Before giving up your pet, know your options...
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Pet Pantry Programs
To help keep pets in their homes, there are groups that can help you provide your animals with needed food, supplies, and emergency vet care. Please visit our Pet Pantry page to find out more about these groups that may be able to help. |
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Military Pet Foster Program
When servicemen and women are called for duty, the first and best option in arranging for the care of their companion animals is to find a family member, friend or neighbor who can temporarily take in the animals. But this option is not available to everyone, especially to military personnel stationed far from home. Find out more. It's not just for dogs...
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Have us post a Courtesy Listing
Prior to surrendering your pet, try to re-home. The Cat Corner can post a photo and description of your cat, along with your contact information on our website, Petfinder, Adopt-a-Pet, and other adoption sites. There is no charge for this service. Click here to fill out the Courtesy Listing form right now. |
When surrendering is your only option...
Do not simply show up at the shelter with a pet that you need to place. We do not like to turn people or pets away, but all incoming pets must be accepted and scheduled in advance.
The Cat Corner will take in domesticated cats for adoption and re-homing purposes. The Cat Corner will not be able to accept cats that are feral, aggressive, terminally ill or otherwise "unadoptable" cats. We do not accept cats directly into the shelter: Any person seeking to surrender a cat to The Cat Corner, whether it be an owner surrender or a stray/found cat, may email us to inquire about space at our shelter but we primarily pull cats from other high kill-risk shelters. We receive numerous inquires daily about surrendering cats and kittens and fill up quickly. Good Samaritans and pet owners that wish to surrender an animal also have the option of taking animal to the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter at 5843 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News for immediate surrender. You can also visit our Other Organizations page for a larger listing of other organizations that may be able to help. The * symbols indicate that they are a no-kill organization.
Intake Fee
On average, it costs The Cat Corner more than $500 to care for each cat, from the time of intake, to the time the cat gets adopted. Our adoption fees do not even begin to cover these expenses. For owners who are releasing their pets, a donation to offset the costs associated with their cat(s) is not required but is greatly appreciated and is also tax-deductible.
No-kill philosophy
Once accepted into The Cat Corner no-kill shelter for cats, the cat will remain with us for the life of the cat or as long as he/she remains physically and mentally healthy. It is our job to do everything we can to keep the pet happy, well-fed, well-exercised, and well-loved until we place them in a new home.
Intake Fee
On average, it costs The Cat Corner more than $500 to care for each cat, from the time of intake, to the time the cat gets adopted. Our adoption fees do not even begin to cover these expenses. For owners who are releasing their pets, a donation to offset the costs associated with their cat(s) is not required but is greatly appreciated and is also tax-deductible.
No-kill philosophy
Once accepted into The Cat Corner no-kill shelter for cats, the cat will remain with us for the life of the cat or as long as he/she remains physically and mentally healthy. It is our job to do everything we can to keep the pet happy, well-fed, well-exercised, and well-loved until we place them in a new home.
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Other OrganizationsWe are not the only no-kill animal welfare group in the area. In addition to being added to our waiting list, please check other organizations page to maximize chances of re-homing your pet.
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Behavioral IssuesIf you need to re-home your kitty because of behavior problems, please click here. This will take you to an organization which will answer your questions by telephone or email free of charge. Please contact this organization before deciding to give up your cat. They may be able to help you solve the problem.
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How to contact us:
If you have any additional questions or concerns that were not addressed on this page, the best way to get into contact with us is through email. You may email us at [email protected]. As an volunteer organization, please be patient on waiting for a response. We usually are able to respond within 24-48 hours of receiving tour email.