Adoptions
Adopt A Rescued Cat
All of our rescued cats have been spayed or neutered, treated for parasites such as fleas and worms, and tested for feline diseases like FIV and Feline Leukaemia. Any health issues or injuries at the time of rescue or during fostering are also addressed to ensure our rescues are happy, healthy and ready for adoption. All of our adoptees have been microchipped
Today seems like the best day to meet your new best furry friend!
Cypress
Cypress is a quiet, gentle, and independent kitty who carefully watches the goings on in his surroundings before warming up to the situation. But he absolutely loves other cats and quickly warms up in their presence. For that reason, we are committed to find him a quiet home with another cat or two around to boost his confidence. His tabby markings extend down over one eye, giving him a rakish air, which only adds to his adorableness.
Cypress was rescued together with several other cats and kittens as part of a trap-neuter-return (TNR) effort at a rural property outside of the city in late spring of 2024. He continues to grow and mature in his foster home, where he is now thought to be 10 months old.
Cypress has been fully vetted, meaning he has been neutered, vaccinated, tested (negative) for disease, microchipped, and treated for parasites. Busting out in good health besides.
If you are interested in offering Cypress a home, please complete our adoption application in full. We ask for a donation of $250, for which we offer a charitable tax receipt. His vet record will also be provided.
Please go to the following link: https://www.catsinhalifax.ca/adoptions
The direct link to the application form is found here: https://www.catsinhalifax.ca/adoption-application
Thanks for your interest!
Imogene *** Adopted ***
Imogene is a gorgeous 3-year-old floof that we rescued as she was brought in to the vet clinic to be euthanized. She had been attacked by something (dog? predator?) and had some serious wounds that the owner was not inclined to treat. But in our world, it was an eminently fixable issue, so into our care she came.
Here's an inkling of Imogene's personality through the words of her foster mom:
"Immy is curious and busy. She's very affectionate too, likes to be carried around and will sit in my lap while I work, but doesn't always have time for a long cuddle in her busy schedule! She comes to visit us at night sometimes but just for a while. She likes chasing the fishing rod toy and "asks" us to turn on the bathtub tap so she can drink the drips. She is confident around Ellie (the dog) as well, but more likely to dart away if startled by a sudden movement, which might prompt some dogs with a prey drive to chase her. I think I have heard the odd meow but she is very quiet and polite."
Imogene is what we call "fully vetted", meaning she has been spayed, vaccinated, tested negative for feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency viruses, treated for parasites, and microchipped. She is accustomed to living with other cats and a dog.
Given her outgoing personality, we believe that Imogene would do well with in a household with another cat in the household to help burn off any excess energy.
If you're interested in adopting Imogene, please complete our adoption application in full. We ask for a donation of $250, for which we offer a charitable tax receipt. Her vet record will also be provided.
Please go to the following link: https://www.catsinhalifax.ca/adoptions
The direct link to the application form is found here: https://www.catsinhalifax.ca/adoption-application
Thanks for your interest!
Mac
Mac is an 8-year old dark gray male tabby, who lost a back leg as a result of a car accident, which resulted in a compound fracture. In fact, he came into our care because the owner intended to have him euthanized, but we were able to convince the owner to surrender Mac to us instead. After all, cats are known to adapt remarkably well to living with only three legs, often referred to as "tripods" or "tripaws," and can live full, happy lives. Cats are surprisingly agile and quickly learn to compensate for the missing limb, shifting their weight and adjusting their movements to maintain balance and mobility. The main thing is to control their weight, to prevent any undue strain on the remaining three legs.
In his foster home, Mac is laid back and unassuming, completely unconcerned to be sharing his space with another cat and a dog. It turns out that he is a great companion, happy to sleep on laps or nestled into a cozy blanket next to his foster folks. As time goes on, Mac is opening up more and becoming a little playful, but otherwise he mostly ambles around at his own pace and is happy to settle in to snooze in a comfy spot. He does not present as shy but we think he would prefer a quiet, calm home.
Mac has been neutered, vaccinated, tested negative for feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency viruses, treated for parasites, and microchipped. And there have been no issues following his surgery when his leg was removed. As described above, he does just fine in the company of cats and dogs.
If you're interested in adopting Mac, please complete our adoption application in full. We ask for a donation of $250, for which we offer a charitable tax receipt. His vet record will also be provided.
Please go to the following link: https://www.catsinhalifax.ca/adoptions
The direct link to the application form is found here: https://www.catsinhalifax.ca/adoption-application
Thanks for your interest
Adoption Application : The first step
Adoption applications are submitted to the adoption committee of Halifax Cat Rescue Society for approval. After approval of your application, a meeting will be set up between you, the foster home and an HCRS representative according to everyone's convenience.
Although this application may seem lengthy, we ask that you take time to answer all the questions as best as possible. Thank you for considering adoption, we'll be in touch within a few days. Sometimes, we take a bit longer and this is because we are such a small group of volunteers. Please take this into consideration before you fill out the application. The process is not as fast as with the SPCA or other shelters who have an actual shelter and many more workers.
IT IS HCRS POLICY THAT OUR KITTENS BE ADOPTED EITHER AS PAIRS OR TO A FAMILY WITH A CAT(S) ALREADY IN THE HOME. THIS IS TO ENSURE FURTHER SOCIALIZATION OF NEWLY RESCUED KITTENS. THIS POLICY IS ENFORCED WITH ALL OF OUR KITTEN ADOPTIONS.
ADOPTION DONATIONS CAN BE MADE TO HCRSFUNDRAISING@OUTLOOK.COM ONCE YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED