Terms & Conditions

Despurate House Cats
Last updated: November 10, 2026

By accessing or using the Despurate House Cats website, submitting an application, making a donation, or participating in our programs, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.

1. About Despurate House Cats

Despurate House Cats (DHC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming stray and abandoned cats, supporting Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), and promoting responsible pet ownership.

These terms govern your use of our website, online forms, communications, and services.

2. Website Use

You agree to use our website and online services for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information.

  • Use our website to interfere with its operation or security.

  • Attempt to access restricted information or systems without authorization.

  • Use our contact forms or communication channels for harassment, spam, or unlawful purposes.

Despurate House Cats reserves the right to restrict access to its website or services when these terms are violated.

3. Applications and Programs

Submitting an adoption, foster, assistance, volunteer, or donation-related application does not guarantee approval, acceptance, assistance, or participation.

Despurate House Cats reserves the right to review applications, request additional information, conduct reference or veterinary checks when appropriate, and approve or decline applications at its discretion.

Applicants agree to provide accurate and complete information and to communicate honestly throughout the application process.

4. Donations and Fundraising

Donations made to Despurate House Cats support our nonprofit mission and organizational programs, including animal rescue, veterinary care, spay/neuter services, TNR, and community assistance.

Donations are voluntary and generally nonrefundable. If you believe a donation was made in error or was processed incorrectly, please contact us.

Participation in fundraising programs, including Cans for Cats, is voluntary and subject to any program-specific instructions and availability.

5. SMS/Text Messaging Terms

By checking the SMS consent checkbox on an applicable Despurate House Cats application or web form and providing your phone number, you agree to receive text messages from Despurate House Cats (DHC).

Messages may include:

  • Adoption application updates and follow-ups.

  • Assistance application communications and coordination.

  • Donation-related inquiries and coordination.

  • Appointment scheduling and reminders.

  • Responses to questions and other requested communications.

  • Fundraising program coordination and organizational updates.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP. After opting out, you will receive no further SMS messages unless you opt in again.

For assistance, reply HELP or contact info@despuratehousecats.com.

Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of submitting an application, making a donation, or receiving services.

Your SMS consent and phone number will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes. Please review our Privacy Policy for additional information about how we collect and use personal information.

6. Communications and Electronic Consent

By submitting information through our website, you authorize Despurate House Cats to contact you using the contact information you provide for purposes related to your application, inquiry, donation, or participation in our programs.

SMS communications require separate affirmative consent as described above. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

7. Animal Welfare and Service Disclaimer

Despurate House Cats is a volunteer-run, foster-based nonprofit organization. Our programs and services are subject to available resources, volunteer capacity, veterinary availability, and funding.

Submitting a request for assistance does not guarantee that DHC can provide assistance or take custody of an animal.

Any information provided through our website is for general informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice or emergency veterinary care.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Despurate House Cats is not liable for damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, our website, online forms, or communications services.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted website access or error-free electronic communications.

Nothing in these terms is intended to exclude liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, donation platforms, payment processors, or other services. Despurate House Cats does not control these external services and is not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability.

Your use of third-party services may be subject to their own terms and policies.

10. Changes to These Terms

Despurate House Cats reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website and services following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Despurate House Cats
Email: info@despuratehousecats.com
Website: https://despuratehousecats.com

By using our website or participating in our programs, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms & Conditions.