Adoptable Cats & Kittens
You can find our adoptable cats on Adopt-A-Pet and PetFinder, as well as on our Instagram.
We also have adoptable kittens at the Bushwick Bark location at 175 Knickerbocker. You can visit them any time the store is open.
At a second Bushwick Bark location, 181 Irving Ave, we hold adoption events from 1-4PM every Sunday where you can meet adoptable cats and kittens in person.
All our cats are vaccinated (age appropriate), dewormed, treated for fleas/ticks, tested for FIV/FELV (and are negative unless otherwise noted), microchipped, and sterilized (if old enough). We will arrange later dates for the spay/neuter of kittens who are too young for sterilization at time of adoption.
Kitten Adoption Policy
All kittens under 5 months old must be adopted with another cat (of any age) or go to a home that already has another kitten-loving animal. There are no exceptions to this policy, which is for the best interest of the kitten to ensure they have healthy social development.
The Adoption Process
Once you have decided you’d like to adopt, you’ll need to complete an Adoption Application. If you aren’t sure yet which cat or kitten you’d like to take home, we’ll help you find the perfect feline friend.
Please think about WHEN you can take home your new cat or kitten and include that date on your application. Submitting an adoption date significantly earlier or later than your actual desired adoption date may delay processing.
After we review your application and determinate that we have an appropriate cat or kitten for you, we’ll call you. We’ll answer all of your questions and, if you’re approved, set up a visit with the cat or kitten you’re interested in.
Once you decide which pet or pets you’d like to adopt, you’ll complete our adoption agreement and submit it with the adoption fee. You’re expected to pick up your pet within two days, so that our fosters can take in new cats. We cannot hold cats.
Adoption Fee
There is a $200 adoption fee for all cats and kittens, payable by cash or Venmo (@whiskersagogo).
This fee covers the cost of vaccinations, testing, deworming, microchipping, spay/neuter, and more. Adoptions fees should be submitted prior to or at the time of the pet delivery.
What’s Required to Adopt
Applicants must be 21 years or older. The person applying must be the primary caretaker of the cats/kittens.
Please make sure that pets are allowed in your building and that any roommates are aware of and happy about a new pet at home.
Please be prepared to provide a copy of your driver’s license or ID to confirm identity and address.
We reserve the right to decline applications which we determine in our sole discretion to not be in the best interest of our cats and kittens. Due to limited time and resources, it’s possible that not every applicant will receive a call.
how to be a good cat parent
We urge all new cat owners to review this adoption handbook for excellent advice on cat care.
Adopting a “special care” kitten? Most don't need more than minor adjustments and closer attention. Learn more about FIV here and click here to learn about CH.