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Important Information for the Stray Cat Process

NOTE: Due to a high volume of cat intakes and requests, we are experiencing kennel shortages. Wait list times may be longer than usual.

Before surrendering a stray, please make sure you are checking out our resources on what cats should and shouldn’t come into the shelter. Our research has shown that the majority of friendly cats brought in as strays have owners within a 1/4 mile of the location they were picked up from. Click the link below to see which cats should and shouldn’t come into the shelter.

I found a cat, what do I do?

Areas Served

West Valley Humane Society practices scheduled admission for cats to help manage kennel space.

 

Due to the lack of kennel space and resources at the shelter, West Valley Humane Society only takes in cats from areas that are contracted with the shelter.

 

This includes areas that are in Canyon County (outside of city limits) and the following areas within city limits: Nampa, Caldwell, Middleton, Notus and Marsing.

 

 If your city is not in contract with West Valley Humane Society and you are not sure what to do, reach out to us and we can provide some next steps: help@westvalleyhumanesociety.org.

 

We will evaluate all strays upon intake

We will determine whether they can be kept at the shelter for adoption services or if they will need to be returned to their community after evaluation and spay/neuter. This is called the Community Cat Program. 

Learn more about the Community Cat Program

If a kitten or cat tests positive for Ringworm, we are not able to house them at the shelter during their treatment. We are always in need of Ringworm Fosters- but if none are available, the only option may be to request the finder to foster the kitten(s)/cat for the duration of treatment. 

Learn more about Ringworm

Due to the overpopulation of cats and the rate at which they breed, we are often left with more kittens than trained fosters to care for them. If there are no foster homes available, the only option may be to request the finder to foster them. This is called the Kitten Intake Prevention Program.

Learn more about the Kitten Intake Prevention Program
  • -Post the cat as found on https://lost.petcolove.org/ so that you can connect with any owner looking for their lost cat.
  • -Posting the cat as found on Facebook community lost and found pages (example: Nampa Lost & Found Pets). 
  • -Posting the cat on the NextDoor App.
  • -Knocking on neighbors doors. 
  • -Making signs and posting them in your neighborhood.

 

All cats must have intake forms filled out prior to their arrival. We are often operating on a waiting list for when cats can come into the shelter. We will be in touch with you after your form is submitted to create a plan for intake.

 

Once you are approved to bring in your stray you can come to the shelter at your designated time. You may be required to call the front desk at 208-455-5920 to get let into the building. 

 

Please make sure you are checking your email to make sure there are no gaps in communication.

If you have multiple cats that are not from a litter, please fill out a form for EACH cat.
You are welcome to put DSH (Domestic Shorthair) or DLH (Domestic Longhair)
By checking this box, you are signing up for the Finder's First Program. We will notify you if the animal is placed for adoption. You will have option for the first appointment if you meet adoption criteria and qualifications. We will send you an application that must be filled out in order to be notified.
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
If the form will not submit with a picture, please remove the picture and we can get that information from you separately.
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
If the form will not submit with a picture, please remove the picture and we can get that information from you separately.
  1. I certify that I am 18+ years old.
  2. I verify that this is not my personal cat.
  3. I understand that intake staff is not available on evenings, or Sundays.
  4. I understand that my information will NOT be given to the owner of the animal if they retrieve their pet from the shelter.
  5. I understand that I can opt in or out of the Finder's First Program.
By signing above you are indicating that all information you have provided is truthful and accurate. By submitting the following form you are acting in good faith and giving the described animal irrevocably to the West Valley Humane Society for whatever disposition the shelter deems best. Due to privacy concerns or complications with the disposition of any animal WVHS may not be able to provide additional information to the general public on a specific animal.
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