Stray, Feral, and Pet Rehoming

Grand Rapids Cat Surrender Map

Finding a new home for a cat can be due to many reasons, such as health issues, allergies, moving, changes in the family, or financial struggles. Also, when you find strays, knowing the best way to help is essential.

For community cats, it’s better to neuter, vaccinate, and return them to their outdoor home than take them to shelters where they might not survive.

This guide provides resources for re-homing and assisting cats in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and recommends contacting the listed resources for unique situations.

Grand Rapids Guide to Domesticated Cat Surrender

At Second Chance Cats of West Michigan, we’re a passionate nonprofit dedicated to rescuing at-risk cats from overcrowded shelters, especially those requiring special medical care.

We aim to foster a deeper understanding and compassion in pet adoption. To help cat owners in Grand Rapids find a new home for their cat, we’ve compiled a helpful guide.

Where to Surrender Your Cat in Grand Rapids, Michigan

If you recently adopted from Second Chance, you can return your kitty to our center without judgment. Please contact us, and we’ll be happy to talk. Otherwise, please use the resources below if your kitty is outside our center.

As always, please consider alternatives to surrendering your pet before making a decision.

Disclaimer: This information is subject to change anytime; please contact these organizations for up-to-date information.

Updated October 17, 2025.

Humane Society of West Michigan

The Humane Society of West Michigan provides essential support and advice to help keep pets with their families whenever possible. If rehoming your cat is the only feasible option, they can assist you with the necessary steps to surrender. Securing an appointment is required to ensure they can accommodate your cat.

When surrendering an animal, please know the fees: $50 for owner surrenders and $35 for stray animals. These fees contribute to some of the costs for intake and caring for the animal’s needs.

Please note that the Humane Society of West Michigan does not accept checks.

NoKill Network

NoKillNetwork.org Michigan is a valuable online resource that connects individuals with no-kill shelters across the United States. It’s dedicated to ensuring that every cat, regardless of medical or special needs, finds a loving home. This site is ideal for anyone looking for a safe, compassionate shelter for a cat.

Harbor Humane Society

Harbor Humane Society assists pet owners looking to surrender their pets via an appointment-only system. A $50 fee is required at your appointment to help support the care of your pet and many others throughout the year. It’s essential to schedule an appointment in advance; arriving without one may result in an emergency surrender fee of $150, and there’s no guarantee space will be available for your pet.

Fig and Friends Pet Rescue

At Fig and Friends Pet Rescue, they believe in second chances (just like we do!) They’re all about helping pets, especially those needing extra love and care, find their forever homes. Inspired by a French Bulldog named Fig, they tackle tough cases, including young pets and those with health issues.

They’re a nonprofit that partners with places like Happy Cat Cafe to match cats with loving families.

Feral Cat Solutions

Feral Cat Solutions is dedicated to helping feral and free-roaming cats in the Grand Rapids area through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). Founded by Maureen Herendeen Small in 2022, this volunteer-led nonprofit works tirelessly to reduce cat overpopulation while getting friendly cats off the streets and into loving homes.

They’re a nonprofit that partners with places like Second Chance Cats, Crash’s Landing, and the Humane Society of West Michigan to place socialized cats and kittens into adoption programs.

Focus on Ferals

Focus on Ferals is a volunteer-run no-kill shelter in Byron Center that specializes in helping community cats through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and adoption programs. Founded by Gina Bajrić in 2005, this 501(c)3 nonprofit pulls cats from high-kill shelters across West Michigan and provides ongoing support to individuals caring for feral and stray cats in their communities.

They operate by appointment only, and all cat intake must be pre-approved and scheduled through their Shelter Director.

Heaven Can Wait

This 501(c)3 rescue covers Muskegon and multiple Lakeshore counties near Grand Rapids. They accept owner-surrendered cats and kittens by appointment for rescue and rehoming. Their focus is on reducing pet overpopulation, and they host frequent adoption events.

They’re a nonprofit that partners with places like Happy Cat Cafe to match cats with loving families.

Faithful to Felines

Faithful to Felines is a Muskegon-based rescue that helps place homeless cats into loving homes. They accept a limited number of cat intakes and can be contacted for adoption, surrender inquiries, or volunteer opportunities.

Reuben’s Room Cat Rescue

Reuben’s Room is a non-profit, no-kill sanctuary in Grand Rapids. Its focus is on finding new homes for domesticated cats of all ages. This rescue doesn’t accept strays (just domesticated cats) and operates without an open-door policy.

Cannonsville Critters

Cannonsville Critters is dedicated to helping cats in need. They offer a service for surrendering cats, but space is limited. This organization relies on fundraising, adoption fees, grants, and donations, as it receives no government funding. Each cat gets care worth at least $130, including health checks and treatments.

Best Pals Animal Rescue

Best Pals is a no-kill, volunteer-run nonprofit supported by donations, businesses, and grants. Best Pals accepts dogs and cats from owners and transfers them if they have room and resources. When surrendering a pet, an $80 fee is charged.

Pet Tales Rescue

Located in Kentwood (near Grand Rapids), this pet rescue accepts owner surrenders and has an active foster network. They are regularly referenced on local review sites for intake and rehoming services.

Tyson’s Place Animal Rescue

Tyson’s Place Animal Rescue helps individuals with terminal illnesses find new, loving homes for their pets, with a focus on older animals. This commitment extends to helping those undergoing significant medical treatments, such as cancer therapies or transitioning into hospice care, by offering a compassionate solution for their beloved pets.

Tyson’s Place uses a network of devoted volunteer foster homes instead of a traditional shelter to ensure each animal receives the necessary veterinary care and daily essentials.

The Catz Den with Country Cat Lady

A smaller rescue/cat cafe in Wayland, MI, close to Grand Rapids, accepts cats directly for rehoming when possible. Intake is not always available! Click the button below to check if the intake is available.

Crash’s Landing & Big Sid’s Sanctuary

Crash’s Landing continues to focus on caring for Michigan’s most vulnerable cats, especially those with medical needs or who are at maximum risk. Their intake process is highly selective due to the overwhelming number of homeless cats. They primarily accept cats with FIV or Feline Leukemia, as well as stray cats under specific conditions, but not owner surrenders or young kittens.

If you’re in a situation with a stray cat or a cat with specific medical needs, contact the relevant organization directly via email.

Crash’s Landing may take up to 48 hours to respond to inquiries. They aim to respond to each call or email as quickly as possible, addressing their intake process and other queries.

Kent County Animal Shelter

The Kent County Animal Shelter (KCAS) provides shelter and care for lost, unwanted, or abused animals. They aim to find responsible homes for suitable animals, promote pet and child safety, reduce pet overpopulation, and maintain community outreach programs.

Appointments are necessary before bringing in an animal.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our community’s animals.

We hope this guide helps you understand how to best assist community cats and other needy pets. If you have any corrections, updates, or additional resources to share, please don’t hesitate to contact the webmaster below.