Our Process
A Goathouse Refuge cat will be a rescued cat or kitten from the community. They may have been surrendered by their owners, found living outdoors, picked up from animal shelters in the area, or by any other way a cat or kitten has found itself alone in the world and is in need of rescuing.
A Goathouse Refuge cat will have been spayed or neutered, unless we have records or absolute proof that this has been done previously. They are tested negative for FIV/feline leukemia, given their first shots, de-wormed, and observed and treated by local veterinarians for any other conditions they may have.
They are socialized in a loving environment with other cats and plenty of humans. After an initial quarantine period where they are kept caged, they are released into the Refuge and allowed to run around freely all day.
All adoption applications will be reviewed by the refuge staff. If the applicants seem to be a good fit for the cat or cats of interest, the refuge will contact the interested party to set up a home visit. Only after a member of the refuge has visited the applicant’s home will they consider continuing with the adoption process.
Once a home is considered safe for our cats, the applicant pays an adoption fee of $100. This fee covers the spaying/neutering and all vaccinations that ensure the cat lives a healthy and happy life with their new owner.
