Adopt
About Adopting from Cat Depot
Home is where your cat is.
At Cat Depot, we know the joy a cat can bring to your life. That’s why we’re dedicated to helping you find the perfect companion. Every cat receives individualized care, every adopter receives personal guidance, and every family is welcomed with compassion and respect. We create connections that last a lifetime—for cats and the people who love them.
The Adoption Experience
We welcome adopters to visit Cat Depot’s Adoption & Retail Center, where dozens of cats and kittens are waiting to meet you every day. As a potential adopter, you can expect to:
- Walk in and meet our adoptable cats.
- Spend time together in our welcoming, free-roaming adoption center.
- Receive guidance from our knowledgeable adoption counselors.
- Apply online before your visit or complete an application when you arrive.
- Browse our retail store for everything your new family member needs.
- Take your new companion home the very same day.
Happy cats. Thoughtful matches. Lifelong support.
Adoption Requirements
- Complete and submit the Adoption Application.
- Meet with an Adoption Counselor.
Be at least 18 years old and provide a valid government-issued photo ID with your current address.
- Provide proof of current address.
Meet Our Meow Mayor: Sylvia
At just 1 year old, Sylvia has already been through quite a journey. She arrived at Cat Depot at the end of May after being transferred from the overcrowded DeSoto County Animal Shelter. Cat Depot stepped up to help approximately 70 vulnerable kittens and adoptable cats from the shelter, including this striking black-and-white tuxedo girl.
After moving from one shelter to another, Sylvia is more than ready for something permanent: a home to call her own.
Sylvia is full of confidence, friendliness, and plenty of personality! She knows what she likes and would thrive with an experienced adopter in an adult-only home where she can settle in and let her big personality shine.
After everything she’s been through, Sylvia is ready to trade her title as Meow Mayor for an even better one: beloved family member. Could your home be the one she’s been waiting for?
Find the Perfect Cat for You
Browse our up-to-date listing of available cats and kittens to find your potential new best friend.
There are so many cats to choose from that it can be hard to know where to begin. The answers may lie in considering your own lifestyle. Are you a couch potato who wants a cat to nap along with you? Do you hang on every fascinating word a kitty says? Is kitten-watching more fun than watching TV?
Kitten or Cat?
Kittens have lots of energy and you never know what personality will come out as a result of your purrenting.
Adult cats are ready made. They are typically calmer and come fully assembled ready for your love.
Personality
They come in all kinds – from high energy to couch potatoes. Come in and see what fits your lifestyle today!
Special Needs Cats
Although these cats may require more veterinary visits and extra special attention from you – this makes your commitment to them all the more special.
Short or Long Fur?
Most all cats have fur with the exception of the Sphinx breed. Long haired cats can require more help with their grooming so be prepped to learn some kitty beauty secrets while visiting Cat Depot.
Purebread or Mixed Breed?
We have all types and sizes of cats available for adoption throughout the year! Purebred cats often are more expensive. Mixed breeds receive their classification from their coat patterns rather than their parentage. Different breeds can have different personalities.
Room for One More?
In considering an addition to your family, you need to assess your lifestyle, whether your current pets get along with others and what changes may lie ahead or you – ie moving, new job, new family members, etc. We can help walk you through the possibilities.