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Adopt a Cat

Cat and Kitten Adoption Process

~ Preview our available animals below.
~ Complete or Update your Pre-Adoption Information. The purpose of this form is to give BENCHS information about you as a pet owner. By listing which animal(s) you are interested in, our staff will get an idea of what type of pet you are looking for. Because we typically get multiple adopters expressing interest in the same animal, there is no guarantee that the animal(s) you listed will be available for you to meet and/or adopt. ​
​​~ If you are unable to update your previous submission, please send an email to cats@benchs.org  and a staff member will contact you as soon as possible. 
~ Staff will review your information and either email or call regarding approval. 

~ After you have been approved, feel free to come to BENCHS and walk through our cat corridor during Adoption Hours (see below). No appointment is needed in order to interact with or adopt the available cats and kittens. You may interact with available cats and kittens in their condos or in our larger playroom, Buster’s Legacy.
~ If you plan on adopting, bring an appropriate sized carrier to take your cat home. If you are adopting more than one cat, bring a carrier for each animal or one that is large enough for two.
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~ PLEASE NOTE: We now only accept credit/debit card payment for adoptions in the shelter and at PetSmart. 

Questions about the process, email     manager@benchs.org. 
Questions about the animals, email      cats@benchs.org    
​BENCHS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DENY ADOPTION TO ANYONE FOR ANY REASON.​
COVID-19 Information:
  • Appointments may be cancelled or rescheduled in response to pandemic surges and staff availability. 
  • We may ask people to wait to enter the building if we need to limit the number of people in the building. Please limit your group size to 4 people.
  • Limit your stay to 45 minutes. 
  • You will be asked to wash your hands upon entering the building. 
  • Respect social distancing. 
  • Cancel or reschedule your appointment if you have been exposed or are exhibiting any signs of illness.​

Come Meet Our Available Cats! 

Kitten litters will be posted when they are ready for adoption. Please be patient.  The demand for kittens far exceeds the supply. 

Whiskers at Work Cats

Every once in a while, BENCHS takes in some very independent-minded felines. They are healthy and adoptable, but not ideal indoor companions because they are not fully socialized to people or are unsuitable for traditional homes. They prefer the company of other animals and would be a great friend for other cats. Under-socialized cats do best living in a safe, managed living setting such as a warm shop, barn, stable, outbuilding or even a winery, brewery or studio, maybe a greenhouse, factory or warehouse.

You provide the shelter, food, water, and care ~ and the Whiskers at Work cats will help manage the rodent population! A Whiskers at Work cat could just be your star employee…your company mascot ~~working hard behind the scenes to keep your workplace clean and your inventory safe through natural and effective rodent control.
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Our Whiskers at Work cats are adoptable for minimal cost, and will come spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. If you are interested, please email us at cats@benchs.org.

​Learn more about barn cats at: aspcapro.org/resource/barn-cat-programs-work