Almost Home Adoptions for rescued cats

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Ammie Grauten

My spouse and I recently visited Almost Home Adoptions with the intention of welcoming two cats into our home. We’re a married couple together over 15 years in our mid/late 30s, we have stable incomes and ample space for cats in our large house which we own, no other pets or kids in the house, and we both work-from-home full-time so we’ll have plenty of time to interact with the cats. Despite our previous experience with cats and our eagerness to provide a forever home to a bonded pair, our application was rejected without explanation. Our visit to Almost Home Adoptions started positively, with friendly volunteers who guided us through the shelter. We spent an hour and a half at the shelter, and really liked 2 separate sets of bonded pairs. We asked to apply for adoption for one of the pairs, and when we handed our completed application over to the volunteer, she said she'll run it to the back right now and we could possibly schedule the home inspection before we even leave. However, when she came back out from the back, her demeanor had changed. She said "they're too busy back there to process applications right now, but we'll let you know within 24-48 hours." Something felt off, but we said okay, thanks, and left. Because something felt off, we then went online and for the first time we saw all the reviews of Almost Home Adoptions. That's when we knew something was fishy about this place and our hearts started to sink..... That was Saturday. Sunday and Monday come and go with no communication from them. We know they're only open Tues/Fri/Sat/Sun, so we're keeping our fingers crossed for Tuesday. Then first thing Tuesday morning, we get an email rejecting us. The email read: "Thank you for visiting us and for your interest in our cats. We're sorry to inform you that our adoption team did not feel that your application was a match for adoption, and we will not be moving forward with the process. Please know that we base our decisions on the temperament and needs of the cat, as well as ensuring that their future homes are a fit with our rescue's mission, adoption policies, and safety guidelines.  We enjoyed meeting you and appreciate the time that you put into this process. Best regards, Almost Home Adoptions" I don't get it. I really don't know what they're looking for in adoption candidates if a stable, experienced couple like us is just outright rejected. I have a sneaking suspicion that it's because we didn't provide a donation along with our application, which is an option when you apply for adoption. It really seems like they operate more as a SHELTER, not an ADOPTION CENTER. And there is a need for shelters, so that’s wonderful. But I urge Almost Home Adoptions to consider providing clearer guidelines for potential adopters to manage expectations. Stop getting out hopes up and breaking our hearts. :-(

Jonathan Martinez

After applying for an adult cat, and taking an interview about our financial situation we make clear and feel we show that we are more than capable to take care of a cat, after all we are 5 people at the house and a 1 year old cat. Without reason they deny us 1 week after (when they say a decision in 24-48hrs ). Worst place is a prison for cats, they make it impossible to adopt.

Debbie Kleinschmidt

We chose Almost Home as the place to adopt our kittens because of their stringent adoption policies. Having researched other shelters, we didn't want to take a chance on receiving sick kittens and assumed we wouldn't have to worry about that from a shelter that put so much attention on the welfare of their cats. That certainly didn't work out as planned! We had our little guys to the vet a week after receiving them for weepy eyes and upper respiratory infection. The follow up visit two weeks later revealed a bad case of ear mites while still treating what the vet diagnosed as Herpes virus symptoms. Five weeks in we're out $600+ and are still medicating weepy eyes. Kittens playing all together in a room may look cute, but it's obviously also a conduit for spreading disease. Very disappointed in Almost Home.

Umberto Gugliachi

I met and felt a connection with the sweetest two cats and I was ready to take them home but was denied with no explanation given. I've provided a loving home for a cat who lived decades and also feed my local strays and feral cats. I am a huge cat lover and have a stable home and financial situation.

suzana miranda

1 year Birthday Party!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Jasper and Ruby are the most adorable kitties ever. We love them so much ♥️ they are our little angels 🤍🤍 Ps: cake just for decoration 😅

Tricia Vieth

We recently adopted two kitties that are absolutely perfect for our home and family. We didn't have to visit the adoption center but once to fill out paperwork, as our kitties were being fostered at a friends house that happens to volunteer for Almost Home. Heather North is amazing! She invited us in her home and let us stay for as long as we needed to meet the kitties and chat about the care for them, the habits of them, etc. I do feel like the forms that we filled out could have been done online instead of a visit to the adoption center, as it was kind of sad to go in there. So many cats need adopted. If you are in need of a feline companion, please consider this adoption center! There are so many sweet kitties that need a home. We did do a virtual home visit where the connectivity was an issue, but I just verbally talked through our house layout and that seemed to be fine. We had 2 cats previously, living 18 and 21 years, so our house was cat appropriate already. All-in-all, a great experience! Heather made the experience easy, informative and we feel so good about our new furry additions. Thanks for Binx & Luna! (Formally Hazel and Almond).

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Business Hours
Monday:ClosedTuesday:11:30AM - 16:30PMWednesday:ClosedThursday:ClosedFriday:11:30AM - 16:30PMSaturday:11:30AM - 16:30PMSunday:11:30AM - 16:30PM

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible entrance
• Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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