PLEASE READ ENTIRELY BEFORE COMPLETING THE ADOPTION APPLICATION


Sparkle Cat Rescue is dedicated to matching cats and families together in forever homes.
Adopters must be at least 21 years old to adopt a cat from Sparkle Cat Rescue. 
Adoption Fees:
 -$100 each / cats AND kittens
​Please note we ALWAYS take our cats back if they do not work out in the home.
​We strive to find lifetime commitments for our kitties, who have been loved and well-taken care of by their foster families.  

Kittens must be 11-12 weeks old minimum before they can go to their approved adopters AND they must have had their first 2 FVRCP kitten vaccinations (regardless of age)

The adoption fee covers:

- Combo test for FIV and FeLV
- Rabies vaccination (if donate at time of spay/neuter at our partner vet)
-Spay/neuter at a designated partner vet (Greensboro) 
-Microchip (provided by us)

Please note: A microchip is not a tracking device. A microchip can be the difference between a lost animal being reunited with its owner or being euthanized at a shelter if it is found and taken there.

If a kitten is still due a third FVRCP, that is the adopter's responsibility to cover at their vet. Please be sure you have a vet lined up that you take your cats and kittens to.

As part of the adoption process, Sparkle Cat Rescue requires:
- A complete adoption application submitted via our website. 
- We do not do same-day adoptions.
​- Adopters MUST be minimum 21 years of age.
​- Landlord approval for all applicants leasing or renting their home (we do check).
​- All adopters must sign a contract agreeing they will not declaw their cat or physically alter their cats in any way.
​- We reserve the right to perform a home visit prior to adoption approval.
​- All cats must be INDOOR cats only.
-You must be willing and financially able to take cats and kittens to the vet for routine vaccines and sick visits. 
- You must be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment and proper care for a pet for the entire life of that animal.
- All current pets (dogs and cats) must be current on their vaccinations unless there is a health reason why they can't be vaccinated (other than rabies vaccination). We understand health concerns with FVRCP vaccinations so please be sure to discuss this with us if it is a concern for you. 
-All owned pets (dogs and cats) at the home (inside and outside) MUST be spayed/neutered unless there is a health reason provided by the veterinarian why they cannot be. 
- Adopter must own a cat carrier.  All cats must be transported in a pet carrier.
- If you list a previous vet - it must be YOUR vet -not your parents' vet, not a vet for pets you do not currently own or pets you yourself have never owned and been responsible for. We check ALL references. 

KITTEN VACCINATION GUIDELINES

When should my kitten be vaccinated?

Vaccinations are important for your young kitten. Some infectious diseases are fatal, and vaccinations can protect your kitten from many of these diseases. In order to be effective, immunizations must be given as a series of injections at prescribed intervals, so it is essential that you are on time for your kitten’s scheduled vaccinations. Immunizations are started at 6-8 weeks of age and are repeated every 3-4 weeks until the kitten is 4 months old.

The routine or core vaccinations will protect your kitten from the most common diseases: feline distemper (panleukopenia), feline viral rhinotracheitis (feline herpes virus 1), calicivirus, and rabies. The first three are included in a combination vaccine given every three to four weeks until the kitten reaches 16 weeks of age.

​ Rabies vaccine is usually given once at 12-16 weeks of age.
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CHILDREN AND KITTENS

Many experts agree that children experience a multitude of benefits from growing up alongside pets.

"Sometimes the best match for young families is not a kitten but rather an adult cat."

Here are some reasons why: 

Kittens are fragile. They are tiny and can be easily overlooked by young children. This is not only dangerous for the pets, but young children can easily trip and fall over the pets.

Kittens have not learned manners yet.  Unfortunately, cats do not train themselves! Young children are sometimes frightened by the energy level of young pets. Until kittens are fully trained, they may scratch, nip, jump, etc. This is not due to aggression, the pets simply do not know better because they have not been trained. Regardless, these behaviors are understandably frightening to young children.

Children, just like kittens, go through different socialization and developmental stages. Children 3-4 years of age are still learning impulse control. Sudden outbursts, or impulsive grabs at a pet might frighten them and cause an adverse, frightened response. Sadly, if kittens have negative experiences with children during their socialization period, they can develop a lifelong fear of small children. Between ages 5-7, children learn empathy and are better equipped to treat  cats properly. 

Sparkle Cat Rescue's goal is to place pets in lifelong forever homes. Kittens under 6 months old are best-matched with families whose youngest child is 6 years of age or older. 
Thank you for considering a Sparkle kitty
as your next companion animal!

We do not share or sell your information to any third parties.

Please understand that we will check all references, including vet references. 

Please be sure to read the Adoption Application thoroughly and answer all questions to ensure our adoption coordinator receives all the information necessary to process your application in a timely manner.  If we find information in your application is not accurate when we contact a vet or personal reference, we will not continue to process the application and it will automatically be denied without a message sent to applicant.  We also recommend you contact your vet office to be sure your records are up to date and correct. 
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As part of the adoption process, we will discuss with you:

The cat’s health and veterinary care history

What to expect during your cat’s
adjustment to a new home

Transitioning to new food and litter
(if you choose to do so)

Introducing your cat to other pets (if applicable)