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rehome your cat
New Beginnings Animal Rescue is not animal control or a 24/7 emergency rescue. We do not go out to trap or pick up animals. We are an all-volunteer rescue that has a managed intake procedure.
We are nearly always at full capacity. We understand that you've probably contacted 100 places by now with no luck. The sad reality is that adoptions are down across the state and nation; being a No-Kill rescue, we only have space when a cat is adopted. We recommend working with your vet if there are medical/behavioral problems, using All About Animals for low-cost spay/neuter and basic vet services, and working with your network of friends/family/coworkers/neighbors as you continue to look for permanent solutions. We want to help every cat we can, but often times we are not able to meet the specific needs and care requirements of your particular cat. There may also be situations where coming into our care would be detrimental to the overall health and well-being of your cat.
When you are requesting assistance, please provide the following information:
We are nearly always at full capacity. We understand that you've probably contacted 100 places by now with no luck. The sad reality is that adoptions are down across the state and nation; being a No-Kill rescue, we only have space when a cat is adopted. We recommend working with your vet if there are medical/behavioral problems, using All About Animals for low-cost spay/neuter and basic vet services, and working with your network of friends/family/coworkers/neighbors as you continue to look for permanent solutions. We want to help every cat we can, but often times we are not able to meet the specific needs and care requirements of your particular cat. There may also be situations where coming into our care would be detrimental to the overall health and well-being of your cat.
When you are requesting assistance, please provide the following information:
- city you are located in
- number of cats you are requesting help for (and ages of kittens, see below for an age guide)
- temperament of the cat(s) (friendly/scared/feral/etc.)
- health of the cat(s) in need
If we have room to accept your cat into our care, we ask that your bring the animal in a secured carrier. We also require any and all vet papers and documentation you have for your animal. Depending on the medical status and disposition of the cat(s) you are surrendering, we charge a give-up fee of $25-50 per cat. Please email us to discuss surrendering your cat(s).
If we can help, we will reply within 48 hours. If we can’t, we may try to offer alternatives or suggestions, but we are not able to respond to every email, or emails that simply state “I have a question, so please call me at this number.” Since there are only so many hours in a day, our focus is on helping the ones we can. Please be patient as we are working our way through many more emails, messages, fosters, animals – all while maintaining regular jobs and typical life events!
If we can help, we will reply within 48 hours. If we can’t, we may try to offer alternatives or suggestions, but we are not able to respond to every email, or emails that simply state “I have a question, so please call me at this number.” Since there are only so many hours in a day, our focus is on helping the ones we can. Please be patient as we are working our way through many more emails, messages, fosters, animals – all while maintaining regular jobs and typical life events!
Additional resources
You can also list the cat(s) online for adoption yourself through rehome.adoptapet.com
Unfortunately we cannot solve every problem or handle every situation. For the ones we can, we appreciate your support and your faith in our ability to help.
I have a stray/outdoor cat hanging around my house
Head over to our TNR Page for more info on how to help community cats in your area.
New Beginnings Animal Rescue is not animal control or a 24/7 emergency rescue. We do not go out to trap or pick up animals. We are an all-volunteer rescue that has a managed intake procedure. The best thing you can do to help is to take the animals in and put them in a spare bedroom/bathroom/etc., and keep them friendly by socializing/interacting with them. Do not let them around your resident animals. Rescues will be able to help friendly kitties, but it will take time for us to work them into our systems.
Every city handles stray cats differently. If you have found a lost dog or cat, contact your local non-emergency police about the animal and where to take him/her. The best chance of reuniting a lost pet and their owner is through your local animal control services.
New Beginnings Animal Rescue is not animal control or a 24/7 emergency rescue. We do not go out to trap or pick up animals. We are an all-volunteer rescue that has a managed intake procedure. The best thing you can do to help is to take the animals in and put them in a spare bedroom/bathroom/etc., and keep them friendly by socializing/interacting with them. Do not let them around your resident animals. Rescues will be able to help friendly kitties, but it will take time for us to work them into our systems.
Every city handles stray cats differently. If you have found a lost dog or cat, contact your local non-emergency police about the animal and where to take him/her. The best chance of reuniting a lost pet and their owner is through your local animal control services.
i found a litter of kittens
Before picking up a kitten, assess the situation using the CASA method, courtesy of the Kitten Lady. Consider these 4 factors: Condition, Age, Situation, and Ability.
Don't forget, where there are kittens, there are unsterilized breeding adults. Always look for rescues and resources to help get the adults and older kittens sterilized, or you'll be right back in this same situation a few weeks down the road.
Keep in mind that no two scenarios are alike. There are numerous lifesaving pathways depending on the kittens condition, age, situation and the abilities and resources at your disposal.
Not sure how old a kitten is, click here to view a guide.
Keep in mind that no two scenarios are alike. There are numerous lifesaving pathways depending on the kittens condition, age, situation and the abilities and resources at your disposal.
Not sure how old a kitten is, click here to view a guide.
- If the kitten(s) do indeed need placement, please use: adoptapet.com to search for shelters/rescues in your area to help. Please know that during the summer (aka "kitten season"), rescues are going to be full and it can be difficult to find a place to take them in. We're all doing the best we can with the resources we have; there are a lot of rescues out there, so be persistent and don't give up.
I found a stray cat/dog
Every city handles stray cats differently. If you have found a lost dog or cat, contact your local non-emergency police about the animal and where to take him/her. The best chance of reuniting a lost pet and their owner is through your local animal control services.
New Beginnings Animal Rescue is not animal control or a 24/7 emergency rescue. We do not go out to trap or pick up animals. We are an all-volunteer rescue that has a managed intake procedure.
New Beginnings Animal Rescue is not animal control or a 24/7 emergency rescue. We do not go out to trap or pick up animals. We are an all-volunteer rescue that has a managed intake procedure.
rehome your dog
We are a cat rescue, and do not have the resources to take dogs into our care. If you need to surrender your dog, we suggest searching on adoptapet.com for shelters/rescues in the area that would be able to help you. You can also use rehome.adoptapet.com to find an adopter for your dog.
found wildlife
Wildlife, such as birds, squirrels, raccoons, deer, etc, should be handled by professions. Seek advise/help through the following links:
