The Feline Connection champions cats who need homes. We are committed to finding each cat a safe and healthy permanent home. We work to find the best possible home matches for each of our stray or friendly ‘colony cats’ based on their unique needs, as well as the adopter’s needs. We have no shelter location, so our animals are fostered by families in Rutland County, Vermont, mostly near Rutland. This gives us the unique capability to observe and interact with each cat in a relaxed home environment.
Next Meet & Greet Event
Sunday, March 15 2025 at 10 AM – 2 PM 1507 US Rt 7 S, Wallingford, VT
Available for Adoption
Click on the names below to see more information about each cat.
Last updated February 17, 2024. * NOTE: we always have many additional cats that either will be ready soon or are incoming. If you are interested in a cat you see on the TFC Facebook page but don’t see him/her here, don’t worry! Just go ahead and fill out an Adoption Application above.
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Looking for indoor cat-companion cats and mousers? Check out The Phantom Feline Program!
Searching for outdoor barn cats and mousers? Check out The Rescued Squad!
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Adults
Dental Group
The Dental group had a very proactive advocate before they came to The Feline Connection. They were local strays, but the advocate worked with them to get them used to people early. The mom is Bianca, and the others are her sons. Dento and others have already been adopted.
Mixed Adults and Kittens from the same area
The Princess Bride Group
Valerie and her ‘The Princess Bride’ kittens
Valarie is friendly and was found pregnant outside an abandoned mobile home. She had her kittens with The Feline Connection on April 22, 2024. She has tested negative for FeLV and FIV. Her kittens will be ready for homes sometime after the end of Aug 2024. Before adoption, they will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, and given age-appropriate vaccines.
Mom
Ice Cream Mom & Kittens
Soups
Spices
Mom Sesame Seed came to The Feline Connection pregnant and scared from outside, her story unknown. She had her beautiful kittens and we now know she enjoys people. Her kittens were born in early May, and are ready to go to their Forever Families. We would like Wasabi to go to a family with one of his siblings or his mom. They all have especially beautiful eyes.
Horse Breeds
Kittens
If you are interested in kittens, apply today and we will work with you individually as they usually get adopted before they get a webpage.
We are now in that time of year where it is impossible to keep all of our available kittens listed here. Young kittens are now getting deposits from Approved Adopters. If you are interested in kittens, we strongly recommend you submit an Adoption Application and start working with a Matchmaker to find the purrfect match! February 17, 2025
Weather kittens
We have more kittens from the Weather Group! All are sweet and friendly and have been schooled to be house pets with a Foster Family.
Flower Kittens
This is a beautiful and fun set of kittens named after flowers. They come from the SPIF Program and were born and raised indoors. These are playful and affectionate kitties. They were born at the end of March, 2024.
Wizard of Oz
Library Cats
Willy Wonka Cats
The Phantom Feline Program
What is a Phantom Feline? A phantom feline is a cat or kitten who, for reasons likely unknown, is very shy, fearful, or distrusting of humans. They may have had negative or limited experiences with people, but their special needs and behaviors do not prevent them from living indoors with humans. They make great working cats! More about The Phantom Feline Program
The Rescued Squad – Barn Cats
Cats in the Rescued Squad do not fit into home environments but that does not mean they do not have a place in our community. They can be a welcomed asset to your barn, stable, garage, shed, warehouse, or any other outbuilding where you may need expert, environmentally-friendly rodent control. In exchange for their service, Rescued Squad adopters provide warm, safe shelter, daily access to food and water, and veterinary care when needed. More about The Rescued Squad
We have many Rescued Squad Barn cats at this time. They just don't have a listing here yet. Please fill out an adoption application and put "Rescued Squad/Barn Cats" in the name area! (Feb 2025)
Adopting a cat from The Feline Connection
Adoption Process
Our conversation-based adoption process starts with submitting an application followed by a conversation, checking with your vet and landlord (if needed), then having cat visits and home visits as needed to determine the perfect match. Photos of the cat’s perspective new home are always welcome.
Fees (as of February 1, 2023)
Please note to keep up with the rise in expenses, The Feline Connection’s Adoption Fees increased on February 1st, 2023. All applications received on or before January 31st will use the previous fee structure, and the new fee structure will apply to Adoption Applications received on February 1st, 2023, and after.
- Kitten 0-12 months: $160
- Adult 1 – 9 years: $110
- Senior Cat 9+ years: Donation
- Special Needs: Donation
- Barn Cat all ages: Donation
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to place a “hold” on a cat.
Included with the Adoption Fee
- Veterinary Wellness Exam
- Spay or neuter
- Microchip
- Testing for FIV and FeLV
- Rabies 1 Year vaccine included – if the cat is at least 16 weeks old
- FVRCP vaccine
- Mite, flea and tick treatments as needed
- Microchip administration and registration (if applicable)
- A new family member
Adoption Requirements
- All adopters must be 18+ years old and have a valid government ID
- Adopter must submit a signed, completed Adoption Application
- Adopters must speak with a representative of The Feline Connection
Completing these requirements does not guarantee acceptance or that the cat you are interested in adopting is still available.
Adoption Form
Interested in giving a cat a loving Forever Family? Please fill out an Adoption Application. Adoption approval and a $50 deposit fee are required to place a cat on hold. Cats can be placed on hold after your Adoption Application has been approved.
Learn more about The Feline Connection’s adoption policies and procedures on our Adopt page.