Need to Surrender Your Cat or Found a Stray?
The Alaska Humane Society is not an open admissions shelter. If you are in a situation where you need to surrender your cat or you have found a stray, it is imperative to contact the shelter first at 907-344-8808 or text 907-230-6394.
Space is limited and we want to ensure your/the cat has a safe place to be. When you have received confirmation that the cat can be accepted into AHS’ program, then the cat is to be handed off to a volunteer at a scheduled time.
Cats are NEVER to be left outside of the shelter unattended. This is for their safety and well-being.
Suggestions to Help Your Cat if you Have to Surrender him/her to a Shelter or Rescue:
We all know how change can be very hard for our beloved cat(s) and even more challenging if you are put in the position that you must surrender your cat to a shelter or a rescue. Helping your cat to make a smooth transition is an important part of reducing their stress level.
Here are some important suggestions:
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- Practice crate training, make it a part of an enrichment activity (see our crate training brochure for these steps)
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- Bring their food to alleviate any digestive stress.
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- Have bedding in the crate that smells like home.
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- Provide a Comfort Companion ( a stuffed animal they that should also have familiar scents)
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- Bring toys they enjoy playing with.
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- Leave an article of clothing that smells like you, that will be the strongest form of comfort.
These suggestions can also be applied for getting your cat ready for a routine vet visit, the groomer, for travel or an emergency. We believe in utilizing a proactive approach and only implementing force-free methods.
For more support and tips, contact The Alaska Humane Society at: ahscatshelter@gmail.com.