Considering adopting? The first step is to complete our online Adoption Application. Please do not call the shelter; do the application first.

Colby was born about 5/30/25, and came in as part of a feral colony on which we were doing Trap-Neuter-Return.

This handsome boy transferred into our adoption program because, although he is shy, he is not mean like actual feral cats, AND his orange coloring makes him unsuitable for life back with the colony (orange and light colored cats in our area are, unfortunately, easy prey for our coyotes, eagles, and owls).

He has been coming along nicely with his socialization, though will still need a calm, patient family who is willing to give him time to blossom at his own pace. His littermates have both gone on to forever homes where they are doing so well! Now it's Colby's turn.

As you can see in the video, he is VERY treat motivated, and we'll send him out with some "starter Churus" to help you begin the bonding process.

Here is more information on adopting a shy cat: https://anticruelty.org/pet-library/adopting-shy-cat

We give shy cats an extended 60-day trial adoption period, to give you extra time to bond.

All pets arrive spayed/neutered, dewormed, microchipped and vaccinated. Adoption fee for Colby is a suggested minimum of $60 (more gratefully accepted). All pets are placed with a 30-day money-back trial period, to give pet and family enough time to discover any unknown allergies or other conflicts.

Can't come to Republic? Don't let that stop you! We have monthly transports to the Seattle area, delivering adopted pets to their new owners. If you can add a little to your donation to help us cover our volunteer driver's expenses, that would be great!