TO ADOPT, ONE MUST
- Have current photo identification with your current address
- Be willing and able to spend the time & money needed to care for your cat
- Carefully read the terms of our Adoption Contract and agree to its terms.
- Agree that if they cannot keep the cat they have adopted, they must return the cat to us
- Agree to allow an authorized representative of St. Sophia’s to make an adoption follow-up
WHERE ARE THE CATS?
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St. Sophia’s Forgotten Felines’ shelter in Wheaton houses only 12–18 adult cats at a time. We partner with local pet stores and The Cat House so the public can visit our cats outside the shelter.
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Because most of our cats live in foster homes, adoption visits are scheduled on weekday evenings or during weekend adoption events. If you are interested in a specific cat, please call, text, or email us so we can tell you where that cat is currently located.
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Cats in stores may be visited during normal business hours. Foster cats require at least 24 hours’ notice so we can arrange a meeting, usually at our Wheaton shelter.
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Kittens under 4 months old are not housed in stores or at the shelter. They attend weekend adoption events or can be met by appointment.
THE PROCESS
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Adopting should never be an impulse decision — pets are a lifelong commitment. We ask that you be fully prepared for the care of a cat before submitting an application. Cat ownership averages about $50 per month ($600 per year) for food, litter, and general health needs.
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Cats and especially kittens require time, patience, and care to grow into well-adjusted family pets. Because we take pride in knowing our cats and matching them well, we perform personal and veterinary reference checks as part of our application review.
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Please allow at least 24 hours for the adoption process. Once approved, you will need to bring a carrier to take your new pet home safely.
APPLY
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Each of our store locations has applications on site that you can fill out and leave with store managers
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