Interested in adopting one of our cats? Please fill out an application and we will respond as soon as we can!

Adopt a Dancing Cat

Thank you for your interest in adopting from The Dancing Cat! Adopting a cat is an important responsibility, and we are happy that you’ve chosen us to embark on the journey with you. Please read this page thoroughly so that you can learn more about how to adopt your new companion.

We limit adoptions of adult cats to within 20 miles of San Jose. Kittens can be adopted to families in the general bay area.

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Adoption Process

We can’t wait to help you find your purr-fect match! Please read more about the process:

  1. Submit an adoption application. Submission of this application does not automatically grant an interview or an adoption, but we do respond to all applications.

  2. Our adoption counselors will review your application to determine the best fit possible for you and the cat(s) that you are interested in.

  3. If there seems to be a potential match, our adoption counselors will contact you to schedule an initial interview. This initial interview will give us an opportunity to learn about you and will give you an opportunity to learn about our cats! This interview may include a quick home visit (via Zoom or other video conferencing software).

  4. After the initial interview, you may be able to meet the cat(s) at the lounge or in their foster home. Cats in foster homes may be met via Zoom or in-person. You are not obligated to adopt the cat(s) you originally applied for; keep an open mind throughout the process.

  5. If you are then approved for adoption, you will receive an email with information about how to sign the adoption agreement and pay the adoption fee.

  6. Our team will reach out to schedule a day/time for the cat(s) to be delivered to your home. In some cases, the cats can be picked up rather than delivered. Our team will also schedule a pre-delivery chat wherein they can help you set up your home for your new family member and answer any questions you have. You will need to purchase all supplies such as a litter box, litter, and food for your new family members.

  7. A member of the team or a transport volunteer will deliver the cat to you, or arrange for cat/kitten pickup. You’ll also be able to set up a post-delivery chat to make sure that all is going well.

Note: Due to the nature of our adoption process, we do not do same day adoptions.

CAT MEDICAL HISTORY AND HEALTH

All of our rescued cats have an initial health check when they are at the shelter. Our goal is to understand the health of each of our cats and provide that information to any potential adopter. However, we cannot guarantee the health of the cat. Therefore we recommend that you take your newly adopted cat to a licensed veterinarian as soon as possible after your adoption. Any known health issues will be disclosed during the interview process and/or at the time you meet the cat.

All of our cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.

ADOPTION FEES

  • Adult Cats - $155

  • Senior Cats (9 years and older) - $85

  • Kittens 5 months and younger - $175

  • Second kitten when adopting two - $80

  • Second adult cat as a buddy when adopting two - $75

  • Barn cats - $100 (see our Adopting a Working Cat page for more details)

Adoption Application

Please fill out the adoption application completely and thoroughly. Some cats have multiple applications. The more details you provide, the better we can ensure a purr-fect match! Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please make every effort to be thoughtful in your answers.

We respond to all applications; please be patient, as we may be processing many applications and it may take several days to respond.

Our emails occasionally get flagged as spam. Please check your spam folder often if you have not yet heard from us.

We limit adoptions of Adult cats to within 20 miles of San Jose.

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