Adoption Policies

Approval

An adoption is approved if the NHKR adoption team deems the kitten/cat selected by the intending adoptee, to be suitable for their home and family.

Single Kitten

To adopt a single kitten under 6 months old, there must be an age appropriate cat friendly pet living full time in the same home.

Age to Adopt

An adoptee must be 18 years old to adopt from NHKR.

Kitten/Cat Transportation

A secure cat carrier must be used to transport the adopted kitten/cat to their new home. (If needed NHKR can lend a cat carrier)

Shop/Barn Cats

We rescue some cats that do not enjoy close human contact or are destructive when confined indoors. These cats need different types of homes.  Contact us for information on availability of shop/barn cats.  There is no adoption fee for these cats but there is a commitment to provide for them.

How to Adopt

  1. Ensure you have read the Adoption Policies listed above.
  2. View the website's Available Kittens & Cats for photos and profiles.
  3. Print, complete and bring the Adoption Questionnaire to the store on adoption day.
  4. Look for Adoption Showing date and location. Ensure you are traveling to the correct Pet Valu store.
  5. Adoption interviews are done in the order of arrival at the store. The first approved has the first choice to adopt a kitten or cat which is a suitable match for their home and family. (People must be present at the store to be in line. Pet Valu/NHKR does not accept phone calls to hold a place in line)
  6. Adoption fees are CASH only. 0-1 year old $200.00 1 year and older $160.00
  7. The kitten or cat may go home the same day. If needed, NHKR will under some circumstances, keep the kitten/cat to be picked up at a later date and time.