Adopting a Cat in San Antonio? Where to Look and What to Prepare For
If you’re looking for a furry new feline baby to take home, there are plenty of options for adoption in our beautiful city of San Antonio. We have some tips on getting prepared to bring your new family member home and a few possible locations where your cat could possibly be at this very moment!
Be Prepared
A cat’s lifespan can range between twelve-eighteen years. Depending on your new cat’s age, make sure you have a plan to provide the best possible home during their lifetime.
Be sure that any current pets will be able to tolerate having a cat in the space.
Make an appointment for your new cat to be spayed or neutered if they have not already had the procedure.
Get necessary supplies:
- Wet or dry cat food
- Water dish
- Food dish
- Litter box
- Litter scoop
- Pelleted litter for younger cats or clumping litter for older cats
- Collar and ID tag
Optional supplies
- Cat hideaway
- Cat tree
- Cat toys
Where to Adopt a Cat
From the more well-known entities like the San Antonio Animal Humane Society and the San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition to the mission-driven organizations like San Antonio Pets Alive (SNIPSA), there is certainly a cat waiting for you at one of these locations:
- San Antonio Humane Society: Located at 4804 Fredericksburg Road, you can call them at (210) 226-7461. Their adoption center is open 12 p.m.–7 p.m. Monday-through Sunday except major holidays.
- San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition: If you are interested in adopting a cat from here, check out this page for more information on their process.
- SNIPSA: SNIPSA is located at 6001 NW Loop 410, Suite 103 and has adoptions by appointment only. If you are interested in looking at one of their cats for adoption, fill out this form.
Adopting a cat will save their life and enrich yours. To get the best start with your new cat and learn more about your new cat’s behavior, contact us at (210) 681-1391 or schedule an appointment online today.