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.
Pandemic Protocol UPDATE from The Feline Connection
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ADOPTION APPLICATION WILL BE UPDATED SOMETIME BETWEEN NOVEMBER 12 -15TH, 2024. It is possible your work could vanish during that time. Please wait a couple of hours and try again.
Available for Adoption
Click on the names below to see more information about each cat.
Last updated November 19, 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.
***Pro-tip: If you visit this page frequently, remember to hit “Refresh” to see the latest updates.
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!
Adults
Gary and Ron
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
Beings of the Meadow Mom and Kittens
Meadowlark was a new mom cat surrendered to The Feline Connection. She and her kittens came to The Feline Connection one day after the kittens were born. The kittens will be ready sometime after late June. They will be spayed/neutered, microchipped and given age-appropriate vaccines before adoption.
Soups
Chowder may not want to be a pet, but her kittens do! These cuties will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, and given age-appropriate vaccines.
Cereal Cats
Rice Chex and Maple Chex are siblings. They are from a rough area, but we got them young, and they have been raised in Foster care. They are offered together.
Sibling Group Snap, Crackle and Pop
These cuties were born in mid-June and came into foster care at about four weeks old. All are very sweet.
Adults
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.
Carnival Rides
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! August 10, 2024
Ocean Birds Kittens
Bug Group
The bug group is a larger community of cats ranging across a neighborhood.
Bug Sibling Group
Coco Bug’s Kittens
Coco Bug is a feral mom cat who had her kittens in our care on April 9th, 2024. They will be ready sometime after mid-June. They will be spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated before adoption. They are growing up in a loving Foster Family.
The Jetsons
Elroy and Jude are bonded long-hair brothers. Both are very friendly and sweet, and love to be held. Elroy is a big purrmonster and very curious. Jude is quite loving.
Mario
Cattle Cats
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.
House of Dragons
Daenrey’s kittens, born mid-may 2024.
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 who are part of our 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! (April 2023)
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. To place a cat on hold, adoption approval and a $50 deposit fee are required. 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.