PAWS Cat Adoption Center
Phone: 206-780-0656 or toll free 866-780-0656
Address: 8820 Miller Road, Bainbridge Island
Hours: Mondays 12-6; Tues. through Fri. 11-6, Sat 10-6 (closed Sundays)
To ensure the health of our cats, please do not bring any animals to the Adoption Center. If you need to find a new home for your pet, or if you have found a pet, call PAWS at 206-842-2451.
 
Cats
If you are interested in adopting a cat from PAWS, please complete our Cat Adoption Form, then make an appointment for a consultation by calling the Cat Adoption Center at 206-780-0656 or 866-780-0656 (toll free).

PAWS of Bainbridge Adoption Fee Schedule

Single Adult Cat: $110
2 Bonded Adult Cats: $175
Kitten under 6 months in age: $125
Single Cat over 6 years in age: $50
fees effective 1/1/09

Adoption fees cover a portion of the veterinary services provided for each cat. All other program costs are met by the generous donations of our supporters.
Senior discount: Adoption fee of $50 for any adopter over age 60 for any cat over 2 years of age.
Senior discount does not apply to kitten adoptions.

For more detailed information, please visit our Cat Adoption Policies page. If you have questions about our cat adoption program, please contact: catadopt_wishlist@pawsbainbridge.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  PAWS Adoptions Policies
  • We cannot "hold" a cat or kitten without an Adoption Fee being paid.

  • No one under 18 may adopt a cat or kitten without a parent or guardian's permission.

  • In order to maintain the health of our cats and kittens, we ask that you only handle only those that you are considering adopting.

  • Adoption Fee is payable by cash, check, or charge. (Senior adoption rate is available.)

  • Trial adoptions are available for adult cats.

  • All adopted animals MUST go home in a cat carrier.

  • PAWS utilizes a wish list program, so if you do not see the type of cat or kitten you are looking for, please fill out a wish list form.

  • Kittens are adopted out to indoor only homes.

To Cat or Not to Cat

Before adopting, take this quiz. If your family answers "no" to three or more questions, you may want to reconsider if the time is right to make a cat a part of the family.
  • We can afford the average yearly cost of $350 per cat.

  • We have one hour a day to devote to the care of a cat.

  • We won't mind scooping the litter box every day.

  • We believe in spaying and neutering.

  • We are willing to care for a cat for 12-20 years.

  • We believe that cats should live indoors.

  • We don't mind sharing our home with someone who sheds, tracks litter and throws up hairballs.

  • We understand how important it is to be gentle with pets.

  • We don't mind being awakened occasionally at night by outrageous antics.

  • We believe a cat should wear a safety collar and I.D.tag even if she lives inside.

  • We will enjoy the companionship and unconditional love a cat provides.

What does a cat need?

Comparatively speaking, cats do not need a lot of "equipment," but they do have some items that are required.
  • Litterbox: Each cat should have a litterbox. If you are bringing a new cat into your household it should have its own litterbox. After your new cat has acclimated to your household, your other cats may be willing to share a litterbox.

  • Litter: There are many varieties of litter on the market, and you should be guided by your cat's preference. However, kittens should not use "clumping" type litters until at least six months of age.

  • Food: Your cat will come home with a bag of the food they are used to eating; you can supplement this with canned food if you wish. If you would like to switch brands of food, it is recommended that you take at least 1-2 weeks of mixing brands together before totally switching over to a new food.

  • Fresh Water: Your cat needs fresh clean water available at all times.

  • Food and water bowls.

  • Scratching post: Give your cat an alternative to shredding your furniture and carpets!

  • Treats.

  • Vaccines: If you have a kitten, it will require at least a couple of sets of shots until its immune system is fully developed. Once it matures it need only go to the vet once a year for a booster (barring any unforeseen medical conditions, of course). PAWS kittens have received their first kitten vaccine.

  • Collar: A break-away or safety collar will keep an identification tag on your cat, while protecting it from accidental collar injury.

  • Cat carrier: Good for car rides (many cats do not enjoy cars!), vacations, moving day, and trips to the vet.

  • Brush/comb, and nail clippers: PAWS recommends a soft slicker brush for cats. Most dog brushes are too firm and are painful to cat skin.

  • Permanent identification: Have your cat tattooed or microchipped just in case he or she gets lost. Microchipping is a quick and painless process done by injection. Your adoption packet will contain a $10 saving certificate for a microchip.

  • Cat bed: This isn't a necessary expense at all; most cats are perfectly content to curl up on your bed! If you want to encourage kitty to sleep in her own bed, or if you just think she would like her own "private" spot, then there are many types of cat beds available.

  • Toys: Keep your cat indoors and provide it with a toys to keep it entertained and happy.

  • Annual vet visit: Adult cats need an annual booster shot. The vet can do a check-up at the same time.

  • Furball medication: Cats are fastidiously clean and groom themselves constantly. Inevitably they swallow some of their fur, which can result in a buildup in their stomachs . . . leading to the dreaded furball. Medication can help to alleviate furballs in your feline.

  • Grooming: Cats will need their claws trimmed periodically; you can ask your vet to show you how to do this yourself, or you can take your cat to the groomers to get it done.

  • Boarding: Most people prefer not to take their cats on vacations. Check with some local kennels to determine the cost of a night's stay.

  • Dental care: Cats require periodic dental care to avoid additional health problems that can arise from periodontal disease.
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