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Rehome a Cat Into Simply Cats

Please note that we have two intake request forms below.
The foster intake request is for pregnant and/or nursing mamas, and kittens up to 6 weeks of age.
The general intake request for is for all others.
To surrender a cat or kitten to us, please complete the correct form below.

If you are trying to rehome a cat that is already fixed, you are welcome to use our Out of Facility listing area.

If you have found a STRAY CAT, please take it to the nearest veterinary office and have it checked for a MICROCHIP. You may be able to reunite it with its owners. There are also many pet lost & found sites online where you may check for a lost listing that matches the cat you found, and submit a found listing.

Simply Cats takes in cats that need to be re-homed, stray cats, and transfers from open admission shelters who find themselves faced with euthanasia in order to make space for more cats.

* Please do not abandon your cat at any shelter or veterinary clinic. Also, many shelters and rescue groups, like Simply Cats, take in cats by appointment only. This is to ensure that the shelter is not over capacity and to devote sufficient time to helping pet owners surrendering their cat.

FOR GENERAL SHELTER INTAKES
We are currently at capacity and ALL INTAKES are closed at this time. You are welcome to check back in a few weeks, or, if the cat is FIXED, you are welcome to use our Out of Facility area

FOR INTAKES INTO OUR FOSTER PROGRAM
What qualifies for our foster program:
Pregnant and/or nursing mamas and kittens up tp 3 weeks of age.

Please complete this Foster Intake Request Form for a Pregnant and/or nursing mamas and kittens up to 3 weeks of age to be entered into our Foster Program.

 

Simply Cats' Intake Policy

It is important to be aware that Simply Cats receives many requests every day to place cats with us. Because we are a no-kill facility, we are not able to take every single cat. We limit our intake based on the current capacity of the adoption rooms at our shelter.

We accept adoptable cats for placement in new homes, when there is space available. In all cases we encourage you to provide medical records (as complete as possible). Simply Cats is a not for profit organization that relies on donations to continue our work saving cats. We spend, on average, about $183 per shelter cat, per year. All cats and kittens at our facility are spayed or neutered, examined by our Medical Director, vaccinated, dewormed, disease tested and microchipped prior to adoption. To help us cover our costs, we do ask for a surrender fee to help care for the cat you would like to place with us.


Simply Cats Intake Guidelines include, but are not limited to:

All cats are given an intake exam that includes:

  • A test for Feline Immunodefiency Virus and Feline Leukemia (the cat may be declined due to a positive result)
  • A screen for ringworm (the cat will be declined due to a positive result)
  • All cats must be friendly and socialized, and cannot exhibit any aggressive or extreme fearful behaviors toward humans or other animals

    • Because the rooms at our shelter are typically at capacity, it is important that you contact Simply Cats prior to the time you wish to surrender the cat, so that we can advise you on whether we anticipate openings in the near future.  We do not have a waiting list.  If you are surrendering a senior kitty, your anticipated wait time may be longer than average because these rooms tend to stay at capacity longer than others. If we do not have the space for your cat, you are welcome to check back with us at a later time or you may wish to consider contacting other Treasure Valley agencies that accept cats.

    You will be contacted via email by a member of our staff once the application has been reviewed. Please allow 2-3 business days for this process.

    All intakes are done by appointment. Please plan to spend 20-30 minutes to allow for a brief exam of the cat and disease testing. It is critical that you arrive at the required time, or call us if you are going to be late. We do not accept cats without an appointment.


    Rehoming a Cat on Your Own

    If the cat(s) is fixed, you are welcome to use the Out of Facility area available on our website where you can submit a free listing to rehome the cat(s) yourself. You can submit an online listing here: OUT of FACILITY REQUEST

    View Current Out of Facility Listings

    Additional Out of Facility Listing Option

    Listing on Pawsitivity Rescue site

    Important requirements:
    All listed animals must be spayed/neutered

    To view listings or post your pet, visit HERE:

    Advertising for a New Home

    Many times, pet owners find their cat companions in places other than a shelter, so you will very likely be able to find a new home for your cat by advertising in these ways:

    • Word of Mouth: Ask friends and relatives if they know anyone interested in adopting a cat or if they are looking for a kitty themselves.
    • Social Networking: Use the power of your social networks. Post information about your cat on your Facebook, Twitter, forum, etc. pages to let your friends know.
    • Create a Flyer: Make an eye-catching flyer that includes a picture of your cat and a description of his personality. Check out Simply Cat’s Out of Facility page for ideas on how to do this. Then, post your flyer on community boards, pet supply stores, or veterinarian offices.
    • Simply Cats offers a 30 day placement of your ad on our Out of Facility page as a courtesy service.

      Complete request for an Out of Facility listing
    • Internet: Be sure to post your cat for private adoption on “pets” section of the local Craigslist site and other pet-friendly message boards.
    • Classified Ads: Place an advertisement through your local paper’s classifieds. Remember to check into the Nickel Ads and other alternative newspapers such as the Boise Weekly, as ways to increase the exposure of your advertisement.
    Advice on Rehoming Your Cat
    • Charge a Re-homing Fee:  It is acceptable to charge a re-homing fee for several reasons. Namely, you put in care and time and love to ensure your cat’s basic and medical needs were met – you want to make sure his new owners will do the same. Also, it may keep people with dishonest intentions from adopting your cat.
    • Don’t be Shy About Asking Questions: You want to make sure your cat goes to a home that is the best fit for him. For instance, consider if your cat does well with other animals and then ask potential adopters about any other pets owned; if they have owned a cat before; if they can provide veterinary care; if they will keep the cat inside; and if you would be allowed to visit their home before placing your cat with them.
    • Make Your Cat Adoptable: Ensure that your cat is spayed/neutered, current on all his shots, clean and groomed, and tested for FIV and FeLV.

    Additional tips on rehoming your cat on your own:
    Tips for Screening Potential Adopters