We take the business of animal rescue seriously.  We want the dogs and cats that we’ve cared for and protected to end up in happy, for life homes.

Becoming Acquainted

If one of our cats appeals to you, talk to one of the shelter staff.  We will tell you everything we know about the cat and can discuss how it will likely fit into your home.
If you have another pet or other people that should meet the cat prior to adoption, let us know.  We’ll help you make arrangements for that too.  And finally, we can give you some practical advice on how to introduce a new pet into a multi-pet household.

Putting a Cat on Hold

If you are interested but unsure of whether you should proceed with an adoption, we will let you put the cat on hold for up to 24 hours.  We’d rather you took the time to think things over, than have regrets later.  A $20 fee is required to put a cat on hold.  This fee is refundable if you complete the adoption.  If you choose not to adopt the cat, the $20 is applied towards the cat’s care.

Cats one year or older $80

Price includes

• Preliminary veterinary checkup
• Spay / neuter
• Identification tattoo
• Deworming
• Testing for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia (Feleuk)
• 1st distemper vaccination
• 6 weeks of free Pet Plan insurance
• Cat care information package

Cats have the reputation of being independent creatures who need little from their owners.  While it’s true that cats are a relatively “low maintenance” pet, they do have needs that must be met.  Each cat has a distinct personality and depending upon age, breed and temperament, a set of behaviours that may or may not suit your home.

Some cats are mellow from the day they’re born.  Others are terrors who love to run, jump and climb.  Some cats are aloof while others are “talkative” and highly interactive.   When you’re ready to adopt a cat, it’s a good idea to have in mind what kind of companion you want.  If your idea of quality time is napping or quietly watching TV with the cat snuggled on your lap, look for a cat that shares these values.  If you want to play with your cat and be amused by its antics, then look for a feline with an energetic and curious nature.

A feral cat is a cat that has never been touched by humans or socialized to interact with people.  These cats are effectively wild animals.

D’Arcy’s A.R.C. does not provide rescue, shelter or adoption services for feral cats.  It is our experience – as well as the experience of other animal care professionals – that these cats do not adapt to an indoor lifestyle or make safe pets.  Very rarely does a feral cat respond to even the most compassionate or patient caregiver.

If you have a feral cat or a colony of cats in your neighbourhood, please phone us at 888-2266.  We may be able to give you support in trapping, neutering and returning the animal to the outdoors so that it may live the way it’s most comfortable – without contributing to further generations of feral cats or spreading disease.

If kittens are trapped at a very young age, they may be socialized in a foster care environment.