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Adoption requirements

We match cats by personality, not looks. So please be honest: the better we know you, the better the match.

  1. Meet the cats

    Read their stories. Some are shy, some are bossy, and some only leave as a pair.

    Meet the cats

  2. Tell us about yourself

    Fill in the questionnaire and introduce yourself and your family.

    You are 18 or older and everyone at home agrees.

    Start the questionnaire

  3. A safe home

    Window and balcony nets, or a cat-proof garden. This is the one non-negotiable.

    Your cat is never left outside your home unsupervised. All windows need safety nets, and terraces, balconies and patios must be made secure so your cat can't fall or escape.

    Read how to introduce a new cat

  4. Video call

    You show us the space and the nets, and we meet the other members of the household, humans and animals.

  5. Contract and fee

    We both sign the adoption contract. The fee is €180 per cat, or €280 for two siblings, and it helps the cats still waiting.

    Every cat leaves us vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, tested for FeLV and FIV, and spayed or neutered. If a cat is too young to be sterilised, you commit to having it done and sending us the vet invoice.

    Every euro, itemised

    Adopting from abroad: the full guide

  6. Welcome home

    We stay in touch to help with any questions, especially at first.

    If it really doesn't work out, you can return the cat within 30 days for a full refund of the adoption fee. After that, if one day you can no longer care for the cat, you tell us and we start looking for a new home. Until a new adopter is found, you keep caring for the cat if we have no foster home available at that moment. A move is very hard on a cat, so this is always the last resort.

What you sign up to

Our adoption contract, in short:

  • Lifelong care: good food, vet care and everything your cat needs, in line with animal-protection law, for its whole life.
  • No declawing, no cosmetic mutilation, and no selling, giving away or passing the cat on.
  • You are not subject to any legal or administrative ban on keeping animals.
  • You are 18 or older, and everyone you live with knows about the adoption and agrees to it.
  • The adoption is a considered decision, not an impulse.
  • We may follow up on how the cat is doing, including occasional home visits.
  • You tell us if your address, phone number, email or vet changes, and you give us your vet's details.
  • If the cat is lost, stolen or dies, you tell us within 24 hours, and you report a disappearance to the authorities.
  • If the contract isn't respected, the association can take the cat back. Any vet costs caused by lack of care are paid by the adopter.

looking for a home

Cats looking for a home

    Tily, a young brown tabby rescue cat with green eyes, close-up, available for adoption in Catalonia
    Tily

    Adoption fee: €180

    Apply

    Evita — rescued cat, Mumcatorg
    Evita

    Adoption fee: €180

    Apply

    Ferggie — rescued cat, Mumcatorg
    Ferggie

    Adoption fee: €180

    Apply

    Marco — rescued cat, Mumcatorg
    Marco

    Adoption fee: €180

    Apply

    Mia — rescued cat, Mumcatorg
    Mia

    Adoption fee: €180

    Apply

    Mikka — rescued cat, Mumcatorg
    Mikka

    Adoption fee: €180

    Apply

    Noemi — rescued cat, Mumcatorg
    Noemi

    Adoption fee: €180

    Apply

    Norit — rescued cat, Mumcatorg
    Norit

    Adoption fee: €180

    Apply

    Pandy — rescued cat, Mumcatorg
    Pandy

    Adoption fee: €180

    Apply

    Theo — rescued cat, Mumcatorg
    Theo

    Adoption fee: €180

    Apply

can't adopt?

Adopt virtually

They stay with us forever, but you can adopt them virtually.

good questions

FAQ

Why is there an adoption fee?

The fee is €180 per cat, or €280 for two siblings. It helps pay for the care of the cats still waiting for a home.

What does the fee include?

Every cat leaves us vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, tested for FeLV and FIV, and spayed or neutered. If a cat is too young to be sterilised, you commit to having it done and sending us the vet invoice.

Can I adopt two cats together?

Yes — and bonded pairs leave together, never apart. Two siblings cost €280 together.

Do I need safety nets?

Yes. Windows and balconies need safety nets, or the garden must be cat-proof. It is the one non-negotiable.

What happens on the video call?

You show us your home and the nets, and we meet everyone in the household, humans and animals.

What does the adoption contract include?

You promise lifelong care, no declawing and no passing the cat on. You are 18 or older and everyone at home agrees. You keep us updated on your contact details and vet, tell us within 24 hours if the cat is lost, stolen or dies, and accept occasional follow-ups. If the contract isn't respected, we can take the cat back.

Can I return a cat?

If it really doesn't work out, you can return the cat within 30 days for a full refund of the adoption fee. After that, if one day you can no longer care for the cat, you tell us and we start looking for a new home. Until a new adopter is found, you keep caring for the cat if we have no foster home available at that moment. A move is very hard on a cat, so this is always the last resort.

Ready when you are

Ten honest minutes now, a perfectly matched cat for years.

Start the questionnaire