Kitty Connection & COVID-19

Adoption Process

Kitty Connection will be conducting all adoptions virtually (telephone/email/photos/videos) to honor social distancing and prevent the spread of the coronavirus. In certain cases, in-person meet and greets are available by appointment.

If you are interested in adopting an available cat, please follow these steps:

  1. Submit a Pre-adoption Application.
  2. An adoption volunteer will contact you to conduct a virtual screening and determine if you are approved for adoption.
  3. If you are approved and interested in a particular cat, the adoption volunteer will show you pictures and videos of the cat and describe their personality. After being “virtually” introduced to the cat, you may decide if you’d like to adopt this cat. Some cats are available for in-person meet and greets by appointment.
  4. If you are interested in moving forward with a particular cat, the adoption volunteer will send paperwork to be completed via email. Important: if you are interested in a particular cat, but not currently prepared to take the cat home, Kitty Connection cannot adopt a cat to you at this time. We are counting on all potential adopters to provide homes to available cats ASAP.
  5. The adoption volunteer will coordinate a pick-up time between you and the foster home. Full payment is due at the time of pick-up.

FAQ

Q. Can I meet a cat in person prior to adoption?
A. Some foster homes are allowing in-person meet and greets by appointment. In the situation where that is not possible, a virtual meet can be set up.

Q. Where can I find available cats?
A. Available cats are posted here.

Q. Can cats and other domestic animals transmit the coronavirus?
A. According to the CDC: “It appears that the virus that causes COVID-19 can spread from people to animals in some situations. Based on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is considered to be low.”

The CDC is recommending that people limit interactions between their pets and people or animals outside the household. Pets should also be isolated from anyone in the house that is sick. Cats should also be kept indoors when possible, the CDC said, and dogs should be walked on a leash, maintaining at least six feet from other people and animals. The agency said dogs should also avoid public places where a large number of people and animals gather, such as dog parks.

For more information about pets and the coronavirus, please click here.

Q. What if I have a pet emergency? What if I’m no longer able to take care of my cat due to the coronavirus?
A. Please refer to the emergency resources below.

Additional Resources