Find Your New Furry Family Member
On-Site Adoption By Appointment See Our Available KittiesBook An AppointmentCaring for Cats - Temporarily Closed
We apologize for any inconvenience; however, our shelter will be temporarily closed due to the presence of a gastrointestinal infection affecting some of our cats. We hope to resume adoption appointments and all other regular activities by mid-October. Updates on when we’ll be reopening will be provided on our website and Facebook page. Thank you for your continued support, understanding and patience.
ADOPTION BY APPOINTMENT
WELCOME!
Cats and kittens residing at the shelter are available for adoption and looking for their forever homes. Book an appointment below and our volunteer team will get started helping you find your new furry family member.
Ready to bring home a new feline friend? Come in and meet one of the wonderful cats we have for adoption. Here’s what you can expect:
✅ Each appointment will be one-hour long; this will allow for time to meet with the cat(s) to see if they are a good fit and complete the adoption process.
✅ Face masks are optional, however we ask that you reschedule your appointment if you are not feeling well.
✅ Please arrive on time for your appointment. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your appointment will be canceled and you’ll need to reschedule.
✅ Our address is: 2550 7th Ave E., North St. Paul, MN. Visit Google Maps for directions. Be sure you have the city typed in as “North St. Paul.”
What To Bring To Your Adoption Appointment
😻 If you rent your home, please learn more about our rental requirements and what you will need to supply.
😻 The adopter’s driver’s license or state-issued ID.
😻 Cash, check, or credit card for adoption fee.
Thank you for your support of Caring for Cats and our felines looking for their forever homes.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
- You must be at least 23 years old to adopt a cat from Caring for Cats.
- Our age limit for adopting a kitten (less than one year) is 65 years old.
- Adopters 80 years or older may adopt a cat who is 3+ years old with an approved secondary adopter (under 75 years of age) who contractually agrees to take responsibility for the cat in the event the adopter is no longer able to care for the cat. Secondary adopter must be present during the adoption appointment.
- Adopter must be physically able to care for the cat, financially able to address health care needs of the cat and have transportation available for vet visits.
- Adopter must be able to understand the adoption contract.
Before Booking Your Appointment
Please read more about the cats we have available for adoption to determine if we have a match for your home. See the photos and read more about our available kitties below. Click on their photos and that will bring you to more details of what appears to be the best match for each cat’s home.
After Booking Your Appointment
After you book your appointment, you will get a confirmation email with important information including a cancellation link to use if you can’t make it. Please use the link in your confirmation email to cancel your appointment and let the volunteers know you can’t make it.
Please make sure your email and phone contact information are correct. One of our volunteers will contact you before your adoption appointment to get some preliminary information and answer any questions you may have.
Waitlist
We don’t keep a waiting list but as soon as there is a cancellation, it will show up on the calendar below for you to book. Please do not call the shelter for an adoption appointment.
Book Your Appointment
Please choose an available time from the schedule below. We only allow appointments to be made 4 weeks in advance.
KITTIES AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
The kitties on this page are currently available in our shelter, but they might be before your appointment. If that happens, don’t worry, our adoption volunteers will help you find another purrfect match.
Learn More About Our Kitties
Look for the photo grid below and click on the photo to learn more about a particular kitty.