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Adoptions
The Sheena Foundation finds appropriate homes for no fewer than 200 homeless cats and kittens per year.
Visit our Adopt Page to see our Available Kitties and how to adopt one of them.
If you are planning on calling us for help in placing an adult cat or kitten, here are a few things to keep in mind:
The Sheena Foundation finds appropriate homes for no fewer than 200 homeless cats and kittens per year.
Visit our Adopt Page to see our Available Kitties and how to adopt one of them.
If you are planning on calling us for help in placing an adult cat or kitten, here are a few things to keep in mind:
Feline Relinquishments
In an emergency, we occasionally admit cats or kittens immediately, but most come to us by appointment as relinquishments, on a space available basis. Usually they are relinquished by Good Samaritans who have provided temporary shelter for lost or dumped animals and now need permanent placement. We ask those caregivers to continue foster care if possible until space is available. We require a financial donation at the time of relinquishment, which goes to defray the medical and surgical costs required to prepare the animal for adoption.
When a litter of kittens is accepted for placement and the mother is available, we require that the mom be spayed at the time the kittens are accepted, and we try to work with the family on a case-by-case basis to help defray the surgery costs.
During kitten season, from May to November, we rarely accept adult cats. When we do accept adults, we need to make certain that they will be good candidates for adoption into new homes. Sometimes this is very difficult for an older, more settled cat.
We cannot accept unsocialized animals because we do not have the space or staff to work with them.
In an emergency, we occasionally admit cats or kittens immediately, but most come to us by appointment as relinquishments, on a space available basis. Usually they are relinquished by Good Samaritans who have provided temporary shelter for lost or dumped animals and now need permanent placement. We ask those caregivers to continue foster care if possible until space is available. We require a financial donation at the time of relinquishment, which goes to defray the medical and surgical costs required to prepare the animal for adoption.
When a litter of kittens is accepted for placement and the mother is available, we require that the mom be spayed at the time the kittens are accepted, and we try to work with the family on a case-by-case basis to help defray the surgery costs.
During kitten season, from May to November, we rarely accept adult cats. When we do accept adults, we need to make certain that they will be good candidates for adoption into new homes. Sometimes this is very difficult for an older, more settled cat.
We cannot accept unsocialized animals because we do not have the space or staff to work with them.
Health and Medical Information
All cats and kittens will have been thoroughly evaluated, spayed or neutered, and will have been wormed and had the shots appropriate to their age. They will also have been microchipped. Adult cats will be current on their shots for one year; kittens usually require two additional shots, which are the responsibility f the new pet parent. New pet parents also receive a book containing valuable information, coupons, specific medical data, something of the animal’s history, and a discount certificate for a wellness check or a follow-up shot from the LaRue Veterinary Clinic, P.C. in Filer, Idaho which routinely cares for all the Sheena cats and kittens.
We screen our adoptive homes carefully, through interview and a detailed application, and we follow up with a letter or phone call several weeks after the adoption occurs. We look for stable homes with responsible adults, caring children or young people, a veterinarian of record, and evidence that the animal will be loved, supervised, and well cared for. Renters need to provide written statements from their landlords, together with a reference phone number, to ensure that the pet will be welcome. If the animal is to be given as a gift, we require evidence that the recipient is ready for the responsibility of a pet. We require a mailing address as well as the address of the physical location. Prospective pet parents need to be at least 18 years old; otherwise, the signature of a parent or guardian is required.
We never release animals for resale. If the adoption does not work out, we will take the animal back; however, in most cases, we do not refund the adoption donation.
Animals are adopted “as is”. We cannot and do not guarantee the health of any of these pets. The Sheena Foundation, Ltd. will not provide any monetary assistance for any adopted animals. The adopter takes full monetary and medical responsibility for the animal.
All cats and kittens will have been thoroughly evaluated, spayed or neutered, and will have been wormed and had the shots appropriate to their age. They will also have been microchipped. Adult cats will be current on their shots for one year; kittens usually require two additional shots, which are the responsibility f the new pet parent. New pet parents also receive a book containing valuable information, coupons, specific medical data, something of the animal’s history, and a discount certificate for a wellness check or a follow-up shot from the LaRue Veterinary Clinic, P.C. in Filer, Idaho which routinely cares for all the Sheena cats and kittens.
We screen our adoptive homes carefully, through interview and a detailed application, and we follow up with a letter or phone call several weeks after the adoption occurs. We look for stable homes with responsible adults, caring children or young people, a veterinarian of record, and evidence that the animal will be loved, supervised, and well cared for. Renters need to provide written statements from their landlords, together with a reference phone number, to ensure that the pet will be welcome. If the animal is to be given as a gift, we require evidence that the recipient is ready for the responsibility of a pet. We require a mailing address as well as the address of the physical location. Prospective pet parents need to be at least 18 years old; otherwise, the signature of a parent or guardian is required.
We never release animals for resale. If the adoption does not work out, we will take the animal back; however, in most cases, we do not refund the adoption donation.
Animals are adopted “as is”. We cannot and do not guarantee the health of any of these pets. The Sheena Foundation, Ltd. will not provide any monetary assistance for any adopted animals. The adopter takes full monetary and medical responsibility for the animal.
“Animeals” Helping Feed Hungry Animals
The Sheena Foundation is proud to link with Twin Falls Target to help make pet food available through local food banks and to care for local non-reproducing managed feral and semi-feral cat colonies. A volunteer makes weekly pickups at the Target Store and delivers the donations where they can be used.
Since 2006, the West End Food Bank and the West End Senior Center have benefited from these donations that have enabled them to provide pet food and pet supplies to needy seniors and food bank clients. Foundation volunteers will handle regular pickups and make appropriate delivery arrangements. These bent cans, torn and taped bags of food and cat litter, as well as outdated pet supplies to folks struggling to make ends meet will assure that more pets will be able to stay with their families instead of ending up in shelters. Donors to our 501(c)(3) Foundation can claim a contribution instead of a write-off, and set an example to the community.
If you would like to participate in Animeals, as a business, as a distribution center, or as a delivery volunteer, contact us!
The Sheena Foundation is proud to link with Twin Falls Target to help make pet food available through local food banks and to care for local non-reproducing managed feral and semi-feral cat colonies. A volunteer makes weekly pickups at the Target Store and delivers the donations where they can be used.
Since 2006, the West End Food Bank and the West End Senior Center have benefited from these donations that have enabled them to provide pet food and pet supplies to needy seniors and food bank clients. Foundation volunteers will handle regular pickups and make appropriate delivery arrangements. These bent cans, torn and taped bags of food and cat litter, as well as outdated pet supplies to folks struggling to make ends meet will assure that more pets will be able to stay with their families instead of ending up in shelters. Donors to our 501(c)(3) Foundation can claim a contribution instead of a write-off, and set an example to the community.
If you would like to participate in Animeals, as a business, as a distribution center, or as a delivery volunteer, contact us!
Our Programs
Aiding the Alley Cats:
We continue to help caregiving volunteers with the ongoing problem of feral and free roaming cat populations in and around the Magic Valley. Some 15 managed colonies receive technical support and assistance with health care and surgeries for more than 100 feline colony members who make their homes outdoors. Sometimes we can assist with cat food. As funds become available, we would like to expand the number of managed colonies by helping with spay/neuter costs and technical assistance to committed volunteers. We have learned, however, that these programs only work when there are caring and committed volunteers able to provide a measure of funding, and commitment to food, shelter, and colony supervision. We are always willing to work with volunteers who can carry their share of the load. We welcome inquiries from folks who are serious about their participation and commitment.
In working with these colonies, we follow the Alley Cat Allies protocol. To learn more about this important national program dedicated to improving the lives of feral and semi-feral cats, check out their website at www.alleycat.org and follow their links to an amazing collection of information about this emerging Best Management Practice.
We continue to help caregiving volunteers with the ongoing problem of feral and free roaming cat populations in and around the Magic Valley. Some 15 managed colonies receive technical support and assistance with health care and surgeries for more than 100 feline colony members who make their homes outdoors. Sometimes we can assist with cat food. As funds become available, we would like to expand the number of managed colonies by helping with spay/neuter costs and technical assistance to committed volunteers. We have learned, however, that these programs only work when there are caring and committed volunteers able to provide a measure of funding, and commitment to food, shelter, and colony supervision. We are always willing to work with volunteers who can carry their share of the load. We welcome inquiries from folks who are serious about their participation and commitment.
In working with these colonies, we follow the Alley Cat Allies protocol. To learn more about this important national program dedicated to improving the lives of feral and semi-feral cats, check out their website at www.alleycat.org and follow their links to an amazing collection of information about this emerging Best Management Practice.
During kitten season, we try not to take adult cats, unless it is an extreme emergency. Between late October and late April, we do try to help place as many older cats as possible and we can often help. Adult cats need to be healthy, socialized, and good pet candidates. It helps if they’ve already been spayed or neutered and are current on their shots. If this is not the case, you need to be able to provide funds that will help us take care of these basic wellness issues. So - if you have an older cat that needs placement, and can figure out how to take care of it through the summer and fall, we’ll be glad to talk with you after kitten season is over.
| • | First - when you call us on our taped line, listen to our long message and then leave us your own detailed message. We check that line only once or twice a week (we’re all volunteers with other lives), so it may take several days for us to get back to you. We DO try hard to reach everyone who leaves us a message! |
| • | Remember - kittens that we accept need to be healthy and socialized - that means that a young child can safely handle them under supervision without getting scratched! |
| • | We appreciate it if you agree to get mama spayed at the same time the kittens are released. That prevents any August Surprises! We normally provide that surgery at the low-cost spay day rates. |
| • | We have a very limited number of foster homes that are busy all kitten season caring for very young kittens or those needing special help. When you call, we may ask you to keep your babies until they are a bit older, or until space is available. |
| • | If we agree to take your kittens and ask you to foster them a little longer until space is available, please don’t give them away, even if it looks like they’re going to good homes! Too often, they don’t get “fixed” or get their immunizations, and end up adding to the population and health problem. The kittens we place have had their surgeries and basic shots - and their chances of a permanent successful, and healthy adoption are much greater! |