If you have a cat or cats you would like to surrender, please see our Intake Policy for complete details. Then you can click here to download our Intake Application in Word format. You can fill it out, attach it to an email and send it to us at adopt@happycatshaven.org or mail it to us at:
1412 S. 21st Street
Colorado Springs CO 80904
Permanent link to this article: http://www.happycatshaven.org/cat-intake-application/
Thanks to everyone who donated to Ferdinand’s eye fund, we were able to get him an appointment with Dr. Dugan at Eye Specialists for Animals. Dr. Dugan examined him and said that he is not in any pain and can likely see something out of his right eye, though it is clouded. He's been in loving foster care where he was gently handled and exposed to new things like sunshine, people, toys and love. He's a very affectionate and happy boy who is now ready for his forever home. Please click here to read more!
Any cash donation buys us everyday supplies like printer ink, paper towels, Ziploc bags or food.
Cash cards, like Costco, Office Depot, Office Max, Staples or grocery stores, also support our everyday needs for food, office, kitchen and laundry supplies.
$5 buys a lightweight breakaway collar that will fit any cat from 6 months on.
$10 buys a Turbo scratcher, which doubles as toy and scratching pad.
$15 buys an interactive feeding station to keep bored cats occupied looking for their kibble.
$10-$20 buys a yoga mat for the intake condo floors.
$25 buys the Idexx SNAP test needed for each new intake OR a microchip to identify the cat or kitten for life.
$30 buys a 40 pound bag of Swheat Scoop non-toxic multi-cat litter.
$50 (on average) pays for a spay or neuter for each cat or kitten, stopping the cycle of suffering and death that comes from feline overpopulation.
$55 buys a Petco ceramic fountain to help keep all cats and kittens hydrated (we have 2 from yard sales but could use 2 more).
$140 buys a Kuranda Cat Tower which provides nests as well as a ladder so the cats & kittens can access the catwalk from all directions.
$1700 buys a double condo similar to the ones we have for intakes for the singles cats who need to live in the reception area. These can be purchased in memoriam or in dedication for your animal friends.
We are a 501(c)3 organization, so your donation is fully tax-deductible. The volunteers and cats thank you!
As much as we love our cats and kittens, we love even more watching them go home with their new families. Thank you for their stories!
As much as we love our cats and kittens, we love even more watching them go home with their new families. Thank you for their stories!
Happy Cats got a call last Fall from someone who said they saw a mother cat and some kittens living in the garden center at Walmart. Barb, our TNR consultant, trapped and brought them home. She named the mama cat Jeanette.
The kittens were already past their window of socialization, too feral to tame. Jeanette, however, had been someone's pet. She was thin and a little bedraggled, having taken care of her babies as best she could.
Her kittens went on to a very safe barn home, while Jeanette came to Happy Cats. We knew her loving side, but she had a tendency to stay up on the catwalk and got passed by because of that.
Then along came Natalie. It was her 5th anniversary and she and her husband Michael had decided to celebrate it by adopting a cat. Jeanette must have known it was a special day. For the first time, she met someone at the door, ready to show Natalie what a sweet kitty she could be.
It worked! Natalie gathered her up and off she went to celebrate with Michael. And Jeanette.
Jeanette is now Dutchess, because she looks so royal, according to Natalie. It didn't take long before Dutchess convinced Michael that cats could be just as wonderful as dogs.
Dutchess is quite the love bug, who never gets tired of being loved on. According to Natalie, "She will purr as long as we continue to pet!" She still loves to play, especially with her feather toy.
Natalie says, "We can’t thank Happy Cats Haven enough for rescuing and taking such good care of her while she was waiting to be united with her family! She's so good with people who come over and she is very friendly to everyone. We talk all the time about how we were missing something before we found each other!"
As a baby mama forced to make her way in a big scary store, Dutchess knows how lucky she is to have found Natalie and Michael. We hope you all have many many more happy anniversaries!
19 comments
Anne Busch
July 16, 2012 at 3:12 pm (UTC -6)
Hello! I rescued a cat wandering my neighborhood. She had a huge hole in her side, maybe from a dog a attack. While nursing her back to health (she’s fully healed) I posted her on the lost/found pets on Craigslist. Unfortunatly, I was not able to find her owner. She is completely adoptable. She came with a collar on but no tags, great manners, parasite free, and litter trained. I have had her a month but I cannot keep her. i have two cats and thats all my lease allows. I could be evicted if my leasing company found out so i am asking if it would be possible to help me with my situation. I don’t know if she is microchipped. It breaks my heart but I cannot keep her.
happycat
July 19, 2012 at 7:37 am (UTC -6)
Hello, If you can find a foster or keep her for at least another 2-3 months, we might be able to get her on our waiting list. Please go to the Forms tab and click on the Intake form to download it, fill it out and attach to an email. We can’t guarantee when a cat will come in, since intakes are dependent on adoptions, but you could at least get her on the list. We have a scanner, so you could alson make an appointment with us to bring her in for a microchip scan, 635-5000.
Kim
August 21, 2012 at 4:18 pm (UTC -6)
Hello my brother has a cute little black kitten that has decided it likes their place, They have a cat that does not want this intrusion, the kitten stays outside they have been leaving water the people next door leave food out. This little girl needs a good home. I have big dogs and can not take it either.
Thx
happycat
August 22, 2012 at 12:32 pm (UTC -6)
Hi Kim,
If you can find someone to bring her inside for a couple of months so she’s no longer exposed to possible viruses, we may be able to get her on our waiting list. Go to the Forms tab, click on the Intake Application, download and fill out, and email it back to us at office @ happycatshaven.org.
Jeannie
November 6, 2012 at 10:29 am (UTC -6)
We have a 12 year old neutered declawed male Himalayan cat that we are o longer able to keep. My son has developed severe allergies to he cat. His airway nearly closes when he comes in contact with the cat or his fur. Meko is micro chipped, litter box trained and eats dry cat food. He would do best with older children or no children at all. He is very affectionate with ladies but is timid around men. He is a very shy cat. He spends most of his time hiding from my 3 younger children. He is a beautiful cat and it pains me to have to do this.
I am looking for help and answers. I would appreciate your response!
Thank you!
Jeannie
happycat
November 17, 2012 at 2:29 pm (UTC -6)
Hello Jeannie,
We replied to you directly about your intake, so if you did not receive that, please write the office directly at office@happycatshaven.org.
Laura
November 8, 2012 at 4:50 pm (UTC -6)
We have a 7 year old gray & white male neutered cat that belonged to our daughter. Unfortunately when she married & moved out he didn’t like her husband. He has gotten along with some cats but not every cat he’s lived with so he currently resides in our basement as we have 3 cats of our own. This is not an ideal situation even though our computer is in the basement & someone does spend a lot of time with him, we would love to find him a loving new owner who absolutely loves cats!! We have loved him since taking him in off the street back when he was only 6 months old so he has been in our family for awhile. He loves attention & is very loving but would likely do well with a single person with no other pets.
happycat
November 17, 2012 at 2:28 pm (UTC -6)
Hello Laura,
We have around 50 cats and kittens on our waiting list, so we’re presently closed till January 1, 2013, in order to get to some of those who have been waiting, we hope. If you can care for your cat for another few months, we can see about getting him on the list come January 1st. We wish we had a sanctuary for all cats, but our intakes depend on the number of adoptions we have.
Laura Richards
January 27, 2013 at 12:12 am (UTC -6)
Well time has flown by very quickly with the holidays. It is almost the end of January & we still have “Taz” living in our basement, although not the best set-up as I feel he is very lonely. We still would very much like some help finding this precious cat a new & loving home, perhaps we should advertise on craigslist or somewhere else if there is a good place that you would recommend?? One of our old cats lived to 17 & I would hate to see him live like this another 11 years since he doesn’t seem to want to get along with our other cats. I hope to hear back from you soon again so we can figure out a solution for him besides euthanization.
happycat
January 27, 2013 at 7:26 pm (UTC -6)
Hello Laura, Have you submitted an intake application? We’ve opened up our intakes again now that we’ve had some adoptions. You can go to the Intake tab from the main page and download the app, fill it out and email it to us at. We can see about getting him on the wait list, if he’s healthy and friendly.
Stacy
December 31, 2012 at 6:03 pm (UTC -6)
Hi there!
My name is Stacy, and I found three ADORABLE kittens wandering the hallway in my apartment building. They are about 2 months old, playful, litterbox trained, and happy to be around people. They seemed underfed, cold, and scared, so I brought them in and fed them. I can’t possibly keep three kittens, as I already have one beautiful cat, but I’m definitely willing to foster for a while until homes can be found for them. I just don’t know where to begin to look! If there’s any way that you can put them on your website, I’ll take care of them until then. I’m happy to send pictures as well. They’re adorable little munchkins, and will have NO trouble finding a forever home!!
happycat
December 31, 2012 at 7:02 pm (UTC -6)
Hello Stacy, We’re opening up our intake again starting tomorrow, so if you are able to foster these little ones, we could see about taking them in. If you could go to the Forms tab and download the Intake Application and return it in an email to adopt@happycatshaven.org, we’ll be in touch about getting you on as a foster. Thanks!
happycat
January 5, 2013 at 9:52 am (UTC -6)
Hi again Stacy, We don’t seem to have received your application, so please call us at 635-5000 if you’d like more assistance. Thanks!
Richard
February 28, 2013 at 12:24 am (UTC -6)
I have a cat that I cannot keep due to issues with the apartment complex I am living in, I would like to know if you folks have any openings in your shelter for an extra cat. I will be sending in a form soon but would like to hear back form you guys before I send it away.
happycat
February 28, 2013 at 5:24 am (UTC -6)
Hello Richard, We’re generally about 2 months out for taking in cats, as long as they’re adoptable. Our space depends on the number of adoptions we’ve had, which is unpredictable. If you can send in the Intake Application, we can see about getting you on the waiting list.
Betsy
March 18, 2013 at 9:34 pm (UTC -6)
We are a military family (and fellow cat rescuers!) who just got orders to Hawaii. One of our rescue kitties, Sam, is not able to make the trip with the rest of the family.
He is about 10 years old, and has had a rough life….leading to some emotional issues. He would be adoptable, but do best in a quiet, single pet home. (or at least somewhere he can have his own space) He really needs routine, and would like a warm lap, or a blanket in front of the fireplace. Our vet recommended we check with you. We don’t leave until May, so hoping for a kitty angel to help!
happycat
March 18, 2013 at 11:26 pm (UTC -6)
Hi Betsy, As long as Sam is healthy and reasonably social, we can see about getting him on our waiting list, since we try to leave room for some seniors. Please go to the Intake tab and read about our parameters for intakes, then you can download the Intake Application, fill it out and return in an email. It’s always helpful to provide vet records and a photo. Cats who have been tested negative for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Viruses will receive priority in the waiting list. We’re glad you’ve allowed plenty of time to find him a home before you leave!
Danielle
April 19, 2013 at 2:18 pm (UTC -6)
We have two amazing cats whom we love with all of our hearts. Their names are Lady and Tramp. We have had them for almost 3 years now and they are just the best cats anyone could ask for. However I have cat allergies and my medicine is no longer helping. I really hate to see them go but I can’t continue on living with swollen eyes and a hard time breathing in my own home. I have asked friend and family if they would take them but no one is able to. Please help us find our cats a new great and loving home.
happycat
April 21, 2013 at 10:21 pm (UTC -6)
Hello, We’re sorry to hear about your recent allergies. If you go to the Intake tab, you can download the Intake Application to see about getting your cats on our list. Please be aware that there’s always at least a 2 month waiting list as getting in cats depends on cats getting adopted. There’s more info on the Intake page to guide you in the process.