How easy would it be to surrender my pet cat to a shelter? What would cause them to say no?

SPC July Macias — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 16:03:59 -0500

I am in the process of re-entering the military (active duty). I am single with no dependents, but have a cat. None of my nearby family members are willing to adopt him. How easy would it be to surrender him to a shelter? What would cause them to say no?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2022 4:17 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 16:17:35 -0500

Find a no kill shelter in your area. They rarely turn them away unless he’s diseased or ill beyond recovery.

Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Jan 2 at 2022 4:19 PM

Cpl Vic Burk — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 16:19:51 -0500

Personally I would have a really difficult time surrendering my pet to a shelter but that is me. Maybe put in an ad in the paper? I know there are dog rescue operations but never heard of a cat rescue but maybe contact a rescue and see if they can help. There may even be someone on here willing to take the cat. Where do you live? Best of luck to you and your furry friend.

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Jan 2 at 2022 5:27 PM

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 17:27:31 -0500

You could look up no kill shelters or find any kind of rescue or foster places. Yes there are cat rescues - my SIL works for one and she fosters a lot of cats/kittens. Some she has even nursed back to health that were nearly dead.

Response by SFC Randy Hellenbrand made Jan 2 at 2022 6:23 PM

SFC Randy Hellenbrand — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 18:23:18 -0500

I could never give up a pet. I was at FT. Leonard once, and while I was on guard duty out in the boonies, about 30 very hungry looking dogs started to circle me. Let's just say that discretion is always better than valor. Especially when you have no ammo of any kind for your weapon. But that was a very shameful problem of soldiers abandoning their pets out in the woods when they were transferred.

They should all take it. They now look to see if an animal has been abused.