Yes. Most cats that come into rescue do not appear on the website immediately. Kittens, for example, are not ready to go home until they are at least 12 weeks old. We usually do not post information about them until they are almost ready for placement.
In the case of adult cats, when we get a call from a shelter or when an owner asks us to place a cat, a volunteer picks up the cat and takes it to one of our foster homes for at least two weeks of quarantine. This “ISO” period gives us time to discover whether the cat exhibits any signs of infection or has any other problem demanding veterinary attention. Cats who need veterinary care receive it; in addition, all cats receive routine shots and are screened for immune deficiency disease. Finally, almost all cats are de-wormed during the ISO period, whether or not they show evidence of worms.
Unfortunately, some cats come to us in such poor physical condition that a two-week isolation period is insufficient. Cats that require extensive rehabilitation go to special foster homes where some of our most experienced volunteers minister to their needs.
It is usually only after the ISO or rehabilitation period that a cat’s photograph and biographical information are posted on our website at http://www.purebredsplus.org/.
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