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Saint Cat Rescue and Adoption Center

Cedar Rapids, IA

SAINT, short for Saving Animals In Need Today, is a no-kill 501(c)(3) in Cedar Rapids dedicated to improving the lives of both domesticated and community cats. Its adoption center runs by appointment so every visit gets proper attention.

Adoption fee From $100
Hours By appointment only. Book a slot through the rescue's website or Facebook page.
Areas served Cedar Rapids and communities within about 45 minutes, Iowa
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $100

One cat: $100; two cats adopted together: $150. Fees may be reduced for senior and special needs cats.

Requirements

Adopters must be 18 or older. Renters need landlord approval, which the rescue verifies directly. A home visit is required, so adoptions are limited to roughly 45 minutes travel from Cedar Rapids and to Iowa residents only.

How it works

Book an appointment through the rescue's website or Facebook page. All applicants are screened, landlords are contacted for renters, and a home visit is part of the process.

Location

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The area

Linn County at a glance

Population 230,004
Housing units 103,104
Est. households with a cat 30,688

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

One cat is $100, or $150 for two adopted together. Fees may be reduced for senior and special-needs cats.

How do I visit?

By appointment: Tuesday 11:30am, Thursday 1:30pm and 6:30pm, Saturday 10:30am-2:30pm. There is also an Open House every Saturday, with a larger one the first Saturday of each month.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Saint Cat Rescue and Adoption Center at (319) 551-7537 or adopt@saintiowa.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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