Adoption Process | Reserve an Available Kitten

Two different paths

Choose the path that fits you

You do not need to join the waitlist to reserve a kitten that is available today.

Available now

Reserve a kitten

If a kitten is available today, you can apply and reserve right away. You do not need to join the waitlist first.

See reservation steps

Future litters

Join the waitlist

If you want a kitten from a future litter — or nothing available matches you yet — join the waitlist instead.

Go to Waitlist

Pricing

Simple & clear

$1,100 per kitten. Reserve with $750 (credited in full) — typically $350 left before go-home.

Future litter instead? See the waitlist ($500 to join, also credited).

What's included

Your kitten comes with

A healthy, well-socialized British Shorthair kitten raised in a loving environment
1-year genetic health guarantee
Spay / neuter
Age-appropriate FVRCP vaccines + dewormings
Microchip
Full physical examination by a licensed veterinarian
Veterinary health records
Feeding, litter-training, and new-kitten transition guidance
Written adoption agreement and applicable registration / pedigree documentation
Continued support from Elyssian as you welcome your kitten home

Learn more about our health & care standards. Specific inclusions and veterinary care will be documented in your adoption agreement.

For available kittens

How to reserve right now

This path is for families ready to adopt a kitten that is currently available. No waitlist is required.

1

Browse available kittens

Visit our Available Kittens page and choose a kitten marked Available that feels like the right match for your home.

2

Submit a kitten application

Complete our reservation application so we can learn about your home, lifestyle, and experience. Applications are carefully reviewed before a family is accepted.

3

Reserve your kitten

Once approved, the reservation fee holds your kitten. It is refundable before go-home and credits toward the kitten price.

4

Pay the balance & bring home

Settle the remaining balance, sign documents, then collect or arrange delivery at 12–14 weeks.

Agreements

Conditions of sale

All adoptions are subject to the Elyssian British Shorthair Adoption Agreement and Conditions of Sale.

By completing an adoption, the buyer agrees to provide the kitten with proper nutrition, veterinary care, shelter, companionship, and a safe and loving home.

The buyer is responsible for carefully reviewing and understanding all adoption documents before signing.

Reservation Agreement

Holds a specific available kitten — fees, credit, and refunds before go-home. Fill in on the site, then print or save as PDF.

Open Reservation Agreement

Adoption Contract

Go-home contract. Any reservation or waitlist credit already paid is applied here.

Open Adoption Contract

Waitlist Agreement

For future-litter waitlist families only. Not required to reserve an available kitten today.

Open Waitlist Agreement

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Please read carefully

Important terms

No waitlist needed to reserve an available kitten.
Reservation fee is refundable before go-home; credited toward the kitten price.
Remaining balance and signed documents required before the kitten leaves.
After transfer, ongoing care is the adopter’s responsibility.
After adoption, all sales are final — no refunds for change of mind or circumstances.

Before go-home

Reservation refundable

Withdraw before transfer and the reservation fee is refundable.

After adoption

All sales are final

Once transferred, amounts paid are non-refundable. Any health guarantee is only as written in the signed Adoption Agreement.

Getting ready

Preparing for your new kitten

After your reservation is confirmed, we will help you prepare for your kitten's arrival. You can also review our Health & Care guide for feeding, grooming, and settling-in tips.

Preparing your home Feeding and nutrition Litter setup Grooming Safe transportation Introducing children & pets Veterinary care Settling into a new home

Forever family

A lifetime begins at Elyssian

Our kittens are not simply placed in homes - they are placed with families. We take pride in raising beautiful British Shorthairs with loving care and helping each kitten find a forever home where they will be cherished for life.

Health & care Meet our kittens

Beautiful cats. Lasting bonds. A calm, welfare-led home for British Shorthairs.
Elyssian British Shorthair

1. Applicant Information

Purpose

Full name

Age (18+)

Phone number

Email

Full address

City

State / County

ZIP / Postcode

2. Household

Adults in household

Children + ages

Does everyone agree to getting the kitten?

Do you have other pets? If yes, list species, age, and sex.

3. Home

Own or rent?

If renting, are cats permitted?

Will the kitten be indoor-only?

Hours alone each day (typical)

4. Experience

Have you owned cats before?

Have you owned a British Shorthair before?

Why do you want a British Shorthair?

Why are you interested in our cattery?

5. Care

Do you have a veterinarian?

Prepared for routine & emergency vet expenses?

What will you feed the kitten?

Willing to follow the breeder's care recommendations?

6. Kitten Preference

Available kitten (if choosing now)

Male / Female / No preference

Preferred color / pattern

Pet / Breeding / Show

Willing to wait for the right kitten (temperament & availability)?

Delivery or pickup?

7. Important Agreement

I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee a kitten.

I confirm that the information provided is truthful.

I agree to provide proper veterinary care and a safe indoor home.

I have reviewed and agree to the Reservation Agreement and the Adoption Contract, along with the Terms & Conditions.

This application is for reserving an available kitten — not the future-litter waitlist. After approval, the reservation fee holds your kitten.

Before you reserve

What life with a British Shorthair can look like

Watch a practical overview of the breed before you apply. An enquiry or application still does not guarantee a kitten.

Watch on YouTube