Our surrender program is temporarily paused due to our lengthy wait list. We are working through our wait list and we will re-open our program when we have more space available.
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope the options on this page may help you find options in the meantime. We also have a form to sign up for updates when our program re-opens.
Rehoming a Cat
We're sorry you're facing the difficult decision to re-home your cat or taking on the task of finding a home for a lost stray. In Montgomery County, the only resources for cats are privately run non-profits who are limited intake (also called no-kill). Unfortunately, this means the waitlists can be long. We have medical and behavioral resources listed below to try to keep cats in their homes. If surrendering is the only option available, our surrender criteria and application are below as well.
Affordable Veterinary Care
For low-cost veterinary care, we recommend the following facilities. Our low-cost clinic, Gem City Vet, treats both cats and dogs in low-income families.
Gem City Vet - Trotwood, OH
His Hands Extended Sanctuary - St. Paris, OH
Pet Advocate League - Dayton, OH
SICSA Pet Adoption Center - Washington Township, OH
Rascal Unit - Southwestern OH
For standard vet care, we recommend:
Orchard Veterinary Care in Wilmington, OH.
Dr. Horton at Germantown Veterinary Clinic in Germantown, OH.
Suburban Veterinary Clinic in Dayton, OH
Having behavioral issues?
If you are considering re-homing your cat due to behavioral issues such as inappropriate elimination, aggression with people or other animals, aggressive play, fear, or furniture scratching, changing a few routines may help solve some of the problems you are experiencing. The ASPCA has excellent online resources here.
Another great option is working with a professional trainer in your home. We recommend Pawsitive Pet Behavior, you can find their information below.
For outdoor cats, we recommend Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) instead of surrendering to a shelter or rescue.
Private Rehoming & Rescue Resources
In 2019, Montgomery County ended all programs to help cats in our area.
If you'd like to see our taxpayer resources being used to help cats too, rather than only dogs, please contact our County Commissioners. For email addresses and meeting schedules, please visit the county website here.