Adoptions
We’re happy to offer Open Meet & Greet Hours, where you can visit our shelter without an appointment to meet the cats and kittens in our care. If a cat or kitten resides in our shelter and is available for drop-in visits, this will be noted in their bio on our Adoptable Cats and Kittens page. However, we may have cats and kittens in our shelter that are not yet listed—feel free to reach out for more information!
Open Meet & Greet Hours:
🗓 Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
🗓 Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
➡️ Planning a visit? Let us know here!
💌 Prefer a one-on-one conversation prior to your Meet & Greet? Submit an Adoption Application and respond to the email you receive to indicate your preference. Appointments outside of Meet & Greet hours may be available at their discretion.
Adoption Fee: $125.00
Our adoption fee generally covers everything your new feline friend needs to start their journey with you:
- Spaying or Neutering: Ensuring the well-being of our cats and controlling the pet population.
- Microchipping: A permanent identification method to keep your furry friend safe.
- Vaccinations: Up-to-date vaccines tailored to the specific needs of each cat.
- Fecal Testing and Deworming: A comprehensive approach to intestinal health.
- Viral Testing (FeLV/FIV): Conducted on all adults and most kittens based on their origin.
- Comprehensive Blood Work: For many of our adult cats, ensuring their overall current health.
In addition to all standard treatments outlined above, many of our cats and kittens have received costly treatment for other maladies that result from abandonment or starting life on the streets.
Of course, if you would like to make a larger donation to help cover our care for the homeless cats, we would be delighted. All donations over the adoption fee are tax deductible.
Our Foster to Adopt (FTA) Program
We understand the importance of finding the perfect match for both you and your new feline friend. That’s why we offer our Foster to Adopt (FTA) program. Instead of adopting outright, you can bring your chosen cat(s) or kitten(s) home on a trial basis to ensure it’s the best fit for everyone involved. This process allows you to get to know your new pet better and helps determine if your resident pet(s) will welcome a new companion. Typically, the foster to adopt period is one week for kittens and two weeks for adult cats.
Adopting Kittens
At Peter Zippi, we believe that kittens, under the age of 5 months, thrive best with a feline companion. To ensure their happiness and healthy development, we adopt kittens in pairs or to homes with an age-appropriate resident cat. Growing up with another cat helps kittens learn social skills, provides essential companionship, and encourages active play. We appreciate your understanding and support in giving our kittens the best start in life!
Why Choose Peter Zippi?
At Peter Zippi Memorial Fund, we’re not just about adoptions; we’re about creating lifelong connections between our feline friends and loving families. Our Adoption Counselors are dedicated to making your adoption experience joyful and memorable.
*We often offer hard-to-place and special needs cats.*
Please note: Adoption Counselors are not always on-site during Meet & Greet hours. Meeting a cat or kitten does not guarantee adoption or place a hold on them, as all adoption decisions are made through our application process. Cats and kittens in foster care require an approved adoption application and a scheduled appointment.
Thank you for considering adopting from Peter Zippi Memorial Fund, where every cat’s journey to a forever home begins with support from the community.