Frequently Asked Questions
I had my application refused elsewhere, does this mean I will be refused with Special Paws?
All of our applications are thoroughly examined, and we have our own criteria as to who will be accepted.
I live near a main road, can I still adopt a cat from Special Paws?
If you live near a main road, this will be picked up on our postcode check in the application stage. Although you live near a main road, we would advise accordingly and we would deal with each application accordingly.
Do you offer help or vouchers towards neutering?
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer vouchers towards neutering, however, we can point you in the direction of a fairly priced veterinary surgery in the local area. In the near future, we do hope to have some funding available to help those in desperate need.
Do you recommend getting my kitten vaccinated or on a Pet Plan at my local vets?
We absolutely would recommend having your kitten vaccinated and also on a Pet Plan. Vet bills can soon become expensive and having a Pet Plan in place will save you money in the long term. Please check out the options available on each subscription to ensure you're getting the best value for your money and ensuring all the necessities are included.
How can I donate food or litter to Special Paws?
We have an Amazon Wishlist in which items can be sent directly to one of our team. If you don't use Amazon, contact us directly to find your closest drop off point. Please see the "How to donate" page for further information.
What is included in the adoption fee?
All of our cats receive a full health check prior to leaving our care. The information regarding the health check will be included in your contract. All cats leave our care having been chipped by one of our amazing chipping team. The chip details are automatically changed over to the details provided in your application, so please ensure all information is accurate. All cats will leave our care neutered/spayed, the exception to this is if we believe they're too young for the procedure, in this instance, they are contracted to be returned to us to have the operation.
I've found a cat, or have a cat who frequently visits and I don't know what to do.
Contact your local rescue who should be able to advise accordingly and arrange for someone to scan to find the owners details. If we are your local rescue, the best way to contact us would be via our Facebook messenger service.
From savage to lavish
The majority of the cats in our care have come in from a bad situation, living on the streets and not knowing when their next meal is going to come. We show them it's okay. We show them they don't need to worry about their next meal and they no longer need to be in pain. Without your support, who else would help them?