The Dancing Cat, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is a cat adoption lounge located near downtown San José, California. The Dancing Cat’s mission is to find homes for at-risk adult cats from the San José Animal Care Center by giving those cats an open, cage-free environment in which they can mingle with people and other felines. For a nominal admission donation of $10 per person, guests are invited to spend an hour with these adoptable cats in a relaxing, living room-like environment. Your $10 donation goes toward the continued care and feeding of our adoptable cats. The organization, run almost entirely by volunteers, exists thanks to guests’ and partners’ continued generosity.
When you fall in love there is an online adoption application to fill out that will be reviewed by The Dancing Cat's adoption counselors. This may take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours. This allows you time to prepare your home for your new arrival. Once adoptions are approved, home delivery will be scheduled. An on-site adoption counselor will answer any questions you might have about the cat that has caught your eye; we will make all efforts to assure the match is best for you and for the cat. Adoption forms are available for you to fill out online. The Dancing Cat reserves the right to review, approve or deny an adoption. Adoption fees range from $80 to $155, depending on the age of the cat. We have a transport team that will bring your new family member to your home and provide advice to support a smooth arrival experience. This is especially good for families who are new to cats.