Adopting a new pet for your home is a big decision and should not be entered into without proper consideration of your lifestyle and the needs of the pet. We are open to all lifestyles and believe responsible pet owners are a very diverse group of people.
On line Adoption Requests are available at www.pawsok.com on the Adoptable Cats page, or pick one up in our Adoption Center at PetSmart (8357 N Rockwell, OKC 73132)
We understand that some adopters have very specific needs that often we can't fill. For example, some adopters desire their cats to be declawed or to "mouse" or live outside. We seldom have these type of cats in our rescue but we are happy to reach out to others on behalf of the potential adopter, or direct them to other sources in an effort to find them a suitable feline companion.
We will, when appropriate, make contact with applicant's landlords and veterinarians before approving an adoption. It is very important to us that all pets in the household are current on all their vaccinations including rabies (state law), spayed or neutered and have a history of annual veterinarian visits.
Landlord Pet Deposits (per animal) are required at the vast majority of apartment complexes in the metro area. We may contact an applicants landlord to make sure the adoption of a new cat is within the apartment guidelines and that the pet deposit has been paid prior to adoption.
If at any time the adopter can no longer care for the cat they adopt from PAWS, we will take it back into our adoption program. Simply contact us. Returns can normally be arranged within days of the initial call.
Adoption steps
- Submit Application
Complete an Adoption Request Form so we learn about your desires, household & experience. https://form.jotform.com/pawsokrescue/adoption-req
- Interview
The interview clarifies any open questions on the Request. This may take place by phone or e-mail.
- Approve Application
Approvals can take 2-4 days. If approved a time and place is set up for a "meet & greet" of the whole family and the adoptable cat.
- Sign Adoption Contract
All adopters sign a PAWS-OK Adoption contract that covers a variety of issues related to the adoption, care and medical needs of the cat.
- Pay Fee
Adoption fees are $80 but can vary depending on the age, health and special needs of the cat.
- Take the Pet Home
We will make a phone contact with the adopter post adoption to check that the cat is settling in, the adopter is happy & to answer any ??'s.