How do I get my cat back from the shelter?

If you need to surrender your pet back to a shelter, please make an appointment by calling 888-452-7381. Do NOT abandon your pet in any building, enclosure, lot, street, or other public place. Pet abandonment is a violation of CA Penal Code 597.

Do cats get depressed in shelters?

The shelter environment, specifically the cage, can dramatically decrease a cat’s odds of being adopted. The shelter is a loud, scary place, and with no consistent or regular exercise, cats can become depressed and fearful.

Should I give my cat back to the shelter?

Don’t Blame Yourself for Returning a Pet to the Shelter In most instances no, it’s not. Unless you’re returning the pet for unprovoked aggression or an untreatable illness, they are probably going to find a new home where they fit right in. Even knowing that they’ll be adopted again, you’re still going to feel crummy.

How do you know when it’s time to rehome your cat?

Read on for some expert advice on when to make that call:

• You Don’t Have Enough Time For Them. Giphy.
• Your Pet Has Been Violent. Giphy.
• You Can’t Have Pets Where You Live. Giphy.
• You’re Allergic. Giphy.
• You Can’t Afford To Care For Them. Giphy.

How do I Surrender my Cat to a shelter?

You can surrender your cat by bring him to an open admissions shelter or rescue organization. If ensuring your cat ends up adopted into a loving home is important to you, there is another option that will help your cat be seen by millions of potential adopters.

How do I Surrender my Dog to the Animal Humane Society?

Surrendering a pet. Animals are accepted only by appointment. Call 952-HELP-PET (952-435-7738) to schedule an appointment to surrender your pet. Animal Humane Society helps thousands of dogs, cats, and critters in need find loving homes each year — and no animal is ever turned away.

What is rehome for cats?

Rehome is a free program that allows you to post your pet on Adopt-a-Pet.com for millions of adopters to see. Signing up for Rehome is easy and free. All you need to get started are photos of your cat, some basic health and behavior information, and a bio that describes your cat’s personality and temperament.

Do animal shelters destroy long-staying cats?

KC met a couple of cool guys at the shelter: Skittles and Squeek. They were very handsome fellows! My cat was now up for adoption. When your pet goes to an animal shelter, he either gets adopted or put down. But, at this particular shelter, unless an animal is very ill, they do not “destroy” long-staying, non-adoptable animals. (Whew!)