CC4C’s adoption program is designed to match each cat with a home that it will have for the rest of its life. Adopting a cat is a lifetime commitment and CC4C wants to make the best possible match for you and your future cat. CC4C strives to provide you with many helpful resources and information about cat care, food and nutrition, health, house training, etc., that you can take home with you and use as a guide to help with your new kitty.
The adoption process takes time. If you are ready to adopt, please come early to our adoption sites to allow enough time to work through the adoption process and paperwork that accompanies it. Our CC4C members will work with you to find your perfect cat, but keep in mind that this may often require more than one visit. The time you spend getting to know your new cat is well invested, since your cat will live with your for the next 15-20 years.
We prefer that all family members living at home come during the adoption process to ensure the best adoption. CC4C does not do third-party adoptions (e.g. a gift to another person), but does encourage friends and family members to browse and ask questions if they are helping another to find a companion.
You may wish to download an Adoption Application, and bring the completed form with you on adoption day. Forms will are available at the adoption sites.
To research which CC4C cats are available for adoption, please visit our Available Cats page. Please note that not all of our cats and kittens are posted here, especially during kittenA young cat under 1 year of age. season when we are overwhelmed with new kittens. It is always best to visit the adoption site and speak with a CC4C member to find the cat or kittenA young cat under 1 year of age. that best fits your needs.
Adoption Locations
Adoption sites are staffed by volunteers and are open on Saturdays & Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 pm (excluding major holidays).
Walnut Creek
PETCO, 1301 S. California, Walnut Creek, CA. Telephone: 925-944-0877. (Map)
Pleasant Hill
Pet Food Express, 2158 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill, CA. Telephone: 925-603-8888. (Map)
Lafayette
Pet Food Express, 3610 Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA. Telephone: 925-962-0000. (Map)
Adoption Fees
- Kittens (under 1 year of age) are $125 for the first, and $100 for an additional kittenA young cat under 1 year of age..
- Cats (over 1 year of age) are $100 for the first, and $75 for an additional cat.
- Senior Cats (from 7-10 years) are $75 each, and over 10 years is $50.
What Our Adoption Fees Cover
Our adoption fees cover the following:
- FELVFeline Leukemia Virus, FeLV, is a retrovirus transmitted between infected cats when the transfer of saliva or nasal secretions is involved, for example when sharing a feeding dish. The infection is responsible for more deaths among cats than any other infectious disease. There are three main types of the virus and FeLV-positive cats can be infected with one, two, or all three types including: FeLV-A causes severe immunosuppression or a weakened immune system. FeLV-B causes neoplastic disease (tumors and other abnormal tissue trowths). FeLV-C is the most rare and causes severe anemia. The virus replicates in the body once infected, then spreads via the bloodstream to other parts of the body, namely the lymph nodes, bone marrow, and intestinal tissues. (leukemiasee FeLVFeline Leukemia Virus, FeLV, is a retrovirus transmitted between infected cats when the transfer of saliva or nasal secretions is involved, for example when sharing a feeding dish. The infection is responsible for more deaths among cats than any other infectious disease. There are three main types of the virus and FeLV-positive cats can be infected with one, two, or all three types including: FeLV-A causes severe immunosuppression or a weakened immune system. FeLV-B causes neoplastic disease (tumors and other abnormal tissue trowths). FeLV-C is the most rare and causes severe anemia. The virus replicates in the body once infected, then spreads via the bloodstream to other parts of the body, namely the lymph nodes, bone marrow, and intestinal tissues. – Feline Leukemia Virus) testing
- Spay/neuter
- Flea treatment
- Deworming
- FVRCPA vaccine shot that protects against FVRFeline Viral Rhinotracheitis, FVR, is a severe upper respiratory infection of cats caused by feline herpes virus Type 1 (FHV-1), of the family Herpesviridae. It is most severe in kittens and older cats, and is one of the most serious upper respiratory diseases seen in cats and kittens. It is also known as feline influenza. FVR is airborne and highly contagious. Cats with this infection are lethargic, and exhibit signs of respiratory suffering with sneezing and coughing. There is usually a discharge from the nostrils and eyes, and a high temperature. Some cats develop pneumonia and sometimes ulcerations in the eyes. Infected cats don’t want to eat or drink because their nostrils are plugged and throat is sore. Dehydration and weight loss are common. Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FHV-1), FCV Feline Calicivirus and FPVFeline Panleukopenia, FPV, is more commonly known as feline distemper is caused by the feline parvovirus, a close relative of canine parvovirus. It is not related to canine distemper. Panleukopenia is primarily spread through contact with an infected cat’s bodily fluids, feces, or fleas. Feline Panleukopenia. (distemper) vaccinations
- Any needed medical treatment that was deemed necessary or needed addressing prior to adoption.
