FAQ's | Klassy Kats of Butts

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Q. What do I do if I have found a stray cat or kitten?

A. Cat rescue organizations are not legally allowed to pick up stray cats or kittens. If you have found a stray cat or kitten outside of Butts County please contact your local animal shelter. If you have found a stray cat or kitten, please provide the following information so that we can point you in the right direction for assistance.

a. Full name, address and phone number of the person who found the cat/kitten.

b. Address of where the cat/kitten was found.

c. Provide a picture of the found cat/kitten along with approximate age.

d. Date found, how long you have been caring for the cat/kitten.

e. What efforts have been made to locate owner in the area found.

f. if bottle babies, please indicate what efforts have been made to locate the mother, how long it has been since an adult cat has been seen.

Many shelters and rescues stay at or above capacity. If you are unable to find assistance in taking in stray cats or kittens, we strongly recommend TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) or using the many low cost options available in our area.

Q. Does Klassy Kats work for Butts County Animal Control?

A. No, we are an all-volunteer cat rescue organization and will pull from Animal Control facilities once the "stray holds" are complete, or as owner surrender's. We are completely foster based, and do not have a facility of our own.

Q. Does Klassy Kats take "owner surrenders"?

A. Unfortunately our foster homes are all full at this time. We are a small foster-based all volunteer rescue in Butts County and don't have a facility. If you are a Butts County resident, Butts County Animal Control sometimes takes in owner surrenders, but they may request a surrender fee.

Q. Do you need information regarding low cost spaying and neutering?

A. If you are seeking low cost spay and neuter information, we highly recommend the following organizations that can be booked online. If you have difficulty in booking appointments or have more questions about their services, we will gladly assist you with that information.

a. HELP Spay and Neuter clinic - provides pick up and drop off service in Butts County twice a month. Schedule is on their website.

https://helpspayneuter.org/

b. SAFE - Saving Animals From Euthanasia

https://nolitters.org/

c. Jazzy Paws

https://jazzypawinc.org/

Q. Do you need information regarding TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return)?

A. Please email us with the following information.
a. Provide your full name, address, and phone number

b. Must be a Butts County resident.

c. Provide general information on the number of cats that need TNR.

d. Be willing to have the cat tip-eared which can be explained if you are unfamiliar with the process.

e. Klassy Kats is currently in the process of setting up a formal TNR program, so you will be contacted for additional information and details as soon as a volunteer is available.

Q. What do adoption fees include when I adopt a Klassy Kat kitty?

A. All available kitties come fully vetted upon adoption. For adults the adoption fee includes spay or neuter, combo tested for FIV/FELV, a one year rabies vaccine, microchip, an FVRCP vaccine, and monthly treatment for flea and worms. For kittens the adoption fee includes spay or neuter, combo tested for FIV/FELV, a one year rabies vaccine, microchip, three FVRCP vaccines, and treatment for flea and worms.

Q. What is the process for adopting a cat or kitten from Klassy Kats?

A. First, find a kitty that you are interested in meeting either through this website or viewing available kitties at Petsense in Locust Grove. Second, once you find a kitty that you are interested in, complete an online application on this website by clicking on "adopt" next to the kitty's picture. Lastly, once the completed application is received and approved a volunteer from Klassy Kats will work with you to set up a time for your personal Meet and Greet with any/all kitties that you are interested in.

Q. Does Klassy Kats provide veterinary care?

A. Klassy Kats does not have a veterinarian on staff, and does not provide veterinary care outside of fosters currently under our organization. If you are seeking veterinary care, we recommend Lake Dow or Locust Grove veterinary offices.