Whiskers of Hope, Inc.

Adopt a wonderful cat!

Jane Russo
Director
phone: (617) 916-9014
email: whiskersofhope@gmail.com

Patty Kirkpatrick
Adoption Coordinator
phone: (781) 648-4095
email: patiquepk@yahoo.com

Whiskers of Hope, Inc. is a non-profit no-kill adoption organization for cats and kittens. We are an all-volunteer 501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable corporation. We operate a no-kill "virtual shelter" with all our cats in the care of foster homes.

Our Featured Cat: Stella

Stella is a one year old orange short-haired tabby. She was found with her kittens and was tested and found to be positive for feline leukemia. A subsequent test after several months indicated that she is indeed positive. She is extremely gentle, sweet and patient. She is tame and non-aggressive. Stella would be a delight to adopt and would bring her owner lots of love. She needs to be an only cat, or live with other feline leukemia cats, or with other cats who have been vaccinated.

Adopt a Cat or Kitten

All cats and kittens for adoption have been examined by a veterinarian, spayed or neutered, vaccinated against rabies and distemper (FVRCP), dewormed, treated to prevent fleas and mites, and tested for feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus (FeLK/FIV). We ask for a contribution of $100 as an adoption fee to recover the cost of this care.

The Adoption Process

Adopting a cat will enrich your life, but it's a lifelong commitment that deserves careful consideration. We require a completed adoption application to start the adoption process. Adoption applications can be submitted on paper in person, or online. We will require a couple of days to process your application and confirm your references. When your application is approved you will meet with the Whiskers of Hope, Inc. adoption coordinator and visit with the cat or kitten a couple of times until you both feel comfortable together. In some cases a home visit may also be required. Please note that kittens (under 9 months of age) are only adopted in pairs unless you already have a cat or dog at home for company.

Resources for Pet Owners

MSPCA Pet Owner Resources - Articles on living with pets, cat behavior, introducing cats to a new home, spay/neuter finaicial assistance, counseling, etc.

PetFinder Learning Center - Articles and videos on pet behavior, nutrition, training, health, exercise, breeds, etc.

About.com Cats - Articles, videos, blogs, etc. covering cat care, behavior, safety, products, veterinary care, etc.

Catnip - Newsletter from Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Includes links to current articles, article archives, and book store.

The Daily Cat from Fox TV 25 Boston - Articles, videos, quizzes, etc. on cat health, nutrition, behavior, and happiness.