Our adoption area is Ohio and extreme Northern Kentucky  We do not adopt to any other areas, no exceptions. 

All of our rescue cats are spayed and neutered prior to adoption. All vaccinations, including rabies are given. They have been wormed, checked for FeLV & FIV. 

All cats are kept for a minimum of one month for temperament evaluation and to be litter box trained. Please do NOT call the rescue asking questions about cats marked not ready for adoption, these phone calls will not be returned.

All pets in the home must be altered and current on vaccinations prior to applying to adopt. Adopter must be at least 21 years of age at time of application. If you live in a condo you must send us a copy of your condo association rules as well as the contact number for the condo association.

We do not accept checks or credit cards.

If you are in the process of moving or are planning to move, PLEASE DO NOT submit your application until after you have moved and settled into your home.

We are located east of Cincinnati, outside the town of Hamersville.

Adoption fee:
$50

ADOPTION PROCEDURES!!

1. You will need to fill out the online application and submit.

Once the application is submitted you will need to call your vets office to release your vet records.

Answer all questions honestly, accurately and completely an incomplete application is reason for refusal to adopt. Out of our adoption area applications will NOT be processed. Applications will not be accepted on cats that are NOT ready for adoption.  If you are interested only in a cat listed as NOT ready for adoption PLEASE wait till the page is updated and the dog is marked ready for adoption. Application fee is non-refundable. This part of the adoption process may take up to 2 weeks. Please do not submit an application until you are ready to adopt.

2. A volunteer will call or e-mail to let you know if we have a cat that would work in your home at this time. If we have a cat that would work in your home then an appointment will be set to come and view the cats. We are open weekends by appointment ONLY.

3. With an appointment, you may come to view the cats. All family members living in the home are required to come for this visit. This better enables us to help you find the perfect cat for your home and family. If you find a cat you wish to adopt, you can either adopt same day or take time to think about what you are doing prior to adopting.

4. If you decide to adopt and your application is approved you can adopt that day.

Thank you for considering adopting a cat from Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue.  Harlequin Haven has been in the rescue business for over 30 years and during that time has experienced many different situations with the application process. The purpose of the application is to cover as many of these situations as possible.  We ask that as you think about and move through our application process, you realize that our only concern is for the wonderful cats that have been placed in our care. There are many different reasons why these cats have found their way to our Rescue. Several have suffered horrible abuse.

Our goal and responsibility is to place them in safe, loving, forever homes.  Even though every question on the application may not pertain to you and your circumstances, and even though the application may seem long and involved, we ask that you please take the time to answer each question to the best of your ability.  We have many wonderful cats awaiting adoption and need as much background information as possible help us find the best match for you. 

Warning: Cats and Dogs live on and about Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue Premises. If you are allergic to cats or dogs, it is your responsibility to take reasonable safeguards. We do not have trained first aid or medical trained personnel onsite. We are not responsible for all allergic reactions. You assume any and all risks when coming onto Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue Property.

Please read all articles contained in Canines & Humans prior to submitting your application.