www.CatRescueInc.org

Founded in 1997, Cat Rescue, Inc. has been finding great home for some great cats.
In Hampton Roads, tens of thousands of companion animals are euthanized in animal shelters each year and we think there has to be a better way.
That's why we exist.

Cat Rescue, Inc. tests all cats and kittens for FELV/FIV. Most receive their first distemper shots and if they are at least 16 weeks old they receive their rabies vaccination. All cats are de-wormed and treated for fleas. If required, they are also treated for ear mites and other medical conditions. Cats over 6 months are spayed/neutered before they are adopted. If a potential home already has cats, then we ask that the existing cats meet same medical requirements.

Cat Rescue was among the first home-based animal welfare groups in Hampton Roads to offer microchips for the cats that we adopt in order to help animal shelters return your cat to you if it is ever lost.

Adopting a CRI Cat
We think our cats are the best, but encourage anyone thinking of welcoming a new pet into their home to adopt from a shelter or rescue group such as ours.
Commercial and "backyard" animal breeders are contributing to the animal overpopulation problem that has been estimated to cost the United States over one billion dollars each year to deal with.
When you adopt, you save not only money but an animals life as well.

CRI Adoption
Please visit our Adoptable Cats

  • Cat Rescue Adoption Fee $80.00 without a microchip, $95 with a microchip

  • Proof of home ownership or rental agreement stating pets are allowed is required

  • Cat Rescue, Inc. will only adopt and animal to persons over 21.

  • Owner will comply with all Virginia animal license and rabies requirements and will maintain animal in a healthy manner.

  • Owner will have animal spayed/neutered as appropriate before he/she reaches the breeding age of 6 months. If applicable

  • Owner will keep this animal as a strictly-indoors pet and not allow him/her to run outside at large in violation of local animal control ordinances.

  • Owner will accept this cat in his/her current condition and with all of his/her personal faults, Owner will also acknowledge that Cat rescue, Inc. has no further responsibility to owner or any other party for that condition or those faults.

  • Owner will agree to keep as my pet and in my possession the animal and will not give him/her away to anyone except back to Cat Rescue, Inc.

  • Owner will agree that this cat/kitten will at no time be used in any form of medical experiment or research, or any form of cultural or social ritual or practice in which the animal is in any way harmed or threatened with harm or deprivation of any kind.

  • In the event that owner becomes unable or unwilling to keep or properly care for the animal, owner will agree to return the animal to Cat Rescue, Inc.

  • If the animal becomes sick, disappears or dies within three (3) months, owner will agree to notify Cat Rescue, Inc.

  • Owner will not have the animal declawed.

  • Owner understands that the cat/kitten has been rescued and his/her complete medical condition and behavioral history is generally not known to Cat Rescue, Inc. Every reasonable effort has been made to ascertain the animals good health, but not every condition or disease can be ruled out. Owner will agree to accept this animal in his/her current state of apparent good health and will assume responsibility for the care and medical treatment of any and all symptoms, illnesses and injuries at any time during which the animal is in owners custody.

  • Owner will agree that Cat Rescue reserves the right and will exercise at their discretion the ability to reclaim the animal if there is reason to believe the home is not fit or the terms of the adoption are not being carried out. Owner further agrees to allow Cat Rescue, Inc. onto Owners property where the animal is kept for the purpose of retrieving it under these conditions.

  • Owner will agree to these terms and others that are set forth in a legally binding adoption agreement.

Who We Are
Cat Rescue volunteers are your neighbors who see a need and try to do something about it.
Each year, hundreds upon thousands of cats are lost, abandoned or born feral into our community and CRI Volunteers try to help them live a long, happy and healthy life.

We also help our community by directing pet owners to low-cost spay, neuter or other veterinary care for the pets that they own as well as providing cage space and help if the time comes to find a new home for thier feline friends.
We also provide a means in which young offenders can serve their court-ordered community service obligations while they help the animals in our care.

We Need Volunteers!
If you have a few hours a week or per month and would like to help some great cats, we would love to talk to you!
We need volunteers to help us care for the animals by transporting them to Vet appointments, adoption event workers or foster homes.
IF you love cats and want to help, Cat REscue is the place you should be!

Volunteer with CRI

Donations Accepted
Like any other non-profit, Cat Rescue owes it's existance to the generous people who support our efforts.
We are in constant need of the folowing items:

Litter boxes
Towels and blankets
Animal Cages

Cat toys
Food dishes
Cat Litter

Animal carriers
Cat food (dry and canned)
Kitten food and formula

Cash Donations Welcomed

Supplies, such as food, medications, flea treatments and Veterinarian bills for spay/neuter as well as sick animals can add up fast.
Cat Rescue welcomes any donation in any amount to help us carry out our efforts.

Help our military have their Cat to come home to!


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