Adopt A Cat

The Rescue Train welcomes you to the place where once forgotten cats become cherished family members.

Please note: We only do local adoptions in the Southern California area.

Our Adoption Procedure: Below are some frequently asked questions about our adoption policies and procedures. It is designed to help minimize some of the guess work and successfully connect you with a lifetime companion.

1) View cats on line: CLICK HERE

2) Submit application for the cat of your choice: FYI: The application process is not meant to be an invasion of privacy but a tool to help us find out if one of our cats would fit happily into your home and lifestyle. Your application helps set both you and them up for a successful adoption. CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION

3) Meet the cat: By appointment only. If your application is approved, you will be contacted to come to one of our locations where we board at a convenient time for you. We generally set up meetings Tuesday ~ Saturday from 9:30am to 6pm. We ask that everyone who will be living with the pet attend the meeting.

4) Home check: While a home visit is required prior to final placement, it does not guarantee adoption. We like to see where our cats will be living to make sure that they will be in a safe and secure environment. Often we can help with unforeseen health risks and help secure yards and fences that first time owners might miss.

5) Adoption contract: The adoption contract is a binding agreement between the adoptor and our rescue group. If, for any reason, the adoption of one of our pets DOES NOT work out, you MUST return the animal to The Rescue Train. We are always here for our animals, no matter what.

6) Tax deductible donation. There is a minimum tax deductible donation of $125 per cat. Each cat is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and micro chipped and tested for FIV/LUK. In most cases, we have already spent hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, on vet bills, boarding and training for each cat. The donation helps us recoup a small fraction of that cost. * In the case of puppies and kittens, additional rounds of shots might be required.

7) Delivery of your new family member: We come with education and helpful hints to help things go smoothly and take the guess work out of what to expect when bringing your new pet home. Each cat has a team of people behind him/her and we are here to be a support system if you should need us.

We don’t have the cat you are looking for? Try these other resources:
Kitten Rescue
www.kittenrescue.org

Animal Alliance
animalalliance.net

Sante D'Or Foundation Animal Rescue
www.santedor.com
323 / 788-3638