Resources

 

What Should I Do If I Can No Longer Care for My Cat?

Because we are overwhelmed by rescuing cats that are on the streets and at great risk, we do not accept surrenders (cats that currently belong to someone).

 

We strongly urge you to re-home the animal yourself – networking with your friends, family, and community is the best way for you to find a safe home for your cat. Effective strategies include:

• Posting flyers in your neighborhood (sample flyer here)

• Asking friends, family, colleagues, and community members if they know someone looking for a cat.

• Posting listings on "lost and found" sections of social media sites such as Nextdoor.com and Facebook.

• Try the website Rehome, which is sponsored by Adopt-a-Pet and the Petco Foundation.

 

If you find a potential adopter, we strongly advise:

• Charging a small re-homing fee

• Checking vet and/or personal references

 

If you have absolutely no other options, you must bring your pet to your county’s animal control shelter. Please do this only as a last resort, as animals turned in to these facilities may be euthanized (put to sleep, killed). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What Can I Do If I See an Animal Being Mistreated?

 

• To report animal cruelty or neglect, call the Pennsylvania SPCA Cruelty Hotline at 1-866-601-7722.

 

What Can I Do If I Find an Animal on the Street?

 

• You can find detailed information at the Alley Cat Allies web site.

 

Where Can I Find Low-Cost Veterinary Services?

 

• Click here for a list provided by ACCT.

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How Can I Get Involved in Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) Activities?

 

• Philadelphia Community Cats Council

• Alley Cat Allies

 

How Can I Build a Shelter for Outdoor Cats?

 

• Video directions on how to build a winter shelter.  

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Recommended Pet Sitters

 

• Furry Buddies In-Home Pet Services 

• Queenies Pets