Friends of San Martin Animal Society

Our adoption process includes a potential adopter filling out an adoption application and signing an adoption contract. Our contract requires that the adopted kitty be indoor only, not declawed, have a back-up microchip phone number and person, among other clauses. We conduct an interview, and watch the family interact with the kitty. If everything goes well, we ask a $125 adoption fee for kittens and $75 for cats 18 months and older. We require all members of the household to be present for the interaction so we can see how the kitty responds with each person and vice-versa, that there are no allergic reactions, and that all family members are on-board with the adoption and kitty selected. We do this to minimize the risk of the kitty being returned and to make sure there are no allergy issues. If renting, we ask for a copy of the rental agreement showing pets are allowed, a letter from the landlord stating adopting this kitty is allowed or a phone call with the landlord will also be okay.