Cat Tales Rescue
Our Mission
Cat Tales is a 501(c)(3 )Non profit. Cat Tales not a shelter, and all of our cats are in foster care. We are a devoted group of independent trappers, rescuers and fosters working to improve the lives of community cats in need. If you are interested in adopting, please read the Petfinder post carefully to see who to contact.  Â
Cat Tales Rescue is a member of the Community Cat Coalition. Since the Community Cat Coalition covers the spay/neuter surgery and vaccination of our foster cats, we ask that the adoption donation be made to them. The recommended donation is $100. On average, the cost to foster and provide veterinary care for a cat is about $250. Sometimes, it is much higher if additional vet care is needed, For cats and kittens with no known health issues, our total costs are about $100. Since this is paid for out-of-pocket, we appreciate donations to support our rescue.
The Community Cat Coalition is not a shelter and does not take in, adopt, or place cats. However, they do set up adoption events and provide support for the independent rescuers that work with Cat Tales and other local no kill organizations. As a member of the Community Cat Coalition, we support their policies regarding the placement of cats into lifetime homes.  All cats will be spayed or neutered, treated for known parasites, giving age-appropriate vaccinations and tested for feline leukemia.
Cat Tales is not a shelter, we are a network of foster homes.
Adoption Policy
Cats are a 15 - 20 year commitment, so we work very hard to make sure that the cat or kitten you are interested in is a good match. We want you to have the right cat! All of our cats and kittens come with a life-time return guarantee. They can be returned at any time and for any reason. We often recommend a two week trial just to be sure it is a good fit. We've had people suggest that this is hard on cats. It is! But not as hard as being in the wrong home for a decade or more.  Re-homing adult cats can take months or longer, so it is our goal for all adoptions to be for the life of the cat.
Cat Tales cats and kittens will have the following before adoption.
Spay / Neuter surgery
Screening for Feline Leukemia and FIV
Age appropriate vaccines
Micro-chipping
Treatment for known parasites [Typically fleas, worms and mites.]
