So, the other day I was thinking about getting a cat. I’ve always been a dog person, but my buddy just got a kitten, and it’s just so darn cute. Got me thinking, maybe it’s time for a feline friend in my life. I heard that Petco is a good place to adopt a cat, so I decided to check it out.
First thing I did was do some searching online. I just typed in “how much to adopt a cat at Petco” into the search bar. I found out that it really depends on the cat’s age and the specific rescue group they’re working with. Each rescue sets its own fees, it seems. Some mentioned that the price ranges from $50 to $150.
Armed with this little bit of info, I hopped in my car and drove down to my local Petco. When I got there, I saw they had a little adoption center set up. They didn’t actually sell cats and kittens in the store, but they team up with local shelters to show some kitties. There were a few cats there, each in their own little enclosure. A friendly staff member came over and we started chatting about the cats.
- She explained that each cat comes from a different rescue, and the adoption fee goes directly to them.
- She also mentioned that Petco cannot accept any cats directly from people.
- She let me interact with a couple of the cats. They were all pretty chill, and there was this one fluffy gray one that I really liked.
I asked about the adoption process. She said I needed to fill out an application, and the rescue group would review it. If everything checked out, I could take my new buddy home.
I got the application form and went home to fill it out. The price for the fluffy gray was $85, which seemed reasonable to me. I submitted the application to the rescue group online and waited for their response.
A few days later, I got an email back. They approved my application! The email told me the adoption fee would help cover the cat’s vaccinations and other medical care they had provided. I was pretty happy to know that my money goes to helping the cats.
So, I went back to Petco, paid the adoption fee, and finally brought my new furry friend home! It was a pretty smooth process overall. I’m stoked to have a new cat in my life. And I have to say, Petco made it pretty easy.
This is how I adopted a cat from Petco. Hopefully, it gives you a better idea of what to expect if you’re thinking about adopting a cat from Petco.