Yes, we aim to desex all cats and dogs before they are re-homed. PK covers this at the time but we do ask for a monetary contribution towards costs incurred when you choose to adopt a new friend. Read our full Adoption Fee Policy here.
We don't believe animals should be bought and sold which is why there is no set 'fee' for adopting. However, because we are a charity we ask adopters to make a contribution towards covering costs. We will give you a suggested figure on a case-by-case basis. Read more here.
If you are interested in adopting an animal please get in touch with us. We will talk to you about whats involved to see if adoption is right for you. We will provide all the information you need to welcome one of our animals into your life!
We do our best to match the right people with the right animals, but if something changes or it doesn't feel right when you get home of course we can reconsider. We want a match that will be great for all parties and last a lifetime!
Absolutely! We require all adopters to meet potential animal-friends before they commit. This is to ensure both the humans and the animal/s are happy with the match. Get in touch to arrange a visit.
Anyone who loves animals can adopt! While there are some time and capacity requirements that can vary depending on individual animals, we may have an animal that is suited to any lifestyle. Have a chat to us for more info.
You can adopt a feline friend if you live on a busy road and we have some suggestions for keeping them out of harm. Consider adding a catio to your house so that your new companion can enjoy the outdoors without going in the road.
A few of our rescue-cats have Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV); a common disease that can make them more susceptible to some ailments, although many FIV+ cats live long and healthy lives. These cats must be kept indoors/in catios to prevent them from affecting others.
One of our team will arrange a visit to your home to check that there are no major hazards. This will ensure that the cat and their new human will both be happy, safe, and secure. They usually last only 15 minutes or so, and our team member will be happy to discuss any issues and potential solutions with you.
Yes, we welcome pet owners as foster volunteers. Please keep in mind there is always a health risk when exposing your pets to other animals, in any setting. So we ask that your own animals be fully vaccinated and be kept completely separate from foster animals.
This can vary depending on our capacity at headquarters but often we need foster carers for orphaned kittens who are too young to be desexed or adopted, sick or injured animals, or animals who may be contagious to others at HQ.
We provide all the training and information you will need. Start off by completing an application form, and we will call you to have a chat and check if fostering is right for you. If successful PK will provide all the bedding, food (cats only), medicine and equipment you will need.
We ask fosterers to spend as much time as possible with the animals in their care. This helps to socialise the animals & spot irregularities or illness quickly. If you work full time some animals may not be suited to your care but that doesn't mean you won't be able to foster!
PK cover any vet bills for your fostered animal, we also provide you with all the necessary equipment for your animal's stay.
To foster an animal you need to have the time and space to care for them. Some of our animals have unique needs. You will need to be in a stable living situation and have permission from your landlord if you are renting.
Fostering-to-adopt means that you are caring for the animal for a period of time before the adoption becomes official, for instance when waiting for a kitten to be old enough to desex, or building a human-cat connection.
