Adopt Kittens for Free

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Unless you have your heart set on a specific breed from a specific litter, you can easily adopt kittens for free or for very little out-of-pocket expense in your local community. Even if you do have your heart set on a specific breed, you can sometimes find a Siamese kitten for adoption or other popular breeds for free.

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Where You Can Adopt Kittens for Free

There are many places where you can adopt free kittens. Keep in mind that even if the kitten is free, there will still be other costs you'll need to cover. This article will offer some of the best ideas for locating free or inexpensive kittens. If you know of others, feel free to add your ideas to the comments section below.

Family and Friends

When you first begin your search for a new kitten, let family and friends know that you're searching for a new feline friend and want to adopt kitten(s) for free. There are often people who have litters of kittens available for adoption, or kittens that will soon be available. By putting out the word, you allow owners of these kittens to find you and offer their kittens for free. Many times, these kittens will have had their first series of shots as well, saving you even more money.

Local Animal Control

When pregnant cats are dumped, they often find their way onto a home owner's property. If not caught and spayed or neutered, these cats and their kittens can eventually become a nuisance. Homeowners will then call local animal control (sometimes before the cat even has her kittens) to come and pick up these animals. Since animal control typically does not keep these animals alive as long as a rescue shelter, you could save a cat's life by adopting from here. Also, some of these kittens have already been spayed/neutered, or there is a slight fee that will cover the cost of having this done at a later date. The cost is typically much less than having the cat sterilized on your own.

Humane Society

The Humane Society typically has both adult cats and kittens. Most have already been sterilized and are up-to-date on their shots. You will have a time period to get to know your kitten and see if it is the right one for you. Although the kitten itself is free, there will be a slight adoption fee to cover the cost of veterinary care and administrative costs.

No Kill Rescue Centers

There are rescue centers around the country that do not kill the animals that come to them, but instead seek to find a permanent home. Sometimes, these centers do have kittens available for adoption. Sometimes, the cats they have are adults. Only you can decide which you'd prefer to adopt. If there is an adoption fee, most of these centers charge less for the adoption of an adult cat since they can be more difficult to place than kittens. The fee is for the care of the kittens, vaccinations and so on. If you are on a tight budget, you may want to discuss a trade. For example, you volunteer in the center for a certain number of hours, and they waive the adoption fee. Be sure to get any agreements you reach in writing.

Ads

Finally, a great place to adopt kittens for free is through ads and flyers. Places to find ads and flyers include:

  • Libraries
  • Laundromats
  • Grocery Stores
  • Post offices
  • Local free weekly paper in the classifieds section
  • Local newspaper in the classifieds section
  • Community centers
  • Veterinary offices
  • Pet supply and feeder supply stores

You're likely to find many different types of kittens and varying ages and breeds through these sources. Just remember that you will still need enough money set aside to get set up with your free kitten. You may need money for shots, litter box, food bowls, kitten food, spaying/neutering and miscellaneous items..



 


Comments

Hi T. Kaleemullah,

Both Persian and Siamese kittens are wonderful companions. It is pretty hard to locate one for free, but if you are willing to take on a rescue cat you might have better luck. You'll still have to pay an adoption fee, but that will cover shots and spaying or neutering. You may want to contact some of the rescue centers listed on this site. Good luck!

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I want to adopt a persian or siamese very samll kitten for free

-- Contributed by: T.Kaleemullah

Hi Stephanie,

The best place to find a free kitten is through your local newspaper.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard
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