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Cat Relinquishment Form

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Donation for Cat's Care: As a small, private shelter, RescueCats takes in cats and kittens on a limited basis. Our ability to welcome new rescues depends on adopting out those currently in our care.

The care for each cat, including testing, vaccinations, spaying/neutering, microchipping, and treatments for worms and fleas, averages nearly $225. This comprehensive care prevents further pet overpopulation and ensures they're healthy for adoption.

Senior cats often require more extensive care, and we appreciate higher donations for their needs.

Your donation at the time of intake helps cover these costs and is essential for scheduling an intake time. We kindly ask you to enter the amount you're prepared to donate below.

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Relinquishment Process

After you submit the Relinquishment Form, we may contact you for additional information.

If your kitten or cat is accepted, you will receive an email from us. At that time, you will be asked to send the donation amount listed on your form using Zelle or PayPal through our website: www.rescuecats.org.

Once we receive confirmation of your donation, we will schedule an appointment for you to bring the kittens or cats to us.

Photo Upload Issues: If you cannot upload photos with your form, please email them to rescuecats@hotmail.com. Include the exact name you used on your Relinquishment Form.

What We Can Accept

Our rescue focuses on tame, adoptable cats who are ready for indoor homes.

Because we are a small organization, we cannot accept every request for placement.

We cannot take cats or kittens who are:

Feral or unsocialized
Aggressive or fearful toward people
Unable to be safely handled
Not reliably using a litter box

Adopters expect cats who can be held, interact comfortably, and adjust well to living indoors.

Tame vs. Feral Cats

Tame Cats

Comfortable around people
Can be handled
Show signs of being pets

Feral (Wild) Cats

Avoid human contact
Hide or react fearfully
May show defensive aggression
Live outdoors and are not suited for indoor homes

If you are caring for a feral or unsocialized cat, please contact a local TNR (Trap‑Neuter‑Return) program. These cats typically do best living outdoors with proper care and population management.

Thank You

Thank you for understanding our guidelines and helping us focus our resources on cats who are ready for adoption and human companionship.

Here's a link to contact other rescue groups:
https://spotsociety.org/cat-rescues