• EHS Cat Surrender Form

  • We understand that surrendering a pet can be a difficult and emotional decision to make, and appreciate that you are doing what is best for your pet and your family. Before bringing in your pet, we ask you to please complete the following questions so we can determine how we can best help. 

    The following questionnaire will take you approximately 25 minutes to complete, and you may save your spot in the questionnaire at any time and return to it later. While the questionnaire may seem long, completing this information as thoroughly as possible is important to ensure we can meet your cat's needs. 

    Please complete one form per cat. If you are looking to surrender a litter of kittens, please email us instead. 

    A copy of your form will be emailed to you for your own records after you complete it. 

    All animal surrenders at the Edmonton Humane Society are done by appointment only, based on the resources and space we have available to care for your cat at this time, so we can provide the best possible care once they arrive. Wait times may vary (from weeks to months) depending on your cat's needs.

    Please note that at the surrender appointment we will require proof of ownership, or proof that you have the authority to surrender the cat on behalf of the owner.

    If we are unable to admit your animal, we will do our best to provide alternative options or may put you on our waiting list. 

    After completing the following questions, our team will review the form and will be in contact with you within 10 business days to let you know when we may be able to admit your cat and go through the next steps. We may also contact you with additional questions.

    PLEASE NOTE: We currently have a waitlist and cannot guarantee a timeline in which we could accept your animal into our care. We recommend also pursuing other options like rehoming.
    (Last Update - January 2023)

    If you have any further questions about this process, you can contact our Admitting Team at 780-491-3522 or admissions@edmontonhumanesociety.com.

  • Owner Details

    Please tell us about yourself
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  • Cat Details

    Tell us about the cat you wish to surrender

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  • *Please note that we will require proof of ownership at your surrender appointment. If your cat's microchip or tattoo is not registered to yourself, you will need to show proof that you have the authority to surrender the cat on behalf of the owner.

  • More help is available - if you haven't yet, please consider applying for support through our friends:

    The Alberta Helping Animals Society (AHAS) provides veterinary clinic care for pets living in Edmonton, along with resources, supports, pet food and supplies.  

    Tails of Help (ToH) is dedicated to providing financial assistance for pet owners who find themselves unable to afford essential health care for their ill or injured pet.

  • We're sorry to hear about the circumstance of your need to surrender.

    To help speed up the process, please be aware that we will need copies of some documents to intake an animal on behalf of another person. When an owner is incapacitated we require a copy of your Power of Attorney. When an owner is deceased, we also require a copy of the Death Certificate.

  • Behaviour & Medical Cases

  • You have indicated that the primary reason you are requesting to surrender your cat is for a medical or behaviour reason.

    As animals with these needs often require a longer stay in shelter and increased support for their recovery/rehabilitation, we may not be able to admit them as quickly depending on the space, resources and other animals currently in our care. It may take weeks to months for a space to become available. 

    In the meantime, we encourage you to check out the local resources for behaviour and medical issues on our website here. Our team will also try to provide alternative suggestions when we contact you. 

    If you would still like to proceed with your surrender request, please check the box below and complete the form to tell us more about your pet. This will help us to better assess what kind of care they will need and determine when we can take them in. 

  • Other Pets

    Please provide details of your other household pets to help us determine what kind of animals your dog may or may not get along with.
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  • Cat Details - Behaviour Problems: Eliminating Outside Litter Box

    You mentioned that you've experienced issues with your cat eliminating outside of their litter box. Please answer the following to provide more details on this problem.

  • Feline Behaviour Assessment

    The following questions are designed to allow you to describe how your cat behaves in specific situations in the recent past (i.e., during the last few months). Please try to answer all of the questions. Only leave a question blank if you cannot answer it for some reason (for instance, if you have never observed the cat in the situation described).

  • Part 1: Vocal

    Please choose a number on each 5-point scale to indicate how vocal your cat is in the following situations. Please leave blank if cat has not been in that situation.
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  • Part 2: Play

    Please choose a number on each 5-point scale to indicate how playful your cat is in the following situations. Please leave blank if cat has not been in that situation.
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  • Part 3: Fear

    Please choose a number on each 5-point scale to indicate how fearful your cat is in the following situations. Please leave blank if cat has not been in that situation.
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  • Feline Behaviour Assessment (continued)

    The following questions are designed to allow you to describe how your cat behaves in specific situations in the recent past (i.e., during the last few months). Please try to answer all of the questions. Only leave a question blank if you cannot answer it for some reason (for instance, if you have never observed the cat in the situation described).

  • Part 4: Sociability

    Please choose a number on each 5-point scale to indicate how social (willing to interact) your cat is in the following situations. Please leave blank if cat has not been in that situation.
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  • Part 5: Aggression

    Please choose a number on each 5-point scale to indicate how aggressive your cat is in the following situations. 0 = no aggression, 1 = warning meow or growl, 2 = scratches or bites that do not break skin, 3 = scratches breaking skin, 4 = bites breaking skin. Please leave blank if cat has not been in that situation.
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  • Cat Details - Last Question

  • Thank you for taking the time to fill in these questions as completely as possible. This information is important for us to be able to help your cat as best as we can.  

    A copy of your form will be emailed to you for your own records once you hit 'Submit'. A team member will then review your form and contact you within 3 business days to schedule a surrender appointment or let you know if more information is required.

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