Surrender

If you have a cat you can no longer care for, we may be able to help.

Surrender Process

Intake assessments are by appointment only

NOTE: Due to high population, and health risk to the other cats we are unable to take all surrenders on the same day as intake

Call 208-466-1298 to schedule an appointment to begin the surrender process. At the appointment time, the staff will give the cat(s) a basic assessment, which involves assessing them for health and shelter eligibility, weighing them, as well as deworming and vaccinating if necessary. There is a minimum 2-week waiting period (and up to 12-weeks during busy seasons).

All waiting time estimates are approximated, and dependent on shelter health and space.


Please call to schedule.

Please bring any existing records and plan on the appointment taking between 30-45 minutes.

The Process:

  • We do not take: Cats under 6 weeks, cats over 7, semi-ferals, ferals, barn cats, or cats requiring ongoing or immediate medical attention.

  • Call 208-466-1298 to talk with a staff member to book an appointment for assessment. We do not take cats same day; this is a preliminary exam to determine if we have the resources to care for the cat.

  • Bring any relevant records with you. The cat will receive as basic exam. If we are able to take the cat in the future, we will do paperwork and put them on our waitlist. Payment is due at the time of paperwork. We do not take cats same day, under any circumstances. A staff member should be able to provide a rough estimate of the wait time, but no estimate is a guarantee of space available at that time.

  • Staff will call as soon as space opens up to take the cat formally into the shelter. Ensure that your cat remains healthy in your care, or you will be turned away if the cat is not healthy. We provide assistance with treatment as needed. Keep us in the loop! Wait time is a strict minimum of 2 weeks, but can exceed 12 weeks during the spring and summer.

  • After making an appointment to confirm with staff your drop off, please remember to bring any relevant paperwork with you. If you have a payment due, it will be due at this time or the cat may not be accepted at that time. You will be asked to update the initial form with more information that will aid us in finding the cat a great home.

  • We run solely on donations, and have no subsidy from any governmental entity. If you can pay it forward for another person in need, please do so. Paying it forward can mean something different for everything, and it doesn’t have to be monetary! You can come in just to give the cats we have some enrichment. The opportunities are endless! Thank you for your patience!

Surrender Fees

All cats brought into the shelter with the intent to leave them in our care permanently constitutes a surrender.

Vaccinated surrender: $20
IMPORTANT! You must furnish current proof of vaccine within the last year.

Unvaccinated surrender: $30

Multiple strays surrender: After the initial surrender fee of $30 will be due, additional kittens in a litter may be added for $10 with the approval of staff. This does not apply to adult cats.

FAQ

What is the criteria required for approving the cat for intake?
Cat’s must be old than 6 weeks, and no older than 7 years. The cat must be in good health and free from illness. For older cats, teeth must be in good condition. We do not take feral or semi-feral cats under any circumstances.

I have 2 week old kittens, what now?
We cannot take kittens this young because we do not have staff onsite overnight to provide feedings. We rely on our network of fosters to help us in these cases, but we may not have any available. We are always accepting fostering volunteers.

This cat is in bad shape, what now?
We do not have a vet onsite to diagnose and treat more serious illnesses and injuries and may not have the resources to care for the cat.

I don’t have the money to surrender these strays.
We do our best to keep things low-cost to help the community. Paying the fee helps us keep the shelter running so we can care for as many cats as possible. Paying the fees helps keep them low for the community.