This organization has saved the lives of thousands of cats and kittens since the late 1990s. They always put the cat or kitten's welfare first. Felines, no matter how they find Rescue House are always treated with love and compassion; decisions are always made in view of the best outcome for the animal. RH always provides whatever medical care the cat or kitten needs in order to thrive. I read more

We went to one of the local adoption events. We arrived at opening excited to meet all the kittens and cats. We were able to interact with them in the cages. We finally picked a kitten, and went through the interview process. The reason they wouldn't allow us to adopt was they thought our son could hurt the kitten by accident. We arrived at 10 am and it took them until 2pm to have the guts to tell us this straight up. They suggested we go to the Cat Cafe downtown where there were older kittens (6 months and above) and they would send a list of suggested fits. At this point, the cafe would close for the day by the time we went from Encinitas to downtown. They require appointments. We never received an e-mail of suggestions. We went to the Humane Society where we found a wonderful fit for our family. The process was shorter and pleasant. They were able to find is the perfect match once we told them what we were looking for to complete our family right away. We have a loving home where we lost our precious cat and thought we could open our hearts again. Instead, we all went home crying. They could have taken responsibility with their decision and been direct from the start. We would have been understanding and visited the cafe downtown instead. I suggest people with children under 5 go to the Humane Society for a more personal and patient experience. read more

What an absolutely terrible experience. From an aggressively rude and opening insulting adoption counselor (Diane), to a host who let a FIV positive cat run around biting other cats (Sue), to a passive aggressive and petty representative (Lyn), it's shocking this organization is still operating. Read some of the other reviews and you'll see this isn't a one-time experience, especially for Diane. I highly recommend going elsewhere - my spouse and I ultimately adopted two lovely cats through The Cat AdopTion Service (CATS)...and felt much better about the environment our donations were supporting. read more

My wife and I went to petsmart to adopt a kitten from Rescue House. We spent over an hour with a wonderful kitten only to be told we could not adopt a kitten only a cat even though we had previously raised 10 cats and had had two previous litters. Why......no real reason given.... "Gee you might trip over a kitten"..."since you are 70, you probably won't live another 15 years, so what would happen to the cat" ....The woman interrogated us as if we were adopting a baby. This particular "volunteer". LAURA was a complete A-hole that was either on some weird power trip or maybe just wanted to get rid of older cats. either way....stay away...waste of time and energy dealing with idiots. read more

I adopted 2 bonded brothers that are 5 1/2 years old. I changed their names to Eli and Stewart. They get everything they want and then some. I am just in love with them. I found my experience with the Rescue House to be phenomenal. I am so glad they thoroughly checked me out with their adoption paperwork and phone calls. In this way, they knew that the "boys" will be going to a great home with lots of love. Don't hesitate to look at their website to see who is ready to go to their forever home. read more

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I adopted my Mario from the Rescue House two weeks ago. The process was easy, filled out an application followed with a phone call. Although it sounds easy, the volunteers are really responsible. They are taking cat very seriously. Thank you for bringing Mario to me! read more

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The cat selection is great! All of them are fostered and, some are eventually put on display at petco or petsmart.... The cats have good living conditions and I commend the the volunteers who foster them. However, the younger volunteer at the Petco was extremely rude and not helpful. She wouldn't let me play with the cat because she wanted to leave early. The listed times that volunteers say they'll be in store aren't true. They lost my adoption app (no volunteer ever picked it up). The volunteer saw me fill out an app in store and just left. So I dropped it in the box... the next day no one picked it up. Then, during the weekend they were having a special adoption event and almost gave away the cat I wanted. However, I called and had the most helpful and nice lady sort everything out and put her on hold for me. I had to drive further away to get her... but that's okay. The other weird thing is how selective they are with who gets the cat. You have to fill out a 2 page application, get an interview, and sit for a 30 minute education class...... I used to volunteer an adoption place in another city and they also used to be selective like that. The cat turnover time was not good though. So I imagine that it is similar for rescue house too. I really love the amount of cats they have up for adoption though! And they are all so loving and well trained because they are fostered at people's houses! My cat NEVER scratches the couch and has only gone in the litter box since the minute she got here. Thank you to her foster mom and to the nice lady on the phone that helped me reserve her. read more

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I recently adopted a kitten through Rescue House and could not be happier. Everyone i spoke to was very nice and professional. I emailed Rescue House for an online application. Once i completed the application i was contacted later the same day. After a phone interview i was contacted by the foster mom and scheduled a meeting. The foster mom was also very nice and really cared about the cats in her care and wanted them to go to the best homes possible. i paid the adoption fee and brought my new cat home. The process of adopting through Rescue House is about as easy as it gets read more

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Rescued an 8 month old short brown tabby and not only is this the best cat I've ever met (although I may be bias) the process was pretty simple. I filled out an application, had an interview/chat, approval from my landlord and then brought her home. Great experience working with really nice, passionate volunteers who care deeply for their cats. read more

The Rescue House was very helpful in helping me adopt our cat! We saw him on display at Petco and put an application in. Soon after we were contacted to come in to see him, and play with him. This was to ensure he would be a good fit for our family. He was indeed! I was interviewed over the phone, the next day, which ensures our cat would go to a good and safe home. He came microchipped which brings peace of mind if he were ever lost and found. They walked me through a lot of tips and tricks for bringing a new cat home. I felt very informed of how to care for and love this new cat, and let him adapt to his new home, if we were to be chosen to adopt him. They did accept our applications and told us we were able to bring him home! It was a little over one week total from the day i dropped my application off, to the day i brought him to his new home. That is not a long adoption process! However it was thorough to ensure he would be safe. Which i think is brilliant! After two weeks of adapting to his new home, Rescue House called me to follow up on him and answer any questions or concerns i might have. This shows they do care for their cats, and truly want the best for their cats. I am extremely happy to have found Rescue House, and to have brought my new kitty in my family. Thank you Rescue House! read more

Wow, looking at their reviews, you either love them or you hate them! They do ask a lot of questions, and are very particular about some things (NO outdoors! NO declawing! And you must promise that if you *ever* can't care for the cat, you'll return it) If you're looking to just "get a cat" and raise it how you see fit, they may not be for you -- at least if "how you see fit" doesn't line up with their view. But if you agree with (or at least can live with) their rules, and can meet their definition of a good, stable home, they're great! We lost three of our five older cats last year (to a lung disorder, lymphoma, and old age/kidney failure), and were looking for a bonded pair of young cats to liven things up for our oldsters and us. They put us on to Tate and Tatum, a 7-month-old brother/sister pair, informing us that they "respected their elders", which proved quite accurate. We met with Kelly, the foster mom, at her amazing home (remodeled to allow fostering dozens of cats at a time), and immediately fell in love! While there, another of her older kittens, Sierra, "adopted" my wife, so we ended up with three! (She hadn't been spayed yet, but it was worth the wait) The process was thorough, and the follow-up from their volunteers has been very positive. It was nice to know they were there for help and advice if needed, though in our case, all three bonded rapidly with our two older cats, and all were comfortable in our house and with the diet we offered them. As hoped, their youthful exuberance has rubbed off on our older cats (they're actually playing again!), and our interaction with Rescue House has had a very positive effect on our household! read more

I'm so glad we found our fur babies through The Rescue House. We wanted two babies that already knew each other and it helped so much that they had already lived in a home. They adjusted so quickly and have been the sweetest little love bugs ever! The adoption process was interesting. They personally interview and educate each person who adopts which I really appreciated because it's been a very long time since I had kittens. They also followed up to make sure everything was going well and answer any questions. The fee includes their shots, microchip, spaying, and deworming. I think the fee was a great bargain for the love they provide in their foster homes. I could not be happier than I am with their great service and our little munchkins. So in love read more

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My partner and I attempted to adopt a cat through The Rescue House. The interviewer, Diane, was rude, self righteous, interrogative, and asked extremely personal questions. She made comments about my physical ability to manage a cat. Our application was rejected because we stated in the hypothetical scenario that in 10 years we owned a house, that we might take the cat outside in the yard on a leash. This organization does not put the interest of the cats first. Instead, they focus on forcing their personal, obsessive views of "their cats" (they imply that they retain some form of ownership of the cat even after adoption) onto the unlucky people who end up adopting a cat from them. Shame on you Diane. read more

I grew up with cats and dogs, Since I'm military though my application was denied , they said they didn't know where I would be in THREE years. They did ask if I'd be willing to foster their cats instead. Ya I'm not good enough to give your cat a permanent home but you'll use me to foster your cats for a short time. Recommend another agency. read more

Don't go through this facility it's a scam. I tried adopting a cat and they said I wasn't a good fit and to go to the humane society. If I wasn't a good fit for your cats why would I be for the humane society? It's horrible what they are doing. everyone who is capable and wants to have a cat should have a cat. I guess they are a breeding company If they really are that particular. guess you need to be making a lot more $ for a cat read more

Amazing team! I just adopted two sweet girls from the Rescue House and was impressed with the thoroughness of the process and all the efforts to make sure it's a great fit for everyone. Thanks to their team for helping bring sweet Rosalie and Margot into my life! read more

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I went to cat n craft on Satirday 4/13 at 12pm. I applied through rescue house to adopt a beautiful cat named Nikita. Received a call Sunday at 4pm. I had just gotten to work and Diane one of counclers said the interview would take 20 minites so i scheduled an interview for Monday at 10am. The thing that bothered me is Diane calls it shows up as unkwown caller. On Monday Diane called, she claimed Nikita had to have a another cat in the house, Diane said do you want one of ours and i said no, she said when you get one give me a call, it was not s 20 minute interview at all so why are games being played. I decided to call Diane back, I asked if she had ever met Nikita, she said no but her foster mom recommended to have another cat in home. So I asked has the foster mom been to see Nikita since her release, answer was no. I then told Diane I spent an hour with Nikita and she was probably the most independant cat I ever met. She litterally wanted nothing to do the other cats or humans to be honest, and why would you deny this cat a loving home. She said she would check into it, but never heard back from her. Im only writing this review because Diane was abrubt and rude, i will never adopt through rescue after being treated so poorly! read more

I cannot say enough positive things about this company and what they do! We recently adopted our baby Scuttle from them and the process was smooth from start to finish. They update the website daily on adoptable cats and after I reached out to adopt was contacted within 24hrs. The interview process was very thorough and informative. They even wanted to chat with my husband to be sure all family members were on board. I was able to set an appointment to meet Scuttle at a Petsmart within 24hrs. We met with Candice and she made the whole process so easy. Helped us pick out necessities and had coupons ready to help us save. We have had Scuttle for 2 weeks and we couldn't be happier, he is the sweetest kitty ever. I was contacted as a follow up by Carol to see how the transition was going. They all are so supportive and have a true passion for what they do. Thank you Rescue House, you've helped complete our family :) read more

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Pretty rude when I asked about adopting a cat and unhelpful. If a cat NEEDS to be paired with another kitty, please indicate on your site.

I think this organization isrun by the most vile, vicious, evil people there could be, and I intend to contact every local, state and federal agency there is to report them. I adopted three kittens, for which I paid $500. I called to ask advice, and they said they would have to come pick them up! I said, "What"?!! Surely they must be kidding! But no! So I lost my three babies AND $500. Great Scam!! I'm contacting every agency I can regarding this issue. Please don't be fooled into adopting from them. They are evil!! read more

I've thought about leaving a review for some time now and since reading all the reviews here I've decided to allow everyone to know our experience as well. My fiancé and I awhile back decided to go on a hunt for another kitten. Our current (at the time kitten) had been showing signs of needing a companion. On our search we found the coffee shop they run their rescue out of. Once we arrived we were thrilled to be there, so excited to be able to interact with all the cats. We had a wonderful time. Once the hour we had payed for came to an end we discussed with an employee about our situation and if they had any cats that did not have a bonded pair (almost all did) because we did not want to take on the responsibility of 2 more cats only the one. The employee showed us "Trent". She said that he was the only cat that didn't have a bonded pair and needed to go to a home with another kitten. As soon as she pulled his bed off of the shelf and showed him to us we fell in love. Immediately we filled out an application. This was when the first red flag appeared. The application asked questions so in detail that they even wanted to know when or if you'd ever move or where you worked. (As if it was a job application or a government document). About a day later we got a phone interview. I was able to pick up but my fiancé was at work, and we have conflicting schedules so it was either him or me. The lady that had called was automatically rude and upset that it wasn't the both of us doing the interview at once and stated that she'd have to do an entire separate interview with my fiancé. As if it was an inconvenience to call one more person. Also this was not a policy stated in the texts when setting up the interview that we'd both need to be there. She sounded as if she had an attitude the entire time we were on the phone. Proceeded to ask me about my day to day life as well as my fiancés. Asked about what we do and things that had nothing to do with a cat at all. Like if we plan on moving or where would we move if we did. The size of our home and where our home is (down to the exact address which threw me off a bit). Didn't ask about my previous history with cats or about my current cat. Then when I answered the question about if they would be an indoor or outdoor cat I was told "it's not going to work out, try the humane society they have lots of animals that need to be adopted". Are you KIDDING ME? Do you not run a rescue?? Do your animals not need to be adopted? My answer to their question was that they are indoor and that we have a large cat enclosure outside that they go in every couple months for a few SUPERVISED hours. To get fresh air and enrichment. According to their "policy" if an owner expects to allow the cat out of the home AT ALL what so ever within its life time than you are automatically a "bad cat owner". It is not any rescues place to tell an owner what to do with their animal after adopting. It is understandable to want an animal to go to a good home however rejecting almost all pet owners who strive to give their cats a wholesome and enriched life is not the way to do so. If a person spends the money to go to the coffee shop to see the animals and applies to adopt I feel as though they might not be as horrible as you make them out to be. To add, why would it be better for a person who's not approved by your "policies" to go through the animal shelter? My fiancé and I were deviated to say the least. We expressed our concerns to all of our peers, friends and family even regulars at our restaurant jobs and have warned them about this place. It is to my belief that they want to keep their cats at the cafe in order to maintain an income and keep people coming in to look in hopes of adopting but rarely will ever be accepted. After pulling ourselves together from this horrid experience and the devastation of missing out on the opportunity to home a new kitten from this place, we went to the humane society and found the best most loving kitten and we couldn't have asked for a better companion for our other cat. They get along so very well. In the end we are happy to have been able to push through this awful experience with the rescue house, only because it led us to our sweet baby girl. Please take this as a large warning before attempting to adopt here. read more

I am so incredibly blessed with my little love, Cassiopeia, aka Bloom. She is the sweetest, most loving kitty after being fostered back to life by Dawn and the staff at The Rescue House. I am so grateful for the staff allowing her to join her sister, Hazelnut, and I at our home. She is the perfect addition and we adore her. I thank Laura for indulging my emails and pictures on a monthly basis and the caring staff that ensures the health and overall well being of each and every kitty in your care. The Rescue House is the place to adopt! I cannot thank you enough for the knowledge of staff and the time and care you take with all potential adopters, answering every question and informing me of the special care and introduction procedures needed for this traumatized kitty with a new sister at home. I have been a kitty mama for years and each one is unique - The Rescue House appreciates that and knows a lot about each kitty they house, such as personality quirks, needs, likes, dislikes and more. Cassiopeia had been adopted-out previously and just brought back to The Rescue House after it did not work out when I laid eyes on her a few days later. So add that to the list for an already traumatized kitten (shot at with BB guns and seeking shelter in an old barn with siblings) and who knows what else she endured while living on the streets. The interview process for me was an important one. I needed to be the right mama for Cassi and also they needed to ensure my roommate would approve of another cat and also vouch for me as a mama. It does not matter how many cats I have owned in the past, the process is the same for everyone. And considering Cassi was brought back shortly after her previous adoption, they needed to guarantee her lifelong home and happiness with me before releasing her to my care. I would do it all over again any day, that is if I had room for another. They are dedicated to finding the right home for each kitty, no matter what. There are so many kitties that benefit from your love and care and I am Fur-ever grateful you trusted me to love and spoil my Cassiopeia. AND...... I want to thank the volunteer staff in the Cattery at Petsmart as they are always welcoming and talkative, full of information and insight and make visiting and play time fun for little kids learning about animals. Thank you for being so patient and kind with us. You are the face of The Rescue House...we see you first and your love of kitties and kindness matter. read more

I love that they care so much about each and every cat they rehome. It's quite a bit of work to foster, and I would want the best for each of them also. So yes, filling out an application is part of the deal! read more

I talked to a woman named 'Carole' on the phone that told me within a minute of talking to me that unless I was willing to give over my life to their organization for at least a year without knowing anything about it, I would be unable to foster a cat through them for any length of time because they already had enough volunteers. It was an unsettling conversation, like talking to someone who was part of a cult telling me either I was in for forever and needed to sign over my life or never be allowed to foster their cats. I just wanted to do what my sister did and foster some cats until one came along I wanted to keep. She also made it sound like she was part of a group of cat ladies who ran the 'cat trade' in San Diego, and if I wanted to get a cat these days, I'd better be willing to work at one of their centers (which wasn't possible because they were closed) or, barring that, host multiple cats for years. You can tell there is something very wrong going on with this place. Do yourself a favor and stay away from places like these. read more

Not only are their rules goofy, but they bait you into going against them. As stated previously, in many other reviews, none of the interview questions had anything to do with how well one could care for the cats, but focused on their own agenda and shaming those who don't share their "philosophy." On the application form I had put that I would want them to be an indoor cat, but on the phone, with a judgmental tone, I was asked "so there is no situation where you would bring them outside?!" As I fell in love with the kitten, I became nervous and just wanted to be agreeable, I responded with "yea, maybe I would, I guess. The cats I've raised in the past, however, did not seem like they ever wanted to be outdoors." I was then immediately told I would never be approved by them and then tried to twist my words around, as if having outdoor cats was a passion of mine. Please spread the word and hopefully someone with half a brain could take over this organization. read more

Throughout the adoption process in August 2018 I was continually impressed with your wonderful organization, and the incredible work that you do for our feline friends. It was amazing that my awesome kitten was #13,700+ of all the kitties who have been rescued by The Rescue House. The dedication of the volunteer staff is extraordinary, and they do so much good in rescuing cats who otherwise might be put down. Thank you so much for your good work. read more

attempted adopting a beautiful and loving cat through the Cat and Craft Cafe. was met with an extremely inconsiderate and rude lady by the name of Jenn or Jenny, during my interview process and was pretty much rejected because i told her that walking my cat outside wouldn't be a bad idea, but as she stated over and over again.... they don't want their cats to go outside. as if it was such an impossible concept that people are able to adapt to their cats needs. now that cat will sit in there for a lot longer when she could've been adopted into a loving family. they're absolutely ridiculous and are costing these beautiful cats, wonderful homes to spend their lives. read more

If you're military and you're interested in adopting from here, don't waste your time. The process is excessive and after waiting around for an hour, it is a humongous letdown to be told that I'm not suitable for adopting because of the "chance" that I could deploy. read more

Love The Rescue House and their adoption process. They really make sure the kitties are going to a loving home. We also love the fosters they have. We love that our kitten was around children from the time they were born. read more

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I would NEVER recommend anyone to adopt through this organization!!! I feel so sad for the cats/kittens who depend on them to find homes. These volunteers who call you for an interview (more like an interrogation). The woman asked scripted questions. I understand finding safe and loving homes for these precious animals is important, however dictating how you are to care for your existing cats in the home in order to be approved for adoption...really? Then to say that if they find out the cat was allowed out doors (after they said it is not allowed)they will pick up the cat and fine you $1000?? Seriously?? Good luck with that in court.... I was simply wanting to give a cat a warm, loving home... if you want to adopt, PLEASE stop at your nearest humane society. I adopted a small dog 5 years ago for my father and never had to go through such an interrogation and the dog has never been more loved! I rarely take the time to write reviews, but this was the worst experience ever! Even mentioned this process with Pet Smart, and the staff there were also shocked on the $1000 fine and what I went through. Just beware of this organization. They expect ALL adoptions to be indoors only and will NOT approve the adoption if you tell them otherwise. I've read other negative reviews on this organization regarding discrimination on age of adopters....just WRONG! These animals deserve loving homes! I hope this review helps.. I'm a fantastic cat mom! Their loss! read more

After being treated with no respect by the person in the phone interview at Rescue House I contacted the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services. Their application process is far superior in every way and I was treated with dignity. I was matched to a wonderful 2 year old cat that is showering me with love and was a rescued animal set for euthanasia by another pet shelter. I am so happy to give this cat a wonderful home. I highly recommend and commend The County of San Diego Department of Animal Services for their care for both the animals and those in need of a wonderful pet. read more

This company is the absolute worse place to adopt a cat from, anyone who wants a cat do not adopt from here, go to any other shelter. They have the rudest people working for them who do not care about getting there cats adopted. I had to put in two applications and call them over 3 times and multiple emails to just finally get someone to call us about a cat we wanted to adopt from them and the lady who called us was the rudest person I've ever dealt with and made up every excuse in the book to tell us we can't adopt a cat even though we own our home, the cat will be allowed anywhere in our house and even a big fenced backyard that the cat can't get out of. read more

The worst experience trying to adopt a cat. The phone interviewer started off telling me that my daughter filled out the application. What does that have to do with it? I'm 77 years old & my daughter writes better than me. I answered the questions & signed the application. Questions far too involved & seemed set up to discourage rather than encourage a person who can provide a good home for a cat. I was told I don't qualify because the cat must go to a home with other cats. No suggestion was made to me that I could select another cat. I choose to contact a County Animal shelter that treated me with respect. Asked reasonable questions & arranged a wonderful loving cat for adoption. I'm so happy I used a government adoption service. I gave them 5 stars. Cat is in perfect health & I received a free health check-up as a follow up. The cat has a wonderful home & a loving owner. read more

I adopted from The Rescue House first in 2015. I saw a cat that I wanted to adopt so I filled out the paper application and turned it in. I was initially nervous, not sure what to expect but I needn't be. I got a phone call a day or so later and was approved and got to take him home a couple days after that. The process was easy and the volunteers were friendly and knowledgeable. You can tell that everyone really has the best interest of the cats in mind. I was so impressed with this organization that I started volunteering so I could give back and help kitties like the one I adopted. And I just adopted a kitten from The Rescue House and I couldn't be happier. read more

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I recently worked with Rescue House to adopt 4 kittens, two for friends and then a bonded pair for myself, so I essentially went through their adoption process twice. This org takes their mission to care for cats and find them loving homes very seriously. I was impressed by all the foster families I met, and the care and dedication of everyone I worked with. They have an application process that includes interviews to insure that their animals will go to good homes, and that the specific cat(s) will be a good fit for that home. They provide information about each animal's history, personality, and any relevant quirks. They also provided complete info on each cat's medical history and microchipping, as well as literature about cat care and introducing your new kitty to your home. They followed up weeks after adoption to answer any questions and make sure all was well. The adoption fees are extremely reasonable and in line with other non-profits (this was important to us as we wanted to support a non-profit and not pay people trying to sell cats). Quite a bargain for the vaccinations, spay/neuter, and microchipping. Their commitment to 'their' cats extends beyond the adoption, as they pledge to take in any of their cats if the animals must be surrendered at a future date. There were several older cats on their site when we were looking for kittens that had been returned to Rescue House due to change in circumstance of the previous owners. This is a reputable org doing wonderful work, and we are so grateful for them for helping us find our newest family members. read more

I adopted my kitty 2 weeks ago. The first I was interested in from her photo on the website , I learned that she liked to nip. I did not want that. So we discussed what I was looking for in my kitty ( I have had 10 cats over 40 years). The foster mom called and we set up an apt. I went and met the kitty and spent over an hour playing with her and getting my questions answered. I brought her home. She is perfect. Three weeks prior I had brought home a kitty from another organization. Spent 3 weeks trying with her but she was too feral and I realized would never bond. It was not a good match and they did not want to come get the kitty but I insisted after I was bitten and scratched trying to get her into a carrier. I feel that person was irresponsible and would never recommend that organization. I appreciate the rescue house and their thoroughness and I will support. read more

We have adopted two cats from the Rescue House at PetSmart in Encinitas. Two years ago, my boyfriend had lost his cat of 25 years and was very upset. I took him to see the kittens at PetSmart and one immediately climbed in his lap. When we got approved for adoption, the kitten left all its playmates and just ran over to wait in the carrier for us. It was definitely meant to be. A year later, I went to an adoption event and played with a black kitten. Black cats sometimes don't get chosen for homes because they are viewed as "bad luck." We had a long interview, but I understand the need for it. Some people think declawing is acceptable, but it's really amputation of the toes. It's not just clipping their claws. Also, most cats who go outdoors have a greatly shortened life span. When the volunteers spoke to us, I didn't mind answering their questions. Rescue House has a duty to protect cats. Both cats are happy, healthy and loved. It's important to adopt, not shop. There are so many needy cats out there, and even special needs older cats or ones with physical limitations. If you're thinking of getting a cat, check them out. read more

I can't believe why anyone would give The Rescue House any rating other than 5 stars. We adopted A beautiful 1 year old cat from Cat Cafe who works with Rescue House, and the ladies at this organization could not be sweeter. Dianne asked me questions regarding Salem's care once he was in our household, and I don't think anything she asked was inappropriate or invasive. She was so sweet and assured me that The Rescue House would be dedicated to helping me take care of Salem for the rest of his life. The Rescue House has a lifelong dedication to each of its cats, so it makes sense that they want to make sure they're adopting their cats out to the right people. I would definitely recommend their services. We will be taking care of Salem (used to be Zoro) for the rest of his life read more

I got an amazing cat from them, via Petco. I'd rather not go into details, but having loved cats in my home for over 20 years, the adoption experience was the absolute worst. I endured it, simply because I loved the cat. I did not need an hour+ phone interrogation by the head lady in charge, nor did I need to sit down with the sweet elderly woman for 3 hours inside Petco, sweating late summer bullets, while she talked me through 30 pages of cat information that someone who has ever had a cat, already knows. They would be far more successful if they changed leadership, and revised their adoption process. No wonder that poor kitty spent 5 months in foster care... Never again. Just go to one of the shelters. read more

Interrogate, interrogate, interrogate. These ladies should place their passion in saving the environment and the world...they would really make a difference. I was trying to adopt a kitten to give my current cat and children further companionship. They made me feel like I was not worthy, they do ask intrusive questions and even questioned the fact that I have a doctor's note permitting an emotional support animal for my daughter and went on to state that many people "dilute and fake" therapy notes. I told them I was going through escrow and they asked "how long is escrow" Excuse me??? They make you feel like they don't want to give the pet up. I can appreciate that all creatures need to be respected and given dignity and I have always loved and cared for my pets, however, this is going too far. I appreciate their volunteer work but I think they go too far with all their interrogations and making you feel like they are doing you a "favor". I don't recommend them; please revise your adoption process. I've had cats all my life and I don't need an "agency" telling me how to care for a cat or what my responsibilities are towards caring for a cat. read more