CAT ADOPTION PROCESS

You can meet our adorable, adoptable cats and kittens at our Adoption Center, located in Neenah, WI. 


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Orphan Animal Rescue & Sanctuary - Neenah WI

HOW TO ADOPT A CAT

Rescue a cat in Neenah WI

1. VIEW OUR ADOPTABLE CATS PAGE

You can find out more about our adoptable cats on our Petfinder page, which includes cat pictures, descriptions, personality traits and more. There's also a link to more information about how to adopt cats.

SEE ADOPTABLE CATS

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OARS on Petfinder

2. SUBMIT CAT ADOPTION APPLICATION

You're so close to taking the next step and adopting a cat!


We just need a little bit more information about you and your home. When you start filling out the form, we'll ask you for a few details about yourself, your family, and your home. We want to make sure that our kitties are going to be safe with you and that they'll be happy in their new homes.


Once you've filled out these questions, we'll get back to you with more information about how to adopt one of our kitties.

Cat Adoption Form

Cat Preference

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Adopter’s General Information


Employer Information


Property / Household Information

* If you rent, please provide landlord information below. 


Additional Information


List any current or prior pets you have owned in the past ten years: 

Pet #1

Pet #2

Pet #3

Pet #4

Pet #5


Veterinarian Information: 

Please list your current / previous veterinarian(s).  OARS will contact them to verify your current pets are up to date on shots and altered; this is a requirement for new cat adoptions. Please call their office(s) to authorize the release of information to OARS.


References:

Please provide two non-related references and their relationship to you, preferably individuals who have seen you interact with pets. Please advise them that an OARS volunteer will be contacting them.   


Additional OARS Information: 

All cats are in care for a minimum of 2 weeks before placing them available for adoption so we can better understand the cat's temperament, personality, and needs. To meet a cat, a potential adopter should fill out the adoption application, meet the cat, and have a compatibility interview.  We give preference to adopters in the Fox Valley.  We do not use a first-come, first-serve adoption process and we decide who is going to be the best match for each cat. The process is intended to ensure a best-fit, long-term successful adoption for both the family and cat. We do not do same-day adoptions.  

  • If you rent, provide a copy of your lease and addendum allowing cats to Orphan Animal Rescue.
  • By signing this adoption application, you agree to provide vaccinations, health check-ups, and any additional veterinary care, by a qualified veterinarian, on a yearly basis.   
  • Your adoption fee is a donation to Orphan Animal Rescue and is nonrefundable.  
  • When adopting a cat or kitten, you must bring a secure cat carrier when picking up your new cat. 

By signing this form, I/we acknowledge that the information on this form is true and correct. I/we agree to all provisions indicated on this form. I/we understand that any misrepresentation of fact may result in Orphan Animal Rescue Inc. refusing adoption privileges to me/us. If my/our request for adoption is approved and later Orphan Animal Rescue Inc. discovers the above information is not true or correct, this application becomes null and void.  Because of my breach of contract, Orphan Animal Rescue Inc. reserves the right to remove the adopted cat from my home, and I will be held responsible for any associated legal costs incurred as part of the said reclamation process.  In order to ensure the best homes for our rescued cats, we reserve the right to deny any adoption application. 



Thank you for applying to adopt a cat from Orphan Animal Rescue! 


Please allow 48-72 hours to process your application. 

Adopt a cat - Neenah WI

If you've ever adopted a cat, you know the process can feel a little… stressful. It's not just about filling out paperwork or even finding the perfect feline friend for your family. It's about saving a life.


When you adopt a cat from OARS, you're not just bringing home a new furry friend—you're giving them hope. For so many cats, adoption is their last chance at freedom and happiness. We believe that every cat deserves to feel safe and loved, and when you adopt from us, you're giving them that opportunity.


Don't wait another day! Our cats are waiting for their forever homes right now.


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3. APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS

When we have received your application, we will contact you to set up a meet and greet. Because we are volunteer-run, please allow us 48-72 hours to process your application. Please notify your veterinarian’s office and personal references so that they are expecting our call/e-mail so as not to delay your application.


Adoption Fees

  • 1 Adult (1 year+) Spayed/Neutered Cat: $50
  • “Buddy System”: Adopt 1 Adult Cat, and the Adoption Fee is Half for the Second Adult Cat! $75 for 2
  • 1 Spayed/Neutered Kitten (under 1 year): $80
  • 2 Spayed/Neutered Kittens: $130
  • 1 Cat and 1 Kitten (both altered): $100


These fees do not come close to covering our expenses; in fact, our expenses are often 3-4 times the adoption fee. We welcome additional donations.


We are volunteer-run and receive no funding; we rely completely on donations to save the lives of the homeless cats in our care.


We seek to match our feline orphans with the best possible home for both the cat and the family to ensure the best lifelong companionship for both.