Cats Serves Greene County, OH

Advocates 4 Animals, Inc

Xenia, OH 45385

About

Advocates 4 Animals, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving Greene County, Ohio. Our mission is to reduce feline homelessness by providing low cost spay/neuter options and by offering long-term care to special needs felines through our Sponsor-a-Rescue-Pet program. All donations are tax-deductible and go directly to the animals. Every dollar donated truly makes a difference in helping to save a life in urgent need. We believe that every life matters. Thank you for your kindness, compassion and support of animals in need.

Pets available

Cats

Adoption process

Please complete the online application form. When the application is approved, an Advocates 4 Animals member will contact you and schedule a “meet & greet” with the adoptable pet. The “meet & greet” will be held in *your home* as a home check will also be competed at this time. At the time of the meet & greet (potential home visit) both the Advocates 4 Animals adoption coordinator and the adoptive family will assess if the pet(s) is a good match for the family/individual adopting the pet. If both parties feel the pet is a good fit, the adoption contract and donation will be collected at that time and the adoption process is complete. Advocates 4 Animals does not adopt pets to individuals under age 25 under any circumstance. Please note: the United States is one of the only remaining countries that still allow cat declawing. Many veterinarians, after 15+ years of observing cats after surgery and through their life, have come to the conclusion that the benefits for declawing are almost non-existent. Cats that are declawed have: more pain despite how the surgery is performed (which can last for days to week and longer), the vast majority of decalwed cats that are in shelters are surrendered because of behavioral problems that many veterinarians believe it directly linked to declawing. For more information on Cat Declaw, please click here. PLEASE NOTE: There is a great alternative! SOFT PAWS are soft nail caps that prevent cat scratching and eliminate the need for declawing. Soft Paws are easy to apply and can be purchased online. In addition, Sticky Paws are a *wonderful* product (much like double-sided tape to use on the corners of furniture, etc. to discourage scratching). When used temporarily, we have had 100% success rate with Sticky Paws in stopping cats from scratching here at A4A in foster homes. We highly recommend this affordable and easy to use product. All individuals living in the home must agree to adopt the pet into their home. If Advocates 4 Animals determines that the pet is not a good fit for the potential adopter, this will be discussed at the time of the home visit. Advocates 4 Animals has the right to deny adoption to any individual/home they find unfit. Every pet is different. Some pets have highly specialized needs (ie: type of environment, other pets, etc.) while others adjust easily to various environments. Felines typically take 2-6 weeks to begin adjusting to their new home. All pets have been housed in foster homes while they wait to find a home to call their very own. All adoptable rescue pets are up to date on shots, treated for the prevention of ear mites, fleas and worms and have been spayed/neutered. Advocates 4 Animals requires a minimum adoption donation of $100.00 for cats and kittens. The adoption donation assists us in rescuing and rehabilitating additional homeless pets. Our organization is run solely on donations. Without your support we could not continue our efforts!