My name is Atom!

Our next events to meet our pets: 

Saturday September 27, 2025 from 1:30-3:30PM  at Take Me Home Pet Rescue 580 W Arapaho Rd Suite 433, Richardson, TX 75080

Saturday October 4, 2025 from 1-3PM at Petco in Plano 801F W 15th St, Plano, TX 75075

Atom is the smallest member of the ‘science babies’ litter, but he’s proof that tiny particles can carry big energy! This little orange boy is endlessly affectionate — he purrs the moment he sees you and wants nothing more than to be close to his people or playing with his siblings. No matter where you are, Atom will be orbiting nearby and ready to expend affectionate energy. Atom has two siblings (Bond and Marie Curie) and while he doesn’t have to be adopted with one of them, he’d be happiest with a friend! Atom’s formula only has one element: love! If you’re looking for a boy who will be your constant, cuddly companion, Atom could be your little particle of joy! 

Atom is too young to be eligible for a full adoption. However, he is eligible for our Foster-to-Adopt program! 

Foster-to-Adopt Program Details

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   We are an all-volunteer, foster-based, non-profit organization

   
   


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   We don’t have a physical location; all cats and kittens live in foster homes until they are formally adopted.

   
   


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   Our foster-to-adopt program allows us to match cats and kittens with their forever family before they’re eligible for adoption.

   
   


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   Eligible cats and kittens are placed in a foster’s home with the intention of adoption after required medical care is completed.

   
   


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   Foster-to-Adopt foster parents are required to schedule and bring their cats(s) and/or kitten(s) to veterinary appointments at the Animal Medical Center of Richardson as needed. 

   
   


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   Foster-to-adopters must meet all of the eligibility requirements RHS has for adopters. 

   
   


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   Cats and kittens eligible for our foster-to-adopt program must pay a $50 non-refundable deposit at time of drop-off that will be deducted from the animal’s adoption fee of $135. 

   
   

Our Adoption Process:

1. Meet the Adoption Criteria. Before you do anything else, make sure you meet our adoption criteria. You must be at least 21 years old. You must live within a 60-mile radius of Richardson, Texas. You must share veterinary records for all pets currently in your home and all pets owned in the last five years. All pets in the home must be spayed or neutered. If you rent your home, you must provide verification that pets are allowed on the property. You must be willing to be interviewed by an adoption counselor and you must undergo an in person or virtual home visit from an RHS representative.


2. Complete Application.  https://www.richardsonhumanesociety.org/adopt/


3. Phone Interview/Vet Check. Compatible applicants will be forwarded to a counselor who will contact the applicant for a phone interview. We also get a reference from your vet, if applicable.


4. Home Visit. If all the steps above are completed satisfactorily, we will set up a visit where you can meet the pet you are interested in. We will try to include the foster parent so you can learn more about how the pet is in a home environment. Due to COVID, we may ask you to send a video of your yard and the pet's expected living space.


5. Complete Adoption. If all feel it is a good match, we will schedule the adoption at your home or an off-site location. The applicant will need to complete the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee. Our adoption fee is $250 for adult dogs, $300 for puppies (under 1 year) and $135 for cats. Discounts are available for senior-aged pets.