New hope cat rescue
In every adoption, hope blooms.
Adoption Checklist
Application To begin the process, we ask all potential adopters to complete our short adoption application. It helps us understand your home, your lifestyle, and what kind of cat might suit you best. Simply click on any of the cat profiles below to fill in the application.
Home Check A home check is required for all applicants. This can be done in person or via video call. We don’t need access to private areas such as bedrooms — we simply look at your main living space and chat through safety and suitability for a cat.
Adoption Fee An adoption fee applies. This helps cover a portion of the veterinary care your new family member has already received, such as vaccinations, parasite treatment, and neutering.
Adoption Contract All adopters sign our official Adoption Contract. It outlines responsibilities on both sides and ensures every cat is rehomed safely and responsibly.
Collection of Your Cat or Kitten You’ll collect your new family member at the agreed location. For safety, cats and kittens can only be handed over if you bring a secure carrier for transport.
Here are the basics you will need to get prior to adopting a cat or kitten
A secure cat carrier for safe transport
Please make sure your carrier is sturdy and escape‑proof — a frightened cat can easily slip out of a flimsy or broken carrier, especially during a vet visit. Carriers with a top opening can make it much easier to place a nervous cat inside. Please note: we will refuse an adoption if you do not have a secure carrier with you on the day.
Litter tray and litter
It’s best to check what the cat or kitten is used to in their foster home — open tray or covered, flap or no flap, clumping or non‑clumping litter. Covered trays tend to be cleaner, and you can always remove the cover or flap at first if needed.
Food and treats
Again, please check what the foster home is feeding. Cats can have sensitive tummies, and sudden changes can cause upset. If you plan to switch diets, do it gradually. And go easy on treats in the beginning — it’s tempting to spoil your new family member, but too many new things at once can lead to tummy trouble. You’ll also need bowls for food and water — sturdy, easy‑to‑clean ones are best, and many cats prefer shallow dishes to avoid whisker fatigue.
A comfy bed
There are endless fancy beds out there, but the rumours are true… many cats will choose a cardboard box over anything expensive and then sleep on the sofa anyway. A soft blanket in a box is perfectly fine to start with. And don’t worry — we’ve all given in to buying a cute bed, even if it ends up being more décor than sleeping spot.
Toys
Most cats love to play. Wand toys are especially great for helping children interact safely with a cat or kitten without getting too close to excited claws.
A scratcher
The options are endless. Some cats adore their cat tree and use it for scratching, climbing, and sleeping. Others treat it like another one of your strange decorations. Your cat’s foster home can tell you what they prefer. In general, offering at least one scratching option helps protect your furniture.
Explore our blog on helping your new family member settle in
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