Cattyshack, Inc. — Local services in Huntsville

I genuinely believe this place to be a racket; here is my story: We paid almost $100 for our 6 family members to spend an hour with the cats and pick one for adoption after discussing and planning as a family for weeks. (Mind you, that isn't even the adoption fee). This is not a decision we take lightly by any means. We submitted an application same day after our kids fell in love with one particular kitten. Both my husband and I work from home and have generally well behaved kids in a safe, cared for neighborhood and home. We haven't had any pets in about 5 years because we wanted our kids to mature a little after our dog died and we also weren't emotionally ready for a while. After taking our $100, we were ignored entirely. The only thing we were told, and this was by the one person working the day we visited, was that we "probably" wouldn't be able to adopt a kitten because we only wanted one. We waited two weeks and heard nothing from our application or separate email to the owner. As I sit here and type this we still have heard nothing, not even a rejection. This place appears to be about making some quick cash on selling their kitties for an hour of snuggle time, not about getting them adopted into good homes. Since then, we have visited a New Leash on Life, who responded to my application within 10 minutes of submitting it online. Not even just an email - I was texted by a sweet employee that evening and had adopted a kitty the next day. If you are truly interested in adopting a pet for your family that has been rescued and in need of a home, DON'T visit Cattyshack unless you want to be hustled. Trust a facility who is genuine to their mission like A New...

Your experience is directly tied to your expectations. I knew going in that they may or may not have kitties that are personalized (cozy to humans yet) so my friend and I purchased treats for a quarter to toss around the room. We also tried out a couple of their many cat toys to strike an interest, but maybe the afternoon was just going to be slow. We were amused at how the cats were all grooming and resting after the treats. We are totally behind this long-standing local cause. It is, after all, a place devoted to caring for and adopting out their kitties to forever homes! I personally love and miss having a cat and cannot presently home one, although they had several I would love to! Still, I enjoy sitting and watching them and having quiet conversations with friends and family on their comfortable sofas in a room full of cats. It just makes me happy. This can be a great place to bring any cat-lover and it is set in one of the most interesting places to stroll and meander in the Huntsville area at Low Mills! They offer little specialty shops, art galleries, chocolatiers, teas shops and fast food, and even an amazing guitar/mandolin building shop with a worldwide reputation! You should check it out!!! Oh! And the restrooms are to the right as you walk out...

I am so happy to have been able to adopt my kitten from Cattyshack. When I applied for adoption the form asks if there are other pets in the home and how long you are gone every day, which is a great way to weed out people who may not have time or want to adopt a kitten (always better to adopt in pairs, or have another pet in the house). Most kittens need other kittens or pets so they don't become lonely, which can affect their happiness and development. I have other pets so I was more nervous if they would get along with the new kitten. I got approved to adopt, introduced the kitten to my boys, and now have a loving family of all boy cats (too many boys lol). Plus, the lounge is a great place to visit. It only costs $10 per person, and you can go check out the cats to see if you click with one. I highly suggest if you want to adopt a cat or kitten, make a reservation, go visit, and see who might work for you. Just know, not everyone gets approved because they want to make sure the cat or kitten goes to the home that is best for them. I know there have been a few cats that had to be the only cats in the home, and I know that if adopting a young kitten they won't usually adopt them out if they are going to be the only pet...