Adoption Information

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For Adoptions in ARUBA:

The kitten will be de-wormed & flea/tick treated at time Adoption. We require when the kitten is 5-6 months that you contact us so we can make an appointment to spay/neuter & microchip. 

For Adoptions in the US & The Netherlands: 

All cats &  kittens flying to the US & The Netherlands will have 1st Booster  shot, Rabies (if over 12 weeks) Microchip, are FIV/Felv Snap tested,  Flea/tick treated, de-wormed and checked for ear mites.  A Health  Certificate will accompany each kitten or Cat. 

Every effort is made to spay/neuter before flight if age appropriate. 

To the US: The cost of air travel is included in the Adoption fee.  

To  the Netherlands: The cost of air travel using TuiFly is included in the  Adoption fee. Transport with KLM is possible on request but the  additional costs involved will be charged to the adopter. 

Your cat will need to adjust to the new climate where you live. Remember, they are coming from an island where the temperature ranges from 85 to 95 degrees year round. 

 
He/she has also been dewormed. However, it is important for you to bring your new cat to the vet as soon as possible for a thorough examination. Stools should be tested for tape worms and round worms as well as coccidia. Please follow your veterinarian’s recommendations and instructions to keep your cat healthy.

 
There are several types of diseases that can be triggered by the stress of traveling. Stress can cause a decrease in an animal’s immune system thus making it difficult for them to handle common infections or diseases. Animals may not show clinical signs of certain viral infections or tick borne disease until several days or weeks after adoption and may even be triggered with any type of stress.

• Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (also known as feline AIDS): this is a virus that is spread mostly by bite wounds that occur from fighting, most commonly in unneutered male cats. Rarely is it spread from mother to kittens, grooming or via food bowls. Usually cats infected with this virus have a very poor immune system and have a hard time overcoming infections. Vaccination is available, but once cats are vaccinated they will always test positive.
• Feline Leukemia is commonly seen worldwide in cats. This virus is easily spread via saliva and nasal secretions. It is also possible for kittens to be infected in utero and by nursing from an infected mother.

Clinical signs for both FIV and Feline Leukemia can range from oral infections, GI disease, ocular disease and inability to clear other infections. If you suspect your cat is showing signs of infection it is important to have an examination by a veterinarian so they can appropriately treat your pet.