Adopt-a-Cat
If you want to adopt a cat, there are many different things to think about. Can you afford to take care of a cat? Will you be responsible and be able to take care of a cat for its whole life, which is usually 10-14 years, but can be longer? If you think that you are ready to have a cat, explore the different cats we have below. Due to the pandemic, we are not open for the public to visit the cats in person, but instead we are meeting prospective adopters via Zoom.
All of our cats and kittens are up to date on their vaccinations, have been spayed or neutered and have microchips.
The adoption fees are as follows:
Kittens under 5 months - $125.00
Senior cat (6+ years old) - $47.50
Senior cat to senior citizen (60+ years old) - $40.00
All others - $95.00
The adoption fees are as follows:
Kittens under 5 months - $125.00
Senior cat (6+ years old) - $47.50
Senior cat to senior citizen (60+ years old) - $40.00
All others - $95.00
WHEN YOU ADOPT FROM THE KINGDOM ANIMAL SHELTER,
YOU SHOULD KNOW…
Our mission statement is: To facilitate the placement of rescued, abandoned, abused or neglected animals in safe, life-long homes. We respect the inherent value of every animal in our care and we strive to prevent overpopulation and cruelty to animals.
Travel Restriction: Typically, Kingdom Animal Shelter adopts cats out to people who reside within a 3 hour distance of the shelter. This is to ensure reasonable travel times for the cat and the adopters.
During the application process the adoption counselor will:
-contact your landlord if you are a renter
-contact your veterinarian for a reference on veterinary care of current and past animals (the adoption counselor is looking to ensure that all current and past animals have been kept up to date with vaccinations and annual wellness checks)
-contact 1 or 2 personal references
-If your application looks like it will be a good fit, the adoption counselor will arrange to meet you and your family, existing pets, etc. This will also give you the opportunity to meet any cats you are interested in as well as meet your family members (including animals in your home). (Due to the pandemic, we are currently using Zoom for meetings. When we feel it is safe to do home visits again, we will review our policies and may offer adopters a choice of a home visit or a Zoom visit.)
During the review of the adoption application, you will be asked to agree to:
-keep cats as indoor only,
-never declaw your cats,
-take the cat to the vet on a yearly basis (or more) for wellness exams (maintain twice yearly wellness checks if your cat is FIV+),
-and keep the cat up to date on vaccinations recommended by the veterinarian.
The average cost for owning a cat is approximately $700.00 per year, excluding emergencies.
YOU SHOULD KNOW…
Our mission statement is: To facilitate the placement of rescued, abandoned, abused or neglected animals in safe, life-long homes. We respect the inherent value of every animal in our care and we strive to prevent overpopulation and cruelty to animals.
Travel Restriction: Typically, Kingdom Animal Shelter adopts cats out to people who reside within a 3 hour distance of the shelter. This is to ensure reasonable travel times for the cat and the adopters.
During the application process the adoption counselor will:
-contact your landlord if you are a renter
-contact your veterinarian for a reference on veterinary care of current and past animals (the adoption counselor is looking to ensure that all current and past animals have been kept up to date with vaccinations and annual wellness checks)
-contact 1 or 2 personal references
-If your application looks like it will be a good fit, the adoption counselor will arrange to meet you and your family, existing pets, etc. This will also give you the opportunity to meet any cats you are interested in as well as meet your family members (including animals in your home). (Due to the pandemic, we are currently using Zoom for meetings. When we feel it is safe to do home visits again, we will review our policies and may offer adopters a choice of a home visit or a Zoom visit.)
During the review of the adoption application, you will be asked to agree to:
-keep cats as indoor only,
-never declaw your cats,
-take the cat to the vet on a yearly basis (or more) for wellness exams (maintain twice yearly wellness checks if your cat is FIV+),
-and keep the cat up to date on vaccinations recommended by the veterinarian.
The average cost for owning a cat is approximately $700.00 per year, excluding emergencies.
Kingdom Animal Shelter is not a "same day" adoption shelter.
To adopt from Kingdom Animal Shelter:
Complete an adoption application and authorization for release of information form and email them to adoptions@kingdomanimalshelter.com or mail them to 1161 Portland St, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. The application and release of information forms are available on the link below.
An adoption counselor will process your application.
Please allow at least 5 business days for the process to be completed.
After the review is complete, the adoption counselor will contact you, generally by email or by phone. If your application looks like it will be a good fit, the adoption counselor will arrange to meet you and your family, existing pets, etc. This will also give you the opportunity to meet any cats you are interested in as well as meet your family members (including animals in your home). (Due to the pandemic, we are currently using Zoom for meetings. When we feel it is safe to do home visits again, we will review our policies and may offer adopters a choice of a home visit or a Zoom visit.)
You will be notified if your application is approved or declined.
If the application is approved, you will work with the adoption counselor to work out a mutually agreed upon time and date for you to take your cat home.
We welcome hearing from adopters with questions or concerns and pictures and updates after the adoption.
To adopt from Kingdom Animal Shelter:
Complete an adoption application and authorization for release of information form and email them to adoptions@kingdomanimalshelter.com or mail them to 1161 Portland St, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. The application and release of information forms are available on the link below.
An adoption counselor will process your application.
Please allow at least 5 business days for the process to be completed.
After the review is complete, the adoption counselor will contact you, generally by email or by phone. If your application looks like it will be a good fit, the adoption counselor will arrange to meet you and your family, existing pets, etc. This will also give you the opportunity to meet any cats you are interested in as well as meet your family members (including animals in your home). (Due to the pandemic, we are currently using Zoom for meetings. When we feel it is safe to do home visits again, we will review our policies and may offer adopters a choice of a home visit or a Zoom visit.)
You will be notified if your application is approved or declined.
If the application is approved, you will work with the adoption counselor to work out a mutually agreed upon time and date for you to take your cat home.
We welcome hearing from adopters with questions or concerns and pictures and updates after the adoption.
Explore the pages below to meet our wonderful cats!
We occasionally have cats who are not suitable as house cats and are therefore available as barn cats. If you have interest in a barn cat, you can learn more about and apply for our barn cat program here: