Can I Take My Cat to a No-Kill Shelter?

Because of the wait time involved in finding a home for adult cats, if your goal is to give cat up for adoption, your best option would be to take it to a no-kill shelter.

How to Give a Cat to a No-Kill Shelter

The process is the same as it would be for any shelter:

Where to Take Abandoned Kittens

Kittens that have been abandoned by their mothers require extra care, especially if they are not weaned and on solid food. If you are wondering what to do with abandoned kittens, here are some steps to take:

Where to Surrender an Aggressive Cat, or a Cat with Behavioral Issues

If your cat has aggression or behavior issues, your main concern shouldn’t be how to get rid of a cat. Surrendering your cat to a shelter or rescue group won’t cure those issues. In fact, given the stress involved in the transition to a shelter, they might become worse, adding an additional obstacle to the adoptability of an adult cat. A cat with a “behavior issue” label will likely end up spending their life in a shelter or may have to be humanely euthanized by a shelter.

How Much Does it Cost to Surrender a Cat?

You may be wondering, “Where can I surrender my cat for free?” There are some shelters and rescue groups that do not charge owners for surrendering their pets.

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If you’re searching online for “cat surrender near me,” or “immediate cat surrender near me,” your results will likely be focused on shelters for homeless animals. Your surrender cat to shelter process should begin with calls and visits to various shelters to learn which ones are able to accept surrenders. Unfortunately, many shelters are constantly struggling to operate under the burden of too many animals in need and too few resources.

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