It's kind of a long story how Thuy and I came to the decision to adopt a couple of cats (in kitten…read moreform), but the last chapter of the story fell in place in our new neighborhood. Through conversations with various new neighbors we learned of another neighbor that works with a rescue organization (it sounded pretty vague to us too). But due to some good timing, and culminating during a neighborhood "block party", we finally met this person we heard so much about.. As luck (fate?) would have it, she told us that she has two kittens coming up for adoption. We went to meet the kittens (similar in age, but not related) later that week and again a week later. Of course they were super cute, what kittens aren't? I must admit that I was a bit skeptical about the adoption situation, but as I looked into Kool Kats, I liked what I read.
So I don't know a lot about rescue situations, but I learned that conventional shelters can be rather stressful situations for the animals. Kool Kats is rather unique in that the rescued cats are NOT kept in shelters, rather they are all fostered in volunteer's homes (most are pet owners as well). This has a huge benefit as the foster parents have a chance to get to know the cats, their personalities, and what situations are right for the animal (homes with/without children, other pets, quiet situations, needy animal etc.). All this adds up to an adoption situation that may be a bit better than adopting a cat from a shelter or adoption event, where the animal may not be known as well. I felt that our cat's foster parent, a cat owner herself, knew these cats very well (and her insight was very helpful).
So it's been a couple of weeks now, and we are very happy with our decision. Marco & Polo are wonderful, healthy animals (the cats are checked by a vet prior to adoption, and we have our next check-up on July 11th). Also, with two cats, they keep each company when we are not home. So far, it looks like we made a very good decision.
Note: The address on the business listing is not that same as what's on the Kool Kats web site, so if you need more information, do check the website (there is a lot of information there, though the adoption price may have gone up from what's listed). If you have any questions about our experience, please feel free to message me. Hopefully you'll be able to give a deserving cat a new home.
One last thing. It is my understanding that Kool Kats does its adoptions at the Hurst PetSmart (http://www.yelp.com/biz/petsmart-hurst) on weekends. If interested, please check, as I have no personal experience with this location.