LOCAL RESCUE CAT GUIDE
Find upcoming events and public and independent adoption services in Kanagawa. Always confirm availability and eligibility with the official source.
01 · Kanagawa
Check booking conditions · An adoption interview for cats protected by residents or seeking a new home. Reception closes at 11:30 a.m. Applicants must meet conditions including living in Sagamihara and being at least 18. Staff decide after considering suitability and compatibility.
● May be outdated · 2026.09.24Check booking conditions · An adoption fair for cats in Sagamihara City's care. Check eligibility, application steps and participating cats in the city's official notice.
● May be outdated · 2026.09.24No booking · No booking is needed. Adoption applicants are subject to eligibility checks and screening; a separate appointment with center staff is required to adopt a center animal.
● May be outdated · 2026.09.24Check booking conditions · An adoption fair for cats in Sagamihara City's care. Check eligibility, application steps and participating cats in the city's official notice.
● May be outdated · 2026.09.24No booking · No booking is needed. Adoption applicants are subject to eligibility checks and screening; a separate appointment with center staff is required to adopt a center animal.
● May be outdated · 2026.09.24No booking · No booking is needed. Adoption applicants are subject to eligibility checks and screening; a separate appointment with center staff is required to adopt a center animal.
● May be outdated · 2026.09.24No booking · No booking is needed. Adoption applicants are subject to eligibility checks and screening; a separate appointment with center staff is required to adopt a center animal.
● May be outdated · 2026.09.24No booking · No booking is needed. Adoption applicants are subject to eligibility checks and screening; a separate appointment with center staff is required to adopt a center animal.
● May be outdated · 2026.09.24Use the official service for current animals, eligibility and the complete adoption process.
Kanagawa's official listings for adoptable cats and dogs, online orientation and adoption events.
● Recheck due ·Cat adoption requires an advance interview appointment. Check household consent, housing rules and the official eligibility requirements before contacting the center.
● Recently checked ·Official cat listings and adoption procedures, including documents and an interview. Check the preparations before applying.
● Recently checked ·Advance adopter registration is required; adoption cannot take place on the registration day. Call before visiting to confirm the process.
● Recently checked ·Sagamihara City publishes cat adoption interviews for cats in residents' care and adoption fairs for cats in city care. Check eligibility, event cats and venue details on the official notice.
● Recently checked ·An NPO that co-hosts the animal festival with Yokosuka City and the Yokosuka-Miura Veterinary Association. Dog and cat adoption booths are run by their respective exhibitors; participating animals and terms vary.
● Recently checked ·Independent groups are listed when their organizer, announcements and adoption process can be checked on official sources. Listing is not a guarantee of safety or adoption. Confirm service areas, costs and care requirements directly.
03 · Read the pre-adoption guide
Consider housing, time alone, long-term costs and agreement from everyone at home.
Check local rules for age, residence, orientation and trial periods.
Talk with the service about the cat's needs and whether your lives are a good match.
04 · JAPAN
