Other Local Shelters & Rescues

Northwest Animal Companions is a small, volunteer-run nonprofit that rescues animals based on the availability of funds and foster homes. Although we receive several requests each day to intake animals and help as many as we can, unfortunately, not all of those requests can be accommodated.

The following organizations accept surrendered cats. Some also accept dogs; please click each link for additional details. Please understand most groups are extremely full, particularly during kitten and puppy season from March to October. No group takes walk-ins; you must contact them ahead of time to make sure they have resources and space.


Other tips:

  • If you must rehome your cat, start looking as early as possible for options. 

  • Contact your friends, family, veterinary office and neighbors to see if they can help rehome the cat. Posting on social media like Facebook, Nextdoor, and Instagram is helpful.

  • Do not offer free cats on social media or to strangers; if you must rehome a cat like this, please ask for a fee to discourage people who are taking cats for bad reasons. 

  • If a nonprofit group is willing to take your surrendered cat, consider making a donation. Most cats taken in need more care than the adoption fee covers so funding is always an issue.

  • Be honest if your cat has medical or behavioral issues. Not mentioning known problems will only set up the cat for failure in a new home.