Cat Adoption Special Event Application - get pre-approved
Over 600 of the cats that were recently removed from the hoarding situation in High Springs will be available for adoption August 26, 27 and 28 from 10am to 6pm each day at our facility (4205 NW 6th ST, Gainesville, FL 32609).
If you would like to get your application in early for pre-approval, follow the link below. You can email the completed application to adoptions@alachuahumane.org or you can fax the completed application to 352-373-1087 (if you fax the application, please call our main number, 352-373-5855 to confirm that we received the fax). The deadline to submit applications for pre-approval is 3:00pm Thursday, August 25. If you would prefer to have the application emailed to you, you can also email adoptions@alachuahumane.org.
SPECIAL EVENT ADOPTION APPLICATION
Cat Adoption Event
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How will the adoption process work?
A: After sign in and ID verification, you will be provided with an adoption application. Once you have completed the application an adoption counselor will meet with you and any family members present. If approved, you will attend an orientation where information on the characteristics of the cats available for adoption will be provided. After the orientation, applicants will be escorted to the shelter site for the meet and greet with available cats. This will consist of being able to observe the cat(s) in their designated enclosures. Unfortunately, due to limited space and health management- individual cats will not be able to be taken out of their care space for one-on-one time.
Q: How can I find out information about the cat I am interested in?
A: Consultants available at the shelter site will be able to answer questions about any cat(s) that you are interested in learning more about.
Q: What is the adoption fee and what does it include?
A: The adoption fee is $5 and includes sterilization of your new pet (spayed/neutered) and current vaccinations at the time of adoption. Additionally, cats have been FIV/FELV/Heartworm tested (results provided) are current on flea preventive and have been microchipped and dewormed. Further, medical records will be provided for the initial examinations and any and all follow-up physical exams and treatment for identified illnesses.
Q: What information will be provided to me upon adoption?
A: Upon adopting a cat you will receive the cat’s initial examination form, continued care sheet, and all records pertaining to recheck examinations and treatments provided. In your packet, you will also find information on a number of topics including introducing your new cat to your home, statements on care pertinent to this particular population of cats, and other informative materials related to your newly acquired family member.
Q: How can I find the cat that is right for me?
A: All of the cats will have an information sheet on their cage. This sheet will contain descriptions on the age, gender, identified qualities, and observed behavior of the cat. Four major personality categories have been ascribed to each available cat in order to guide you to one that may fit into your home environment. The designated categories are a broad generalization of the animal’s observed behavior within the shelter; these are not professional behavioral assessments and do not guarantee your cat’s behavior once acclimated to your household.
Q: Can I put a cat “on-hold”?
A: Cats will be adopted on a first come- first serve basis and will not be placed on hold. If you are unsure about a match, you are welcome to return on any day of the adoption event after further consideration. However, it is not guaranteed that the cat(s) you are interested in will still be available or on-site.
Q: What is the history of these cats?
A: The cats available for adoption at this event were from a large scale seizure by Alachua County Animal Services assisted by the Humane Society of the United States. 697 cats were seized from one property. The cats were kept in a variety of enclosures. Some were in small cages and others roamed in large pens in a colony type setting. Due to the large number of cats on the property and limited care provided, many of the cats presented with significant medical issues. This adoption event affords a chance for each cat to find a lifelong home where they will get the individual attention and care they so richly deserve.
Of note: Given the conditions these cats lived in prior to seizure and lack of basic care over extended periods of time, we have identified the following illnesses present in the population: ringworm, FIP, FELV/FIV, upper respiratory illnesses, heartworm, and dental disease. For more information on these conditions and how a cat you are interested in may or may not have been affected by them please see your adoption consultant.
