how much are cats at petco

Most cats at Petco are not “for sale” by the store itself; they are almost always adoptable cats from local shelters and rescues, and the fees are set by those rescue partners rather than Petco. Because of that, prices vary by location, rescue, age of the cat, and local demand.

Typical price range

• Many Petco partner rescues charge adoption fees in roughly the USD $75–$200 range for cats.

• Kittens are usually at the higher end (often around $100+ per kitten) because they are in higher demand.

• Adult cats can be lower (for example, some rescues list adult cats from about $30–$100 , sometimes more if they have had a lot of care or special needs).

• Bonded pairs or long‑stay cats may be discounted or have special promotions, depending on the rescue.

How it works at Petco

• The cats you see in Petco live there temporarily, but they are legally under the care of a rescue or shelter , not Petco itself.

• Adoption applications, interviews, and fees are handled directly by that rescue (often via a form or website listed on the cat’s kennel card). Petco generally does not receive the adoption fee; it goes to the rescue to cover vetting and care costs.

• Fees often include:
  • Spay/neuter
  • Basic vaccinations
  • Deworming and flea treatment
  • Sometimes microchipping
    These services are why adoption fees can seem high compared to “free” cats.

Why prices vary by store

• Each Petco partners with different local organizations , so one store might have $100 cat adoptions while another has $150 or more.

• Rescues may adjust fees based on:
  • Age (kittens vs adults vs seniors)
  • Medical history and costs already invested
  • How long the cat has been in care
  • Local adoption demand and special events (e.g., fee‑reduced adoption weekends).

Quick tips before you go

• Check your local Petco’s “adoptable pets” online listings first; there is usually a link from Petco or Petco Love to partner rescues, with current fees for each cat.

• When you visit the store, look at the information sheet on each cat’s enclosure or ask a team member; it usually shows the rescue’s name and contact info so you can confirm the exact fee and what it includes.

Bottom line: Expect to pay roughly $75–$200+ to adopt a cat at Petco, with the exact amount set by the rescue or shelter that is partnering with that specific store.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.