All our cats are anxiously waiting to be adopted!

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. Because of this, 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.

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 and the types of scratching posts that are most popular with cats. Adoption counselors will also give you advice on introducing a cat or kitten to any pets already in your home.

Adoption Requirements

All Harmony House adopters must:

• Be 21 years or older
• Be able to spend the time and resources necessary to provide veterinary treatment and proper care for your cat
• Live in a house, condo or apartment where cats are welcome as pets
• Have telephone or cellphone service

All the members of the household must be present at the time of the adoption - which includes family, roommates, and especially children.

• The adopter must present

1) A government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, state photo ID, or passport to verify your age 2) A copy of a current bill or statement to verify your current address. This can be a utility bill, credit card statement, or bank statement. If you pay your bills online, you may print a copy at home to show the adoption counselor or display the bill on your Smartphone.

Adoption Services

Our adoption fee is $100 for a kitten or adult cat up to 7 years of age, $50 for cats 7 years and older, 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

Location

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

Cat Admissions:

Harmony House provides expert veterinary care, food and supplies for every cat or kitten in our shelter. Whether you seek to admit your own cat or a stray cat you found, the staff will request an admission fee to assist with expenses. Cats are admitted as space allows on a case by case basis. Harmony House does not keep a Waiting List for admissions since we receive so many requests each day.