Texas CARES Surrender Acceptance Policy 
We currently only accept cats originally adopted from Texas CARES and verified by our organization. As we are limited by foster capacity, our primary focus is rescuing cats at risk of euthanasia in local shelters.

For non-Texas CARES adoptees, acceptance into our program depends on foster home availability and requires a $200 surrender fee to help cover veterinary care, food, litter, and other essential costs. This fee does not apply to cats previously adopted from Texas CARES—we will always welcome them back. However, we kindly ask that vaccines be up to date, per our adoption contract.

Surrender Form

Cat and Kitten Surrender Form

    Are you surrendering an adult cat or kitten?
  • Number of kittens that are male
  • Number of kittens that are female
  • Please describe the kitten(s) color, long or short hair …
    Have you had or are are you aware if this kitten has been tested FIV & FELV Test? If yes. please provide results in medical issues box below.
    Has this kitten been kitten spayed or neutered, to your knowledge?
  • Name of cat:
  • The Microchip ID is *REQUIRED* to return a cat adopted from Texas CARES. If you do not have the number, any Vet Office or municipal animal shelter will scan it for free.
  • (Contract numbers are at the top of your adoption agreement paperwork and start with a “C” and then numbers like C319652)
  • Please provide a detailed reason for this surrender request.
  • How long has the cat or kitten(s) been in your possession?
    What is the gender of this Adult cat?
  • How old is this cat, if known or approximated?
  • Provide a description – color, long or short hair …
    Is the adult cat current on vaccinations?
  • If any, please describe any past or present medical issues
  • If any, please describe known behavioral issues
    Has cat ever bitten someone?
    Does cat get along with dogs?
    Is cat/kitten(s) indoors or outdoors?
    Can you foster cat/kitten(s) until it is adopted regardless of time needed to find the right family?
  • Please provide any other relevant information you would like Texas CARES should know there was not a place to provide above.
  • Accepted file types: jpg, Max. file size: 128 MB.
    You may upload one picture max 64mb
    So that we can better understand how to help people find us and our Surrender Program, it’s helpful to know how you heard about us.