ADOPTION PROCESS

    The process of adopting a kitten starts with your inquiry. You are very welcome to ask us any questions about our cats, kittens, and breeding practices. Please, expect to be asked some questions about yourself and your lifestyle. We do care where our kittens go and are acting in their best interests. You are also welcome to visit our cattery before making any reservation. Remote video call visits might be set up as well. 

 

    If we don't have a kitten available that you like, there are two options for the waiting list. 

1.  In case you are sure you are willing to wait for a kitten from our cattery, we ask for $100 deposit for a place on the waiting list. This deposit is a part of the kitten's adoption fee, and it is refundable. We are sorry, but as per our experience, money is the only way to see how serious people are. This deposit may be returned at any time at your request before you reserve a kitten. People from the wait list have the right to pick a kitten as soon as we have available kittens for reservation. Kittens are picked in order to the person's place on the wait list and before we advertise them on our website.

2. In case you are not sure, just follow us on Instagram to stay updated about available kittens. 

    

    An existing available kitten is reserved by putting a reservation deposit. This deposit is a 30% adoption fee, and it is non-refundable. Please make sure you are ready and can afford the kitten before you reserve it. We encourage people to read our contract and health guarantee sample before making a non-refundable reservation.  Once the kitten is reserved, we will keep you posted with updates and pictures. Sharlott Cattery reserves the right to cancel a kitten's reservation. In that case deposit is returned in full amount the same day.

    

    We sign a contract on the day the kitten is picked up. We require the full adoption fee to be paid at the same time.

                                              

 

 

                                                                                               FAQ

Q: What are your breeding practices?
A: We practice responsible breeding. All our breeding cats are TICA and WCF registered. We breed Fold to Straight (or British) only. Our adults and kittens are regularly checked by the vet, vaccinated up to date, loved, and well cared for. We are a PKD, FIV, and FeLV-negative cattery. 

 

Q: What is included in the adoption fee?
A: Kittens are ready to leave the cattery after 12 weeks of age. By that age, they are checked by the vet, tested for parasites, FIV/FeLV, receive two FVRCP shots, tested for intestinal parasites, and are spayed/neutered.  

 

Q: Do you ship?

A: We prefer to sell kittens locally or to be picked up in person. Shipping, unfortunately, is not an option. We can always bring the kitten to one of our local airports if you're willing to pick up and fly from another state/country. We do not use flight nanny services. 

 

Q: What types of payments do you accept?
A: We accept cash, checks, Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal. 

 

Q: Are your kittens socialized? trained?
A: Our kittens are raised with our family and other cats we have. They are well socialized, litter box and scratching post trained. Recommendations are available upon request.

 

Q: Do you offer stud service? Do you sell kittens for breeding purposes?
A: In case of such an inquiry, expect specific questions from our side. We will definitely ask you about your breeding experience, breeding practices, whether your cats are registered or not, etc.