FAQ & contact
Answers first, then a form.
Most questions are already answered below. If yours is not, the form underneath goes straight to whoever is responsible for it.
Frequently asked
The club
Do I have to be an ABU student to join?
Membership is open to students and staff of Ahmadu Bello University. People outside the university are very welcome to volunteer, donate, adopt and report welfare cases.
Is there a membership fee?
No. Membership of ABU Cats Club is free.
Volunteering
How much time do I have to give?
There is no fixed minimum to start. Volunteers choose the areas they want to work in and take part in the activities that fit their timetable.
Do volunteers get a certificate?
Yes — once a volunteer reaches the required number of recorded hours. Hours are currently tracked by the Volunteer Coordinator; the online volunteer profile is planned for a later phase.
Adoption
What does it cost to adopt?
The club does not sell cats. There is an adoption contribution of at least ₦5,000, which goes back into the animal’s care — vaccination, deworming, and spaying or neutering.
What are the requirements?
A safe indoor space, a commitment to vaccination and to spaying or neutering, and a willingness to let the club check in afterwards.
I have a cat I can no longer keep.
Use the rehoming form on the Adopt page. Nothing is published until the club has reviewed it and spoken to you.
Welfare reports
What happens after I report a case?
The report reaches the Welfare Director immediately by email, and you get a confirmation with what to expect. Someone will contact you on the number you give.
It is an emergency — the animal is badly hurt.
Use the WhatsApp link on the report page rather than the form. A form is slower than a message when minutes matter.
Will my details be shared?
Your contact details are seen only by the executives handling the case, and are used to reach you about it.
Donations & shop
How do I donate?
Contact us and the Treasurer will confirm how to give and what it will go towards. The club’s own bank account is being set up; online card payment follows once it exists.
How do I order merchandise?
Choose what you want on the Shop page and send the order form. The club will confirm availability, price and delivery before you pay.
Message sent.
It has gone to the officer responsible for that area, and you will get a reply by email.
Demonstration only — no message has been sent. This is where the Resend notification and the acknowledgement email will fire.