Fill out our application here and if you’re a good match for one of our kitties, a volunteer will get in touch with you, typically within 2-5 business days depending on our volunteer capacity.

Yes! We love prepared applicants! As part of our application process, we require we require at least 2 non-familial references, a video home tour, and a copy of your lease stating you can have cats (if applicable). If you have all of these ready, it can speed up the process!

We do not allow cats to be placed “on hold” due to a large number of applicants. In addition, holding a cat would mean we can’t free up our foster homes to save more cats. We suggest making sure you’re absolutely ready to bring a kitty into your home in the near future before applying!

The first step is to start by applying here. Please note which cats and also the general type of cat (age, gender, size, etc.) you are interested in so our adoption counselors have a sense of who you may be a match for.

We also regularly have events where our adoptable cats (and dogs!) are often available to meet. (Please check our Instagram page close to the day of for which cats and/or dogs will be making an appearance!)

Our adoption fees are as follows and help us cover some (but not all) of the expenses for saving cats, including veterinary care, microchipping, core vaccines, spay/neuter, and transport:

Single kitten: $200

Pair of kittens: $300

Adult cats: $175

Each adoption fee is non-negotiable and non-refundable. In addition to each adoption fee, we require a $60 collar and cat carrier deposit. Our kittens wear our SSR gear when adopted for safety. When our gear is returned, we will refund you the deposit.

General Pre-Registration:
Being pre-registered means we have everything we need from you to consider your application for adoption.

Pre-registered adopters are the only ones eligible to take a cat home from an SSR event or a scheduled meet & greet. However, this does not mean you are pre-approved for a specific cat.

A successful meet & greet is still required, and final adoption decisions are made with each cat’s unique needs in mind. Our goal is to ensure the best possible match for both our cats and our adopters.

Pre-registration is not a guarantee or pre-approval to adopt a specific cat: A successful meet & greet is still required before moving forward with adoption. We take great care to match each cat with the right home based on their individual needs to set both our kitties and adopters up for long term success.

That means we have everything we need from you to consider you for adoption. Here’s what happens next:

• Early Consideration: As a pre-registered applicant, you’ll get first priority over new applicants when it comes to meeting and adopting our available cats.

• Stay Tuned: We’ll send you emails when new cats become available.

• Come Meet Us: Check out our Events page to see where we’ll be next, you’re welcome to come meet some of our cats (and pups!) in person🐱

• Keep an Eye Out: Follow us on social media and check our website regularly. If a cat catches your eye, don’t hesitate to reach out!

We’re so glad you’re here and can’t wait to help you find your match.

All of our cats and kittens come locally through our partnership with the NYC ACC.

Upon intake all our cats undergo a veterinary examination, including spaying/neutering, microchipping, receiving core vaccinations, and heartworm treatment, if applicable.