Adopting A Friend
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We have disposable masks available if you need one, just ask!
Thank you from the SHP kitties!
All animals at Second Hand Purrs are given a veterinary exam before arriving at the shelter, and the following procedures are included in the adoption fee:
Tested for Feline Leukemia and FIV
Distemper Booster
Deworming preventative
Flea bath
Ear mite treatment, if needed
Stool tested
Nail trim
Spayed or neutered (if 6 months of age or older)
Rabies Booster (if 6 months or older)
Our Adoption Process:
Our cats and kittens are $100 for one and $160 for two cats. (Cash only at the time of pickup) Adopters must be at least 21 years of age. All of our cats have been tested for FIV (Feline AIDS) and FeLV (Feline Leukemia), and have had their stool tested for the existence of parasites (although we cannot guarantee there are absolutely no parasites since they may not be shedding at the time of testing). We keep the cats and kittens up to date with any boosters they may need. We spay or neuter all cats and kittens over 6 months of age and they receive their first rabies booster at that time as well. You would need to come in, pick out who you would like to adopt, and fill out an application form. We then call your vet for their records on your animal(s) and do a courtesy background check to make sure there are no serious issues. Once you have been approved by the board, one of the volunteers will contact you.
All adoptions must be in the State of Wisconsin.
Declawing Policy:
Second Hand Purrs is against declawing and does not allow our cats and kittens to be declawed.
“Declawing is an inhumane, unnecessary procedure that has many alternatives. It is never in the cat’s best interest.” –Dr. Neil Wolff, D.V.M.
Many people assume that declawing is the removal of the claw, but it is a major surgery that involves amputating each toe at the first joint. Declawing can cause lifelong pain in the feet, litterbox avoidance, aggression and biting, and irreversible psychological damage. Recovery from the surgery is a slow and painful process. The cat is handicapped for life, both physically and temperamentally, and unable to perform natural cat behaviors.
If you are concerned about your cat scratching, we would be happy to help you with alternatives to declawing. If you are looking for a previously declawed cat, we do sometimes get them into the shelter. Please check our available cats listing or email us to see if any are currently available.
For more information on the negative effects of declawing, please visit http://citythekitty.org/declawing-facts-vs-myths-humane-options/
We are open to the public on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please come visit our residents and we will help you make a purrfect match!
