your cat?

Thinking of surrendering

We know that sometimes life happens and people find themselves unable to properly care for their cat. Our greatest fear is that someone will feel so desperate that they consider giving or selling their cat to a stranger. Without the required references and home checks performed by rescue groups, cats run the risk of being placed into unhealthy and abusive homes. We want to ensure your loved one gets the home they deserve.

Before you make the decision to surrender, give away, or sell your cat, we may be able to help you find solutions that will allow you to keep your cat as a member of the family. While we can't guarantee miracles, we do have extensive experience dealing with a multitude of issues and can certainly offer suggestions and alternatives to giving up your cat.

You can call or email us, (215) 631-1851 or contact@straycatblues.org, to request advice and suggestions about issues you may have with your cat.

CRITERIA TO SURRENDER YOUR CAT TO

STRAY CAT BLUES

We understand that sometimes despite best efforts it is necessary to surrender your cat. In this case, we feel the best solution is for Stray Cat Blues to take the cat and find them a new, loving home.

Based on urgency and foster home space availability, Stray Cat Blues does take in cats surrendered by their owners. Please understand that because we have very limited resources, it's necessary for us to prioritize the cats we take into rescue. Our top priority is to rescue stray and abandoned cats and kittens (i.e. the ones that come in to our Help Requests). Next we take in shelter cats in danger of being euthanized followed by cats returned that were adopted from Stray Cat Blues and lastly owner surrenders will be considered. Please be patient with us and we will do our best to work with you to ensure the safety and well-being of your cat.

SURRENDERING YOUR PET TO STRAY CAT BLUES

IS A PERMANENT DECISION.

Stray Cat Blues knows that surrendering your cat is a very difficult decision, but sometimes - it is the only one to make. If you choose to surrender your cat, you'll be asked to complete a surrender contract. Your signature on this contract represents a permanent decision on your part. This legally binding contract gives full ownership of the cat to Stray Cat Blues. This allows us to provide veterinary care and down the road, legally adopt out the cat to a carefully pre-screened 'forever' home. Please note: We consider adoptions through our organization to be closed, meaning that we do not reveal the identities of either the surrendering or adopting parties. This ensures your privacy, as well as the privacy of the adopter, will be protected.