The Mat Valley Kitties Adoption Process
If you choose to adopt a kitty that we have had for only a few days, remember that there there may be unforeseen problems. We try to observe the cat for about a week before adoption. Some folks choose to adopt one before we have had a chance to fully observe it, and later on found some problems. We offer a 10-day exchange for another kitty, or 1/2 your money back for a refund within 10 days. The adoption process takes a lot of our time and time is money.
I hope you understand we are all volunteers that have jobs and families of our own. Saving furry friends is a passion that we do after hours. A very expensive one at that. We contribute a lot out of our own pockets to keep the program going and feel a lot of satisfaction when we see them go to you, to live happy lives!
You must agree to spay or neuter the kitty between the time it is 4 and 6 months old, and send proof that you have done so. If you do not do so, we reserve the right to claim the kitty back. You will initial on the adoption form that you understand our policy and agree to it.
If you'd like to see the forms you'll be asked to fill out, or if you'd like to fill them out before you meet your prospective new family member at the foster home or at an adoption day, they are available as pdf forms below; some are available also as Word documents, as noted.
• All kittens adopted through Mat Valley Kitties must be spayed or neutered between 4 and 6 months of age. Proof of altering must be sent to Mat Valley Kitties. This is critical to reduce cat overpopulation.
• Mat Valley Kitties cannot guarantee the health of the animals it places. Most kittens and cats have been fostered for a period of observation and any known conditions or ailments would have been treated. We maintain shot records on animals that have been fostered. Prospective adoptive families will be advised of any known conditions.
• Some of the kittens are microchipped. It is the adoptive families' responsibility ot submit the necessary paperwork.
• If you are unhappy with a Mat Valley Kitties animal, you may return the kitten within 10 days to Mat Valley Kitties for credit toward another animal. No full cash refunds are offered. Those returning an adoptive cat for cash will receive half the adoption fee.
• If for any reason at any time you cannot keep your Mat Valley kitty, you are obligated to contact Mat Valley Kitties. The cat is not to be taken to any publicly run animal control facility. Mat Valley Kitties must be advised before any change in placement.
• Mat Valley Kitties reserves the right to refuse to adopt to anyone.
• Mat Valley Kitties retains the right to seize any cat or kitten if there is evidence of abuse or neglect.
For more information, to volunteer or to donate to Mat Valley Kitties, contact Susan Helmericks, Mat Valley Kitties, 907-841-7711 or email her at mvkitties@gci.net.