How It Works
The Adoption Process
We keep things simple and personal. Here is what to expect from your first inquiry to the day your kitten comes home.
Reservation Deposit
$500
Non-refundable. Applied toward the total purchase price. Collected only after application review and confirmed match.
Our Approach
A Small Cattery, A Personal Process
Southern Grace OK is a home-based operation, which means every adoption is handled directly by us — no intermediaries, no automated waitlists. We read every application personally and follow up by email.
We are selective about placement because we care where our kittens go. That is not a gatekeeping exercise — it is how we make sure every kitten ends up in a home where they will thrive. If we are a good match, the process moves smoothly.
The Process
Step by Step
Submit an Application
Start by filling out the kitten application on our Contact page. Tell us about your household, your experience with cats, and which program interests you. There is no fee to apply and no commitment required at this stage.
We Review and Respond
We review every application personally and follow up by email within a few days. We may ask a few follow-up questions to make sure we understand what you are looking for. If we feel it is a good match, we will move forward together.
Get Matched to a Kitten
Once approved, we will discuss available or upcoming kittens with you. Availability depends on current litters and timing. We do not maintain a formal waitlist — we match applicants to kittens as litters are confirmed and kittens are evaluated.
Place a Reservation Deposit
When we have identified a kitten for you, a $500 reservation deposit holds your spot. This deposit is non-refundable and is applied toward the total purchase price of the kitten. It confirms your commitment and removes the kitten from consideration by other applicants.
Kitten Grows Up
Your kitten stays with us until they are ready to go home — between 12 and 16 weeks of age. During this time they are raised underfoot, handled daily, and socialized with household sounds and activity. We will keep you updated with photos and notes as they grow.
Veterinary Clearance
Before going home, every kitten is spayed or neutered, vaccinated according to their age, examined by a licensed veterinarian, and cleared for travel. We do not send kittens home early or skip this step.
Final Payment
The remaining balance is due before or at the time of pickup. We will confirm the total and payment details with you in advance. The $500 deposit you placed earlier is applied toward this balance.
Kitten Comes Home
Kittens are available for local pickup in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Transport by arrangement is available for approved applicants — we do not ship kittens unaccompanied. We will send your kitten home with their health records, vaccination documentation, and registration paperwork where applicable.
"The deposit is part of what you pay — not an extra fee on top of it."
Deposit Policy
About the $500 Deposit
The reservation deposit is $500. It is non-refundable under all circumstances — including if you change your mind, if your circumstances change, or if a kitten you were matched with becomes unavailable due to health or other reasons.
The deposit is applied toward the total purchase price of your kitten. It is not an additional fee — it is part of what you pay. We collect it only after we have reviewed your application and confirmed a match.
Policies
Placement Policies
Companion Placement Only
All kittens from Southern Grace OK are placed as companions — spayed or neutered before going home, without exception. We do not offer breeding rights.
Devon Rex: Pet-Only Program
All Devon Rex kittens are placed as pet companions only. This is a firm policy with no exceptions.
Indoor Homes Only
Our kittens are placed in indoor-only homes. We do not place kittens in homes where they will have unsupervised outdoor access.
Declawing
We do not place kittens in homes where declawing is planned. Scratching posts and appropriate nail care are the expected alternative.
Right of First Refusal
If at any point you are unable to keep your kitten, we ask to be contacted first. We would rather take the cat back than have them rehomed without our knowledge.
Ready to Get Started?
The application takes just a few minutes. There is no fee and no commitment at this stage — just an introduction.