Berea Animal Rescue Friends Start an adoption application

Berea Animal Rescue Friends is a nonprofit in Columbia Station, Ohio, that helps homeless cats and dogs find adoptive homes. Visiting hours are Tuesday through Friday from 3:30pm to 6:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Adoption fees are $65 for senior cats aged 7 and older, $100 for cats aged 7 months to 6 years, $140 for kittens under 7 months, and $200 for special breeds. Fees include FIV/FeLV testing, spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, deworming and a microchip.

Adoption fee From $65
Hours Tue-Fri 3:30pm-6:30pm; Sat-Sun 1pm-4pm
Areas served Columbia Station and the surrounding area, Ohio
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $65

Senior cats (7+): $65; cats (7 months-6 years): $100; kittens (under 7 months): $140; special breeds: $200. Includes FIV/FeLV testing, spay/neuter, vaccinations, worming, and microchip.

Requirements

Adopters must be at least 18 years old and have valid ID with a current address. Seniors aged 65 and over qualify for the Seniors for Seniors program. Applicants must provide their landlord's name and phone number or a copy of their current lease. All household members should be present. Berea Animal Rescue must approve the adoption application.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Berea Animal Rescue Friends at (440) 234-2034 first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Lorain County at a glance

Population 317,129
Housing units 136,548
Est. households with a cat 40,942

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. It is 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?

Senior cats (7+) are $65, cats (7 months-6 years) are $100, kittens (under 7 months) are $140, and special breeds are $200. Includes FIV/FeLV testing, spay/neuter, vaccinations, worming, and microchip.

What are your hours?

Tuesday-Friday 3:30pm-6:30pm; Saturday-Sunday 1pm-4pm.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Berea Animal Rescue Friends at (440) 234-2034 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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