption.
If, within the first two weeks, an illness occurs please contact
us for advice and assistance.
- It is understood that adoptive parents will:
- abide by the animal protection and welfare laws of New Zealand
- provide preventative veterinary care on an ongoing basis
- assume full responsibility for the health and well-being
of their adopted animal for the duration of its life
- The Auckland SPCA reserves the right to inspect and/or remove
an animal if agreed conditions are not met.
We wish you and your chosen companion
animal friend a lifetime
of joy
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