Cat Surrender Application - Pet Haven of Minnesota

Before you fill out this form......

Due to the high volume of requests we are currently receiving, we cannot provide immediate surrender services. Minnesota pets and people are in crisis. As a result we are seeing an increase in demand. This has resulted in longer processing times. Please be patient while we work through all the requests. We are doing our best but it may take up to a week to hear back from us. We are a foster based organization meaning we are not able to take your pet until a foster is open. It’s also possible we may not be able to find placement. Please understand we are doing our best and please consider keeping your pet if at all possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding. In addition to Pet Haven, we urge you to network your animal within your personal contacts as well as other rescues. We do not recommend listing your pets for free. Also please review our Resources Page on our website as there maybe other available resources that can help. Do you still want to continue?

I understand how to best expedite my application....

The best way to expedite the process is to give us as much information as possible in your application including behavioral and personality notes, and including the cats' full vet records which include vet notes and test results. If you only have invoices or vaccination records at this time, you can call or email your vet and ask them to send over the "full medical history that includes vet notes and test results" and have them send it to you.

Date*

Your name*

First Last

City*

State*

Phone*

Email*

Are you a current foster with Pet Haven that has found a stray cat and want to foster it?*

Yes
No

Who is your foster mentor?

Are you surrendering a stray cat or cat you own?*

Stray cat
My own cat

Please provide a brief description of the stray cat.

Gender, estimated age, etc...

What is the exact address or (if not known) the cross streets + city where the stray cat was found?

What date did you find the cat?

What date did you bring the cat into your care?

Have you brought the cat to a vet clinic or police station to be scanned for a microchip?

Yes
No

If no, are you willing to bring them into a vet clinic or police station to be scanned for a microchip (this is a free service and doesn't require an appointment but the cat should be brought in via a cat carrier)?

Yes
No

Have you reported the cat lost on any sites or with authorities?

Yes
No

If yes, please list where the cat has been reported to:

Social media pages, Craig's List, local shelter, etc...

Did the cat have a collar or any other form of identification on it when you found it?

Yes
No

This cat is/has (please check all that apply):

Emaciated
Sneezing
Congested
Eye/Nose Discharge
Has a wound
Has a dirty coat

When you found the cat, did it approach you?

Yes
No

Does the cat allow petting/handling?

Yes
No

Was the cat super hungry or thirsty when/if you first tried to feed it or offer it water?

Yes
No

Where is the cat being contained right now?

How long are you able to provide shelter to the cat for?

If we accept the cat into our program, are you willing/able to foster them until adoption?

Yes
No

Your cat's name*

What is your cat's gender?*

Male
Female

Did you adopt your cat from Pet Haven?*

Yes
No

How old is your cat?*

How long have you owned your cat?*

Where did you get your cat from?*

Friend
Family member
Shelter/Humane Society
Stray
Other

Appearance*

Briefly describe your cat's appearance/breed.

Is your cat declawed?

Yes
No

Reason for surrendering your cat to Pet Haven:*

How long are you able to continue to house the cat?*

Pet Haven does our best to find fosters for all of the cats that we can and will always be able to help a cat that was adopted from Pet Haven, but some cats are more difficult to place and may take days to weeks to find and appropriate and safe foster home for. Some cats may be easiest fostered by their surrendering owners.

Photos*

Please note that we will not begin to process your application until we receive photos of the stray animal, which are a requirement of us in order to start the cat's state-mandated stray hold. Please upload as many photos as you can of the cat or if you don't have any at the time of filling out this form, email some to catsurrender@pethavenmn.org as soon as possible in order to expedite the process.(upload file size limit: 50 MB)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Within 72 hours of clicking the "submit" button below you will receive an email from one of our volunteers, which sometimes goes to the spam/junk folder. Be sure to keep your eye on that part of your email inbox. Please check this box to acknowledge you read this.*

I have read this.

Tell us about your cat

Does your cat go outdoors?*

Yes
No

Time Outdoors

If your cat is an outdoor cat, how long does he/she spend outdoors?

What food is your cat currently eating? (Please be specific - Brand Name, Type, Dry/Canned, etc.)*

This will help with any food transition or if stomach upset arises in foster care. Ex: Purina Pro Plan Adult Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Cat Food

Does your cat have any food sensitivities?*

If yes, please describe. Ex: Allergic to chicken and will get itchy and lose hair; has loose stool on salmon

Litter Box History

Challenges surrounding litter box usage is one of the main reasons cats are surrendered. Please help us by giving as much detailed and accurate information as possible.

Does your cat use a litter box consistently?*

Yes
No

Litterbox Issues

If your cat is not using his/her litter box consistently, please mark all that apply:

Select All
Urinates outside the box
Defecates outside the box
Urinates on clothing/furniture
Sprays on walls/furniture

If litter box use is an in issue, has your cat been to the veterinarian to rule out infection or underlying health issues?

Medical History

Is your cat up to date on the following:*

(check all that apply)

Spay/Neuter
Rabies Vaccination
Distemper Vaccination
FeLV test
FIV test
I don't know/out of date vet care
No vetting completed (never been to the vet)

Vet Info

Please provide your veterinarian's name and phone number (Pet Haven will require records prior to placement). If the cat has seen multiple vets, please list multiple.

Behavior

Does your cat currently live with...

(Check all that apply)

Cats
Dogs
Children

Please describe your cat's relationship with the dogs, cats and/or kids in the home.

The more information we have regarding your cat's behavior, the more likely we are to find a great foster home for your cat so please be specific!

Since living with you, has your cat ever come into contact with a new...

(Check all that apply)

Cat
Dog
Child

Please describe your cat's encounter with the dog, cat or child they came into contact with.

When you have visitors to your home, how does your cat react? Please describe in as much detail as possible.

Please describe your cat’s personality:*

Is your cat affectionate? Aloof? Shy? Energetic?

If you are surrendering your cat due to a behavior issue, please mark which behaviors your cat exhibits:*

Biting
Heightened prey drive
Extreme shyness
Not applicable

Is there anything else you would like to share with us about your cat?

Photos

Please upload 1-2 photos of your cat. It's very helpful if they are clear photos! **At least one photo will be required before your application can be processed. If you do not have a photo available, please email one to catsurrender@pethavenmn.org as soon as you can to expedite the process.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Vet Records*

Please attach your cat's vet records. If you do not have records, you can also ask your vet to email them to catsurrender@pethavenmn.org

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Authorization to Release Vet Records

By checking the box below, I authorize my veterinarian to release my cat's veterinary records to Pet Haven.

Yes

Are you interested in discussing options other than surrender with a Pet Haven representative (such as behavior assistance)?*

You should receive a response from us within 24-48 hours. If you have not received an email, please check your spam folder.

Our application volume has increased over 300% since 2019 (pre-Covid). As such, it can take us some time to find foster placement. To help speed the process up, we sometimes network cats seeking foster placement with us on our public social media sites. Do we have your permission to include photos of and information about your pet in these social media communications?*

Yes, you have my permission
No, I do not give permission

Within 72 hours of clicking the "submit" button below you will receive an email from one of our volunteers, which sometimes goes to the spam/junk folder. Be sure to keep your eye on that part of your email inbox. Please check this box to acknowledge you read this.*

I have read this.

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