Adoption Information

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Adoption is possible for residents of Aruba, Holland and the United States.  

Our adoption fees cover all the necessary veterinary care up until the point the cat is ready to travel (including deworming, flea and tick meds and FIV/FELV test) and includes the traveling costs (flight fee, pre-travel check up, microchip) and health certificate).

Please note, all kittens and cats will be microchipped and all kittens and cats 16 weeks or older will receive the rabies vaccine.

For adoptions in the United States and Holland, we require half of the adoption fee in advance to offset the cost of the flight fee.  The remaining portion of the fee would be paid once the cat is finally with you.

Cat: $250 (USD)

If Spayed or Neutered $300 (USD)

For Adoptions in Aruba

Cat: Afl 75

The adoption fees help to cover the healthcare of the cats in our care.  The following is some of the items that we cover while they are under our care:

• Kittens: deworming, flea/tick treatment and prevention and first round of vaccinations and microchip.
• Adult cats: deworming, flea/tick treatment and prevention, FELV and FIV test, rabies vaccine, first round of vaccination(s), spay/neuter (if old enough) and microchip.
• All of our kittens and cats are FIV and FELV tested.

Our cats will be spayed/neutered when they are first able (depending on their overall condition) while under our care.  We will make every effort that a cat is spayed/neutered before it is adopted

Your application was approved.  What Happens Next?

• We will set up a phone call to make the process a little more personal. After that we request the vet reference check, the adoption agreement and the first payment of the adoption fee to finalize the adoption (usually half of the amount up front).
• We next begin to look for a transporter for your new family member.  We rely on visitors to Aruba to volunteer to get your new cat home to you.  How quickly this happens varies on the destination, animal and time of the year. It also depends on where and how far the adoptive family is willing to drive.
• As soon as we find a transporter we will send you the flight and necessary personal information of the person transporting your pet. We will also request the rest of the adoption fee.
• Your pet will travel in the cabin (maximum weight is 20 lbs). Traveling can be stressful for our rescues and we do everything we can to make sure they are as comfortable as possible.
• The adoptive family will be ready and waiting at the airport of arrival to pick up their new family member. For advice on getting your new family member accustomed to his/her new home, you can message us on Facebook or send us an email, we will provide you with tips to help make the transition easy.

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.