To be considered for adoption, you MUST be at least 21 years old, have valid ID, and either own your home or obtain your landlord's written permission for a pet.
Pet adoption is a serious responsibility. We are asking you to make a LIFETIME COMMITMENT (15-20 years or more) to the cat you adopt. The policy of TC Paw Cat Rescue is to ensure that each person who adopts a cat not only be aware of this, but that each be capable and willing to accept that responsibility - morally, physically, and financially.
The pre-adoption application has been designed to help both you and TC Paw decide if you and/or your family are, at this moment, adequately prepared to assume the type of responsible guardianship we want to ensure for our cats. Please read and answer each question carefully. We appreciate your time and effort placed in this important decision.
Adoption steps
- Submit Application
Complete a pre-adoption questionnaire at www.tcpaw.org. Please allow up to 3 business days for application to be processed.
- Interview
An adoption coordinator will call to complete a phone interview.
- Home Check
Adoption coordinator will call personal and veterinarian references.
- Approve Application
- Meet the Pet
Pets may be in foster homes or at the Traverse City PetSmart cattery to meet potential adopters.
- Sign Adoption Contract
All adoptions take place at the Traverse City PetSmart store.
- Pay Fee