The Feline Connection champions cats who need homes. We are committed to finding each cat a safe and healthy permanent home. We work to find the best possible home matches for each of our stray or friendly ‘colony cats’ based on their unique needs, and the needs of the adopter. We have no shelter location, so all of our animals are fostered with families in Rutland County, Vermont, mostly near Rutland. This gives us the unique capability to observe and interact with each cat in a relaxed home environment.
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Available for Adoption
Click on the names below to see more information about each cat.
Last updated October 2, 2022. * NOTE: we always have many additional cats that either will be ready soon or are incoming. If you are interested in a cat you see on the TFC Facebook page but don’t see him/her here, don’t worry! Just go ahead and fill out an Adoption Application above.
***Pro-tip: If you visit this page frequently, remember to hit “Refresh” to see the latest updates.
Available for Adoption from The Feline Connection
Looking for indoor companion cats and mousers? Check out The Phantom Feline Program!
Looking for outdoor barn cats and mousers? Check out The Rescued Squad!
Adults
The Nature Group
Meadow – Young Adult Female – UPDATED BIO–>Friendly and affectionate. Good with Dogs and Cats
Kittens
If you are interested in kittens, apply today and we will work with you individually as they usually get adopted before they get a webpage.
Kitten season is coming! Please apply and get pre-approved and we will work to match you with your kitten. We are also experiencing a heavy volume of applications, so please be patient.
Glitter – Female Kitten 
Canon – Male Kitten (the Camera Kittens) 
Olympus -Male Kitten (the Camera Kittens), Playful, mellow and friendly 
Skit – Male Kitten 
Popeye – Male Kitten: Sweet, loves attention, carries around a stuffed animal, cats & Dogs 
Caramel- Male Kitten – Loves affection and very sweet, snuggles, laps, shoulder cat. Cats & Dogs 
Freedom – Male Kitten : Playful, active, curious and super friendly. Chirps when playing 
Independence – Female Kitten: Confident, friendly and playful.
The Poultney Eight
These eight kittens come from one location in Poultney, but at least two different litters. These photos are from mid-July when many of them had Upper Respiratory Infections (URI = cold), but they are all over it now. There are so many that we can’t make individual pages for each of them.
We estimate they were born in mid-May. They are all FeLV and FIV negative, spayed or neutered, and have age-appropriate vaccines. They will have a microchip when adopted if they don’t already.
Dash – Male Kitten: – PENDING ADOPTION – Short-haired, black, strong, very lovable, playful, great jumper, loves to be held, friendly, sweet cuddler 
Tima- Male Kitten: very sweet, playful, loves to be held
More photos available on their Petfinder listings. Interested? Fill out an adoption application above.
The Phantom Feline Program
What is a Phantom Feline? A phantom feline is a cat or kitten who, for reasons likely unknown, is very shy, fearful, or distrusting of humans. It may have had negative or limited experiences with people, but its’ special needs and behaviors do not prevent it from living indoors with humans. More about The Phantom Feline Program
Finch – Male Kitten 
Goose – Female Kitten
Caracas – Young Adult Male 
Suva – Young Adult Female 
Nicosia- Young Adult Female 
Chrissie Hynde – Adult Female 
Chiro – Young Male: Will be around people but not close. Timid. Likes both cats and small dogs. Barn or Phantom Feline 
Katniss – Young Adult Female: Did not take socialization. Good pair with buddy Primrose. Barn or Phantom Feline 
Primrose – Young Adult Female: Good pair with buddy Primrose. Barn or Phantom Feline 
Lusaka – Young Adult Female: Will be out when people in the room but not touched. Barn or Phantom Feline
The Rescued Squad – Barn Cats
Cats who are part of our Rescued Squad do not fit into home environments but that does not mean they do not have a place in our community. They can be a welcomed asset to your barn, stable, garage, shed, warehouse, or any other outbuilding where you may need expert, environmentally-friendly rodent control. In exchange for their service, Rescued Squad adopters provide warm, safe shelter, daily access to food and water, and veterinary care when needed. More about The Rescued Squad
Black Cat Club
Adopting a cat from The Feline Connection
Adoption Process
Our conversation-based adoption process starts with submitting an application followed by a conversation, checking with your vet and landlord (if needed), then having cat visits and home visits as needed to determine the perfect match. Photos of the cat’s perspective new home are always welcome.
Fees (as of January 1, 2021)
- Kitten 0-12 months: $150
- Adult 1 – 9 years: $100
- Senior Cat 9+ years: Donation
- Special Needs: Donation
- Barn Cat all ages: Donation
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to place a “hold” on a cat.
Included with Adoption Fee
- Veterinary Wellness Exam
- Spay or neuter
- Microchip
- Testing for FIV and FeLV
- Rabies 1 Year vaccine included – if the cat is at least 16 weeks old
- FVRCP vaccine
- Mite, flea and tick treatments as needed
- Microchip administration and registration (if applicable)
- A new family member
Adoption Requirements
- All adopters must be 18+ years old and have a valid government ID
- Adopter must submit a signed, completed Adoption Application
- Adopters must speak with a representative of The Feline Connection
Completing these requirements does not guarantee acceptance or that the cat you are interested in adopting is still available.
Adoption Form
Interested in giving a cat a loving Forever Family? Please fill out an Adoption Application. To place a cat on hold, a $50 deposit fee is required. Cats can be placed on hold after your Adoption Application has been approved.