Cat & Kittens Adoptions

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.

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.

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 $125 for an adult cat, $150 for a kitten, or $95 for a senior cat (prices current from Friday 29 May 2009).

This includes a "Kitty Cruiser" which will go home free with every cat adopted. These have been designed to help in the reduction of stress related illnesses after adoption.
Please note that all prices may be subject to change. If you wish to give a donation to further assist us with these costs, it would be greatly appreciated.
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.
As from 24 Feb 2009, we are utilising a new system in our Animal Recovery Centre (ARC) and the Cattery with the aim of reducing stress related illnesses in our cats awaiting adoption. Our specially designed "Kitty Cruisers" will be in every adoption room to provide cats and kittens with a little haven in which to hide and relax. At the time of adoption, their own "Kitty Cruiser" will go home with them to provide a familiar space (the cost of the carrier is included in the adoption price). A similiar system has been tried sucessfully in the U.S and significantly reduced incidences of cat flu after adoption.

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.

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.

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