Intakes

Need Help? SOS Prairie Rescue Is Here for You.

If you’ve found a cat in need, we understand how overwhelming it can feel. Whether it’s a stray in your neighborhood, a litter of kittens, or your own pet that you can no longer care for, we’re here to help.

If you’re seeking help, please know that every request is important to us. While we strive to assist as many cats as possible, our ability to take in new rescues depends on foster availability and resources at any given time. Here’s how you can get started:

1. Submit an Intake Request: Fill out our intake form with details about the cat(s) in need. This helps us understand the situation and how we can assist.

2. Explore Alternatives: If our capacity is limited, we’ll guide you toward other resources, including rehoming support or TNRM (Trap-Neuter-Release-Manage) options.

3. Be Part of the Solution: If you can temporarily foster the cat or contribute to their care, we’re here to support you with supplies and advice.

SOS Prairie Rescue is committed to providing second chances for every cat we can. Together, we can create brighter futures for these vulnerable animals. Submit your request today, and let’s find a solution together.

Owner Surrenders

SOS Prairie Rescue accepts owner-surrendered cats only if space and resources allow. We do not perform euthanasia and advise owners to contact their veterinarian for such requests. All surrenders must complete an Owner Surrender Form, confirming they are the rightful owner and fully relinquishing ownership to SOS. This process is final, and the cat will not be returned. Forms are available via PandaDoc for e-signature. A $200 surrender donation is requested to help cover the cat’s veterinary care.

Stray Cats

Stray cats are accepted into SOS based on available space and funding. A stray is considered any unowned domestic cat found outdoors, even if temporarily cared for by the finder. Due to high demand, we often operate with a waitlist to place strays into foster care. During the wait, we recommend keeping the cat contained in a separate room to prevent illness or parasite transmission to other animals.

Community Cats Program

The Community Cats Program by SOS Prairie Rescue is a compassionate initiative designed to address feral cat overpopulation while fostering collaboration with local communities. By combining humane practices and community support, the program creates lasting, positive impacts for both cats and the neighbourhoods they call home.

Key Components of the Program

1. Trap-Neuter-Return-Manage (TNRM): Through partnerships with volunteer trappers and veterinarians, SOS facilitates TNR to humanely trap, spay/neuter, vaccinate, and return community cats to their outdoor homes. This method helps control overpopulation and promotes healthier, more stable cat colonies.

2. Adoption Program: Friendly and adoptable cats or kittens are removed from outdoor environments, quarantined, and provided veterinary care, including deworming, vaccinations, and microchipping. They are then placed in loving homes, ensuring a better future off the streets.

3. Registered Feeder Program: Community caretakers, or “registered feeders,” provide food, fresh water, and monitor the cats for signs of illness or the presence of unaltered newcomers. SOS works closely with these feeders to ensure new cats are included in future TNRM efforts.

4. Low-Income Spay/Neuter Services: To further prevent overpopulation, SOS offers affordable spay/neuter services for pet owners who meet income eligibility requirements, making responsible pet care more accessible.

Through collaboration and a variety of targeted solutions, SOS Prairie Rescue’s Community Cats Program provides humane care for outdoor cats while reducing overpopulation and fostering healthier communities.

Details on how you can become a part of our progam are coming soon!

Intake Policies

  • Immediately secure the cat in a kennel or trap prior to initial inspection, and follow handling procedures specific to dangerous or injured cats when applicable. Place the cat in an appropriate quarantine.

  • Check for any identification, such as license, ID tag, or Rabies tag. Check the cat’s ears for tattoos. Have the cat checked for a microchip. Remove the collar, if applicable, and check for identification information on its underside.

  • Any toys, blankets, collars, etc. that are brought in with the cat become the personal property of the animal, and should be recorded on their file. The cat may feel more comfortable when he has something with him that he recognizes by smell.

  • If the individual surrendering the cat has vaccination and/or health information, that information is made available to SOS at the time of the cat's acceptance and entry to the rescue, and placed in the cat's file. If no health and/or vaccination information is available, the surrendered cat, upon arrival, receives the standard vaccinations and preventative care, as set forth in these policies and deemed appropriate by the consulting veterinarian.