Adopt
Questions about adopting? Email our Adoption Team!
The Hermitage’s Eminently Adoptable Cats
The shelter has many beautiful, healthy cats who are readily adoptable and need loving homes. You can feel good knowing that adopting a cat from The Hermitage is a rewarding way to save the lives of two cats! Not only are your directly giving the cat you are adopting a home for the rest of his/her life, you also open up a space at the shelter for another needy waif.
Special needs cats are adopted by special people
In addition to our eminently adoptable cats and kittens, our FIV+ and feline leukemia cats are looking for homes too! They just need to be the only cat in the home or go to a home where the other cats also have the same condition. There are many lovely cats in the Allergy area (food allergies) who crave attention; these cats just require a special diet to maintain their health. We also have special needs cats who have a lot of love to give, but require someone with extra patience. There are senior cats looking for quiet, stable homes and black cats who are usually overlooked by potential adopters. All special Needs cat adoptions must be approved by our Shelter Manager. You may also view cats at Adopt-A-Pet & Pet Finder.
How does the adoption program work?
- Come to the shelter between 10 am and 4 pm any day but Wednesday. (except New Year's, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day).
- You will fill out a comprehensive adoption application, this is more detailed than we have done in the past but we want to assure that our cats will be placed in the best home. You may download and print the application to fill out before coming to the shelter. We will ask about current and past pets, your current living situation and veterinary information. We also ask for references of people who know how you are with animals who will be willing to vouch for you.
- You will be given a guided tour, during which you are introduced to the cats, and find one or 2 you bond with.
- If you rent or lease, please bring a copy of your lease that shows you are allowed to have animals and proof of payment of required pet deposits/rent, or a note from your landlord and be ready to have us call the landlord for approval.
- A background check will be run, persons with a history of violence will be denied for adoption.
- Upon approval, the cat(s) will be put on a 24 hour hold, you will be given a packet of information to review, this will also allow you time to set up a "safe room" for the new cat to help him/her to adjust to the new home.
- After the 24 hour hold is complete and you have reviewed and signed off on the materials provided, you may come in and pick up your new cat(s). At that time the adoption fee will be due.
You may also meet some of our adoptable cats at PETCO! Current locations are Wrightsown & Pantano; Broadway & Craycroft; and near The Tucson Mall . The staff at Petco will do the adoption paperwork and send it to the shelter, if during shelter hours we will review it immediately, following the steps above. If it is after hours we will review the next day and if approved the 24hr hold will start then.
Below are some of the cats available for adoption.
Adoption Fees
Fees (non-refundable)
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Kitten $85
or 2 for $125 -
Adult cat (over 1 year)
$65 or 2 for $95 - Seniors for Seniors-
A Senior cat 7yrs+ can be adopted by Senior person 62yrs+ for $40.00 - Diabetics for Diabetics -
A Diabetic person can adopt a Diabetic cat and have fee waived. - All special needs cat adoptions must be approved by Shelter Manager.
Our adoption fee only partially covers the routine cost of health care that we provide for each cat we take in. Depending on the age and state of health of the cat, the list of services below would typically cost $200 – $250 at a local veterinary clinic. What our adoption fee includes Your cat will be:
- Spayed or neutered
- Treated for internal and external parasites
- Tested for Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
- Tested for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
- Vaccinated for Upper Respiratory Complex (RCP) (current for age)
- Vaccinated for Rabies if older than 4 months
- Microchipped for identification
- Provided with a sturdy cardboard carrier upon request
- Provided with a sample supply of Hills Science Diet Food
Your adoption packet will contain:
- Medical records
- Microchip information
- Trial pet insurance
- Cat Care Information
To the best of our knowledge, the cats who we adopt out are in good health. You receive full information about any treatments given to the cat(s) you adopt.