Lombard and Villa Park Veterinary Hospital are excited to announce our new partnership with Cat Guardians, a local cat shelter here in Lombard. Founded in 1988, Cat Guardians has been committed to rescuing and finding loving homes for cats in need. Over the years, they have successfully facilitated the adoption of over 2,000 cats. This collaboration aims to promote the adoptable kittens and adult cats that are at the shelter.
Interested in Adopting?
You can view all of the adoptable feline friends by heading over to the Cat Guardians website. Before you decide to adopt, Cat Guardians has adoption policies and requirements. For Cat Guardians' full adoption process and details, please click here.
Adoption Policy
You must fill out an adoption application. Your completed application will be reviewed by Cat Guardians adoption team and you will be contacted as soon as possible. Cat Guardians need to know you are allowed to have a pet in your home. If you are a renter, Cat Guardians must see a copy of your lease stating that you are allowed to have pets. If you are a homeowner, Cat Guardians need proof that you are currently making mortgage payments. Cat Guardians adoption fee is $150 for kittens and $120 for adult cats. Prior to adoption, all of Cat Guardians cats are spayed and/or neutered, up-to-date on all shots (including deworming, distemper, all yearly inoculations, and rabies if old enough), microchipped, and tested for FIV and Feline Leukemia. This treatment may cost Cat Guardians up to $400 per animal. When you come to take your new friend home, you must bring a sturdy carrier. Cat Guardians cannot let any cat or kitten leave the shelter unless it is safely secured. The cat carrier can serve several different purposes for your new friend. It can be its personal best, and it can be used when taking the cat to the vet or other trips outside the house. Your cat will be much safer and happier in the carrier. Finally, once approved as an adoptive parent/family, you will be given an appointment to pick up your new feline friend on a day Cat Guardians is not open to the public. Please allow 45 minutes for the adoption process. Adoptions are conducted by appointment only. Cat Guardians apologizes if this is an inconvenience to you, but due to Cat Guardians' limited available volunteer base, Cat Guardians needs to streamline their procedures.
Adoption Requirements
- You must be at least 21 years old with proper proof of age
- You must have lived at your residence for at least one year
- You must be employed at least one year, or retired with a reliable source of income
- Current identification must show your correct address and telephone number
- If you are living with your parents, one of them must sign the Adoption Contract
- You must be able and willing to spend the time and money needed to feed, house, train and provide medical care for your cat
- You must be willing to allow an authorized representative of Cat Guardians to make an adoption follow-up either in person or by telephone.
- You must read carefully the terms of Cat Guardians Adoption Contract and be willing to agree to the terms.
- You agree that if, for any reason, at any time, you cannot keep the cat you have adopted from Cat Guardians, you must RETURN THE CAT TO CAT GUARDIANS.
- You agree that if, for any reason, the cat you adopt from Cat Guardians gets lost, you will contact Cat Guardians immediately.
- Finally, you must pay a non-refundable Adoption Fee.
Upcoming Events
Feline-Only Days at Villa Park Veterinary Hospital
LVH & VPVH will be hosting a Feline-Only Days at our Villa Park location. VPVH is the purr-fect place for feline patients to have their exams at. Dr. Britton and the team will be at VPVH on the following Wednesdays:
- June 19th, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- July 17th, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- August 21st, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Appointments with Dr. Britton during the Feline-Only Days are limited, schedule your cat's appointment today by clicking here.
Adoption Open House at Villa Park Veterinary Hospital
On Saturday, May 25th, 2024 we will be hosting a Cat Guardians Adoption Open House at VPVH, from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM. You are invited to come and see some of the adoptable cats that are currently looking for their forever homes. We will have staff from the hospital and Cat Guardians. This event is open to the public.
Cat Guardian Events
Check back later for more events or stay tuned to Cat Guardians' Facebook page!
