Pet Rehoming Resources

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 these 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.


Best Practices for Rehoming a Pet

  • If you must rehome your pet, start looking as early as possible for options. Starting your search several weeks in advance is advised, although several months is better. If you have only a few days to work with, you may be unsuccessful finding a spot for the pet, even in a rescue or county shelter.

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

  • Never offer free pets on social media or to strangers. If you must rehome a pet to someone you don’t know well, please ask for a fee to discourage bad actors who may abuse, kill or sell animals.

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

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