Action Volunteers for Animals - Hamilton

Adoption Policy

All AVA kittens under 12 months of age MUST be adopted in pairs or to a home with another young cat. AVA does not accept applications for single kittens.

AVA does not adopt out of province or out of country. Adopters should live within a one-hour radius of our locations in the Greater Toronto Horseshoe Area (GTHA).

Due to the overwhelming volume of applications we are receiving, a response to short-listed applicants may be delayed. While we endeavour to contact short-listed applicants within 48 hours, a response may take up to a week.

Adoption Fees:
Standard adoption fees for cats and kittens include vetting, spay/neuter (at AVA's vets) , deworming, microchip, and initial vaccine at the time of adoption (FVRCP and rabies if age-appropriate). Additional fees may apply for cats who have had or are due for vaccine boosters prior to adoption. Testing for FIV/FeLeuk is not included unless specifically indicated, as testing is not standard practice.
 
As of April 1st, 2024 AVA’s adoption fee schedule will be as follows:

Adult over 1 year: $250 (with initial vaccine)

Adult over 1 year: $325 (with second/booster vaccine)

Kitten or juvenile under 1 year: $275 (with initial vaccine)

Kitten or juvenile under 1 year: $350 (with booster vaccine)

Seniors ( 10+years) & special needs $200

Special breeds starting at $250 - a $75 additional fee may be applied for special breed who have had a booster administered prior to adoption

Total fees will be confirmed by the AVA adoption coordinator

Think you found your new best friend? Please fill out an adoption application at http://www.avacats.org/adopt/adoption-form/