Surrendering a Cat


Note:

If you adopted the cat from Cat Guardians, we will always accept it if you cannot keep it for any reason. Please call or e-mail Cat Guardians if you need to surrender a cat adopted from Cat Guardians.

Feral Cats
Feral cats are “wild”, not domesticated. Generally, you cannot pet or pick up a feral cat. If there is a feral cat, or a colony of feral cats, that you are concerned about, please contact one of the following organizations, which specialize in Trap/Neuter/Release programs:

Domesticated Cats
Per policy, Gat Guardians will always accept the return of our own adoptions

Because Cat Guardian’s focus is on “Street Cats” (strays and ferals), and due to being at full legal capacity, we are not able to accept any owner give-ups at this time. The following places are currently accepting domesticated cats:

  • West Suburban Humane Society: (630) 960-9600
  • Naperville Humane Society: (630) 420-8989
  • Hinsdale Humane Society: (630) 323-5630

General Surrendering Information

  • Other shelters in the area that may be able to help –  click here.
  • Temporary Foster Solutions — click here.
  • Foreclosure, Eviction, or economic-induced situations, click here.
  • For more general help, click here.

You can also contact your local Petsmart and ask about their in-store cat shelter. Posting online ads on Craigslist and PetFinder.com can also help.

If you would like to e-mail Cat Guardians the cat’s information to us, we will gladly put it on display in our shelter, where potential adopters may find out about the cat.

We also suggest that you ask your veterinarian if you can display the cat’s picture and story in his or her office.

If you adopted the cat from another shelter, please check with them to find out if they take back cats adopted from them.