About the Future & Lifetime Care Programs
We have two programs for lifelong care at Friends of Cats.The Lifetime Care program is for cats who are considered unadoptable, or are advanced in age and may end up with us for the long term, and need to be relinquished immediately due to a sudden change in circumstances.The Future Care program helps cat owners plan ahead for their cats’ care in the event of the owner’s death, relocation, illness or incapacitation, and provides the peace of mind that their futures are secure should something unexpected happen.Both programs ensure that your cats will receive food, shelter, veterinary care, and love for the rest of their lives.
What We Provide
- Safe, comfortable housing in our facility
- Daily meals and fresh water tailored to each cat's dietary needs
- Routine and emergency veterinary care
- Socialization, enrichment, and daily attention from staff and volunteers
- Efforts to find a loving adoptive home when appropriate
- Lifetime commitment — your cat stays with us for as long as needed
Program Fee
The fee for both programs is $7,500 per cat. This one-time fee covers all food, shelter, veterinary care, and other needs for the duration of your cat’s life. The fee is non-refundable once your cat has been accepted into the program. For Lifetime Care the fee is requested at the time of relinquishment and can be paid in-office via cash, credit/debit card, or cashier’s check. The Future Care fee will be set up as part of your will or trust.
How It Works
Apply
Fill out the application form below with your information and details about your cat(s).
Review
Our team will review your application and contact you to discuss next steps.
Enroll
Once approved, complete the agreement and your cat(s) will be enrolled in the program.
Requesting Lifetime Care
Contact the shelter and let us know how many cats you need to place, and provide the following information for each cat:
- Age (an estimate is fine)
- Are they male or female?
- Are they spayed/neutered?
- Do they have any medical issues, dietary requirements, or behavioral issues we should know about?
Our team will then reach out to you to discuss making a relinquishment appointment and to answer any questions you may have.
If your cat is younger and does not have any medical needs or behavioral issues, please refer instead to the relinquishment section of our website.
View relinquishment infoFuture Care Application
Owner / Guardian Information
Executor / Emergency Contact
The person designated in your will or trust to handle the transfer of your cat(s).