Cats

Michigan Siamese Rescue

Pinckney, MI

About

From an organizational standpoint, we are a non-profit corporation, with our own Board, policies, and procedures, modeled on the outstanding work that has already been done by Siamese Rescue in Virginia, Texas, and Kansas (SiameseRescue.org). We are a group of volunteers that are dedicated to helping as many Siamese, Snowshoe Siamese, and Siamese mixed cats as possible. Although we give precedence to cats that are located within Michigan, as space allows we will accept cats from surrounding and nearby states. Similarly, although our main objective is to focus on the Siamese, at times you may spot an occasional "imposter" on our website such as Birmans, Ragdolls, Balinese, or other pointed cats. The majority of our cats come from humane societies, animal control facilities, independent rescuers, and the occasional owner surrender. We do not have a central shelter or facility where you can view all our cats in person; rather, our cats are placed in foster homes throughout southeast Michigan where they live until a suitable adoptive home is located. In a shelter environment, the cats are typically in small cages, frequently close to, or across from loud barking dogs. The cats that will be adopted are the ones that come right up to the front of the cage, stick out their paw, and meow loudly to "Pick Me!". Frequently Siamese tend not to engage in such endearing and adoptable behavior. The Siamese tend to form extremely close personal bonds with "their" humans, and regardless of the circumstances that land them in a shelter they're confused, scared, and emotionally traumatized. They all too often huddle at the back of the cold metal cage and hiss or swat at any friendly hands that may come their way, or just turn their back on the noise and chaos and withdraw into themselves. Because of this, they get passed over, and in the typical animal control where space is always at a premium and "adoptability" the gold standard of success, this leads to a shockingly low "shelf life" for these cats. We know Siamese cats! And we know that the same cat that hissed at you from the back of a cage, given a quiet home environment to feel safe in, will 9 times out of 10 turn into a purring, affectionate, loyal, and loving companion. Admittedly, Siamese aren't the breed for everyone. Added to this, a rescue cat isn't for everyone. They are almost exclusively from unknown backgrounds. They frequently have been neglected, abused, and mistreated. Even those that were someoneís beloved pet may have a very hard time coping with the loss of their first family, the emotional trauma of a shelter and adjustment to a new home. Although we make every effort to ensure that our cats are physically healthy when they leave our care, we do not have their medical histories, and there may be undetected physical or emotional problems to deal with down the road. But if you are willing and able to accept the work and extra effort one of these "recycled" cats entails, you will be richly rewarded with years of purrs, headbutts, love, and loyalty.

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Adoption process

It is necessary to complete the Application Process and be an Approved Adopter before you can visit any adoptable cats. Submitting an adoption application does not obligate you to adopt from us. However, adoption application fees are not refundable. Please take a look at our Adoption Policies so that you are aware of our policies. Our standard adoption fee is: $200 for a purebred and $150 for an unverified purebred or mixed breed. You can fill out the adoption application online or download an MSWord version of the adoption application and email the completed MSWord document to us. A completed adoption application packet consists of: The adoption application filled out in its entirety. A $10 non-refundable application fee. We accept application materials online, via email, or snail mail. Application fees can be paid by iGive, PayPal, cash, or check. Although we are happy to hold pieces of your application packet if they arrive by different routes (i.e. mail, etc) please note that processing will not begin and the application will not be considered active until all pieces of the application have been received and checked for completeness.