IMPORTANT ADOPTION INFORMATION

Applicants must be age 21 or older to adopt through Queen City Cats.
Incomplete applications may be denied- be sure to include all required information.
Queen City Cats operates on a first come, first served basis. If there are multiple approved adopters interested in a cat, we may consider the most suitable home for the cat. Note: If we feel your preferred cat(s) would not be a good fit for your household, we may suggest another cat who would better fit your lifestyle.
Queen City Cats will only adopt out kittens under the age of six months in pairs, unless there is a young cat or kitten in the home already. Cats over the age of six months can be adopted individually, but the needs of each cat will be considered. Bonded pairs will not be separated no matter their age. Click here to find out why two kittens are better than one!
Approved applications are held for six months; after six months you must re-apply.
All adoptions must be coordinated through Queen City Cats. We do not allow same day adoptions from Queen City Cat Lounge (if the meet and greet is not previously scheduled). We do allow same day adoptions from foster homes at the discretion of the adoption coordinator. We do not hold cats or kittens for unapproved potential adopters. Same day and weekend adoption appointments are not guaranteed at the Lounge, but we will do our best to accommodate everyone.

*Once we have received your completed application, we will email you within the next 2-3 days with any additional questions we may have. Our trained volunteers will begin to process your application and check with your references, current veterinarian and landlord (if applicable). When your application has been processed you will receive an approval or denial email (please check your mailbox for updates).

MEET AND GREETS

**Meet and greets will only be scheduled for current approved adopters**

QCC does not have a shelter location, therefore meet and greets will be scheduled with foster parents or staff members at Queen City Cat Lounge (if the cat resides at the lounge). Approved adopters meeting cats at the lounge will be scheduled for a free 15 minute visit (if you wish to stay for a full hour visit you must pay the hourly booking fee).

If you are adopting a particular cat, you must pick it up within 48 hours. We DO NOT offer cat sitting while adopters go on vacation.

You must have your own secure cat carrier(s) when picking up your new companion(s). Otherwise, we will not be able to complete the adoption at that time.

Adoption fee(s) must be paid in full at the time of pick up. We accept cash, check (with valid ID), Venmo and PayPal. Checks should be made out to Queen City Cats; Venmo is @queencitycatsvt; PayPal is queencitycatsvt@gmail.com. Cash and checks are preferred. A small tip added to Venmo or PayPal payments will help us mitigate the fees they charge QCC and would be much appreciated.