Effective February 1, 2013, the adoption fee for a kitten or an adult cat up to 7 years of age will be $85. The adoption fee for a cat 8 years or older will be $75.

Sunday, October 6th, is our Walk for Cats. Because of our extra guests and activities, adoption interviews will not be conducted that day. Please visit Harmony House on another adoption day that week if you wish to adopt a cat or kitten. Thank you for your understanding.

ALL OF OUR CATS ARE ANXIOUSLY WAITING TO BE ADOPTED!

To see Harmony House cats for adoption, please click here.

Some recent arrivals, including kittens that just became eligible for adoption, may not have a photo and description posted.

Every Harmony House cat is a "kitten at heart" for many years. Cats do not reach full maturity until the age of 3 years, and many love to race and play like kittens all their life. So please consider all the cats when you are ready to adopt. An adult cat can be the ideal choice if you work all day, or if you wish to adopt a companion for your current pet. Whether you want a mellow lapcat or a bundle of energy, our adoption counselors will help you choose the cat that is right for you.

ADOPTION HOURS

• Wednesday & Thursday—2:00-5:00 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday—1:00-5:00 p.m.

Adopters must arrive by 4pm at the latest to allow adequate time for a tour, and to meet all the cats and kittens. We encourage adopters to come as early as possible to spend time with all the cats and kittens available for adoption.

When you arrive at Harmony House, you will be assisted by one of our adoption counselors. These trained staff members are ready to help you select the right cat or kitten for your unique lifestyle and home environment. In addition, counselors will offer you information on the types of cat food and litter your new pet is used to, what type of scratching posts are most popular with cats, plus advice on introducing a cat or kitten to a pet already in your home.

ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS

All Harmony House adopters must be 21 years or older, currently employed, live in a house, condo, or apartment where cats are welcome, and have telephone or cell phone service.

To ensure that the adoption process runs smoothly, please bring:

• A driver's license, state photo ID, or passport to verify your age
• A driver's license, state photo ID, or utility bill to verify your current address
• A copy of your telephone bill, gas bill, or electric bill to verify your telephone number.

If you pay your bills online, you may print a copy at home to show the adoption counselor. We do not allow visitors Internet access on our computers at Harmony House.

We require that all the members of the household be present at the time of the adoption—which includes family, roommates, and especially children. Our staff can better advise you on which cats would be suitable when they can observe the adopter(s) interact with various cats and kittens.

ADOPTION SERVICES

Our adoption fee is $85* for any cat or kitten, and includes the following services performed prior to adoption:

• Spay / neuter surgery
• Vaccinations for rabies, distemper, rhinotracheitis and calicivirus
• Treatment for fleas, earmites, and internal parasites
• Testing for Feline Leukemia and FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus)
• AVID Microchip

* Effective February 1, 2013, the adoption fee for a kitten or an adult cat up to 7 years of age will be $85. The adoption fee for a cat 8 years or older will be $75.

LOCATION

Harmony House is located at 2914 N. Elston Av., Chicago, IL 60618.

See photos & letters from our happy adoptive families—
Tales from Home