If I leave my cat at the Humane Society.....?

Question

If I leave my cat with the Humane Society, and let them know she doesn't like being picked up (lifted), does that automatically disqualify her for adoption, and qualify her for euthanasia? She's a good girl in fine health , but was originally a feral cat, which we trained. She's fine around people, but hates being picked up.

I apologize if I have offended anyone, but it wasn't my idea to give her up to the Humane Society. I live at home, and I have no choice.

Answer 1

Please don't leave youe cat at a humane society unless it's no kill. Sometimes at these shelter they'll kill off the animal the next day for no reason. If you leave your pet at a local rescue shelter (no-kill) and let them know they'lll take care of her and let the qualified candidates know about your cat's likes and dislikes. And at least there your cat is bound to be adopted and not killed.

Answer 2

If she surrendered the cat to the humane society she has lost all rights as the owner and it is up to them whether they will give the cat back (I'm guessing they won't return a cat to someone who just tried to get rid of the cat for whatever reason). I'm very surprised they even called her to tell her anything about the cat. If the cat isn't deemed adoptable the cat will probably be euthanized. Yes, the cat is probably very stressed and scared and the staff at the humane society are probably very much aware of this. Cats tend to get used to "their" people and don't adapt very quickly to strangers in a stressful situation. They may, depending on what their intake numbers are and how many animals they're trying to move through their shelter, give the cat a few days to settle down and then try a temperament test again. But if they have a ton of cats to deal with right now - they shouldn't given the time of the year - her former cat may get the short end of the stick and be put to sleep to make room for a highly adoptable and very, very friendly no matter what cat.

Answer 3

If you can't find a home for your cat, just be honest with the Humane Society. I recently adopted two cats and the previous owner lied on their release form. One of the cats had to be put down after I had already gotten attached to him. I was devastated at having to make a decision that should have been handled by the previous owner. I can't even tell you how heartbroken I was. Luckily, I've been able to retrain the second cat and he's doing just great. But PLEASE be honest if you take the cat to the Humane Society. Point out his good qualities and note he doesn't like to be picked up and would do better in a home without children, etc.

Answer 4

As for people that are angry with the person taking the cat to a shelter- there are many reasons people can't keep pets! I have rescued animals only to find my landlord doesn't allow them. Living in New York is very difficult to find a nice home for an animal. Roommates can be allergic, angry landlords or the cost alone. This person took in a feral cat and trained it to be a house pet -don't be angry because they are unable to keep the cat.

I would definitely look into NO KILL shelters. There are plenty out there that will keep the cat as long as it takes to find a good home for the cat. Some cats are great for children, some are better with adults - they all have different personalities. I know ASPCA is no-kill, but look into as many places in your area as possible. You are concerned enough to worry about this issue - do what you can to ensure kitty will be happy.

Answer 5

It won't really matter if she's being dumped at a kill shelter. If she's an adult, chances are she'll be killed by the end of the week, if not sooner.

It was great to rescue a feral cat, but why on earth are you dumping it at a shelter now?

At least find a no-kill shelter and be honest with them. Most n-kill shelters will foster a cat until it can find a home.

Please don't rescue, adopt, or purchase any more pets until you can promise to keep them forever.

http://www.petfinder.com

Answer 6

I don't get people like you, you get an animal, decide you don't want it, then give it up , not careling for the pets feeling at all, sending it to strangers or possiable death.

Your the reason for over crowding and euthanasia in the first place.

Remeber Gods watching . He will be the judge in the end.

Answer 7

No, not at all! She still has other qualities- I find that most of the cats I've worked with hate being picked up, but they do get adopted. No reason to use euthanasia. Seriously, from what I've read from others...Adult family? wtf? My cat HATES being picked up and there are five kids in my house (mind you, not my kids!) Theres more to cats than picking them up. Besides, she may grow to like it.

Answer 8

are you talking about your local pound, or a animal rescue, because if its the pound your talking about, they put the animals that were left there by their owners to sleep after 24 hours, not the usual 5 days that they have for strays they pick up

but if it is the rescue, then no, they will just work with her until she is ready for adoption, that is, if its a no kill shelter, but if it is a kill shelter, then they might. I would just try to find her a home yourself, so you dont risk her being put to sleep

Answer 9

Have you checked to see if there are no kill shelters in your area? They know how to handle feral cats and let prospective adopters know ahead of time.

Answer 10

That reason alone isn't enough for euthanasia. But do tell them so it would affect anyone who would want a lap cat verse's a house cat.