We hope you never need to surrender a cat to rescue, but we would rather have you surrender a cat you cannot keep any longer to us, or another rescue, then abandon or euthanize it. All to often, we see cats in threat of being euthanized for no reason except the person did not wish to care for it any longer. Sometimes vets will refuse such a request, and they will either find a rescue, or rescue them like us. Our goal at DFPR is to prevent any harm from coming to unwanted cats. Unfortunately, we are only able to take in cats dependant on the number and space available in our foster homes. While we would love to help every cat in need, we are only able to accept cats on a case by case basis and as space is available.

We are always in need of foster homes to help us in our rescue efforts. Being a foster parent can be one of the most rewarding things you ever do. Read more information on becoming a foster.

If it is behavioral problems that are leaning you towards the idea of surrendering your cat we invite you to contact us for tips, ask a vet for advice, or read some of our informative articles prior to rehoming your cat. Often times behavioral problems are a result of a medical condition, incompatibility issue, or even because your cat is not compatible with your lifestyle. Rarely, if ever, is a cat's behavior because the cat is "bad." Perhaps you can learn a new trick, or find some advice that changes the situation and helps you and your cat find a peaceful existence with one another.

If after asking for advice, or reading our articles you are still wanting to give up your cat there is a process for surrendering it to DFPR.

Ownership of the cat must be signed over to DFPR. This is a requirement. Our organization takes in the cat as a service to you and provide food, and veterinary care as necessary. For this reason, we do not pay for a cat. No shelter or rescue we are aware of will.

Surrender Form PDF You must complete this form in order to surrender a cat.

Please provide any and all medical records pertaining to your cat, especially vaccination and medical records that will help us properly care for your cat. It is very important for you to provide us with a description of your cat's medical status. The more detailed history you can provide the better. This will help us save us time and money in caring for your cats should a medical emergency arise. Since we take in a great number of cats each year, both time and money are limited.

It is helpful to us, and beneficial to your cat, for you to provide the rescue with any remaining food, cat litter, and items of comfort that you may have in order to make the transition as easy as possible on your cat. Changes in litter and/or food can cause distress and the move to a new house will be stressful enough. A favorite toy or blanket can be a small comfort for the cat to remind it of the home it was familiar with.

We cannot always accept surrendered cat into our foster program. Divine Felines, much like other rescues and shelters, have a limited number of foster homes and space availalbe. We provide shelter to new cats based on their circumstances. If DFPR is not able to physically accept your cat, we are always wiling to provide you with names of other rescues and shelters in your area, as well as Courtesy Post your cats for you until either afoster space is available or your cats has found a new home. When DFPR Courtesy Posts your cat, the cat will remained housed and cared for by you unless other arangements are made. If you are in need of Courtesy Posting please email us, we are always willing to help.