PAWS Cat Adoption Center Phone: 206-780-0656 or toll free 866-780-0656 Address: 8820 Miller Road, Bainbridge Island Hours: Mondays from 12-6; Wed. through Sat. 11-6 (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). The adoption fee includes Feline Leukemia/FIV testing, FVRCP vaccination, spay/neuter surgery and certificate for free veterinary exam. Adoption fee: $85.00 for an adult cat $135.00 for two cats $100.00 for a kitten $50.00 Senior Adoption* *Senior adoption fee applies to adoption of a cat who is 5 years of age or older OR by an adoptee age 60 or older (applies to two year old cats or older) 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 Visit our Male Cat Adoption page. Cats and descriptions last updated on: May 29, 2007 Name: Tarzana Age, sex, description: six-year-old shorthair gray tabby, pleasingly plump Personality: mellow, quiet, very sweet, sensitive . Will take a little time to adjust to a new home, older kids or adults only. Tarzana lived her whole life with an older woman. She can be hissy with other cats and it may take awhile for her to adjust to other cats since she has never been around them. Or she would be very happy to be the only cat in your life. Reason for surrender: owner could no longer take care of her Name: Olivia Age, description: five-year-old longhaired tortieshell Personality: super affectionate and outgoing, gives hugs and likes to ride on your shoulder, follows you around talks to you. She is okay with other cats but might take time to adjust to them. Olivia needs to be indoors only. She had her tendons cut and cannot use her claws. She is best with older kids since her paws are sensitive. Reason for surrender: did not do well in past home Name: Jewel Age, description: petite eight-year-old longhaired black female Personality: gentle, mellow quiet, friendly personality. She is extremely affectionate and will sit in your lap all day. Likes sunny windows. She is best as an only cat or with another mellow cat. Older kids. Reason for surrender: lost and found Amanda is a seven-year-old longhaired black and white female cat. Her family was deployed overseas and had to give her up. She is very stressed in new environments and will need time to adjust to new surroundings. Still evaluating personality. Wren is a three-year-old gray and white female cat who was abandoned at a local park. After awhile, she wandered to a local apartment complex and the people began feeding her and her daughter Betty. She is friendly and sweet once she knows she can trust you. Wren and her daughter Betty need a quiet home where with love and patience they will blossom. Betty is a one-year-old gray and white female cat who was abandoned at a local park. After awhile, she wandered to a local apartment complex and the people began feeding her and her mother Wren. She is friendly and sweet once she knows she can trust you. Betty and her mother Wren need a quiet home where with love and patience they will blossom. Lydia is a one-year-old calico. She was found with her kittens and is learning to trust again after being abandoned. She has a very sweet, quiet, mellow personality. She would be perfect for someone looking for a companion for their own cat because she loves other cats. With patience and love this cat will flourish. Lydia's kittens have found new homes and now Lydia is looking for a permanent home of her own. Daisy is a six-year-old petite gray and white female. This sweetheart has had a rough beginning being passed around from friend to friend. She finally found a permanent home but the owners have two male cats who picked on her unmercilessly and they finally had to give her up. She is very ladylike and affectionate. She likes to climb up in your lap and snuggle on your shoulder. She has a quiet gentle personality. She is good with other cats and older kids. She is declawed so needs to be indoors only. Rosie is a nine-year-old long haired dilute tortie. She is friendly, outgoing, and affectionate with a quiet, gentle, personality. She is good with other cats, kids, and dogs. Rosie is declawed so needs to be indoors only. She came in with George. These two are an awesome pair. Reason for surrender: owner's child has allergies and they are getting worse. Munchkin is a seven-year-old dilute tortie. She is very affectionate and loving with a sweet, gentle, easy-going personality. She has a pleasant meow. She is good with kids, other cats and dogs. Munchkin can be indoors only or indoor/outdoor. Reason for surrender: owner moving. Name: Bootsie Age, sex, description: Bootsie is a seven-year-old black and white tuxedo male cat. Personality: He is playful, affectionate, mellow and easy-going. He likes to talk to you. He is good with kids and other cats but doesn't do well with dogs. He is declawed so needs to be indoors only. Reason for surrender: The owner is very upset about giving Bootsie up but they are moving to Hawaii and don't think he will do well in quarantine. Name: Weasel Age, sex, description: four-year-old med haired dark tabby Personality: very quiet and mellow, just a sweetie, submissive to other cats, had teeth pulled so needs to be on a canned food diet Reason for surrender: owner's other cat did not accept him Jacob is a two-year-old longhaired white and black cat. He is outgoing, friendly, and likes to be around people. He tends to be scared of other cats. Jacob may have Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD). To control this he needs be in a low stress environment and have a diet high in canned food to increase his water intake. He is a special needs cat but is definitely worth it. George is a nine-year-old brown tabby. He is an affectionate lap cat. He is friendly, outgoing, and loves to be around people. He is declawed so needs to be indoors only. He is good with other cats, kids and dogs. He came in with Rosie. These two are an awesome pair. Reason for surrender: owner's child has allergies and they are getting worse.                                         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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