Adopting a Kitten from Dearfold 

Your journey to becoming a cat owner starts from here :)

(Update from Feb, 2024: All Dearfold kittens are now adopted!)

 

Welcome Home Package

When going to its new home, each kitten will come with the following:

  1. Overall wellness exam by a licensed veterinarian (at least 2 times)

  2. FVRCP (core vaccination)

  3. Rabies (core vaccination) **

  4. Deworming (at least 2 times)

  5. TICA Registration Certificate

  6. Contract of Purchase

  7. Health Guarantee (details will be outlined in the contract)

  8. Kitten’s parents’ DNA Test Results

  9. BONUS * NEW *: Pet insurance coverage for the first 30 days of adoption with no waiting period!

  10. BONUS: Welcome home package (incl. kitten’s favorite food, treats, toy) & exclusive access to the Welcome Home Handbook

** These will be included if spaying/neutering is outlined in the contract.

Please note that this only provides a general guideline of what’s included in the contract. Please always refer to the contract as the source of truth for what’s included in the adoption price.

The following are available upon request (additional charge):

  1. Kitten’s DNA test (incl. PKD and HCM)

All kittens from Dearfold will be ready to go home when they reach at least 12 weeks of age. The first 3 to 4 months are essential for kittens to bond with their mothers to develop a healthy immune system, great socializing skills, and overall well-being. It is also a key time for kittens to learn many cat behaviours such as knowing how to use the litter box. Kittens that leave around 3 to 4 months old are best known to be more adaptable in their new home.

Some changes may apply to the info outlined above depending on the litter.

Health Guarantee

Health is our #1 priority, therefore we make all efforts to ensure that healthy kittens are born.

Before mating, we confirm that our kings and queens have compatible blood types to increase the likelihood of healthy offspring. Additionally, all our cats undergo DNA testing to check for genetic disorders such as PKD, HCM, FELV, and FIV. Kittens with the N/N genotype do not carry the PKD1 variant and are therefore not at risk of inheriting polycystic kidney disease. However, please note that we are not responsible for non-heritable PKD and HCM.

We require early sterilization (spay/neuter) as we believe it has a positive impact on a kitten's well-being and health.

All kittens adopted from us come with 1 month free of pet insurance as well as a 12-month health guarantee (details are outlined in the contract).

Change in circumstances? We’re here to help!

All kittens from Dearfold are raised with much love and care and are ready to start a new adventure in their new forever home. However, we understand that situations may change along the way. Please ALWAYS reach out to us before rehoming cats that were adopted from us. We will be more than happy to work with you to find another warm and qualified home for them!