Frequently Asked Questions

About the rescue

• Are you a shelter?: No. We're a foster-based rescue network — every kitten lives in a home, not a facility, until adoption.
• Where are you located?: Greater Houston, TX. We adopt within a reasonable driving distance and do meet & greets in fosters' homes or at a neutral location.
• Are you a 501(c)(3)?: We're in the process of getting our nonprofit status. Donations right now are personal contributions to the rescue's work and are not yet tax-deductible.

Adopting

• How do I apply?: Fill out the Google Form linked on our Adopt page. Applications go to the foster of the kitten you're interested in.
• What's the adoption fee?: Fees cover a portion of the kitten's spay/neuter, vaccines, microchip, and testing. Actual cost of care is usually 2–3x the fee.
• Do you adopt out single kittens?: Kittens under about 6 months do best in pairs or in homes that already have a cat-friendly resident cat. If you're adopting a solo kitten and don't have another young cat at home, we'll usually recommend adopting a bonded pair so they can learn cat manners from each other.
• Do you ship kittens?: No. All adoptions are in-person in the Houston area.

Fostering

• Do I need experience?: No — we match new fosters with easier cases (weaned, healthy kittens) and provide mentoring.
• What does it cost?: Nothing. We provide food, litter, supplies, and cover all vet care.
• How long is a foster commitment?: Anywhere from 2 weeks (older kittens waiting for their pickup date) to 10+ weeks (bottle babies raised to adoption age).
• What if I want to adopt my foster?: It's called 'foster failing' and we love it. You get first right of refusal on any kitten in your care.

Found a kitten?

See our 'Found a Kitten' guide for a full decision tree. Short version: if the kittens look healthy and warm, wait 2–4 hours to see if mom returns before intervening. If they're cold, injured, or clearly abandoned, act immediately and submit an assistance request.