IMPORTANT:
The DAWS Cat Program will be closed to visitors until Monday, March 15, 2010.

Please view our adoptable cats in our Cat Gallery. If you are interested in adopting one of our wonderful cats or have any questions about the cat program, please email us at cats@daws.org. Thank you.

Welcome to our Cat Center! Here you can find all you need to know about bringing a cat or kitten into your home as one of the family. All of our important forms and resources are on this page as well. Don't forget to enjoy our cat gallery. If you should have any questions, please contact us at cats@daws.org.

Cat Adoption Process
Our adoption process is designed to match the animals in our care with the most appropriate home. We take our responsibility to the animals in our shelter very seriously and work hard to find them safe loving forever homes where they will be provided care for life.

We recommend that you do some research and planning before making the decision to add a pet to your home. 
Consider, is now a good time for your family to add a cat to your home? Think about what age, size and temperament of cat would best suit your lifestyle. Decide if you are ready to take on the daily responsibilities and financial obligations of pet ownership.

Check out our pets online and come visit our shelter.
We have adoption hours Monday - Friday from 6pm-8pm and Weekends from 2pm-4pm. You can also set up a private appointment to see a specific cat or cats.
Visit our Cat Gallery.

Fill out an adoption application and speak to an adoption counselor.
You will be asked to fill out an application for the cat(s) or kitten(s) in which you are interested. An Adoption Counselor will review your application to make sure this particular cat is a good match for you and your family.  Your application will be processed:  We contact veterinary reference (if applicable) and personal reference and verify home ownership (a mortgage statement or utility statement) or landlord permission to allow a cat on premises.  Please Note:  Cats do not go home the same day applications are submitted. See Cat Application below.

Finalize the adoption.
Our adoption fee for cats(over 6 months of age) is $100. This fee includes a veterinary exam, vaccinations, and spay/neuter.

Our adoption fee for kittens (under 6 months of age) is $125. This fee includes a veterinary exam, age appropriate vaccinations up to the date of adoption and spay/neuter.  Please Note:  Kittens that are too young to be spayed/neutered at time of adoption will be scheduled to come back for spay or neuter when they are old enough.

Cat Adoption Application (Microsoft Word format)
To use this form, RIGHT click on the above link and choose "Save Target As" to save a copy to your computer in an intuitive place. Open up Microsoft Word and find the file you just saved and open it. You may type in your answers and save the form again or print it out. The applications can be email it to us at cats@daws.org, or fax it to (203) 748-6791.

Cat Resources

Find a New Home For Your Cat
Unfortunately sometimes you are unable to keep or continue care for your cats. Please view the following information regarding placing your cat on our Waiting List and other important information for Surrendering Your Cat (Microsoft Word format).

Report a Found Cat
Please review the following resources if you have found a lost or abandoned cat. Found Cat (Microsoft Word format)

Report a Lost Cat
To report a lost cat, send us a picture of your cat, telling us when and where s/he was last seen. Please include your complete contact details (name, address, phone and email information). We will keep your information on file and call you if we get any calls about cats that fit the description. In the meantime, here are some helpful tips on how to find your cat. Helpful Hints.

Experiencing Cat Behavioral Problems?
If you are experiencing a behavioral problem with your cat, please contact your veterinarian immediately to rule out any medical issues as the cause. If your veterinarian determines the problem is not health related, contact Cats International at 262-375-8852 (Milwaukee,Wisconsin) or www.catsinternational.org. They provide free feline behavior advice and have an incredible success rate!